Fake Monks in Southeast Asia
I was standing in a crowded market in Hong Kong when I felt a gentle tap on my shoulder and a voice saying “hello!” When I turned around, I found a man in a monks robe, shaved head and bare…
Hmm…How About That?! Border Stamping Fees in Southeast Asia
Travelers looking to cross one of the many borders in Southeast Asia (specifically, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and parts of Thailand) will be met with one of the most confounding yet simple cash grabs on the face of the planet; the…
Bus from Sihanoukville to Kampot – A Revolution on Wheels
10 minutes into the ride the music began. At jackhammer decibels, the pulsating beat of local Cam-pop shook our skulls to nauseating levels. On this bus, vomiting was not an option. There just wasn’t enough space. The 15-seat mini bus…
Hmm…How About That?! Kamikaze Hookers in Nha Trang
While traveling in Nha Trang, Vietnam, Arienne and I heard this term “kamikaze hooker” being thrown around, usually in tandem with “watch out for.” At first I couldn’t fathom what this term could actually mean, beyond the ludicrous notion some…