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Top 10 Must-Visit Destinations in Asia 2024

Hey there,

Are you ready for an exciting journey through Asia? Whether you're a seasoned explorer or a first-time traveler, Asia beckons with its diverse landscapes and rich cultures. Join us, sponsored by Fizota.com, as we unveil the top 10 must-visit destinations in Asia for 2024. Let's dive in and ignite your wanderlust!

1. Tokyo, Japan

Begin your Asian odyssey in Tokyo, a mesmerizing blend of tradition and modernity. Lose yourself in the bustling streets of Shibuya, adorned with cherry blossoms in spring. Indulge in delectable sushi and ramen while immersing yourself in the city's vibrant energy. For insider tips, head over to Fizota.com.

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2. Singapore

Experience the magic of Singapore with Fizota.com as your trusted companion. Behold the renowned landmarks such as Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay. Delight your palate at the city's bustling hawker centers and admire the eclectic street art of Haji Lane. Unwind on the idyllic beaches of Sentosa Island and let Fizota.com curate your Singaporean escapade.

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3. Bali, Indonesia

Let's talk about Bali, the amazing island where you'll find sunny beaches, green rice fields, and old temples. Whether you want to relax or have an adventure, Bali has everything you need. You can swim in clear water full of fish, climb a volcano to see a beautiful sunrise, or just do yoga while watching the sea. For great deals and tips on visiting Bali, check out Fizota.com and start planning your dream vacation.

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4. Seoul, South Korea

Seoul, South Korea is a lively city with both traditional charm and modern technology. You can visit bustling markets like Myeongdong or peaceful spots like Gyeongbokgung Palace. And make sure you try the delicious Korean barbecue—it's a must!

Photo by Skyler W on Unsplash

5. Siem Reap, Cambodia

Visit Siem Reap, Cambodia, to see the amazing ruins of Angkor Wat. These ancient temples, recognized by UNESCO, show the skill of the Khmer people. Walking through the carved buildings and jungle, you'll feel like you're in a different time.

Photo by Peter Borter on Unsplash 

6. Kyoto, Japan

Discover Kyoto, Japan's beauty with Fizota.com! This city boasts over 2,000 temples and shrines, brimming with history. Stroll through Gion, sip tea at a traditional ceremony, or marvel at Arashiyama's autumn leaves. Plan your trip easily with Fizota.com and immerse yourself in Kyoto's charm!

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7. Hoi An, Vietnam

Savor the romance of Hoi An, a quaint town adorned with lantern-lit streets and ancient architecture. Indulge in mouthwatering Vietnamese cuisine and explore tailor shops offering bespoke clothing. Let the charm of Hoi An captivate your senses with Fizota.com's expert recommendations.

Photo by Peter Borter on Unsplash

8. Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Embark on a spiritual journey to Kathmandu Valley, home to seven UNESCO World Heritage sites. Explore ancient stupas and temples, savoring the flavors of Nepali cuisine in the bustling streets of Thamel. For the ultimate adventure, embark on a trek amidst the majestic Himalayas.

Photo by Martijn Vonk on Unsplash

9. Jaipur, India

Jaipur, India, known as the Pink City, is full of vibrant colors and fascinating history. You can visit stunning forts and palaces, shop for beautiful jewelry and textiles, and experience the lively local markets. Make sure to catch the breathtaking sunset at the famous Hawa Mahal – it's an unforgettable sight!

Photo by Alessio Roversi on Unsplash

10. Chiang Mai, Thailand

Discover Chiang Mai, a charming city nestled in the misty mountains of northern Thailand. It's a perfect blend of culture and adventure. You can try your hand at Thai cooking, explore the jungle to visit hill tribes, or simply unwind with a traditional Thai massage. The options are endless!

Photo by Peter Borter on Unsplash

Embark on a journey of discovery with Fizota.com's curated selection of Asia's top destinations for 2024. From the vibrant streets of Bangkok to the tranquil temples of Bali, let every moment be a celebration of adventure. Pack your bags, create cherished memories, and let Fizota.com pave the way for an unforgettable voyage. Safe travels!

[djohnhopper]

Perfect for Valentine's Day... In this issue of over 140 pages, we have painting, drawing, collage, photography, performance and more - with unique interviews with artists: Luc-Marie Pouech; Autumn Belvin; Sonja Llamas Banos; Cinzia Farina; Sabita Lakshmanan; Joan Burger Siem, as well as featuring the work of Peter Zurla and Helen S Cohen. As always, Inspirational art magazine is packed with the words, the voices, and full page, full colour representations of all featured artists work. The cover artist for this issue is Autumn Belvin. Inspirational art magazine: supporting working artists around the world. So go get yourself a copy of issue 82, available instantly planet-wide. Simply follow the link: https://payhip.com/b/ezmAL Inspirational art magazine: supporting working artists around the world.

