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April 9th, 2006

The Tuk Tuk is Your Friend.

Now, I'm all for cruising around Phnom Penh on my hoo-ride (100cc Honda Dailem), not only for the pleasure of the cruising, but also the sincere relief I feel at not having to bother with motodops 500 times a day...

February 27th, 2006

Tales of Asia

We're not above giving kudos to those who deserve it, and Tales of Asia definately does...

April 14th, 2005

Khmer New Year Blues.

Getting around during the long weekend of Khmer New Year requires some planning. Buses to places like Siem Reap fill up quickly, and you should think about buying tickets at least a full day in advance, if not more...

April 8th, 2005

Surviving the streets of Phnom Penh. (A Traffic Primer)

I am alternately bemused and terrified when I see newcomers to Cambodia tooling around on their rented motos or dirt bikes. At best, they'll wind up breaking some of the bizarre traffic rules that are actually enforced and be conned out of too much money...

You know you'd look good on the back on this baby...

October 14th, 2003

Need a Moto? Get Lucky! Lucky!

Lucky! Lucky! motos is one of many rental places along Monivong Boulevard that provides small scooters (100cc) for your daily commute in the city, as well as larger dirt bikes suitable for visiting the provinces - or if it's the rainy season - navigating the flooded roads with their jacuzzi sized po..

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