Vietnam and Cambodia

[claRkEnt]

pickpockets, yup! take good care of your MILLIONS * Vietnam.

[boybi]

Wala yatang direct flights from Manila to Cambodia. Balak ko sana Manila-Ho Chi Minh-Siam Reap/Phnom Penh-Manila. Parang sayang kasi yung time to travel back to Ho Chi Minh just to fly back to Manila.

[gearhead]

Wala yatang direct flights from Manila to Cambodia. Balak ko sana Manila-Ho Chi Minh-Siam Reap/Phnom Penh-Manila. Parang sayang kasi yung time to travel back to Ho Chi Minh just to fly back to Manila.

When in PP watch out for the Long Bongs courtesy of Gov Arnold.

[boybi]

When in PP watch out for the Long Bongs courtesy of Gov Arnold.

What's a Long Bong?

[Galactus]

Me and the wifey were in Vietnam (HCM) just last month. Total DIY. Parang Pinas din ang Vietnam, ibahin mo lang ang mga signages. You would think you were still in Manila.

The only places I can recall worth visiting in HCM were the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace. Didn't bother going to the Cu Chi Tunnels, since I was advised by an officemate it wasn't worth my time or money. Pero panalo ang shopping sa Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square and Russian Market (Lucky Plaza). Got my Samsonite luggage for a steal, aside from several genuine Adidas shirts.

Word of warning about Vietnam: Super-dami ng mga motorsiklo! As in! They also drive recklessly. Hirap tuloy tumawid ng kalsada. But some locals told me na if you to cross the street safely, just cross and let the motrocycle drivers veer away from you. Sila na daw ang iilag, kasi sanay na sila sa ilagan, hehehe.

[boybi]

Marami bang english speaking people sa Vietnam and Cambodia?

[LadyRider]

Marami bang english speaking people sa Vietnam and Cambodia?

Meron din naman po marunong pero medyo hirap pa rin sila sa English. Sa palengke nga ang usapan at tawaran doon eh calculator na lang. Parang sa Thailand din.

OT -Just a tip: if you plan to change your dollars, do it in the hotel kase mas mababa ang palit sa money changers sa labas.

[Isuzoom]

expensive..nothing to see...bangkok na lang ako and go to spa everyday.

[nicolodeon]

Wala yatang direct flights from Manila to Cambodia. Balak ko sana Manila-Ho Chi Minh-Siam Reap/Phnom Penh-Manila. Parang sayang kasi yung time to travel back to Ho Chi Minh just to fly back to Manila.

No direct flights. When I go to Cambodia (work related travel), via Thailand ako. Pwede mo gawin eh yun nga i.e. Manila-Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh-Seam Reap, Seam Reap Phnom Penh. I like Phnom Penh as it's kind of laid back but not much attractions for tourists.

[nicolodeon]

Marami bang english speaking people sa Vietnam and Cambodia?

Paputol putol na English. Sa Phnom Penh, conversational kaya nila pero you have to speak slowly and use simple words. From many an experience, if they don't understand eh they would just say YES to please you then do the exact opposite. Sa Vietnam, conversational din kaya nila pero speak slowly and use simple words din.