Here's a map of what I should see in Phnom Penh:
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I have also mapped some places that I may see in Saigon (HCMC):
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The following shows the location of the Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh and the Cu Chi Tunnels. According to LP, these two are included in a $5.00 day tour which I may opt to join on my return from PP or SR, if I have time left.
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But since I have only a day left on my itinerary, I will choose between Cu Chi/Cao Dai or Mekong. I think Mekong is better but I have to consider the weather too. So I'll decide when I'm there. But for Mekong tour, I'll choose the Cai Be-Vihn Long Day Tour. Here's the map for Mekong:
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I created a pre-trip map in Google.
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Here's my itinerary.
I bought USD today for my travel allowance. Because I transacted with a bank, I had to fill up two forms. I was required to give my taxpayer ID number and my bank account number. I can't believe I spent 30 minutes inside a bank just to purchase US Dollars. (1 PhP: 47.89 USD)
Nov 11, 2009 Wednesday: Arrival from Manila to HCMC; PM: Saigon City Tour
Nov 12, 2009 Thursday: HCMC to SR (12hrs)
Nov 13, 2009 Friday: Angkor Day
Nov 14, 2009 Saturday: Angkor Day
Nov 15, 2009 Sunday: Back to PP
Nov 16, 2009 Monday: Back to HCMC (12hrs)
Nov 17, 2009 Tuesday: Mekong or CuChi Tour
Nov 18, 2009 Wednesday: AM: Saigon City Tour Departure: HCMC-Manila
-Edited. I had wrong dates on the original.
I'm going to Vietnam and Cambodia. I'm leaving November 11 and will return on the 18th. So that would be a week of vacation.
I availed of the Halloween 09 promo of Philippine Airlines (PAL). The base fare was $30.00 but I paid $114 because of taxes.
I have no itinerary yet but I'm hoping to cover more than the usual destinations. I'm on a tight budget on this trip so good luck to me.
Also, this would be my first trip outside of the Philippines. So, again, good luck to me.
