We did a 6 months South East Asia trip recently and every time we took a taxi for a long distance we told the driver at the start: We are not in a hurry, drive safe and stop every 90 minutes for a drink and smoke break. The first time we didn't and then they think you want him\her to drive fast.
Hi August, I have always enjoyed your traveling videos. If you have the means, it would be great if you could go to the less-traveled places in Vietnam (e.g, Phu Quoc, Rach Gia, etc.). For some of us who can't travel to Vietnam, it'd be wonderful to see Vietnam through your eyes and learn more about Vietnam from you. Thanks, August, for another great video.
Thanks for your comment Mason. Great suggestion there. I'm planning do to a trip down to the Mekong Delta in either September or October...hopefully I'll do some stuff that's a bit "out there"...take care
Unfortunately I have a really hard time sleeping in cars,planes etc and I find the backseat more spacious. But I totally get your logic and I'd sit at the front for sure if I could fall asleep
Did you mention port of exit in application form? Entry is important I know. But I am not sure about port of exit, is that equally important? Or it doesn't matter much!
For a Cambodian e-visa you don't need to mention port of exit, only port if entry hence it's pretty convenient. So as long as you know your port of entry, there shouldn't be any issues
Not sure what your nationality is but I think they rarely demand to see an onward ticket. They might ask how long you're staying, where your going next but that's it. Worst case scenario you can always buy a bus ticket or flight ticket there. Good luck and safe travels
Thanks for the video. Do do you know please for sure about which is the last allowed day of the cambodia visa extensions if extension says expiry date 2 august ? Meaning 2 august isn’t an overstay yes?
Thanks for your comment. Don't take my word for it, but from my understanding it should be as follows: as long as the visa extension process has begun before the expiry date, it's fine. Meaning as long as the authorities have started processing the extension, but they approve an extension after the expiry date, it should be fine. This can vary from country to country though. Good luck
@@perpetuallyabroad i mean extension already done and says "expiry date 2 August" mean the tourist is allowed to stay 2 august included? does not count as over stay and still valid?
It should be that you're allowed to stay until 11:59 pm 2nd of August, so the whole day of 2nd. But since it's Cambodia I'd check with the authorities since the logic might be different there
Hello, I would like to ask you additional questions about the transportation at Angkor Wat! Would you recommend renting a motorcycle to go to various attractions by yourself or chartering a TUKTUK? Or do you have other suggestions? In my case, I am traveling alone and don’t want to spend too much? Can I ask how much it will cost? The price of a motorcycle or the price of a tuutuk? Or any other way you recommend traveling alone! It is expected that I will only buy a one-day ticket for 37 US dollars.
Thanks for your question! Firstly, I am not sure about how much they charge for renting a motorbike ( wild guess about 5-10 USD / day ). It will be cheaper to rent a bike compared to chartering a tuktuk. I would think chartering a tuktuk will still not be too expensive depending on your negotiation skills. Personally, I'd either rent a motorbike for freedom. Angkor wat is not that far from the city centre but you need either a tuk tuk, taxi or motorbike. It can be quite hot driving around in a bike though, that's the only problem I see. If you plan to charter a tuktuk ,I'd research a bit beforehand about how much other people paid because they will probably ask for a significantly higher price tag than it should be at first. Good luck
nice video you have out there. I have few questions though. 1) how much is the taxi total cost from PP to Saigon ? Im travelling with 4 adult & 1 kid. 2) do you need to change car at the border ? If yes, how far shld we walk to the next car ? appreciate your information :)
I would like to ask if there is a bus from Phnom Penh back to Ho Chi Minh? If I have applied for a multiple-visit visa for Vietnam online, will I still be charged for the visa? Because we are passing through a land border crossing, is it possible that the border customs/immigration officers are off duty? For example, if I arrive at night and cannot clear customs, I have to stay one night near the border and wait until the next morning before I can enter the country? ! Thanks!
Thanks for your question! Yes there is a bus from PP to HCM, please check out my video about taking a bus from Vietnam to Cambodia, (it's the same from Cambodia to Vietnam ). From my understanding and reading Vietnamese sources, the border is open for crossing from 7AM to 6PM. This might not be correct though. I would advise to cross the border during daytime just to be sure. If you have a multiple entry visa please print it so you can show the officers by the border. Good luck with your travels
The border at Moc Bai is controlled by the Military' and customs just a matter of screening your baggage no forms to fill out just have your visa ready easy entry .
Just a suggestion! Why don’t you make some videos about transportation, ways of life, pros and cons… between countries in South East Asia! I think , that might help you to boost the viewers faster…. As locals, we are happy and curious to watch! Always support you! I watched all videos from your Previous channel.
