I concur with that. Having lived in Cambodia now for 7 months, I have experienced all this. But I came here with an open mind and have experienced very few things that I have had a hard time dealing with. I Love Cambodia! Good job, buddy!
Great video . I had no expectations for my first visit but I fell in love with the Cambodian lifestyle. Yes you do need to forget certain things that happen in your home country but it’s so much better in a lot of ways
Always appreciate when people share the Cons, also. As shown by these comments, everyone wants to show what a great and noble traveler they are by only saying positive things. They're not fooling anyone.
Could u explain again about which visa to get when wanting to set up a home base in Cambodia, please. Also what is considered residency?…. In order to buy a motorbike and insurance? Thank you. A
You need to enter under an (O) visa and after about 2 weeks go to a travel agency and tell them you would like to get a 12 mo. Visa. They will do all the paperwork (not much) and send it to PP. about a week later you will get your passport back with the Visa. You do have to be over 55 . Residency I know nothing about. In order to buy a Moto, you need to show your Passport and Visa. Kinda the same with insurance. The cost of insurance will depend on the cost of the Moto. I pay about $120yr for a moto that cost me $1550. Hope that helps and thanks for being a #1 Fan !!
You only have to be over 55 for a retirement visa (ER) Check your personal needs with an agent. Bottom line is it's not difficult to obtain a visa type that will permit you to live your life in Cambodia. There's no path to residency. Anyone can buy any motor vehicle.
I stayed at a hotel in Battambang and it was near a temple and around 5 in the morning the chanting started through the speakers. No sleep for me after that. Not a big fan of Arby's but I do love a good Jamoca shake every once in awhile.
Hi Kelly, I have been watching your channel for a while and I have thought about moving to Cambodia. My biggest hangup with choosing between Thailand, Cebu and Cambodia is my lack of mobility due to spinal problems. Thailand is by far better for me accessibility wise but I am not sure i want to make that leap. Cebu where i rent a house is not too bad, I do have a support system there with a few good close friends that help me but I am not really a huge fan of The Philippines anymore. I have stayed in both Thailand and Cebu many many times, but most of that traveling was before my spinal issues. Are there any places in Cambodia that you could recommend for someone with mobility issues (walker/wheelchair) that would be somewhat easy to navigate? i really don't want to live in the city, but the dirt and muddy roads of the outer city areas would definitely be a problem for me.
Thank you for being a #1 Fan. As you said, muddy, dirt roads would be a problem. Siem Reap rebuilt many streets and sidewalks. I have seen people with similar issues here in town. Some have bought those 4 wheel electric scooters (kinda like a mini golf cart) and it looks like that could be an option. Siem Reap town has a population of about 135,000. Not too big but has just about what you may need. I hope this helps. Have a great day !!!
@@AutumninAsia That golf cart idea is spot on and that would be a game changer. Thanks you Kelly, Vloggers like you with boots on the ground are a Godsend, it is not always easy to get info online just by searching info. Thanks again and looking forward to your next upload.
@@curbsplitter2338if you have spinal problems, you should be staying back home and not go to a 3rd world country. Better health care back home. It will be a fatal mistake to leave your home country
@@sting114 Thanks for the reply but my condition is not going to improve, I am going to enjoy myself traveling as much as I can. I will know when it is time to come back home. I am not afraid to travel, my health is generally good for 60 years old. There is nothing fatal about traveling unless you have a bar girl lifestyle, involved in drinking and drugs. I don't live that way. I am very simplistic and grounded in how I live.
I think most people will tell you that Siem Reap would be the most realistic place. Reasonably decent roads, fairly green place, a lot of choice of restaurants etc, a lot of good accommodation available, variety of expats around. Rural Cambodia is tough. Battambang I love but the roads are bad and maybe not many expats to hang out with.
Speaking of food, a relative that went through the depression (no refrigeration) said, "if the meat smells a bit off , wash it, then soak it in vinegar for 10 minutes then wash it again and cook it" they survived till they were in their 90's. The vinegar killed the bugs but the meat tasted like it was basted in vinegar.🤣
We are from Dallas and in Siem Reap now for the 2nd time this year. I am retired but my wife still works part time. I was hoping to come here for 3 months beginning in January, 2025 for a trial to see if this lifestyle would work for us. While I feel confident I would adjust to the things you have mentioned, my wife is having second thoughts. She told me today she felt she would become bored. Not sure at this time what our plans will be. Thanks for making the videos. We truly enjoy them!
