As a teacher in the Thai government school system, I don’t have much of a salary during the long between-term breaks (March-May is summer vacation). Thus, I have to plan any travel very carefully and take the cheaper option whenever possible. There are easier ways to get to Cambodia from Phuket (there may even be … Continue reading To Cambodia, Part 1: Phuket to Bangkok
Phuket bus stations
Angkor Trip 3: Final Preparations
As my trip to Cambodia looms ever closer, I spent much of today finalizing preparations. My first task was to book my accommodation in Siem Reap. I had originally planned on just turning up and trying my luck. However, I realized that might not be a wise idea considering I’ll be there during a holiday … Continue reading Angkor Trip 3: Final Preparations
Angkor Trip 1: Bus Ticket and Currency Exchange
It’s been so long since I’ve taken a “real” trip that I’m a bit amazed at how easily everything has been coming together. Take the bus ticket for the first leg, Phuket to Bangkok, for example. I’d planned today to simply visit the bus station and determine if the 501-baht fare I’d found mentioned online … Continue reading Angkor Trip 1: Bus Ticket and Currency Exchange
Mark Joseph Jochim 