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La Reserve Links Course Designer Oosthuizen Seeks Winning Start At Mauritius Open

Former AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open: Louis Oosthuizen, one of the leading contenders at the 2023 Mauritius Open, will also be looking forward to a winning start at the La Réserve Golf Links course, which he co-designed with Peter Matkovich.The 15-time DP World Tour winner, Oosthuizen, who is in great form, leads a very strong field at the La Réserve Golf Links course, which is staging its first pro event. Oosthuizen, the 2010 Open winner, ended his five-year winless run by beating fellow South African Charl Schwartzel, the Masters champion from 2011 in a Monday finish at the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek. Oosthuizen’s last win on the DP World Tour came at the South African Open in December 2018. The latest win was Oosthuizen’s 15th professional title worldwide. Oosthuizen, who has six runner-up finishes in Majors besides his win at the Open at St. Andrews in 2010, has 17 Top-5 and 28 Top-10 finishes in Majors. He has at least one runner-up finish in every Major and twice each at the PGA and US Open and is seen as a top performer in big events. “I’m really looking forward to this week. My family travelled to Mauritius before me and when I arrived here we had a few cocktails to celebrate my recent victory,” said Oosthuizen, at the official press conference of the event. Oosthuizen, a legend in South African golf, heads a very strong field of Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour golfers for this year’s fiesta in Mauritius. The field also includes Antoine Rozner, who will defend the title he won last year and Marcel Siem, the five-time DP World Tour champion and Heritage Golf Club ambassador. Siem, who also won the Hero Indian Open in 2023, is also in the field, as is the French star and recent DP World Tour champion Matthieu Pavon, the charismatic Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston who is making his return from injury. Former AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open champion Dylan Frittelli. Rising Sunshine Tour stars such as Luca Filippi, Kyle Barker, Rupert Kaminski, Robin Williams, Jayden Schaper, Casey Jarvis and Ryan van Velzen who have all been challenging for their maiden victories in Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour co-sanctioned tournaments this summer, will tee off in the hope of an early take-off for the 2023-2024 season on the DP World Tour. Read the full article

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Ta Prohm, Siem Reap, Cambodia Taken on October 12, 2011 Photographer: Peter Nijenhuis Source: Flickr