@@jtns2845 I agree with you about western women. My wife is Vietnamese and escaped in 1977 and immigrated to the USA. I am afraid she has become too Americanized. She works for a French company doing promotions in stores like Nieman Marcus and Saks and enjoys dressing up and wearing makeup. I feel sure she would not have that type of opportunity here if she chose to work. I can identify more with you and think I would love it.
@@tangojohn perhaps vietnam would be a better fit? it is more advanced than cambodia. your wife’s vietnamese heritage offers you and her a 5 year visa exemption. fwiw my wife is chinese-indonesian, and i would prefer to retire in vietnam or thailand over indonesia.
Thank you for watching the video and I hope you two can figure this out. Lots of groups and activities for both expats and locals. Loads of FaceBook sites on clubs and things to do. Have a great day !!!!
I might have considered living in Vietnam 20 years ago but not now. The growth has been explosive and the cost of living much higher than in Siem Reap. We visit her family in Vietnam on most trips to Asia and a short visit is all we can handle. I appreciate the responses and suggestions!
It’s funny the lady making the drinks and the little boy was there. She was taking the scoop and scooping the ice out of her cooler. That’s keeping all the product cold. The outside of the bottles for all the product those are dirty. I would think they would have a cooler with just clean ice. Wow. I’m not sure if my guts can handle that. Does your guts get used to it after a while?
It is hard to say. I suffer from Crohn's Disease so sometimes I don't have any idea what makes me ill. I will say this, I have found that a bit of dirt mostly will not matter. If you're born in a bubble and live in it for 10 years, you will have issues if you exit the bubble and live in the world. Our grandparents lived in an environment that was not as sterile as the ones in the developed societies of today. Thank you for your comment and have a great day !!!
wet bathrooms, lack of franchise fast foods are advantages. a big disadvantage anywhere in southeast asia is a lack of intellectual stimulation, mitigated somewhat by the internet, or living in a capital city that may attract concerts for example.
Thank you for all of your videos. I heard you say that ordering from Amazon was out of the question, but Amazon just said they ship to Cambodia. Is any clarification needed?When was the last time you ordered anything from Amazon? I live in the Philippines and order from Amazon routinely, and they do a great job.
Just be financially stable and always have an exit plan if one is needed (such as funds to fly home on a moments notice. Thanks for watching and have a great day !!!
In other videos you comment about being self insured. I heard your hospital experience, appreciate the share. I do understand and lean into your thinking. How much money do you think would be reasonable to consider self insurance? Im not asking for your amount and know this is only your opinion. Thanks.
what, exactly, is the problem with ordering things and not getting them? Do the "gubmint folks" get "sticky fingers" and keep what comes in unless something has diplomat declaration and a paper trail?
I have never ordered anything online while living in Cambodia. From what friends have told me it is a hit and miss. I have also heard that there are some agencies that have a better record but then it costs more. Also, if the item is $$$, there may be import fees involved. As for Amazon, yes they do ship to Cambodia but it is a limited selection of items. Mail does not get delivered to your home. You have to pick it up at the Post Office (be sure that your phone # is first on the letter/package). I hope that helps. Thank you for watching the videos !!!!
There's not a postal delivery service to homes/businesses. Internally there are courier companies and people send parcels via the bus companies. But stuff coming from overseas? Similar sending things out. I wouldn't even try. I once tried sending just some letters from the main post office in Siem Reap and they never arrived.
Hi Kelly you have a great show i like seeing you on youtube. You are a nice calm man now. and I'm an Aussie turning 60 soon and will have my super will be like a pension. So I like to live in Cambodia next year . Siem Reap seems the best place i don't want to live in the capital Phnom Penh . I have heard a lot of people are moving to Seim Reap. how are the rentals now ive heard not as cheap as a few years ago and it getting harder to find a good rentals at a good price. Would love your feedback
Rentals are everywhere and they are not much different than before the Big C. In some cases, it even went down for a while. Thank you for your comment !!!!
I did a video about that. ruclips.net/video/9H2Kq6lufU8/видео.html Briefly, you have to compare apples with apples. Sure, the hospitals here can do many things quite cheap. Some things like open heart surgery they can not. you would have to go to Bangkok for things like that. The video I listed goes a bit more into the subject. Too much info to do in a text. I hope the video will help. Thank you and have a great day !!!!
