Vietnam-Cambodia Trip Itinerary

We started our trip in Vietnam. Then, at 630AM, we took the bus for a 6-hour ride to Phnom Penh.

In Phnom Penh, you will see the palace, the museum, the killing fields and the Genocide Museum.

The palace and the museum were okay, but the latter 2 places were disturbing. These places witnessed the killings under the Khmer Rouge. It's very historical and was most likely discussed in your highschool history classes.

The Genocide museum has pictures of actual victims of the torture. Pictures when they were alive, and pictures after being tortured to death. It's seriously disturbing, so you might as well skip this. (some of the pictures are still clear on my mind until now).

After Phnom Penh, we took another 6-hour bus ride to get to Siem Reap.

Siem Reap is where you will find Angkor Wat and other stone temples. Aside from this, there are also a lot of markets - Old Market, Noon to Night Market, Night Market, Crocodile Night Market. It's nice to do your shopping in Siem Reap. From silver accessories to clothes, bags, souvenirs, wallet, purse etc. (I bought a small ruby {my birthstone} to make into a ring. I was told the best rubies are from Cambodia. Thailand bought lands in Cambodia where they get the ruby to export back to Thailand)

Since their conversion from USD to Riel is consistent, you might as well pay in USD. Saves you the hassle of exchanging cash and familiarising yourself with their currency.

(Note: In Vietnam, it's better to pay in Dong because their conversion rate is super inconsistent. And, a lot of people don't know how to speak in English so it's a bit troublesome to even discuss about conversion. Plus, in the market, sometimes they just randomly convert to get the sale over and done with.

There was one lady who asked the price of a wallet in Benh Tahn Market, Ho Chi Minh.
Lady: "How much is this?"
Saleslady: "2 dollars (USD)"
Lady: "In Euros"
Saleslady: "Euros?"
Lady: "In Euros"
Saleslady : "2 Euros"

Okay, so EUR and USD is now equal in value.)

I seem to have lost track of what I was going to write. Anyway, you may actually want to ride a plane from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. It's about 40 mins as compared to the 6 hour road travel.

Plus, you can pee anytime! Darn, I think my bladder suffered badly from the two 6-hour trips. I now feel a pricking sensation whenever I feel the urge to relieve myself.