I actually walked out of the airport just like you but past all the Grab tuk tuks to the street and i did hop that bus to the Riverfront . It was only 1500 Riel and painless . I spoke with a Cambodian Family returning from vacation . They were great , the ride was great , the driver played his own music and I was the last one on it with him the last several minutes . Great experience .
$2 isn't a fair price, but he did ask for it. I'm sure deep inside his heart, he was hoping for a tip which he didn't get. The distance from the airport to the riverside area is roughly 8 km. The fare with a metered tuk tuk cost me 15500 Riel which is around $3.95. You are giving travelers the wrong idea about the tuk tuk fare.
Thanks for your comment. It raises a common misperception a lot of foreigners have regarding economics which leads to foreigners distorting local markets & losing respect from locals & eventually to locals over-charging foreigners who come to be regarded as foolish instead of kind. Of course the intention is to be kind, but you'd be surprised to know that it makes a foreigner look like a sucker to most people in the region. $2 would be the price Cambodians pay, & hence it's fair. Eleven years ago $1 was the normal price to go anywhere in the city. Judge countries by their own economic conditions, not by those in your home country. It's a basic rule of travel. Tipping is an American thing, most cultures don't do that - it's considered rude in Japan, for example. From $2 the driver would probably make $1.50 profit, which buys a good lunch in Cambodia. You probably pay $10 or more for a good lunch where you come from. That's equivalent to paying $10 or more for a tuk tuk to go 8km where you come from, which would be fair. That's how you calculate economics in different countries. Some things are worth more than money, & I'd say the driver decided to give me the local price to show the warm side of his country to viewers of the video, which was very decent of him. When you travel it's best to try to live like a local. Cheers! ;)
@@SeekeroftheWay-qt5kj The commentor is actually right; if you were to use any app like Grab or PassApp, which the majority of us do, it would cost around that amount, not $2.
Hi, thanks for an interesting video👍. Have noticed this gentleman is working with Grab, did you call him from the App or just pull him passing by the bus stop? Also, how much luggage those mini tuk-tuk can they take, considering two people?
Thanks. I just saw him next to the bus stop directly in front of the airport there. For sure you can fit two people, but then luggage would be on your knees or between your knees.
@@SeekeroftheWay-qt5kj Thank you for responding, nice to know when you arrive with suitcases from airport. Only used Grab for short trips, like hotel to restaurant or shopping, no suitcase.
Marxist bs - most people just don't want to be ripped off. i rarely tip (I'm British) but in places like Asia, when i receive a great deal, i feel like tipping.
Tipping when it's not part of the local culture leads to foreigners being viewed as rich & foolish & fair game for ripping off, which is what happened in Thailand. That's what old Thai people have told me. In most parts of the world it's not done. Sometimes we should let other people be kind because it is good for them to be kind. The video has had a lot of views, so I expect he's become quite popular now & gets a lot of foreign customers, including Americans who tip. It would have defeated the purpose if I tipped him. ;)
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Thank you so much. I am moving there and will be on a tight budget. This is just the video I was looking for my friend!
Glad it was helpful!
I actually walked out of the airport just like you but past all the Grab tuk tuks to the street and i did hop that bus to the Riverfront . It was only 1500 Riel and painless . I spoke with a Cambodian Family returning from vacation . They were great , the ride was great , the driver played his own music and I was the last one on it with him the last several minutes . Great experience .
Done like a local, not many foreigners can do that... 10/10 😊
The tuk tuk driver was a lovely fellow. I'm sure he will be very popular from this video... :)
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Its $10 at the airport stand now. How did you get through the airport gate? Im going to be taking this ride to A1 hotel next week
Yes, $10 from inside the airport. Just walk outside if you want to save a few bob. Try your luck with negotiating.
He would be very busy right now if you got that tuktuk's #
With all of the views on the video he's no doubt picked up some good business for his good karma!
Welcome to Cambodia ❤
$2 isn't a fair price, but he did ask for it. I'm sure deep inside his heart, he was hoping for a tip which he didn't get. The distance from the airport to the riverside area is roughly 8 km. The fare with a metered tuk tuk cost me 15500 Riel which is around $3.95. You are giving travelers the wrong idea about the tuk tuk fare.
Thanks for your comment. It raises a common misperception a lot of foreigners have regarding economics which leads to foreigners distorting local markets & losing respect from locals & eventually to locals over-charging foreigners who come to be regarded as foolish instead of kind. Of course the intention is to be kind, but you'd be surprised to know that it makes a foreigner look like a sucker to most people in the region.
$2 would be the price Cambodians pay, & hence it's fair.
Eleven years ago $1 was the normal price to go anywhere in the city.
Judge countries by their own economic conditions, not by those in your home country. It's a basic rule of travel. Tipping is an American thing, most cultures don't do that - it's considered rude in Japan, for example.
From $2 the driver would probably make $1.50 profit, which buys a good lunch in Cambodia. You probably pay $10 or more for a good lunch where you come from. That's equivalent to paying $10 or more for a tuk tuk to go 8km where you come from, which would be fair. That's how you calculate economics in different countries.
Some things are worth more than money, & I'd say the driver decided to give me the local price to show the warm side of his country to viewers of the video, which was very decent of him.
When you travel it's best to try to live like a local.
Cheers! ;)
@@SeekeroftheWay-qt5kj The commentor is actually right; if you were to use any app like Grab or PassApp, which the majority of us do, it would cost around that amount, not $2.
$2 is a very fair price. Great job seekeroftheway. We are not a charity service
Fare is ,$ 2 to city on tuk tuk but I would have given him 2.50 or taken the bus for 1500 riel.
Wow rock bottom price❤
Hi, thanks for an interesting video👍. Have noticed this gentleman is working with Grab, did you call him from the App or just pull him passing by the bus stop? Also, how much luggage those mini tuk-tuk can they take, considering two people?
Thanks. I just saw him next to the bus stop directly in front of the airport there. For sure you can fit two people, but then luggage would be on your knees or between your knees.
@@SeekeroftheWay-qt5kj Thank you for responding, nice to know when you arrive with suitcases from airport. Only used Grab for short trips, like hotel to restaurant or shopping, no suitcase.
Nice information vlog
Thanks a lot
To each according to his means, from each according to his ability.
Sounds alright!
Marxist bs - most people just don't want to be ripped off.
i rarely tip (I'm British) but in places like Asia, when i receive a great deal, i feel like tipping.
Did you give him Dollar bank notes?
You can see at the end of the vid! ;)
Bong salang Kampuchea❤
Such an empty airport
Come and visit!
Should've tipped the tuk tuk driver a few more bucks for such an honest hardworking individual.
Tipping when it's not part of the local culture leads to foreigners being viewed as rich & foolish & fair game for ripping off, which is what happened in Thailand. That's what old Thai people have told me. In most parts of the world it's not done. Sometimes we should let other people be kind because it is good for them to be kind. The video has had a lot of views, so I expect he's become quite popular now & gets a lot of foreign customers, including Americans who tip. It would have defeated the purpose if I tipped him. ;)