AS one whos never been to pp before , how many days would you think is enough to look around?
AS one whos never been to pp before , how many days would you think is enough to look around?
Originally Posted by aot871
Hi,
IU would say give it three to four days max and you've taken your time and seen what it has to offfer including Royal Palace, a few temples, killing fields, S21,Russian market and the nightlife.
Thonglor55,
Why are you planning on coming up to Lao with a cold ice pack, tea and sympathy? I am also trying to find out how to circumnavigate the system to obtain a multi entry visa, I am not told there ARE ways to obtain these under the mahogany, but have to know right people as usual.
I toyed with the idea of going down to Singapore,but it is a waiting game now for the severe swelling, bumps and bruises to subside. Bloody painful,it knocked me physically sick with it all. I may be going to Bali shortly.
What they discovered in the UK after doing blood tests to check on the cancer not returning was that I now have a thyroid problem connected to the major throat/neck operation back in 2006. Well the upshot is it affects my balance as well, so sometimes I make errors and am on medication for life with this bloody nonsense. C'est La Vie.
Hi Kevin,
I was just reading through your report on Cambodia. I can't find it but do you have any recommendations for a decent place to stay in PP?
Cheers
lexusgs,
I complained bitterly after arriving in P.P. as I was trying to find the Sunny guest house that Beachy had recommended. Anyway the driver who promised me he knew EXACTLY where it was DIDN'T! I know now, it's below the FCC near some camera shop and smack bang in a good location.
I ended up in Angkor Shadow guesthouse. DO NOT GO THERE, IT'S A BLOODY STABLE! They only got me as it was a two/three night stay, I just arrived hot, late, ill with stomach bug, and a long ride from Siem Reap.
Next time, I am seeking boats from Siem Reap to P.P. or getting the bus. They are smaller buses that are cheap to P.P. and safe, as some of the taxis are gangsters and can't be trusted or relied on.
I also had the chance to look at NagaWorld with Casino and high quality rooms but right down far end on the riverfront. If you can get a deal with Agoda or someone similar, try there or even FCC if you want. Both great locations. Taxis are $2 for shortish trips.
Another place but great value on a cheaper budget is Dream colours guesthouse. There is finally the Gay gaff, the Manor House. I didn't bother looking to be honest, as I have had very mixed reports on it.
Best I can I am afraid.
No problem mate,
Most helpful as always!
On kquills recommendation I went to Siem Reap and heres my story. I flew on Bangkok Airways a ripoff price but the only flights from Thailand. I had my eVisa so walked quickly through Immigration which was good luck for me as a Vietnam Airlines flight arrived at the same time so there were maybe 200+ people queueing up to apply for there on the spot arrival visa. There was no one to take my Customs form like so many places in Asia and as I went outside there were four or five booths to the left that sold SIM cards for tourists very convenient.
I stayed at Ei8ht Rooms guesthouse you get what you pay for or maybe less. They promised an airport pickup and of course I had to hang around for 15 minutes as the driver was late. My bathroom door didn't close I had to ask for soap and the airconditioner only had one temperature no matter what I tried. Tuk tuks are cheap $1 a trip lots of stupid white people walking around being hot and sweaty cheap charlies I guess. I walked into the town centre the first afternoon and learned my lesson never walked more than 100 meters after that day or night.
I went to Viroths the first day for lunch because I saw on a Gay Cambodia site that I would enjoy being served by their handsome Cambodian waiters. They must of written that themselves. Handsome! I saw more handsome boys everywhere I went than the fat and spotty boys at Viroths. I went to Linger Bar every night very friendly staff there and handsome too I wouldnt mind having any one of them. They have a "spa" across the street and the prices are Bangkok Soi Twilight prices $20 an hour. Another gay ripoff when there are plenty of massage places around the streets I went to one and got a happy ending for $7 and a tip for the boy.
The Cambodians there all speak very good English even the little kids none of this sawasdee kha crap and kiss my arse before I serve you stupid tourists in poor English like Thailand. Lots of kids selling good quality books for $1 dunno how they do that but they take rejection pretty well I never bought a book or postcards. I didnt go looking for money boys and didnt stay late at Linger Bar so I only saw about half a dozen but they looked ok. I think there must be plenty on offer as everywhere I went I had waiters saying "Did you come alone? Are you single" to me and that usually means only one thing. And I only ever found one tuk tuk driver when I was going back to the guesthouse at night who said You want jiggy jig? The sort of place I could retire to I think. I was told Siem Reap means Fuck Siam and it certainly does that in spades.
Brisbane Guy,
You can get into it and seems you already have!
You can get cheap return tickets on Lao airlines from Vientiane to Siem Reap at 10,000 baht for a 1 year open return. Anything I can help PM me if you require it!
Have a great time buddy.
Interesting report, Kevin... Thanks.
The business owners in Siem Reap did seem a bit Cliquey when I saw them socialising with each other at Miss Wongs. It's a small scene.
I didn't approached by any moneyboys at Blue Chilli, but they were all lined up sitting at the bar counter and kept looking over and smiling at me. Finally chatted up a really nice Cambodian guy sitting next to me and it turned out he'd worked in Sydney, right near my office before! Super nice guy, took me to Heart of Darkness and introduced me to his friends (one of which hooked up with me later that night). The older Western expats seemed pretty nice. Had a chat with a few of them.
Seems like you and a few other posters who visited Phnom Penh had a totally different experience to me... Glad I didn't experience any of this stuff. I hung out with a few gay locals and had a great time with them and they were only ever grateful when I offered to pay for meals and drinks on a few occasions. Never got looked at as an ATM.
The only place I really miss about Phnom Penh is The Heart of Darkness... That place had a nice, exotic vibe to it. Otherwise, I prefer Bangkok. Bigger, more exciting and more to do.
Those sofas upstairs in the Heart of Darkness are really nice to snuggle up and get a bit more intimate...
Ah bugger... easiest just to ask to be taken to the FCC. Sunny Guest House is on the same corner. Look for the internet cafe (guesthouse reception is in the internet cafe). Awesome location.
I found Siem Reap really nice and chilled out place to hang but I'm not sure I could spend more than a week there.
You found the right word for the atmosphere in Phnom Penh... It feels edgy. I found it remarkably easy to meet and get to know the locals though.
ktq (July 6th, 2020)
Beachy,
Agree with you on Heart of Darkness I had a great time. Loved the sound system, the lighting, the masks in glass cases, sofas, the lot. Great night out.
Also, I do very much like the Cambodians but I adore the mentality of the Lao and they are easier to get your wicked way with. I find the language easier too............... :laughing3:
Kev,
Did you hear anything about this place? http://www.qgphnompenh.com/
I'm off to PP for a few days tomorrow. As it's Saturday I was gonna check out Heart of Darkness but saw the above?
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