I saw one report by another blogger that stated that Siem Reap has a certain amount of different International cusine restaurants in the main area of town (at better prices than Thailand). Can you confirm that please? Thank You!
Thank you for the video, the motorbikes going through the narrow market lane looked a bit daunting! Could you recommend any online khemer language sites? Thank you.
Thank you for watching the video. Sorry, I have not found a good website for Khmer. I did go to Be Like Khmer language school here in Siem Reap. Have a great day !!!!
I definitely would not want it to be like my old home. The reason I leave my old home is to get away from some of the crap and get into a simpler life.
In the 2 1/2 years I have been here, I have seen several businesses come and go. Most are not as profitable as they would be in a different country. Restaurants and coffee shops are not a good thing to think about. Thank you for watching the videos!!!
Every expats pros and cons of living in Cambodia: Cons: No McDonalds in Cambodia Pros: Phom Penh is only a short bus ride to Vietnam to pick up McDonalds!
G'day , when talking to locals just talk slower to give them time to understand or easier have your partner speak to them lol , yep A chill place to relax from the norm and slow down ... Catchya...
And if you are staying at a friend’s place out in the village…..you will be woken up every morning at 4:30 a.m. when the roosters start making their noise. Those little plastic chairs……be careful….I had one collapse under me when I was living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I don’t mind the wet bathrooms ….as long as they are not too cramped. Love the bum gun. My first night falling asleep in south east Asia was in a hotel in Chiang Mai close to two temples. I actually liked falling asleep to the chanting. I thought….”Yes….I really am not in Canada anymore.” I found the chanting to be peaceful, and had no problem falling asleep to it. Thank you Kelly….take care. Maybe run into you when I come back to Siem Reap. I’m tired of Canada. And I’m getting old. 👏🏼 👍🏼 🌴 🌴 🌴 🇰🇭 🇹🇭 🇺🇸 🇨🇦
Hey looks like you living the life. Hope to meet some expats when I visit there in 2 weeks time. Will be my first time to Cambodia so feeling excited but also anxious & a little nervous maybe because like you said in your intro it is very different lifestyle & culture to what to I'm used too also I've travelled alot but never experienced a country like this yet. So I want to mention a few weeks & maybe you can offer me some tips or advice I welcome it. Regarding the woman serving drinks which I was impressed with I noticed she was using ice. Should I be concerned about this having ice in my drinks? Next of course I will embrace & respect their culture I just have a problem with motorcyclists not their driving but it seems more than half of them do not wear a helmet & that is crazy & irresponsible still I suppose I have to accept that. Regarding petty crime & from what I've researched theft seems to be big there. Obviously I will use commonsense however should I be worried? And lastly my main concern is the currency. I have so many questions. Should I take both usd & riel with me? I'm worried that usd may be rejected because of the way it looks. I'm also concerned about recieving change in both currencies which will prove to be a headache to work out if I recieve the correct change. Also I'm aware fake money is around & my end up in my pocket. I also learned that riel cannot be changed once I leave Cambodia which I think is madness still I don't want to end up with too much of it. Can it be changed if I'm in Cambodia. Appreciate your response to my comments & concerns. Great video friend. Thanks Gary
Hello Gary. I can understand your concerns. Don't worry. To answering your questions, I will. Ok, Ready? No, no, maybe, yes and I don't know. Hope that helps !!! Nawww, just joking. Ok. Don't worry about the ice. Think about it. They want to make money and if they get the rep of making people sick, word will get around and they won't be in business long. Helmets, yes it drives me crazy and all I have to say is that me and mine always wear helmets. You can't change it so don't even try. Theft is in every country, especially in the tourist areas. Many things you can do to avoid it and that would be a whole video to cover it. Bottom line on that is when you go out, take just what you need, and as the saying goes, only as much as you can afford to lose. Keep your wallet in your front pocket. Credit card in the other. Other than in the Tourist areas, it is very safe and actually most of the violent assaults are foreigners vs. foreigners in the bars !! If you have a CC that refunds your ATM fees, like Charles Schwab, just use your card and at the ATM get your money out in Riel. Fake $100 are all around. That is why you deal only in Riel. It's easy to calculate how much something costs by dividing by 4. 10,000 Riel / 4= $2.50 And if you have Riel left over when you leave, you can change it back at the airport. Hope that helps. DM me when you get into town. Have a great day !!!
