We were very happy to find a couple of hundred dollars left in our pockets upon our return home from this trip. Cambodia and Hanoi were cheap, Bangkok was surprisingly affordable, and Vientiane was ridiculously expensive. We opted for land travel for the majority of our trip, and that helped cut costs. The 25-hour busContinue reading
Top 5 Travel Essentials
Friday, April 27, 2012 by
Packing for a trip is a challenge. You always have to consider where you are going, how much weight you can carry, and what you might need while on the road. Every traveler will have a few items that they consider essential in order to feel comfortable during their trip. We decided to create ourContinue reading
Why Tian Tian’s Chicken Rice is Worth the Wait
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 by
You can’t visit Singapore without trying out the infamous Singapore Chicken Rice. This dish, which is considered by many as the country’s unofficial national dish, is so popular every food court in the island nation has at least a few stalls selling it. Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice came highly recommended by the food guideContinue reading
Review: Velkommen Guesthouse, Phnom Penh
Monday, April 23, 2012 by
Velkomenn Guesthouse is a relatively new guesthouse located a stone’s throw away from the riverside. It’s easy to confuse it with the older and similarly named Velkomenn Inn, but they are different places and have different owners. Location is the primary selling point of Velkomenn Guesthouse. It is surrounded by bars, restaurants and various foodContinue reading
Accounting: Malaysia, Cambodia, Singapore
Sunday, April 22, 2012 by
We surprised ourselves with how low our expenses were for this trip. As expected Singapore was on the expensive side, Cambodia was dirt-cheap, and Malaysia was somewhere in between. We opted to fly to Phnom Penh instead of directly to Siem Reap because we managed to find an amazing deal during an AirAsia sale. GettingContinue reading
Kuala Lumpur’s Terminal Bersepadu Selatan: Not Your Average Bus Station
Saturday, April 21, 2012 by
Traveling inter-city in Malaysia is an enjoyable experience. It’s efficient, comfortable and a very good value for money. When we heard that the Puduraya Bus Terminal was closed for renovations during our trip, we searched for alternative ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Melaka. We found the newly opened Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS), KualaContinue reading
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