The Unexpected Charm of Georgetown, Malaysia
Malaysia had never been very high on my bucket list. The only reason we decided to go was that the cheapest flight from Chiang Mai, Thailand was to Kuala Lumpur. Georgetown turned out to be one of our favorite places. What to See in Georgetown Throughout the historical area of Georgetown, you will come across … Read more
Back in Battambang, Cambodia
On our way to the border at Poipet, we stayed for two days in Battambang, a city that intrigued me when we made an unplanned stop there back in 2012. We booked two seats on a Golden Bayon Express van from Phnom Penh to Battambang for 15.95 euros. This was much more comfortable than the … Read more
First Impressions of Saigon
We have now been in Saigon for a week. So has it been everything we expected? It’s really big, really crowded, and very noisy. I haven’t been this overwhelmed by a city since I first visited Bangkok in 2012. I am not quite sure how to describe it. You are never walking alone on a … Read more
Mekong Delta – Phnom Penh to Chau Doc
Tired of buses, we decided to take the Hang Chau speed boat from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc, Vietnam. We paid $24 each for just passage to Chau Doc. The boat leaves Phnom Penh at noon and takes around 5 hours to arrive in Chau Doc. Other passengers on the boat with us had paid … Read more