@@AutumninAsia good on you mate. Fantastic feedback. By the way not taken my card or any card I'm taking cash only of course I will be leaving most of that in my hotel room along with my passport. Thanks again
Kelly . Can people live under $1,500 a month in Cambodia? Are you living under $1,500 a month? Because that’s what I will be getting in social security next year
Depends on your lifestyle. If you have a $500 apartment, eat out most days and party until the wee hours, probably not. But $1500 otherwise should be plenty. Thank you for your comment !!!
Can’t believe you didn’t mention the heat and humidity, especially in Siem Reap, the temperature got up to well over 100F this year. Obviously it gets hot all over S.E. Asia, but Siem Reap is particularly severe as it’s inland and has hardly any breeze around April/May!
@@AutumninAsia one last question please answer I’m in the process of getting my Tefl certification and have been looking at places in Siem reap. Are the opportunity for English teachers as high as it is in PP? I’ve talked with Tom about PP but I’m not sure about siem reap and I want to make the right choice upon arriving in Cambodia.
I agree. And Cambodia beef is very tough. It's only good for soups and stews. However, if you get to the market early, you can buy the back straps and they are better. Thank you for watching the videos 🤗
Too old to 'squat' for #2 ! > Also - 'need' toilet paper (!) especially when out in public and no decent rest room facilities ? (like we're used to) Nobody shows us any public rest rooms - are they just like a hole in the ground ? - - - Not so sure I can handle that. -?-
Too long-winding for me. I suppose if you've never been to SE Asia, this is the kind of "basic info" you need. We're all on a different journey. Thank's anyway...💋😁
Those are more plentiful in Thailand, and frankly loose women are available globally. There is more to life than just working women, even the mongerist of mongers has to do something with the other 23 1/2 hours of his day.
@@idrathernot_2 pretty funny a say a american passport bro" in thailand complain that the ladys charged over 100$ in Thailand and no younger girls was to be found , and was cheaper backhome in Us .. well stay there if u are after pay for play.Btw. There are ALOT of Cambodian lao myanmar and phillipine girls working in the "business" in Bangkok.
LOL bruh, you'll probably enjoy your roast beef better by cooking & slicing it yourself. I learned that wasabi and mayo can maje a nice sauce like horseradish :-) and you can't beat fresh baked bread if you get an oven.
I would love to bake some bread but I would have to have the oven outside or it would get killer hot in the house. Thank you for your comment and have a great day !!!!!
I concur with that. Having lived in Cambodia now for 7 months, I have experienced all this. But I came here with an open mind and have experienced very few things that I have had a hard time dealing with. I Love Cambodia! Good job, buddy!
Thank you bro. I think you know what I am talking about.
Thanks for watching and for being a #1 Fan !!
Pretty much the correct way ! an open mind and leave your western thinking behind as its not your home country , you'll enjoy lots ...
Is it easy to adapt to the heat and humidity ? That would be my main concern as a north american.
I don't know, we are all different. That's what "Boots on the ground" is so important.
Some people have no problems and others it's a game changer.
Great video . I had no expectations for my first visit but I fell in love with the Cambodian lifestyle. Yes you do need to forget certain things that happen in your home country but it’s so much better in a lot of ways
Well said! Thanks for the comment and for watching the video.
Have a great day !!!!
Always appreciate when people share the Cons, also.
As shown by these comments, everyone wants to show what a great and noble traveler they are by only saying positive things. They're not fooling anyone.
I share my observations the way I see them. I try to be as unbiased as I can.
Thank you for yor comment and for watching the video !!!
Could u explain again about which visa to get when wanting to set up a home base in Cambodia, please. Also what is considered residency?…. In order to buy a motorbike and insurance? Thank you. A
You need to enter under an (O) visa and after about 2 weeks go to a travel agency and tell them you would like to get a 12 mo. Visa. They will do all the paperwork (not much) and send it to PP. about a week later you will get your passport back with the Visa. You do have to be over 55 .
Residency I know nothing about.
In order to buy a Moto, you need to show your Passport and Visa. Kinda the same with insurance.
The cost of insurance will depend on the cost of the Moto.
I pay about $120yr for a moto that cost me $1550.
Hope that helps and thanks for being a #1 Fan !!
You only have to be over 55 for a retirement visa (ER)
Check your personal needs with an agent.
