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APAD 224: Cambodian border crossing in Bavet

Posted by The Insider on Dec 20, 2011 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia, Cambodia life, Expat Life, That's My World, travel, What's On in Cambodia | 0 comments

Here is the Cambodian immigration office at the border in Bavet.

The central building is the main immigration office and it showcases the classical Khmer style of architecture. I’ve been here three times previously to go to Vietnam – the last one being in 2003. I was really surprised to see the huge change when I came here two weeks ago. From the muddy field and tiny shack that used to be where immigration formalities are done, it is now a sprawling area with several booths for border-crossers to have their passports stamped and this fantastic building where the Cambodian immigration officers work.

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APAD 223: Siomai

Posted by The Insider on Dec 19, 2011 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, Cambodia life, Expat Life, food, What's On in Cambodia | 0 comments

I always look forward to weekends in Phnom Penh where we get to dine out at a restaurant of our choice. More often than not, we go Chinese. And there is no shortage of authentic Chinese restaurants in the city.

I forgot how these are called in Khmer language but they are called “siomai” in the Philippines. My favourite. I could a dozen or more of this 🙂

APAD 222: Sunset over Svay Rieng

Posted by The Insider on Dec 15, 2011 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia, Cambodia life, Expat Life, sights, That's My World, travel, What's On in Cambodia | 2 comments

Witnessed the beauty of bewitching hour while on the road and well on our way back to the city. We are still in Svay Chrum district (Svay Rieng province) when I took this photo.

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APAD 221: Are we there yet?

Posted by The Insider on Dec 15, 2011 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia, Cambodia life, Expat Life, sights, That's My World, travel, What's On in Cambodia | 4 comments

This past weekend, my husband and I went on an impromptu road trip to the Cambodian border town of Bavet, in Svay Rieng province. Bavet is one of the several international border crossing on the Cambodian side; it’s counterpart is Moc Bai, in Tay Ninh province of Vietnam. Cambodian visas are available there.

The road to Bavet from Phnom Penh is in good condition, thanks to the road project years before. Like any other border towns in Cambodia, the streets of Bavet are lined with casinos, massage and karaoke parlours.