Anyhow, here's the last entry to cap off our Indochina trip.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Although we were not able to visit all HCMC has to offer, we really enjoyed our trip there - from understanding their history on war to food trip and shopping. Ho Chi Minh has still a lot to offer and we would definitely be back there (and hopefully, visiting Hanoi too).
Cambodia
Phnom Penh has these sad clouds hovering over it - literally and figuratively. This history on Khmer Rouge is a lot more than what Philippines experienced during the Martial Law. Its saddening, however, Khmers were able to rise above it and they became one of the most hospitable people in the places I have visited.
Siem Reap, aside from Angkor Wat that captured our hearts, has still a more to offer - from its floating villages and food. We made sure that we will visit Cambodia soon again, now on the cultural sides.
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is probably the best shopping destination - without even leaving Khao San Road. Food, dresses and tshirts are everywhere. Khao San Road is definitely the best place to be in Bangkok. Just like the first two destinations, we will be taking another trip in Bangkok, visiting its historical sites.
EXPENSES
I will let the following pictures tell you on how much we spent for each country.
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| Ho Chi Minh City Expense Summary |
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| Phnom Penh Expenses Summary |
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| Siem Reap Expense Summary |
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| Bangkok Expense Summary |
YES! WE DID IN ON OUR PHP 25,000.00 budget. Our total pocket damage: Php 21,542.00.
This includes the roundtrip tickets (MNL - HCMC, BKK - MNL) at P5,700.00, Philippine Travel tax of Php 1620.00 and Terminal fee of Php 550.00.
International trips will be next year, however, I have few more local trips for the last quarter of the year. :)