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Aileen Wuornos, “The Florida Highway Killer” Aileen Wuornos, born Aileen Carol Pittman, was born on February 29th, 1956 to Diane Pratt and Leo Dale Pittman in Rochester, Michigan. Before she was four years old, her mother abandoned her and older brother Keith to their grandparents, Lauri and Britta Wuornos. Her father killed himself in prison in 1969 after he was charged with child molestation. Lauri was physically and sexually abusive to Aileen, while his wife was an abusive alcoholic. To make situations worse Aileen only found out that her grandparents were not her biological parents at age 12. At age 14, she became pregnant and claimed that her older brother Keith was the father. She was sent to a home for unwanted mothers and gave birth to a baby boy on March 23rd, 1971, who was immediately sent for adoption. On returning to her grandparent’s home, Britta Wuornos died of liver failure after years of alcohol abuse. After her grandmother died, Lauri Wuornos sent her and her brother away to foster care. Aileen ran away and began a life of prostitution, hitchhiking, and crime. Within the next few years, Keith would die from throat cancer at age 21, Lauri would commit suicide and Aileen would would head to Florida.  At age 20, she would marry a wealthy yachtsman of the name Lewis Fell. However, she was too destructive and unstable to realize what she had. She was arrested again in 1970 for disorderly conduct and assault. Lewis Fell was disgusted and annulled the the marriage after a few month. Over the next ten years, she would continue on her path of destruction, prostituting, hitchhiking and committing various crimes. In 1986, Aileen met a young Tyria Moore in Daytona, Florida at a gay bar. Their immediate, volatile and intense relationship lasted for four years until Aileen was eventually arrested.  November 30th, 1989 Aileen was picked up by 51 year old Richard Mallory. He was shot three times with .22 pistol and dumped in a wood next to interstate 95 in Volusia County, Florida. In her defence, she claimed that he tried to rape her and that she was only protecting herself. Mallory was later found to have a criminal record for rape and was often caught up in alcohol and sex binges. From late 1989 to late fall in 1990, Aileen killed 5 other men. Police tracked down Wuornos and Moore from the finger and hand prints left in the abandoned vehicle of Peter Siems. Wuornos was arrested in a bar in Port Orange, Florida and Moore was found at her sister’s home in Pittston, Pennsylvania. To avoid prosecution, Tyria Moore agreed to build a case against Aileen Wuornos. January of 1991, Moore elicited a phone confession from Wuornos and in it, she confessed to killing all six men. In court, she asserted that she had been raped by mallory and that everything that she had committed, was done in self defense. She had said the same about the other five men she killed, but later retracted these statements. On January 27th, 1992, Aileen Wuornos was found guilty of First Degree Murder and was charged with a death penalty for each murder she committed (6 In total). She was outraged and noted for shouting, “I’m innocent! I was raped! I hope you get raped! Scumbags of America!”. In 2002, she was sentenced to lethal injection. However, the debate of Wuornos’ sanity was raging on after comments made by Wuornos left people to believe that she was severely disconnected from reality.  Expert Witnesses claimed that she was mentally ill, suffered from borderline personality disorder and was even referred to as a “damaged, primitive child”.  In the same year of 2002, florida governor Jeb Bush lifted the temporary stay of execution after three psychiatrists deemed Aileen Wuornos as mentally competent to understand the death penalty and the reasons for its implementation. On the morning of October 9th, 2002 she was executed by lethal injection and her ashes were buried in her town of birth. Her last words were, “I'd just like to say I'm sailing with the rock, and I'll be back like Independence Day with Jesus June 6. Like the movie, big mother ship and all. I’ll be back, I’ll be back.” She declined a last meal and opted for black coffee. The Victims of Aileen Wuornos consisted of: Richard Mallory - 51 .David Spears.- 43 Charles 'Chuck' Carskaddon.- 40 Peter Siems.- 65 Eugene 'Troy' Burress.- 50 Charles 'Dick' Humphreys.- 56 Walter Gino Antonio.-  62 Peter Siems body was never recovered. She was never tried for Peter Siems, even though, all evidence led back to her. Many documents, characters, movies and even an opera were written after her. The most famous movie was “Monster” starring Charlize Theron as Aileen.

56th murderer executed in U.S. in 2002 805th murderer executed in U.S. since 1976 10th female murderer executed in U.S. since 1976 2nd murderer executed in Florida in 2002 53rd murderer executed in Florida since 1976 2nd female murderer executed in Florida since 1976

~Neutral Evil

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Siem Reap Temples

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Aileen Wuornos (1956-2002) PART TWO

Aileen Wuornos murdered 7 men in a 12 month period. The first was Richard Mallory, 51, on November 30, 1989. He was a convicted rapist, whom Wuornos claims to have killed in self-defence after being sodomised and brutally beaten. Mallory had been shot several times. Victim number 2 was David Spears, 47. Spears was reported missing on May 19, 1990 and his body was found on June 1. He had been shot 6 times. On June 6, 1990, Charles Carskaddon's bullet-riddled body was found wrapped in an electric blanket in Pasco County. Witnesses saw Wuornos in possession of Carskaddon's car and she had pawned a gun belonging to him. Victim 4 was Peter Siems, 65. He was on his way from Florida to Arkansas when Wuornos killed him and stole his cae, which was later found in Orange Springs. Siems' body was never found. Exactly a month later, the body of Troy Burress, 50, was found in a wooded area along State Road 19. Victim number 6 was Charles Humphreys, a 56-year-old retired U.S. Air Force Major, State Child Abuse Investigator and former Chief of Police. He was fully clothed and had been shot 6 times. Aileen Wuornos' final victim was Walter Antonio, a 62-year-old security guard and police reservist. His naked body was found near a logging road with 4 gunshots.

On July 4, 1990, Wuornos and Moore abandoned Siems' car following an accident. Witnesses who saw the accident gave police Aileen and Tyria's names. Police found some of the victims' belongings in pawn shops and matched fingerprints to the victims' cars. Due to Wuornos' prior crimes in Florida, her prints were on file. On January 9, 1991, Wuornos was arrested at The Last Resort biker bar. Police persuaded Tyria Moore to elicit a confession from Wuornos in return for immunity from prosecution, using recorded phone calls. The plan worked, and Wuornos confessed to the murders, claiming self-defence. A year later Wuornos went on trial for the murder of Mallory (who did indeed have a history of rape and sexual violence) and she was sentenced to death. 2 months later, she pleaded no contest to the other 6 murders, saying: "I wanted to confess to you that Richard Mallory did violently rape me as I've told you; but these others did not. [They] only began to start to." She received 3 more death sentences. The execution of Aileen Wuornos was carried out on October 9, 2002; she died at 9:47am. Her last words were: "Yes, I would just like to say I'm sailing with the rock, and I'll be back, like Independence Day, with Jesus. June 6, like the movie. Big mother ship and all, I'll be back, I'll be back."

