Hope you meet some fellow travellers on the forum; however be aware that most people travelling with JY don't use it, so don't be discouraged if you don't get much of a response. You can also try nearer the time, as most folks only log on a couple of weeks before they travel.

All the best,

Bob

Yes, it's the Cambodia and Mekong Delta trip that I'm thinking of. Is there anything I need to be aware of, eg taking malaria tablets, care over drinking water, salad etc? About how many people would there normally be on a tour like this one?

Have you any idea what the weather would be like in October eg would it be cool in the evenings?

Thanks for your help.

Marion

Hi Marion, is that the Cambodia and Mekong River tour? I did Vietnam and Cambodia last month and had a wonderful time - I'm sure you would too! I loved both countries, but have a special soft spot for Cambodia now. Beautiful country, very friendly people and excellent food, you are in for a treat if you do decide to go!

Hope you meet some fellow travellers on the forum; however be aware that most people travelling with JY don't use it, so don't be discouraged if you don't get much of a response. You can also try nearer the time, as most folks only log on a couple of weeks before they travel.

All the best,

Bob

Hi Bob

Yes, it's the Cambodia and Mekong Delta trip I'm thinking of.

Thanks very much for your reply. I replied to your post yesterday, but it seems to have got lost.

Would I need malaria tablets and insect repellant? Do you need to be very careful over eg water, salad etc?

What is the best thing to do over taking currency, credit cards etc?

Howmany people do you usually get on these trips?

Thanks again for your help.

Marion

I've tried to use 'reply' to your post but the reply seems to get lost.

Do you need to take malaria tablets and insect repellant?

What about things like water and salad? I'm a bit concerned that people have been ill on this trip.

About how many people usually go on these trips?

What is the best thing to do about cash and credit cards?

Thanks for your help.

Marion

Hi Marion, is that the Cambodia and Mekong River tour? I did Vietnam and Cambodia last month and had a wonderful time - I'm sure you would too! I loved both countries, but have a special soft spot for Cambodia now. Beautiful country, very friendly people and excellent food, you are in for a treat if you do decide to go!

Hope you meet some fellow travellers on the forum; however be aware that most people travelling with JY don't use it, so don't be discouraged if you don't get much of a response. You can also try nearer the time, as most folks only log on a couple of weeks before they travel.

All the best,

Bob

Hi Bob

Thanks for your reply.

Yes, it's the Cambodia and Mekong Delta trip that I'm interested in.

I'm a bit concerned that people were unwell on this trip. Do you need to be extremely careful about what you eat and drink?

Do you need any vaccinations?

Do you need anti malaria tablets and insect repellant?

About how many people do you usually get on these trips?

What is the best way of paying for things - credit cards or local currency?

Thanks very much for your help.

Marion

Cheers,

Bob

Thank you very much for your very comprehensive and helpful reply. I think I understand the moderation system now, and won't panic in future if my posts don't immediately appear!

I have gone ahead and booked the 'Cambodia and Mekong Delta' holiday for Oct 27th. I'd be interested to know if it goes to the same places as the trip you did.

I'm already getting nervous about it! Not so much the singles aspect, as I've been on singles holidays before (though quite a few years ago now), but more the areas to be visited, which are way outside my comfort zone!

Do you have any recommendations on what sort of clothes to take?

Thanks again

Marion

If you look at the holidays on the website you'll be able to make a comparison. From memory, I think your holiday starts in Thailand, in Bangkok and you travel to Cambodia overland? We started in Hanoi in northern Vietnam and made our way south. I think the places in common are Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), the Mekong Delta, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap (for Angkor Wat). There's no need to be nervous - the tour managers are all excellent and they will make sure you are fine. Even though these places were new to me, they were not intimidating in the least. The people are very friendly and JY will take you from place to place, so you don't have to find your own way anywhere or have any language problems - the hotel staff speak a little English, although service can be slow!

Regarding clothes, I think the time you go it will be very hot and humid everywhere (but do a google search for Cambodia climate etc just to be sure). So lightweight clothes are the way to go. It was even hot in the evenings, up to 30c! Hope you have a brilliant holiday and enjoy every minute of it. Although my holiday had quite a different itinerary, if you have a look at my review on the "Reviews" section, you might get some helpful info regarding the bits of the holiday that are in common with yours.

All the best,

Bob

Hi Marion,

If you look at the holidays on the website you'll be able to make a comparison. From memory, I think your holiday starts in Thailand, in Bangkok and you travel to Cambodia overland? We started in Hanoi in northern Vietnam and made our way south. I think the places in common are Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), the Mekong Delta, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap (for Angkor Wat). There's no need to be nervous - the tour managers are all excellent and they will make sure you are fine. Even though these places were new to me, they were not intimidating in the least. The people are very friendly and JY will take you from place to place, so you don't have to find your own way anywhere or have any language problems - the hotel staff speak a little English, although service can be slow!

Regarding clothes, I think the time you go it will be very hot and humid everywhere (but do a google search for Cambodia climate etc just to be sure). So lightweight clothes are the way to go. It was even hot in the evenings, up to 30c! Hope you have a brilliant holiday and enjoy every minute of it. Although my holiday had quite a different itinerary, if you have a look at my review on the "Reviews" section, you might get some helpful info regarding the bits of the holiday that are in common with yours.

All the best,

Bob

Thanks very much again Bob, I've read all the review thread which was very helpful.

Marion