Bottom line is it's not difficult to obtain a visa type that will permit you to live your life in Cambodia.
There's no path to residency.
Anyone can buy any motor vehicle.
@@walsakaluk1584that's good to know. I'm 50 but not 55. Philippines is 50+ but I'm ready to check out Cambodia
I stayed at a hotel in Battambang and it was near a temple and around 5 in the morning the chanting started through the speakers. No sleep for me after that. Not a big fan of Arby's but I do love a good Jamoca shake every once in awhile.
Yes, early the chanting will start. Hard to get used to it.
Thanks for watching the video and for being a #1 Fan !!!
Lived next to a Wat and an elementary school in Bangkok . Loved my wake up call😅. Why I left the USA 🤷🏻♂️
ya it can be anywhere - funerals and weddings can happen in homes in normally quiet places and if you have 2 or 3 going on.. oh lord.
Hi Kelly, I have been watching your channel for a while and I have thought about moving to Cambodia. My biggest hangup with choosing between Thailand, Cebu and Cambodia is my lack of mobility due to spinal problems. Thailand is by far better for me accessibility wise but I am not sure i want to make that leap. Cebu where i rent a house is not too bad, I do have a support system there with a few good close friends that help me but I am not really a huge fan of The Philippines anymore. I have stayed in both Thailand and Cebu many many times, but most of that traveling was before my spinal issues. Are there any places in Cambodia that you could recommend for someone with mobility issues (walker/wheelchair) that would be somewhat easy to navigate? i really don't want to live in the city, but the dirt and muddy roads of the outer city areas would definitely be a problem for me.
Thank you for being a #1 Fan.
As you said, muddy, dirt roads would be a problem. Siem Reap rebuilt many streets and sidewalks. I have seen people with similar issues here in town. Some have bought those 4 wheel electric scooters (kinda like a mini golf cart) and it looks like that could be an option.
Siem Reap town has a population of about 135,000. Not too big but has just about what you may need.
I hope this helps.
Have a great day !!!
@@AutumninAsia That golf cart idea is spot on and that would be a game changer. Thanks you Kelly, Vloggers like you with boots on the ground are a Godsend, it is not always easy to get info online just by searching info. Thanks again and looking forward to your next upload.
@@curbsplitter2338if you have spinal problems, you should be staying back home and not go to a 3rd world country. Better health care back home. It will be a fatal mistake to leave your home country
@@sting114 Thanks for the reply but my condition is not going to improve, I am going to enjoy myself traveling as much as I can. I will know when it is time to come back home. I am not afraid to travel, my health is generally good for 60 years old. There is nothing fatal about traveling unless you have a bar girl lifestyle, involved in drinking and drugs. I don't live that way. I am very simplistic and grounded in how I live.
I think most people will tell you that Siem Reap would be the most realistic place. Reasonably decent roads, fairly green place, a lot of choice of restaurants etc, a lot of good accommodation available, variety of expats around. Rural Cambodia is tough. Battambang I love but the roads are bad and maybe not many expats to hang out with.
Speaking of food, a relative that went through the depression (no refrigeration) said, "if the meat smells a bit off , wash it, then soak it in vinegar for 10 minutes then wash it again and cook it" they survived till they were in their 90's. The vinegar killed the bugs but the meat tasted like it was basted in vinegar.🤣
Thank you for the comment and for watching the videos 😁
Thank you for making this great and informative video.
I love Cambodia too.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@swizzthesecond hahahahahahhahahahahahahahah
I really enjoyed the footage from around town as you were speaking.
Thank you very much. I enjoy making these videos !!!
@@AutumninAsia Agreed! The footage is great!
We are from Dallas and in Siem Reap now for the 2nd time this year. I am retired but my wife still works part time. I was hoping to come here for 3 months beginning in January, 2025 for a trial to see if this lifestyle would work for us. While I feel confident I would adjust to the things you have mentioned, my wife is having second thoughts. She told me today she felt she would become bored. Not sure at this time what our plans will be. Thanks for making the videos. We truly enjoy them!
western women tend to adapt less-well to living in asia, especially in retirement, based on my 40+ years in and around.
@@jtns2845 I agree with you about western women. My wife is Vietnamese and escaped in 1977 and immigrated to the USA. I am afraid she has become too Americanized. She works for a French company doing promotions in stores like Nieman Marcus and Saks and enjoys dressing up and wearing makeup. I feel sure she would not have that type of opportunity here if she chose to work. I can identify more with you and think I would love it.