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Serial killers Aileen Wuornos (1956-2002) and Richard Ramirez (1960-2013) were both born on leap days (February 29).

Aileen Wuornos shot and killed 7 men between November 1989 and November 1990. She alleged that all of her victims had either tried to or had raped her. The list of her victims is as follows:

Richard Charles Mallory - age 51

David Andrew Spears - age 47

Charles Edmund Carskaddon - age 40

Peter Abraham Siems - age 65

Troy Eugene Burress - age 50

Charles Richard “Dick” Humphreys - age 56

Walter Jeno Antonio - age 62

Aileen Wuornos was assessed with the Psychopathy Checklist and scored a 32/40 which was consistent with a diagnosis of Psychopathhy. She was sentenced to death and was executed via lethal injection at age 46 in the Florida State Prison.

Richard Ramirez (AKA The Night Stalker) was convicted of killing 14 people between April 1984 and August 1985. He broke into houses, burglarized them, and beat and murdered the inhabitants by either shooting or stabbing them. Later in his crime spree he bludgeoned and raped the female inhabitants of the homes he entered. The list of his victims and how they were killed is as follows:

Mei Leung - age 9 - raped, beaten, and stabbed

Jennie Vincow - age 79 - stabbed

Maria Hernandez (survived) - age 22 - shot

Dayle Okazaki - age 34 - shot

Tsai-Lian “Veronica” Yu - age 30 - shot

Vincent Charles Zazzara - age 64 - shot

Maxine Levenia Zazzara - age 44 - beaten and shot then mutilated postmortem

Bill Doi - age 66 - shot and beaten

Lillian Doi (survived) - age 56 - raped and bound

Mabel “Ma” Bell - age 81 - bludgeoned and electrocuted

Florence “Nettie” Lang (survived) - age 83 - bludgeoned and raped

Carol Kyle and son (survived) - age 42 - sodomized (mother only)

Mary Louise Cannon - age 75 - bludgeoned and stabbed

Whitney Bennett (survived) - age 16 - bludgeoned and strangled

Joyce Lucille Nelson - age 61 - beaten and kicked

Sophie Dickman (survived) - age 63 - accosted, raped, and robbed

Lela Kneiding - age 66 - hacked with machete and shot; mutilated postmortem

Maxon Kneiding - age 68 - hacked with machete and shot; mutilated postmortem

Chainarong Khovananth - age - shot

Somkid Khovananth (survived) - age - beaten and sodomized

Chris Peterson (survived) - age - shot

Virginia Peterson (survived) - age 27 - shot

Sakina Abowath (survived) - age 27 - beaten, raped, and sodomized

Elyas Abowath - age 31 - shot

Peter Pan - age 66 - shot

Barbara Pan - age 62 - beaten, sexually assaulted, and shot

Bill Carns (survived) - age 30 - shot

Inez Erickson (survived) - age 29 - beaten, raped, and sodomized

Richard Ramirez was identified by all of the forensic evidence and the surviving victims descriptions. His name and picture were broadcast and he was apprehended by a group of civilians after attempting several carjackings. The group held him down and beat him until the police arrived. Ramirez was sentenced to death but was not executed. He died on June 7, 2013 at age 53 of B-cell Lymphoma.

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Welcome to issue 82, the February issue of the contemporary arts magazine Inspirational.

In this issue of over 140 pages, we have painting, drawing, collage, photography, performance and more - with unique interviews with artists: Luc-Marie Pouech; Autumn Belvin; Sonja Llamas Banos; Cinzia Farina; Sabita Lakshmanan; Joan Burger Siem, as well as featuring the work of Peter Zurla and Helen S Cohen.

As always, Inspirational art magazine is packed with the words, the voices, and full page, full colour representations of all featured artists work.

The cover artist for this issue is Autumn Belvin.

Inspirational art magazine: supporting working artists around the world.

So go get yourself a copy of issue 82, available instantly planet-wide. Simply follow the link: https://payhip.com/b/ezmAL

Inspirational art magazine: supporting working artists around the world.