I went through their website. The good thing with taxi is that you can go whenever you want. The buses usually depart morning or midday from Phnom Penh
Not a direct route. You have to go from Siem reap to Phnom Penh first, then change bus there. It's a very long ride and I have done it once. I don't recommend it unless you're on a very tight budget. There are direct flights from Siem reap to Saigon
@@perpetuallyabroad thank you. Lastly, which currency is better to use in Cambodia dollar or their currency/money? You must visit Philippines next time :)
Cambodia's official currency is actually USD so usually you pay almost everything in USD except very small amounts. The problem is that sometimes they give you back riel for change. I usually pay smaller amounts with riel like for example a coconut which you can get for 3500 riel which is technically less than 1 dollar. Hope it makes sense. The Philippines sounds cool
Hey man! This was great! I'm about to do this trip because I don't wanna put my dog on the plane. Did you happen to notice any dogs going through the border per chance? (I know it's a left field question 😂) I've done the trip many times but never with a pet.
Hey man! Hope you'll have a great trip. Ive heard that travelling with pets across borders is not an easy thing. In the case I'm Vietnam - Cambodia I have no idea about the process but I reckon you must have some paperwork processed before crossing the border. Good luck and it would be very interesting to hear how it went
6 hours door to door which is not far from what it takes by taxi. I've flown 16 round trips on this route and yes, it's faster than a taxi but I wanted to highlight that overall it's actually not that much faster than ordering a taxi to pick you up from your hotel and drive you straight to your home, sounds ridiculous?
We did a 6 months South East Asia trip recently and every time we took a taxi for a long distance we told the driver at the start: We are not in a hurry, drive safe and stop every 90 minutes for a drink and smoke break. The first time we didn't and then they think you want him\her to drive fast.
Hi August, I have always enjoyed your traveling videos. If you have the means, it would be great if you could go to the less-traveled places in Vietnam (e.g, Phu Quoc, Rach Gia, etc.). For some of us who can't travel to Vietnam, it'd be wonderful to see Vietnam through your eyes and learn more about Vietnam from you. Thanks, August, for another great video.
Thanks for your comment Mason. Great suggestion there. I'm planning do to a trip down to the Mekong Delta in either September or October...hopefully I'll do some stuff that's a bit "out there"...take care
Welcome back to Vietnam! Are you coming back for vacation or work? Always enjoy your videos especially when you were in VN.
Thanks Minh for your comment. I will be in Vietnam from now on but I will still go to other countries now and then
Sounds good 😊
1:23 dude, just sit in the front. Being chauffeured doesn't have to mean the back seat. I crank that front seat right back and sleep 😅
Unfortunately I have a really hard time sleeping in cars,planes etc and I find the backseat more spacious. But I totally get your logic and I'd sit at the front for sure if I could fall asleep
Last time I saw you on the flight to Germany on Bamboo Airways. Are you back in VN?
That flight was actually back in June. Just didn't made the video in time. Yes back in Vietnam now from Cambodia
Can you tell me what kind of visa did you get for Cambodia. What were your port of entry and exit mentioned in visa application?
I usually apply for an e-visa to save space in my passport. In this case the border crossing is Bavet - Moc Bai
Did you mention port of exit in application form? Entry is important I know. But I am not sure about port of exit, is that equally important? Or it doesn't matter much!
For a Cambodian e-visa you don't need to mention port of exit, only port if entry hence it's pretty convenient. So as long as you know your port of entry, there shouldn't be any issues
Thank you So much for your response. I was trying so hard to get this answer but no help I got so far.
It's a great help from you. 😊
I'm glad I could help, I wish you a great day
I can't believe you got a refund. Especially since you had left the country. You must have a magic touch!
I know it's pretty amazing. This would never ever had happen if it was a Vietnamese company though. So I was lucky to book with a Cambodian company
Thanks, Do you need an onward ticket when doing a land border crossing into Vietnam like you do when flying in?
Not sure what your nationality is but I think they rarely demand to see an onward ticket. They might ask how long you're staying, where your going next but that's it. Worst case scenario you can always buy a bus ticket or flight ticket there. Good luck and safe travels
Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for the video. Do do you know please for sure about which is the last allowed day of the cambodia visa extensions if extension says expiry date 2 august ? Meaning 2 august isn’t an overstay yes?
Thanks for your comment. Don't take my word for it, but from my understanding it should be as follows: as long as the visa extension process has begun before the expiry date, it's fine.
Meaning as long as the authorities have started processing the extension, but they approve an extension after the expiry date, it should be fine. This can vary from country to country though. Good luck
@@perpetuallyabroad i mean extension already done and says "expiry date 2 August" mean the tourist is allowed to stay 2 august included? does not count as over stay and still valid?
It should be that you're allowed to stay until 11:59 pm 2nd of August, so the whole day of 2nd. But since it's Cambodia I'd check with the authorities since the logic might be different there
How much is the taxi fare
Hello, I would like to ask you additional questions about the transportation at Angkor Wat! Would you recommend renting a motorcycle to go to various attractions by yourself or chartering a TUKTUK? Or do you have other suggestions? In my case, I am traveling alone and don’t want to spend too much? Can I ask how much it will cost? The price of a motorcycle or the price of a tuutuk? Or any other way you recommend traveling alone! It is expected that I will only buy a one-day ticket for 37 US dollars.