@@tangojohn perhaps vietnam would be a better fit? it is more advanced than cambodia. your wife’s vietnamese heritage offers you and her a 5 year visa exemption. fwiw my wife is chinese-indonesian, and i would prefer to retire in vietnam or thailand over indonesia.
Thank you for watching the video and I hope you two can figure this out.
Lots of groups and activities for both expats and locals.
Loads of FaceBook sites on clubs and things to do.
Have a great day !!!!
I might have considered living in Vietnam 20 years ago but not now. The growth has been explosive and the cost of living much higher than in Siem Reap. We visit her family in Vietnam on most trips to Asia and a short visit is all we can handle. I appreciate the responses and suggestions!
You life is as good as what you put in it…
Yeppers. Without the stress of working and now being retired, I have mellowed out considerably.
Have a great day!!!
Exactly
This! 🖕🖕🖕 Any place you live.
Great advice. Many thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
My problem is going to be Waffle House, going to have to figure out my own supply of 3 am grits and street fights.
I guess your going to have to cook your own grits....
Have a great day !!!!
Great videos. I've been in Philippines for a few years. Im ready to check out Cambodia. Seems to be least complicated and affordable Visa and place.
The visas are cheap and easy, kinda like me. Haha
Hey chap, thanks for another good vid 👍
No problem 👍
Kelly, Nice video and very accurate!
Glad you think so!
It’s funny the lady making the drinks and the little boy was there. She was taking the scoop and scooping the ice out of her cooler. That’s keeping all the product cold. The outside of the bottles for all the product those are dirty. I would think they would have a cooler with just clean ice. Wow. I’m not sure if my guts can handle that. Does your guts get used to it after a while?
It is hard to say. I suffer from Crohn's Disease so sometimes I don't have any idea what makes me ill.
I will say this, I have found that a bit of dirt mostly will not matter. If you're born in a bubble and live in it for 10 years, you will have issues if you exit the bubble and live in the world.
Our grandparents lived in an environment that was not as sterile as the ones in the developed societies of today.
Thank you for your comment and have a great day !!!
wet bathrooms, lack of franchise fast foods are advantages. a big disadvantage anywhere in southeast asia is a lack of intellectual stimulation, mitigated somewhat by the internet, or living in a capital city that may attract concerts for example.
Thank you for your comment and for watching the video !!!
This is true. I've really discovered podcasts since living here.
Your Khmer is good enough to get you a great green tea…
Yes, thank you.
That is more get diabetes tea than green tea.
@@AutumninAsia how long did it take you to learn that word ?
whats cum eye ?
it looks green but it ain’t “Green tea “
@@X_Marks-u7r i was going to say that 😂
your camera image so clear, super HD 😍
Yay, thank you! I us a DJI Pocket 3 and I love it for what I do.
Have a great day !!!!
@@AutumninAsia oh wow Thanks for telling me. 😍😍
I’ve been in Siam Reap few times and love it and look like really peaceful to live there
It is. I am quite happy here.
Have a great day !!!
Thank you for all of your videos. I heard you say that ordering from Amazon was out of the question, but Amazon just said they ship to Cambodia. Is any clarification needed?When was the last time you ordered anything from Amazon? I live in the Philippines and order from Amazon routinely, and they do a great job.
I'm going to put a correction in the description. You can but it has limited items.
Most people I have talked to here just use Lazada.
I'd forgotten about the plasitc chairs. They belong in a primary school! 😆 I'm not sure how well my knees will propell me out of them now I'm older.
They are a challenge!!!
What band??
Rush !!!!
@@AutumninAsia You were part of Rush? What did I miss?
That's the same question I'm asking 😮
Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and now Cambodia.... Im looking to retire at ahe of 57.... Any advice?
Just be financially stable and always have an exit plan if one is needed (such as funds to fly home on a moments notice.
Thanks for watching and have a great day !!!
One advantage of Cambodia is the retirement visa is very easy and inexpensive.
In other videos you comment about being self insured. I heard your hospital experience, appreciate the share. I do understand and lean into your thinking. How much money do you think would be reasonable to consider self insurance?
Im not asking for your amount and know this is only your opinion. Thanks.
15-20k. Whatever you're comfortable with.
Have a great day !!!!
Thanks for trhe video ! 🙂
No problem!
