I don't believe that I've hinted to this very much in my previous entries but it's dangerous here! Any and all safety rules that you know will be thrown out the window. To demonstrate, I will share the dos and don'ts of Phnom Penh.
Old Rule: Look both before crossing the street.
New Rule: Look one way before crossing the street and don't panic or run.
Commentary: Crossing the street here is terrifying. It's like a game of Frogger. You must creep out into the road and look one way (because that's where 90% of the traffic comes from) and keep in mind that motos and touk touks will go around you. I'm not sure about cars, then again I'm not going to stand in front of one to find out.
Old Rule: Don't take rides from strangers.
New Rule: Take rides from strangers (all the time)!
Commentary: Aside from touk touks, it's the only way to get around here!
Old Rule: Cross only at designated traffic lights or crosswalks.
New Rule: Cross anywhere.
Commentary: Crosswalk. What's that?
That's all I've picked up so far, it's scary but utilizing common sense will assure that you don't die.
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