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On This Day in History

17 years  ago today, Aileen Wuornos was executed at the Florida Department of Corrections Broward Correctional Institution. She murdered at least 7 men within the span of one year. 

Her known victims include:

Troy Burgess

David Spears

Richard Mallory

Peter Siems

Charles Humphrey

Walter Antonio

Charles Carskaddon

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Dank für langjähriges Engagement

Dank für langjähriges Engagement

Unser Bild zeigt von links: Bürgermeister Peter Reichert, Geschäftsführer Paul Siemes, Michael Jann, Walter Leibfried und Landrat Dr. Achim Brötel. (Foto: pm) Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald verabschiedet Vorstandsmitglieder Eberbach. (pm) Die nachhaltige und zukunftsorientierte Entwicklung der Region, gemeinsam für und mit den Menschen und den Partnern dieser Region ist eine Kernaufgabe des…

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Mekong-Flusskreuzfahrt: Das erste Mal eines Indie-Reisenden auf Tour

Mekong-Flusskreuzfahrt: Das erste Mal eines Indie-Reisenden auf Tour

Fahnen und Lautsprecher oder authentische lokale Erlebnisse? Wir waren uns nicht sicher, was uns auf der Mekong-Flusskreuzfahrt von G Adventures von Saigon nach Siem Reap erwarten würde Ich wusste nicht, was ich von meiner Mekong-Kreuzfahrt durch Vietnam und Kambodscha erwarten sollte. Erstens war ich zum ersten Mal seit vier Jahren ohne Peter unterwegs. Zweitens hatte ich gemischte Kritiken über…

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Calay Indochina Trip (April 17-22, 2018)

Jealousy is something that needed to be addressed for a better relationship. So when my Tatay got jealous of my Hong Kong trip last October 2017, I acquired insomnia. My mind can't stop thinking of the best place where my Tatay can get a great experience with a very small budget. Thanks to Colz’ post in DIY Philippines Facebook Group about her Indochina Trip, I finally got some sleep. They day after the long peaceful sleep, I immediately invited my friends who I know love to travel also. Fortunately, I convinced my Baka-chan, Reinee, and Johnrey. This is the start of our failed and unsatisfying but definitely unforgettable Indochina trip that we will surely laugh about when we get older.

Planning for Indochina Trip really needs a lot of research. Imagine going into one country after another, one should really know everything that he/she needs to know.

DAY 1

Thanks to Traveloka, we were blessed to find an Airasia seatsale going to Ho Chi Mihn, Vietnam with connecting flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. So we automatically had an additional country aside from our original Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand travel.

We exchanged our peso to Ringgit in NAIA just to be sure to have a money to spend enough for DAY 1. It is better to change your money in NAIA than in any airport of the country you are going into.

We depart from Manila around 5:30 PM and arrived at Kuala Lumpur by 9:05 PM. KL's airport is really big. We rode Aerobus going to KL Sentral and their Rapid KL (counter part of MRT here in the Philippines) going to Masjid Jamek Station - the nearest station to our accommodation. We didn't have data so we weren't able to locate our hostel easily. It took us a lot of walking. People pointed us to places everywhere. They can barely understand us and we can barely understand them as well. Fortunately, Rajid (a staff from China Hostel) helped us to contact our hostel and booked a grab for us. (THANK YOU RAJID!) Finally by 2am, we were able to get some sleep.

I experienced the same in my HongKong trip. So I suggest to book an accommodation nearest to a landmark. Also, ask the right person so you don't need to get lost even worse.

We booked a night stay at Grand Mountbatten Boutique Hotel through Traveloka as well for P1750 for 5 pax 350 each - very cheap.

Day 1 is like Day 0. We weren't able to go anywhere but our hotel.

DAY 2

We woke up by 6am and started our journey by 7am. Our first stop is Batu Caves. We got lost because apparently KTM Kumuter is not working, and we do not know how to get there via other transportation. So we asked, and rode a free bus up to KTM Sentul Station, from here we waited for more than an hour before it departs to Batu Caves. This is the heartbreaking part. We weren't able to take into consideration the waiting time of the departures because we have a different itinerary. Some things really don't go according to the plan.

at Jamek Mosque

We enjoyed Batu Caves, especially for me and my Tatay. I just love natural things. I prefer going to these tourist destinations (just like Ngong Ping Village in HK) than in the city. The monkeys and doves are everywhere! You can even get a shot like you're in Rome with those doves. And my Tatay experienced getting his polvoron rubbed by the monkey. It's so funny. The Big Buddha is really enormous. It's amazing.

