Travel Lessons Learnt
The number 1 lesson for any traveler is to plan ahead. I was careless with the planning for my recent trip and I decided to write some lessons learned for your information (and my future reference hehe). Note: Some of the points are Siem Reap-specific. 1) Tell the banks A quick call is sufficient to inform the bank(s) that you're traveling abroad. This is to ensure you can use the card(s) for ATM withdrawal/credit card payment. I failed to perform this step before leaving; luckily the hotel manager was kind enough to let me use his phone to contact the banks. Tip: it is good to know whether the country you're traveling to has your bank ATM. Else check the merchant logos on your debit card (eg VISA Plus). However do check with the bank on charges you may incur upon withdrawal. Eg Maybank charges RM12 per withdrawal (regardless of the amount withdrawn). 2) Bring sufficient cash I always make a spreadsheet to record my expenses after each trip. Despite going to Si...