Last year, November 2018, I went to Camiguin on a 3D2N tour. It was just taking the opportunity of low airfares. We went to the common tourist spots on the western side of this small province. More about my previous trip on Camiguin, A Quick Weekend Getaway!
On our return flight, as the plane takes off, I looked down and got a picturesque view of the island from above. This time, I must say…
I’ve fallen in LOVE!😍
Not to someone, but to somewhere… Continue reading “CAMIGUIN…Beyond Ordinary”
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Bangkok is a wonderful place to wander. Various types of tour packages are offered by different agencies around the city. From historical century-old temples, modern temples and palaces, to elephant riding, theme parks, trekking, and etc, you have a varied option to choose from.
For me, since I love and very fond of going to historical places, I chose Kanchanaburi full day tour.
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Another 8-hour land trip to go!😁
I just loved long hours of land trip especially by bus. It’s time-consuming for the majority and to me sometimes, but if I am not in a hurry, I love it. Having a good sleep in a bus has become my talent.😅
This time, I’ll be crossing to Aranyaprathet, Thailand from Poipet, Cambodia. 
Like what I did on my Vietnam to Cambodia Border-crossing,I pre-booked a transport service in BookmeBus.com. There are also available in Giantibis.
With my selected schedule, the service will be provided by Virak Buntham Express Tours & Travel.
As early as 7:30am, I was picked-up from my hostel in Siem Reap going to their ticketing office and loading area for check-in process. When all the passengers were complete and it’s time to depart, we then started our 2-hour journey to the Cambodian border.
When we arrived in Poipet, the bus stopped few meters away from the Cambodian Immigration. We all alight from the bus bringing all our stuff and take few walks going to the Cambodian Immigration.
The exit process was just quick for me since I am from an ASEAN member country in which no visa is required on both Cambodia and Thailand. After the Cambodia exit process, take a long walk going to the Thailand Immigration Building. (It was a long walk indeed, 10 to15 minutes).
In the Thailand Immigration, get a departure card distributed by the man on the table before going upstairs. Fill-up the card neatly. Then fall in line.
It’s crowded and the line is moving too slow. It took more than an hour on the line before I had my turn to the Immigration Officer.
After I got my entry stamp to Thailand, I proceed to the bus parking area. Another long walk and finding my bus was like “finding nemo”. The bus guide didn’t give instructions as to where they will be waiting for us after we are done on the Thailand Immigration. I just asked on the locals outside the immigration building where the buses usually parks.
When I found the bus, I was the first to arrive in there, so we waited for the others. It took almost 3 hours before all the passengers came in. Then we proceed on our way to Bangkok which is estimated to be 4 to 6 hours travel.
After 3 hours, had a stop in a convenient store and food stalls to grab some food.
At 7pm, finally we arrived in Khaosan.😊👍
For the full details on itinerary and expenses of my 10-Day Backpacking Tour in South East Asia, you may check 👉 The 1st 10 Days of My Life at 30 (Backpacking HCM-REP-BKK-CNX-KUL for PhP30k).
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ANGKOR WAaaaaaaaaaaaT!
A dream destination for me.😍
I love heritage sites and am always wowed by how people from centuries ago built those establishments with great architectural details and high quality materials that last for centuries.
On the third day of my backpacking trip, I woke-up at 4am and depart at around 5:30am. I hired a tuktuk for a whole day tour at $20. It’s highly suggested than getting expensive tour package from tour agency. There are tuktuks available as early as 4am in front of the hotels waiting for tourists going to Angkor Ticketing office or hoping to be hired for a day tour.
Agreed to have the small circuit tour, we head directly to the ticketing office around 20 minutes away from the central area. The ticketing area was crowded. All counters had long ques but the management has addressed it well. Purchasing the Angkor Pass was quick enough.
After having my Angkor Pass, we went straight to Angkor Wat temple hoping to catch for the sunrise.
It’s cloudy.😞
Mr. Sun is not yet showing up….
Luckily, I met again the three fellow Filipinos I met on the Ho Chi Minh to Cambodia bus the previous day. We waited for the sunrise for few minutes but then decided to just start the Angkor tour.
