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This Can’t Be Happening: Buses in Cambodia

The following post was written by a former contributor to Chasing the Unknown. The views expressed are not those of the site’s owner. Before arriving in Cambodia, like any savvy traveler, I did my research and tried to learn about all of the possible scams we could potentially face as well as what it would be like to travel within the country. I read horror story after horror story

Banged up in Battambang – a Ride on the Bamboo Train

“Where are you thinking of going next?” the woman next to me asked. “Sihanoukville, then probably Battambang.” I replied. “Battambang! Are you going to ride the Bamboo Train?” “Yes!” “Maybe we can ride it together!” So began a new friendship; and a ride on a small flatbed mounted on two axles, covered with bamboo mats, powered by a tiny motor – or by our driver’s running feet. Beginning in the