Cambodia

HEARTBREAK IN 502 WORDS

August 31, 2012 | 2

If there’s a part of our trip that I’d rather not write about, it is Phnom Penh and its grim past.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Some of the skulls found in the Killing Fields. (Photo by Rowjie)

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VIETNAM – CAMBODIA BORDER CROSSING

August 30, 2012 | 5

You’re done with the Cu Chi Tunnels tour in Vietnam but still want to cross to Cambodia for some temple hopping? Here’s what you need to do in the borders of Moc Bai and Bavet when traveling by public bus.

Vietnam - Cambodia Border Crossing

International border crossing.

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PLOY ALA BENJAMIN MARTIN

July 23, 2012 | 2

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“One of our captured officers, my Lord.”

I can still remember this scene in Mel Gibson’s movie, The Patriot, where he freed some of the captured militia without sweat due to his clever ploy. It was brilliant and well-planned that it was quite a feat.

Traveling is also a battleground, at least to me. Its victory relies on scheming and proper use of weapon.

With our status of Noviceship in this field of traveling, how did we then manage to win our 4-countries-in-11-days tussle against a Php 20,000 budget and endless scams? No, we did not use guns and knives.

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