Inside the Batu Cave

You need to climb 272 steep steps before reaching the cave. But the fear, hunger, and effort are totally worth it. It's a huge cave. They have a small temple inside it. Again, the monkeys are everywhere.

Just a reminder: do not wear shorts or skirts above the knee. You will be asked to pay 5 MYR for the cloth which they will wrap around your waist.

We went back to the KTM Komuter by 11am. This is where everything messed up. We weren't able to eat breakfast and lunch because of the hectic schedule. We weren't able to go to Petronas Twin Towers (yeah I know 💔💔💔) And the worst part is, we missed our flight going to Vietnam. Yes we idiots did.

We got no choice but we are still blessed. Flight from KL to Siem Reap, Cambodia is cheap. So we decided not to go the Vietnam and just go straight to Cambodia. And we booked our accommodation in Cambodia through Agoda for PHP 2265.59 each.

We spent the whole day at KL Airport and waited for our 7am flight to Cambodia. We are so broken that we didn't even talk about going back to KL Sentral for Petronas Twin Towers and we are too afraid to miss the flight again.

DAY 3

We arrived at Siem Reap, Cambodia by 9AM. Took a tuktuk ride from the airport to Kok Meng Lodge. The Inn doesn't allow us to check in yet because it's too early. So we had no choice but to go to Pub Street without taking a bath. We just walked straight from Kok Meng Lodge to Pub Street, it is just 5 to 10 mins walk away. It is a very hot late morning. We are all sweaty and sleepy.

We ordered a sharing food for lunch. Johnrey bought a booked from a disabled vendor. We talk about our frustrations in this trip.

We went back to the inn ( Kok Meng Lodge ), took a bath, got some sleep, and went out to take a look of Siem Reap. We intentionally didn't go to Ankor Wat because it will be unfair to Baka-chan's friend who was left in Vietnam.

Upon walking, we bumped into a tuktuk driver and asked him where we can go. 

But before anything else, James, our tuktuk driver took us in a street restaurant to eat meryenda.

Yes, these heavy meals were our meryenda. And yes, we were that hungry. XD

He took us to the War Museum, Tatay and Johnrey obviously enjoyed it in different reasons. Tatay is into guns and other war equipment, there were tanks! And Johnrey is really interested in history. War Museum has a lot to tell.

After the War Museum, James Peter, our tuktuk driver, took us to one of Angkor Wat temples for free! This is because you can enter Angkor Wat Complex after 5pm for free.

We just went to Pre Rub, amazed by the work of men, the sunset and took beautiful photos.

Early discovery of talent

The complex is so peaceful. There are a lot of trees, and a lake. I love the environment.

When it got dark, we decided to go back to Pub Street and end the trip with this Pacquiao-fan tuktuk driver. James is really accommodating and pleasant. He only asked us 12 Dollars for the whole trip. Thanks James! I hope to see you again!

[I’ll insert James’ calling card here, I just need to look for it.]

We booked a bus trip from Siem Reap to Bangkok Thailand via HANG TEP TRAVEL CO., LTD. for 20 Dollars. Just to make sure that we will get to Thailand.

We finally experienced the Pub Street life. And took a mandatory shot in Pub Street sign, ate dinner, look for some souvenirs, and tried fish massage. That was a great night. And that's the best night in our trip. Cambodia is the best that happened to us.

DAY 4

We were supposed to go to Angkor Wat but the group realized that it is a waste of money going to Angkor Wat for just one hour because we booked an early trip going to Bangkok. Yeah, this is another heartbreaking story. We came here to see the Angkot Wat, yet we failed again.

By early 7AM we took the bus going to Thailand. Reached the border by 12pm and the next 4 hours was hell. We lined up in the immigration for 4 hours! We were on an open space covered with a high roofing, the line was very long. It was a very hot afternoon. And we didn’t have anything in our stomach but water. It was a very painful experience. This was the point that I realized that I need to tell you these guys. INDOCHINA TRIP IS VERY EXHAUSTING. YOU'LL EXPERIENCE HUNGER, TIREDNESS, AND DIZZINESS.

Line in Cambodia Immigration Office,  Krong, Poi Pet

When you see this Arch, this means you are in the border of Cambodia and Thailand already.

This is the line in Thailand Immigration Office,  Aranyaprathet

And this was us, in front of the line after hours. They just called from the line and prioritized us, maybe our bus guides did the work. Thanks no thanks. They’re too late.

