I am just about finished with my time in Cambodia and very soon will be moving on to Vietnam. In the last two weeks I’ve been chilling at the southern beaches of the country, which for some reason are not such a popular destination in the guidebooks. It’s a shame because many of them are mellower, cheaper and prettier than the famous islands of Thailand. If you ever make it to the area and feel like escaping to a beach that is not packed with tourists than you should definitely check out Sihanouk Ville, the near by Koh Rong, Kampot/Kep and the near by Koh Tonsay. Actually I haven’t been on Koh Tonsay yet but I’ve heard good things about it and plan to be there tomorrow.
Cambodia has been nice but I am happy to move on. It definitely has a few things to learn from Thailand when it comes to hospitality, and the need to always be on your guard and ensure you are not being scammed can be exhausting after a while. At least the south is not as bad as Phnom Penh and Siem Reap so I am leaving in a good mood. To wrap up the tour of the beaches I will be spending a few nights on Phu Quoc island as one of the first destinations in Vietnam. Afterwards I will resume being more “activity oriented” as I make my way up slowly towards Hanoi.
I can’t really believe that half of this trip is over. Where did the last 3 month go?! Anyway, life on the road does offer some insights regarding where I want my future to be so the trip is definitely fulfilling its purpose. I keep meeting people on the same course as I am and we are drawing on each other for inspiration and determination. I still have a way to go over here but already looking forward to continue this journey of self discovery in North America…
