Vourn
American looking for information about Cambodia
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American
Lives in San Diego
Speaks English, Khmer
Registration: 18 December 2010
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Chinatown in Phnom Penh by phnom penh bound
I have not seen any posts about chinatown. Are there nice restaurants, chinese pharmacies and stores? I love orange chicken and yang chow fried rice
I know what you're asking and I'm not sure about the St. Just pointing out that there is an abundance of Khmer-Chinese people there. Read More
Chinatown in Phnom Penh by phnom penh bound
I have not seen any posts about chinatown. Are there nice restaurants, chinese pharmacies and stores? I love orange chicken and yang chow fried rice
90% of the businesses there are Sino-Khmer. Cambodia is heavily influenced by the Chinese. Read More
Basic luggage for 2 weeks by howie2
Hello everyone I have posted several topics in relation to retiring in Cambodia, which I hope to do within the next year. However I need your help on something that has only just been apparent. I hopefully am visiting Siem Reap early December for ...
Oh and you can get away with just shorts, a t-shirt and sandals almost everywhere so you can pack light. Read More
Basic luggage for 2 weeks by howie2
Hello everyone I have posted several topics in relation to retiring in Cambodia, which I hope to do within the next year. However I need your help on something that has only just been apparent. I hopefully am visiting Siem Reap early December for ...
A good small first aid kit with anti-diarrhea meds, bug bites, and pain relievers. Vaccinations if you're coming from a developed country you should be fine if everything is updated. As for visas, if you're traveling to and from Cam and Thailand ... Read More
Committed :) by TheDigitalMage
Bought my ticket. Now, please, I need two things: 1) Where to go when I arrive. It will be a grueling trip (half-way around the world). I will be dead tired when I arrive. I need a place, not expensive, preferably with a private room and ...
I've stayed at the Morakot and Salita. Salita is a bit nicer. They're central and close to the airport. Peak season prob runs around $20-30/night. Read More
i got mugged !!! by Aaliyah01
this might be interesting to some to fallow the footsteps just in case well, i've been here in PP for about an year now, pleased with how nothing major happens ..untill today when right outside the Vikings restaurant on street 430,at lunch time, ...
That's unfortunate and I hope things work out for you. Just glad that you didn't get physically harmed. I can understand your frustration as well with getting help. Read More
Any body been given a woman? I have one now! Would welcome thoughts by madmax888
Before any of you go nuts on me, let me explain. She is not my slave, she has complete freedom to come and go any time she likes. She knows she can go wherever, and whenever she likes. Let me explain her history, and how this came to be. Last ...
Man I remember this thread from 2 years ago. Glad to hear that the love story is continuing to blossom. Good luck and best wishes to the both of you again. Read More
5 negative things about living in Cambodia by dlm47
So what about the difficult stuff? Why not we try to prepare newcomers with some of the things in the real life, that can make it a little difficult to live here? Who comes first to the mill?
1. traffic 2. corruption/politics 3. poverty - more sad than anything 4. sex tourists/pedos 5. healthcare For those getting paying foreigner prices. My advice would be to befriend a local who you can trust completely and have them do your ... Read More
Begging/Working Children - Do You Give Them Money or Buy from Them? by anthonyteo
It's been a while since I arrived in PP and I've been approached by children quite a few times either to beg for money or to ask me to buy something from them. Now I'm pretty firm on not giving the kids money as it encourages them to beg, which is ...
I normally try to feed them if I'm out eating. Read More
5 good reasons for living in Cambodia by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Cambodia, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
1. my relatives 2. the people 3. countryside 4. lifestyle/pace 5. srey srey LOL Read More
Texting: Cambodia to USA? by annamischke
Is there any iphone app or service that allows texting from Cambodia to America?
I use Rebtel to communicate with my family over there. Not bad rates and they do have apps, etc. Read More
Realistically - Jobs in Cambodia by Vourn
Hi everyone, I've been on the net looking for jobs in Cambodia. Outside of the teaching route, how hard would it be? I'm talking being there meeting businesses and applying in person. I ask because I had a plan on being there at the end of ...
Hey Sean, It's really difficult unless you are physically there. I've been getting small talk and no results with most places. I think I'm going to visit once more and work on meeting these employers first. Read More
Visiting Cambodia by netyoda
Hi, My friend and I are planning to visit Cambodia for 2-8 weeks in October with a view to permanent residence. Can anybody suggest a good play to stay? Area, hotel, guest house etc? My friend will be looking for a job possibly teaching English ...
Hi Netyoda, Just depends on what you're into then it becomes about your time and budget. But if you're going to be there for a few weeks, take advantage of it all and do check out PP, SR, Battambong, & Kompong Som (Sihanoukville) etc. to see what ... Read More
Realistically - Jobs in Cambodia by Vourn
Hi everyone, I've been on the net looking for jobs in Cambodia. Outside of the teaching route, how hard would it be? I'm talking being there meeting businesses and applying in person. I ask because I had a plan on being there at the end of ...
Thanks Leang. That's exactly what I was asking about. Arkun Chrun Read More
Realistically - Jobs in Cambodia by Vourn
Hi everyone, I've been on the net looking for jobs in Cambodia. Outside of the teaching route, how hard would it be? I'm talking being there meeting businesses and applying in person. I ask because I had a plan on being there at the end of ...
Hi Kimleang, My background is in finance and sales. My question mainly has to do with the ease of finding a job. When I look at the classifieds, some of the requirements seem ridiculous and it's funny how they ask for pictures and set an age ... Read More