I share my short stint in Da Nang, VietNam- including the process of sending a package to the USA. Then I hop on a train in route to Hue.
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Excited to switch gears and arrive to VietNam, a place I never imagined would be my favorite! I start in the South learning about the French influence, another perspective of the VietNam War, and try lots of AMAZING foods. It’s only the beginning of my obsession with this country.
Read moreAfter visiting the thriving city of Siem Reap I arrive to Phnom Penh and learn about a secret war, a war my country has hidden from me. A genocide! I learn about this my first day, attend a theatre performance and dine in the dark. It’s a short time spent in a sombering state.
Read moreAs soon as I land in Cambodia I feel the euphoria of an energy vortex. I have such a fun time, form a group of 5 single travellers turn friends, and see all the temples! We also check out many restaurants- sharing food, and bars at night. It’s a much needed time spent with a dependable group; I still venture out solo, too.
Read moreI visit Railay- stay on East but frequent the West beach often. I go to a ladyboy show and watch a ton of sunsets. Then I navigate my way to Krabi which is a fiasco and not worth my time. Krabi Town would be great on it’s own but not for only 1 day- I thought it would be a convenient stop on my way to Siem Reap. Wrong.
Read moreI ride a sleeper train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. Not only do I explore the city, I take an organized group tour to the train to ride into Maeklong Railway Market, then hop on a boat to go into Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. I make a friend and explore more- Wat Arun, Wat Pho and Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan.
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