Let the “temple run” begin 👣👣👣😁…..”walk” rather😁
ANGKOR WAT
ANGKOR THOM
Bayon
Baphuon
Phimeanakas
Khleang
Terrace of Elephants
TA SOM
TA KEO
TA PROHM
BANTEAY KDEI
SRAH SRANG
The end of my small circuit tour….
It’s truly amazing!!..😍
Feeling tired but worth-it. Experiencing the Angkor World Heritage is one of the grateful experiences I have. It’s nostalgic. It’s like walking back to history.
It’s better to see amazing things once in your lifetime than read it in books a thousand times.
Map of Angkor World Heritage
It’s a wonderful experience!
For the full details on itinerary and expenses of my 10-Day Backpacking Tour in South East Asia, you may check 👉 The 1st 10 Days of My Life at 30 (Backpacking HCM-REP-BKK-CNX-KUL for PhP30k).
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After Ho Chi Minh, next destination is Angkor Wat in Cambodia.😜👣👣👣🌏
As I do search for the most convenient yet affordable way to cross Cambodia from Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam, I came up with doing it by land.
There are many transport companies that operates across the counties of Southeast Asia but there are two known names that offers pre-booking for border-crossing:
Giant Ibis Transport
Known for its route Siem Reap and Sihanoulkville, this bus company promise its customers a “comfortable and enjoyable trip”. In just a short period of time they’ve built a strong reputation as the best bus operator in Cambodia. 
website: www.giantibis.com
24 Hours Service Support
Hotline: +855 23 999 333
Email:info@giantibis.com
Bookmebus.com
Bookmebus is an online venue where a varied list of tranport operators can be found. Depending on your destination, preferred schedule, vehicle, and service, this site offers a lot of options. Surely, you can find the perfect transport that fits on your schedule and budget.
website: www.bookmebus.com
During my trip, with high consideration on my tight schedule, I found the perfect match in bookmebus.com.
My Booking Details
On Board Experience
Upon departure, each passenger were given a snack (2 types of bread), bottled water, and wet tissue. Travel time is expected to be 12 hours.
Few hours before arrival in Môc Bâi, the bus guide distributes Departure & Arrival Card to each passenger to filled-up. (Always bring ballpen when you travel.😊)
Upon arrival to the border, we all embark from the bus and go inside the immigration building. The bus guide directs us to the right lane. There is a separate lane for ASEAN member countries and for non-ASEAN whom visa is required upon entry.
We fall in line going to the immigration officer. The IO will take the Departure Card but the Arrival Card will be returned together with the passport.
Ensure you have the arrival card, this is very important upon entry to Cambodian Immigration.
After getting the exit stamp, we poceed to the exit of Vietnam Immigration then went back to the bus just waiting near the exit.
Goodbye Vietnam!👋👋👋
Then we proceed to the nearby establishment, the Cambodian Immigration.
We went inside the building then present our passport and arrival card to the Immigration officer. They got our personal information and finger prints. Just be attentive and follow their instructions.
Scams a very ramphant in Immigration, be aware that for those nationals of ASEAN member countries, you shouldn’t be paying any amount to the Immigration Officers.
During my trip, fellow travelers where asked to pay $1 each by an Immigration Officer.
Travelers from ASEAN member countries are visa-free in Cambodia.
After getting the entry stamp, we proceed to the bus and wait for all passengers to arrive.
Welcome to Cambodia! 👏👏👏
Once everyone are done on the immigration process, we proceed on our trip and had a stop over nearby, in a local eatery for lunch.
Upon arrival in a transport terminal in Phnom Penh, those going to Siem Reap were transferred to another bus. We have the same seat number though.😊
Another 6 hours going to Siem Reap from Phnom Penh.
At around 7pm, we arrived in Siem Reap.😊
For the full details on itinerary and expenses of my 10-Day Backpacking Tour in South East Asia, you may check The 1st 10 Days of My Life at 30 (Backpacking HCM-REP-BKK-CNX-KUL for PhP30k).
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