Thanks for your question! Firstly, I am not sure about how much they charge for renting a motorbike ( wild guess about 5-10 USD / day ). It will be cheaper to rent a bike compared to chartering a tuktuk. I would think chartering a tuktuk will still not be too expensive depending on your negotiation skills.
Personally, I'd either rent a motorbike for freedom. Angkor wat is not that far from the city centre but you need either a tuk tuk, taxi or motorbike. It can be quite hot driving around in a bike though, that's the only problem I see.
If you plan to charter a tuktuk ,I'd research a bit beforehand about how much other people paid because they will probably ask for a significantly higher price tag than it should be at first. Good luck
@@perpetuallyabroad Thanks for your help and advice, it's very useful and important for me 🙏
nice video you have out there. I have few questions though. 1) how much is the taxi total cost from PP to Saigon ? Im travelling with 4 adult & 1 kid. 2) do you need to change car at the border ? If yes, how far shld we walk to the next car ? appreciate your information :)
I would like to ask if there is a bus from Phnom Penh back to Ho Chi Minh? If I have applied for a multiple-visit visa for Vietnam online, will I still be charged for the visa? Because we are passing through a land border crossing, is it possible that the border customs/immigration officers are off duty? For example, if I arrive at night and cannot clear customs, I have to stay one night near the border and wait until the next morning before I can enter the country? ! Thanks!
Thanks for your question! Yes there is a bus from PP to HCM, please check out my video about taking a bus from Vietnam to Cambodia, (it's the same from Cambodia to Vietnam ).
From my understanding and reading Vietnamese sources, the border is open for crossing from 7AM to 6PM. This might not be correct though. I would advise to cross the border during daytime just to be sure.
If you have a multiple entry visa please print it so you can show the officers by the border. Good luck with your travels
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The border at Moc Bai is controlled by the Military' and customs just a matter of screening your baggage no forms to fill out just have your visa ready easy entry .
@@perpetuallyabroad Also have you original entry visas as they may want to see it did ask me last time never had it got the run around
Just a suggestion! Why don’t you make some videos about transportation, ways of life, pros and cons… between countries in South East Asia! I think , that might help you to boost the viewers faster…. As locals, we are happy and curious to watch! Always support you! I watched all videos from your Previous channel.
Thanks a lot for your comment and suggestions
How do you book the bus or the private tax ? through facebook or their website? Also does the bus have midnight to morning route?
I went through their website. The good thing with taxi is that you can go whenever you want. The buses usually depart morning or midday from Phnom Penh
Is there a bus from siem rep to Saigon Vietnam?
Not a direct route. You have to go from Siem reap to Phnom Penh first, then change bus there. It's a very long ride and I have done it once. I don't recommend it unless you're on a very tight budget. There are direct flights from Siem reap to Saigon
@@perpetuallyabroad I checked it and I don’t think I can make it too 😅 do you know sites where to book a flight from Siem to Saigon?
Haha yeah better to fly. You can fly with Cambodian Angkor Air. They have a few flights per week direct Siem reap - Saigon. Good luck and safe travels
@@perpetuallyabroad thank you. Lastly, which currency is better to use in Cambodia dollar or their currency/money?
You must visit Philippines next time :)
Cambodia's official currency is actually USD so usually you pay almost everything in USD except very small amounts. The problem is that sometimes they give you back riel for change. I usually pay smaller amounts with riel like for example a coconut which you can get for 3500 riel which is technically less than 1 dollar. Hope it makes sense. The Philippines sounds cool
How much was it
I'm going to travel from Cambodia to Vietnam, how much does it cost if I consider to take a taxi?
That was not including the visa I guess.
Hey man! This was great! I'm about to do this trip because I don't wanna put my dog on the plane. Did you happen to notice any dogs going through the border per chance?
(I know it's a left field question 😂) I've done the trip many times but never with a pet.
Hey man! Hope you'll have a great trip. Ive heard that travelling with pets across borders is not an easy thing. In the case I'm Vietnam - Cambodia I have no idea about the process but I reckon you must have some paperwork processed before crossing the border. Good luck and it would be very interesting to hear how it went
@@perpetuallyabroad ok, that thanks for the warning. I'll let you know how it goes.
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Flight 6 hours? Is that via Hong Kong? Ridiculous
6 hours door to door which is not far from what it takes by taxi. I've flown 16 round trips on this route and yes, it's faster than a taxi but I wanted to highlight that overall it's actually not that much faster than ordering a taxi to pick you up from your hotel and drive you straight to your home, sounds ridiculous?
Thanks for the video. Yes I would also have my stomach quizzing when these cambos drivers pass or overtake cars or busses on a 2 lane road. .
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