Joseph in Asia (part 5)
After Battambang, a place that is the second largest city in terms of population, frankly a bit disappointing, I travel by minibus to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.
Joseph -almost- in the monastery
On vacation, unlike at home, I am a real walker. Armed with my camera, I often stray from the well-known paths and there you often come across the nicest scenes.
Joseph in Asia (part 3)
From Ekamai bus station in Bangkok I travel to Pattaya in about two and a half hours. Upon arrival I immediately buy a bus ticket to Aranyaprathet for four days. Other than that, we'll see how everything turns out.
Thailand visa question: Visarun to Cambodia
I hold a Non Immigrant “O” visa. My place of residence now is Chiang Mai, but around the time my 3 months are over, early February 2020, I will be staying in Pattaya-Jomtien for some time. I still need 30 days Visa Exemption for my already booked return flight.
Different than usual – third week: Cambodia
March 6, 2007, they left for Siem Reap at 11.25:1999 am. Their first Thailand trip was in 2020 and in March 15 it will be their 16th time. His XNUMXth time with him because SHE wanted to visit another continent and HE went for a jungle trip when…
Thailand visa question: My Cambodian girlfriend has an LA visa
My Cambodian girlfriend has an LA visa. This stands for Labor Approved. On the internet I can't find if this gives her the right to work in any branch/job without further ado? Does anyone know if she also needs a work permit in addition to this visa? The next question is must an employer also have approval to hire her?
Festive opening of Dutch consulates in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap & consular consultation hours
Meet the Honorary Consuls Jhr. Willem Philip Barnaart and Mrs. Godie van de Paal during the Meet & Greet with the Dutch community in Cambodia on October 14 and 15, 2019.
Reader question: What places of interest are there in Siem Reap?
We have to leave Thailand for 5 days because our Non-O expires. We have decided to fly from Bangkok to Siem Reap from February 3 to February 7, 2020. What possibilities and sights are there in this region to fill these days in a sensible and satisfactory way, in addition to a visit to Ankor Wat?
Cambodia: visa and money
To end all ambiguity; for Cambodia you need a visa - also for a short border run. Until recently, you had to fill in a form, after which you received a so-called 'visa on arrival' upon arrival at an airport.
Bubble talk
Traveling through Cambodia you will come across a lot, if not hundreds, of advertising columns of the German beer brand Ganzberg on certain routes.
Festive opening of Dutch consulates in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap & consular consultation hours
Meet the Honorary Consuls Mr. Willem Philip Barnaart and Mrs. Godie van de Paal during the Meet & Greet with the Dutch community in Cambodia on October 14 and 15, 2019.
Thailand visa question: Border run to Cambodia
Can I enter Cambodia without a visa? (for border run). How much does it cost to enter Cambodia? And which currency?
Volunteers wanted in Cambodia
The Dutch embassy in Bangkok and Bureau Buitenland are looking for Dutch-speaking volunteers who are willing to regularly visit Dutch detainees in Cambodia (surroundings of Siem Reap and Sihanoukville).
The Bow Can't Always Be Relaxed (Part 5)
John Wittenberg gives a number of personal reflections on his journey through Thailand, which have previously appeared in the short story collection 'The Arch Cannot Always Be Relaxed'. What started for John as a flight away from pain and sorrow has grown into a search for meaning. Buddhism turned out to be a passable path. Part 5 today.
Chinese are building a new city in Cambodia
In Cambodia, a town called Thamada is being developed with ten thousand condos. The first phase, consisting of a thousand condos, a 5-star hotel, restaurant, casinos and other public facilities, has now been completed. The development of the project takes three to five years and is largely financed by the Chinese.
The border town of Aranyaprathet
Many roads lead to Aranyaprathet, a town on Thailand's border with Cambodia. Within a few hours, the place is easily accessible from, for example, the coastal towns of Chonburi, Pattaya, Rayong and Chanthaburi.
Gods twilight in Siem Reap
Watching the moon rise from Angkor Wat after dark has definitely been the most impressive experience I have had in recent years.