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    <description>As night falls, join me on 'Sleepless in Singapore' for a laid-back journey through my daily life in Singapore and tales from travels around the world. Then, fall asleep to the soothing sounds of Goethe, Schiller, or Kant being read in a calming voice.
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    <itunes:subtitle>Let my voice be your guide to a restful night.</itunes:subtitle>
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    <itunes:summary>As night falls, join me on 'Sleepless in Singapore' for a laid-back journey through my daily life in Singapore and tales from travels around the world. Then, fall asleep to the soothing sounds of Goethe, Schiller, or Kant being read in a calming voice.
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  <title>Episode 22: World Trip I (pt. 13) – HCMC &amp; Siem Reap</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In this episode of "Sleepless in Singapore," I recount the second half of my Vietnam trip, detailing my adventures in Ho Chi Minh City, including near-miss traffic incidents, exploring the Cu Chi tunnels, and a memorable local food tour, followed by my experiences in Cambodia, visiting Angkor Wat, and meeting new friends, before concluding with a reading from Tom Sawyer.</itunes:subtitle>
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Next, I venture into Cambodia, landing in Siem Reap with the majestic Angkor Wat on my itinerary. After a serendipitous encounter with Fortunata via Couchsurfing, we meet a local taxi driver who takes us to an unexpected yet delightful restaurant experience. Despite initial skepticism, the evening turns out to be a culinary adventure, complete with impeccable service and unbelievably low prices. The following day, Angkor Wat's grandeur leaves me in awe, and a chance meeting with Hama, who would later invite me to Singapore, marks the beginning of a life-changing encounter. 
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<p>Next, I venture into Cambodia, landing in Siem Reap with the majestic Angkor Wat on my itinerary. After a serendipitous encounter with Fortunata via Couchsurfing, we meet a local taxi driver who takes us to an unexpected yet delightful restaurant experience. Despite initial skepticism, the evening turns out to be a culinary adventure, complete with impeccable service and unbelievably low prices. The following day, Angkor Wat&#39;s grandeur leaves me in awe, and a chance meeting with Hama, who would later invite me to Singapore, marks the beginning of a life-changing encounter.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Common Room Project" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hostelworld.com/st/hostels/p/326237/the-common-room-project/">Common Room Project</a> &mdash; The hostel we stayed at in HCMC.</li><li><a title="The Bugs Cafe" rel="nofollow" href="https://theworldtravelguy.com/bugs-cafe-siem-reap-cambodia-eating-tarantulas-scorpions/">The Bugs Cafe</a> &mdash; Blog post about the bug cafe in Siem Reap. (Nice weblog in general.)</li><li><a title="Pub Street, the Center of Siem Reap&#39;s Nightlife Scene" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.siemreap.net/guides/siem-reap/pub-street/">Pub Street, the Center of Siem Reap's Nightlife Scene</a> &mdash; Officially titled “Street 8”, Pub Street is the center of action as the night falls in Siem Reap.</li><li><a title="Pronounce &quot;A&quot; in Vietnamese" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBOQJe6AuRw">Pronounce "A" in Vietnamese</a> &mdash; A short YT video with an explanation.</li><li><a title="COMMENTS" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.sleepless.sg/22">COMMENTS</a></li></ul>]]>
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<p>Next, I venture into Cambodia, landing in Siem Reap with the majestic Angkor Wat on my itinerary. After a serendipitous encounter with Fortunata via Couchsurfing, we meet a local taxi driver who takes us to an unexpected yet delightful restaurant experience. Despite initial skepticism, the evening turns out to be a culinary adventure, complete with impeccable service and unbelievably low prices. The following day, Angkor Wat&#39;s grandeur leaves me in awe, and a chance meeting with Hama, who would later invite me to Singapore, marks the beginning of a life-changing encounter.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Common Room Project" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.hostelworld.com/st/hostels/p/326237/the-common-room-project/">Common Room Project</a> &mdash; The hostel we stayed at in HCMC.</li><li><a title="The Bugs Cafe" rel="nofollow" href="https://theworldtravelguy.com/bugs-cafe-siem-reap-cambodia-eating-tarantulas-scorpions/">The Bugs Cafe</a> &mdash; Blog post about the bug cafe in Siem Reap. (Nice weblog in general.)</li><li><a title="Pub Street, the Center of Siem Reap&#39;s Nightlife Scene" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.siemreap.net/guides/siem-reap/pub-street/">Pub Street, the Center of Siem Reap's Nightlife Scene</a> &mdash; Officially titled “Street 8”, Pub Street is the center of action as the night falls in Siem Reap.</li><li><a title="Pronounce &quot;A&quot; in Vietnamese" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBOQJe6AuRw">Pronounce "A" in Vietnamese</a> &mdash; A short YT video with an explanation.</li><li><a title="COMMENTS" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.sleepless.sg/22">COMMENTS</a></li></ul>]]>
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