We departed from the Cambodia-Thailand border by 4pm and reached Bangkok by 9pm. So Day 4 was spent in the immigration and on the road. We headed straight to Khao San Road and exchanged our dollars to baht. Finally, we were able to eat our first meal of the day. We had just some peanuts while on the bus. So yes, dinner was our first proper meal of the day. I thought I was gonna die out of hunger, imagine how my 62 year old father suffered. I'm sorry.

We tried the famous Pad Thai with Shrimp and egg. It tastes good actually. Go ahead and try it.

Nope he didn’t eat it.

We stayed in an airbnb very far away from public transportation so we got no choice but to ride the taxi all throughout our Bangkok stay. So don't make the same mistake. Book an accommodation near public transport or your desired destination even if you pay more because it is just the same booking a cheaper accommodation then spending in grab and/or taxis plus the hassles.

DAY 5

This was our last chance to make the most of our Indochina trip. We woke up early and started the day going to Damnoen Floating Market. We took the grab going to Southern Bus Station and ride the bus going to Damnoen Floating Market for THB**. It was a 2-hour ride. Make sure to enjoy the view going to the South of Bangkok. Upon reaching the pier, there were offers going to the actual floating market for THB 1,000 for the 6 of us. Grab it. I know that some blogs would say not to fall for it. But based on a recent experience, for that amount you get a free 1-kilometer ride. This is the distance from the pier to the actual floating market. But we declined this offer.

Then, a van offered to bring us in the second pier. There, they offered us THB 300. We still didn’t agree with the price because based from the blogs we read the 300 THB is supposed to be for all of us already. So what we did is to walk from the bus stop to the floating market. It was a long and hot walk.

And upon reaching the actual floating market, the fee is 200 THB. The floating market is a little bit crowded. There are many boats. It is really a floating market. Vendors are selling products in the boat, although some are on the riverbanks.

We bought Chinese soup for breakfast for 60 THB, and mango shake for 65 THB. The Chinese soup is okay, and the mango shake is satisfying. The vendor of the shake is also very beautiful, she’s like a Korean.

Going around the river, we also saw some local houses. We also saw lizard-like creature – I don’t know what it is called. It was swimming in the water. It’s kind of scary but just fine because it didn’t swim towards our boat. The sailor of our boat asked for a tip. So you better budget also for these miscellaneous expenses.

Going back to the bus station, we rode a yellow jeep for THB 10. We took a grab going to the City to go to the temples. This is where the second most heartbreaking part of our trip comes in (first is our missed Vietnam flight).

She is making a pose for me :)

I said that DAY 5 should make up this failed trip. We started the day right but ended up scammed. Upon reaching the city to visit the temples, we looked for the pier where we were supposed to ride the boat going to the temple.

Then there’s this some guy who offered us help maybe because we were obviously lost – we can’t find the pier. He instructed us to ride the tuktuk going to the pier, so we did. 

Remember this man’s face! He is a scammer! ALL THE HATE ON HIM!

The tuktuk brought us to a pier. A lady in the pier was charging us, if I remember it correctly, 1600 THB each for the boat ride, then we bargained it down to 600 THB which was supposed to be, if you go to the right pier, 15 THB only. So you see, we were scammed, they didn’t even give us a ticket. 

At first we kinda like it.

But then, we just went around a shallow and unpleasant canal.

And after the 1 hour (which was really less than 1 hour) CANAL boat tour, all the temples were already closed. YES they were all closed, so we didn’t got the chance to enter at least one temple. :(

We just went around and took some photos with other temples.

This day gets from worse to worst, even the Chatuchak Market was already closed when we get there so we also didn’t have the chance to do “Bangkok Shopping”.

We just went back to Khao San Road and had some decent dinner.

The next day, (DAY 6) 

We went to the airport and traveled back to the Philippines. And our pasalubongs? We bought it from the airport because that’s the only choice we had.

THAT’S IT. Our Indochina trip just went like that. Spending five days on the road and having an unworthy experience. If I could only correct everything. I guess we just need to charge this to experience. At least we got 9 passport stamps. (Yey!)

I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to my travel buddies – Tatay, Reinee, John Rey, Baka-Chan, Babes ni Baka-Chan – sorry guys, I know that this is not what we wanted. I hope to travel with you again next time, and by that time, we will finally enjoy our trip.

Indochina Trip is not always like this. It’s always different for all of us. It’s just that we got to experience the opposite of anything that you can call good. I suggest you allot longer days for this trip, then for sure, you will have a blast.

