Vietnam & Cambodia Travel Diary
Exploring the vibrant cultures, rich histories, and breathtaking landscapes of Vietnam and Cambodia
So our time in Vietnam and Cambodia is nearly at an end. We fly back home tomorrow, and we’ve learned a lot about these two beautiful, fascinating, complicated countries. Some of the things we’ve learned are profound. Some are bonkers. So here goes with the life lessons we’ve learned. Crossing
Our final day in Siem Reap was derailed slightly when the ATM swallowed my credit card and promptly went offline. Speaking to the nice lady at the bank, she said it would be destroyed when they finally rescued it so that was that… so I am now a kept man,
An early start (well, earlyish) for us today as we were going to visit the temples of Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world and one of the most iconic and significant archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. Located near Siem Reap, Cambodia, it was originally built in
When it comes to contrasts, this is certainly one of them. From built-up, insanely busy Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap seemed a huge change. Best known as the gateway to the magnificent Angkor Archaeological Park, home to the world-famous temple complex Angkor Wat, the town is steeped in history and
It’s our last day in Ho Chi Minh City, but we don’t fly out until the afternoon, and so we figured we had time to visit the Independence Palace. The Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, is a historic landmark that holds deep significance in Vietnam’s modern history.
