Phnom Penh Travel Rant: Visa Woes & Mixed Experiences 💸

Feb 1st - Arrival Chaos: 📱 SIM Card Disaster: Bought a Cambodian SIM from Taobao—agent said "activate in advance." Failed to finish setup, ran out of data, got cut off mid-trip! (And international roaming? Highway robbery!) 🛂 Scammy Visa On Arrival: Official fee: $30 💰 They charged me $40 ("convenience fee" my ass!) Straight-up discrimination. 10/10 would rage again. 🤬 Spending & Sightseeing: 💵 Cash-Only Nightmare: Visa cards? Useless. ATMs ate $5 per withdrawal. Everything in USD—even a $0.50 soda becomes a dollar. 🏰 Royal Palace (10$/person, kids free): "Look but don’t touch (or photograph)" 👑📸 Main hall? Off-limits. Side buildings? Under renovation. Done in 30 mins—most overrated attraction ever. The Good(ish) Stuff: 💆 SPA & Service Culture: Massages? Heavenly. Staff? Attentive AF. Restaurants & taxis? Tipped well = 5-star treatment. Conclusion: Money talks, bullshit walks. 🚖✨ Final Verdict: "Would I return? Only if someone paid me." #PhnomPenh #TravelFails #ScamAlert #CambodiaDiaries ✈️💢