Bonus:

I prepared an excel of our expenses. Click here. :)

Cheers to travelling the world! Meow meow!

[asesinos-en-serie]

Detención y condena

Wuornos fue finalmente identificada cuando ella y Moore se vieron involucradas en un accidente mientras conducían el automóvil de una víctima. Rechazaron la ayuda de los transeúntes, aunque Wuornos estaba sangrando y huyó del escenario. Su retrato robot fue difundido por televisión. La policía rastreó a Moore en Pensilvania, donde se retiró a vivir con su hermana, y se le hizo un trato, por el cual si ella declaraba contra Wuornos, se le concedería inmunidad. Moore estuvo de acuerdo. La policía le proporcionó una habitación de motel en Florida. Desde allí, escribió una carta a Wuornos, que se encontraba en custodia por una violación de libertad condicional. Después de numerosas llamadas y de que Moore tratara de suicidarse, Wuornos cedió y dijo: "Tú haz lo que tengas que hacer. No dejaré que vayas a la cárcel. Si he de confesar, lo haré". Hizo una confesión completa el 16 de enero de ese mismo año. Wuornos declaró que el asesinato de Mallory fue en defensa propia, manteniendo que él la había violado. Fue condenada por sus asesinatos en enero de 1992 con la ayuda del testimonio de Moore. Cuando fue declarada culpable del asesinato de Mallory, Wuornos exclamó a los medios de comunicación: "Fui violada, fui torturada. Tenían el volante, tenían la imagen del volante con los arañazos, estaba roto. Esa es la prueba de que yo estaba atada al volante. No puedo creer que esto haya sucedido". Mientras tanto, Moore firmó varios libros y contratos cinematográficos vendiendo su historia.

En noviembre de 1992, Michele Gillen, reportero de Dateline NBC, descubrió que Mallory había cumplido 10 años por violación en otro estado. El juez se negó a permitir que esto fuera admitido como evidencia en los tribunales, y a Wuornos nunca le fue dado un nuevo juicio.

El 31 de marzo de 1992, Wuornos invocó nolo contendere por los asesinatos de Dick Humphreys, Troy Burress y David Spears, diciendo que quería "estar bien con Dios". Durante el juicio fue adoptada por Arlene Pralle después de haber tenido un sueño en el que se le dijo que "cuidara" de Wuornos. Según Pralle, Jesús le dijo que escribiera a Wuornos, y así lo hizo. Lo que Wuornos no sabía era que Pralle estaba pidiendo dinero por las entrevistas, incluso una con Nick Broomfield, quien le pagó 10 000 dólares. Parte del dinero fue para el abogado de Wuornos, Steven Glazer, contratado por Pralle. La apelación de Wuornos ante el Tribunal Supremo fue rechazada en 1996. La relación entre Wuornos y Pralle no duró; Wuornos empezó a sospechar que Pralle solo estaba ahí por la publicidad y el dinero. Wuornos dijo a Broomfield en una entrevista que Pralle y Glazer incluso le indicaban formas de suicidarse en la cárcel. También le aconsejaron el "nolo contendere" porque Glazer, conocido antes del juicio de Wuornos como "Dr. Legal", era demasiado inexperto para manejar un juicio por asesinato múltiple. En su declaración ante el tribunal, ella dijo "quería confesarte que Richard Mallory me violó violentamente como le he dicho. Pero estos otros no. [Ellos] sólo comenzaron".

En junio de 1992 se declaró culpable de la muerte de Charles Carskaddon y recibió su quinta pena de muerte. En febrero de 1993 se declaró culpable de la muerte de Walter "Gino" Antonio y fue condenada de nuevo a muerte. No se formularon cargos en su contra por el asesinato de Peter Siems, ya que su cuerpo nunca se encontró. En total, recibió seis penas de muerte.

Wuornos contó varias historias inconsistentes sobre estos asesinatos. Admitió haber matado a siete hombres, en incidentes separados. Alegó inicialmente que los siete la habían violado cuando pretendieron pagarle por sexo. Más tarde se retractó reclamando defensa propia. Durante una entrevista con Broomfield en la que pensaba que las cámaras estaban apagadas, dijo que definitivamente en el caso de Mallory había sido defensa propia, pero no tenía otra opción que ir por la pena de muerte. Ella alegó que nunca podría soportar el estar en prisión por el resto de su vida. Cuando Broomfield preguntó: "¿Fue defensa propia?" Ella respondió: "Sí, y así fueron algunos de los otros pero no puedo decir nada a nadie así que tengo que ir por la pena de muerte".