There are several ways to travel from Battambang to Siem Reap, by road (bus or taxi), helicopter (just kidding), and by boat. The former is faster, cheaper, and arguably safer; so, you may wonder why I went for the latter, which is longer (about 10 hours), more expensive ($20), and probably less safe.
There are different answers, but overall the main reason is Continue reading
After landing at Phnom Penh International airport, exiting the airport is pretty easy. If you already have your visa (through Cambodia e-visa service) go straight to the border control counter. If you do not have a visa, you’ll have to request one at the airport. It is very easy, you have to drop your passport with a picture (if you do not have one they charge you $1) and then wait few minutes to get your visa, it is not free, neither the one online. At the airport is about $20.
Once you pass the border control counter, you’ll see several shops that sell tours, hotel, etc. One thing I recommend is to buy a phone SIM card. I bought a Cellcard week plan for about $6, it included 1.5GB and was pretty useful. I could communicate with my tuk tuk driver, or even just calling a local number to reserved, book, you got it for anything.
One you are all set and exit the airport, the next thing is to get to your hotel, guesthouse, etc. If you do not have a hotel like I did, ask the taxi or tuk tuk driver and tell them your price range. They will find something for you. Once you get to your accommodation, don’t hesitate to refuse to stay and ask the driver to bring you somewhere else.
I thought I will write a bit about the organization of my trip, that may help one of you if you’re planning to go to Hong Kong. I split it more or less 3 sections Travel/hotel/Must do and don’t.
Travel:
Turbo Jet counter, Macau
Macau – Hong Kong: On my way back to HK I took the Turbo Jet ferry from Macau to Kowloon (where my hotel was). The trip was about one hour; I have a seat next to a window, but unfortunately could not see much thanks to the foggy weather. You can check on the company website www.turbojet.com.hk/en/In Hong Kong it took about 40 to 60 minutes to pass the immigration. Note: I was disappointed by HK authority’s decision a few months back to not give stamp or passport anymore but rather a paper slip.
I thought I will write a bit about the organization of my trip, that may help one of you if you’re planning to go to Macau. I split it more or less 3 sections Travel/hotel/Must do and don’t.
Turbo Jet
Travel:
Singapore – HK Airport with Jet Star early morning flight (6:30am and landed around 10:30am) then
HK Airport Ferry Terminal – Macau Ferry Terminal with TurboJet. It is slightly pricier than taking the Ferry from HK but faster since you don’t have to go to HK and come back to Macau. It also has the advantage to avoid Customs since you stay in the International Zone while transferring from HK Airport to the Ferry terminal. One thing though, although the trip is about 45 min, departures are less frequent. You can check on the company website www.turbojet.com.hk/en/