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4 Stay cool in Cambodia

On a recent trip to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, I toured
Angkor Wat cool as a cucumber! While my fellow travelers wilted in the
oppressive heat and humidity, I remained cool and energized with my
Mission-brand cooling towel draped around my neck. Its HydroActive
technology instantly cooled me to 30 degrees below my average body
temperature. A er soaking the towel with water and wringing it out, it kept

me comfortable for hours. The towel is available at sporting goods stores
(Dick’s in Memphis) for a mere $17.99.
—Geri Meltzer, 29-time traveler, Memphis, TN

5 Work out with the locals in Cambodia

Our Trip Experience Leaders recommend that you get your exercise Cambodian-
style while you are in Phnom Penh. Just join the locals for an evening workout in
Royal Palace Park (Samdach Sothearos Blvd [3], Phnom Penh, Cambodia). There are a

few di erent classes you can join, like line dancing or aerobic dance. Each group is led
by an instructor, and it is asked that you make a small donation (less than a U.S. dollar
will do). The park is also a good spot for a picnic.
6 Don’t lose your cool in Southeast Asia

No matter how frustrating a situation may be, try not to show anger in any
way and do not raise your voice. Losing your temper is considered a serious loss of
face for both parties, and should be avoided. Try to remain calm and your e orts

will be reciprocated.
7 Purchase a VPN before you arrive in China

Facebook, Twitter, Google and YouTube are all great ways to stay in touch
with folks back home, but you may be out of luck if you are traveling in the People’s
Republic, where the Great Firewall of China blocks all access to these (and other) sites.
But you can get around the restrictions by purchasing a VPN before you leave the U.S.
A VPN (virtual private network) encrypts your device’s IP address, so it looks like you
are accessing sites from the U.S. even if you are actually in China. VPN connections
are not always perfect, but for the $30 or so it will cost you for a month, it may still be
worth it. Highly-rated VPN services include Vypr, Surfshark, and ExpressVPN.

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