AMAWaterways AMADara on the Mekong River In Depth - Cambodia & Vietnam - Chapter 2 River Cruise
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I ended up getting the visas for the wrong date so it's very important that you verify the date before you get your visa done
this amama waterways cruise is very good for immersion into the culture if you want to learn about Cambodian culture
the food on board is is not the same type of quality I think that you would get in a a European river cruise
I feel that we really got to know the local environment and uh culture and the people are just beautiful and lovely and sweet sweet and genuine
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Follow along in depth for my travels through Southeast Asia. Chapter 2 AMAWaterways AMADara 8 days through Cambodia and Vietnam on the Mekong River from Siem Reap to Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, starting and ending at the beautiful Sofitel Hotels, Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Resort and Sofitel Saigon Plaza in December 2022, one of the first sailings after these countries opened from Covid. Follow along to immerse yourself in local cultures, entertainment, gastronomy and Mekong River life. Follow along from Kampong Cham the gateway to the Twin Mountains. In Angkor Ban visit the local village and in Oknhatey visit a local school and learn about silk weaving. In Phnom Penh ride Tuk Tuks, ox carts and be blessed by the Oudong Buddhism Monks, learn the somber history from survivors and visit the Royal Palace and Museum. Indulge with me for some mouth watering amazing dinners at Topaz and Le Langka. In Tan Chau ride the Trishaws to watch the silk and rattan mat weaving at Evergreen Island. In Sa Dec experience the Cai Be Market and visit the Lover’s House from the movie based on the novel by Marguerite Duras. Walk with me through the scenic Xeo Quyt jungles where the Viet Kong found shelter during the war. Take part in making rice paper and feasting on local snacks like pop rice and candy. Visit Kiet’s House. Disembark and follow me from My Tho to Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Ming City where we will make our way to the airport for flight to Danang on Vietnam Air for our next chapter on the coast of Vietnam at the Four Seasons Resort the Nam Hai in Hoi An. Subscribe now so you don’t miss Chapter 3, coming soon. Watch Chapter 1 for our arrival into Cambodia and our pre-cruise stay at the Anantara Angkor Resort. Thank you to the amazing staff on board and my fellow passengers on AMA Dara for being my fabulous co-stars. Thanks to Ati at Villa Salon & Spa Boutique, Keri at Big Sexy Lashes in Lakeway and Tom at Pink Blossom Nails Spa for always getting me camera ready, although the humidity was not a friend to my hair. Thank you to my partners with AmaWaterways and Island Destinations, The Authority for Luxury Travel, Anantara Angkor Resort and Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam for this bucket list opportunity. Be sure to subscribe on YouTube and TikTok so you don’t miss a thing. -- Most important… Please let me book your next dream vacation. Lainey Melnick & Associates - Dream Vacations. Follow all my links, request a travel quote, and please subscribe: https://campsite.bio/855gr8trip — #dreamvacation #dreamvacations #luxurytravel #foodietravel #travel #cruise #resorts #rivercruise #SEasia #vietnam #Cambodia #traveladvisor -- Call Lainey Toll-Free 855-GR8-TRIP (855-478-8747) to book. Website: https://campsite.bio/855gr8trip