Moved here a week ago from Thailand and will be looking for an apartment in about 2 months. Subletting until then.
Kelley, what about using Cambo Quick for Lazada orders? BTW, Food Panda, not Panda Express.
Thanks for the correction. I guess I was thinking about that restaurant in USA.
Thank you for watching the videos 😁
what, exactly, is the problem with ordering things and not getting them? Do the "gubmint folks" get "sticky fingers" and keep what comes in unless something has diplomat declaration and a paper trail?
I have never ordered anything online while living in Cambodia. From what friends have told me it is a hit and miss.
I have also heard that there are some agencies that have a better record but then it costs more.
Also, if the item is $$$, there may be import fees involved.
As for Amazon, yes they do ship to Cambodia but it is a limited selection of items.
Mail does not get delivered to your home. You have to pick it up at the Post Office (be sure that your phone # is first on the letter/package).
I hope that helps.
Thank you for watching the videos !!!!
There's not a postal delivery service to homes/businesses. Internally there are courier companies and people send parcels via the bus companies. But stuff coming from overseas? Similar sending things out. I wouldn't even try. I once tried sending just some letters from the main post office in Siem Reap and they never arrived.
Hi Kelly you have a great show i like seeing you on youtube. You are a nice calm man now. and I'm an Aussie turning 60 soon and will have my super will be like a pension. So I like to live in Cambodia next year . Siem Reap seems the best place i don't want to live in the capital Phnom Penh . I have heard a lot of people are moving to Seim Reap. how are the rentals now ive heard not as cheap as a few years ago and it getting harder to find a good rentals at a good price. Would love your feedback
Rentals are everywhere and they are not much different than before the Big C.
In some cases, it even went down for a while.
Thank you for your comment !!!!
Where is that food stand? That drink looks amazing 🤩
Those stands are everywhere. Some are better than others. This is just the one that is close to my place.
Thanks for watching the video !!!
I been watching your videos, great info. I just move here to siem reap. would be nice to meet u one day. I am khmer from California.
Ok, send me a DM. the address is on my home page in the about.
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Is there really an autumn season in Asia? Or, is your name Autumn ?
That's my age.
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Oh my goodness that drink looks absolutely amazing. Reminds me of Thailand.
It is. I have one almost every day.
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Good to get Diabetes early
I keep seeing negative comments on line concerning health care, hospitals, clinics. What's the deal with health care in Cambodia?
I did a video about that.
ruclips.net/video/9H2Kq6lufU8/видео.html
Briefly, you have to compare apples with apples.
Sure, the hospitals here can do many things quite cheap.
Some things like open heart surgery they can not. you would have to go to Bangkok for things like that.
The video I listed goes a bit more into the subject. Too much info to do in a text.
I hope the video will help.
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What is a die by dong is it a coffee is it a tea?
It is a green tea.
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I saw one report by another blogger that stated that Siem Reap has a certain amount of different International cusine restaurants in the main area of town (at better prices than Thailand). Can you confirm that please? Thank You!
Yes, there are many different types of restaurants here.
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Another thing Kelly is not getting into the expat daytime drinking scene
I don't even get into the nighttime drinking scene 🤗🍺
All things in moderation@@AutumninAsia
Please tell me what a di by dong ?
Di = Tea
Bai Dorng = Green
Green Tea !
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, @@AutumninAsiathank you have a great day
🙂❤👍Thank You Kelly 🙂❤👍
You are so welcome
Thank you for the video, the motorbikes going through the narrow market lane looked a bit daunting! Could you recommend any online khemer language sites? Thank you.
Thank you for watching the video.
Sorry, I have not found a good website for Khmer.
I did go to Be Like Khmer language school here in Siem Reap.
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@@AutumninAsia Many thanks anyway!
Where you stay in siem reap or phnom penh ?
Siem Reap. Don't enjoy the big cities.
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I will share coffee with you when I will be siem reap
I definitely would not want it to be like my old home. The reason I leave my old home is to get away from some of the crap and get into a simpler life.
I agree with you totally.
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This is a great video for someone who was considering Siem Reap or Phnom Penh. Also I blurted out laughing at 1:19. Thanks for that.
Awesome! So happy you liked it! 😂 That moment at 1:19 was a total gem, right? Thanks for watching !!!
Just like living anywhere!
Yup, kinda.
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My friend’s family bought to Arby’s franchise in S. Korea because her father loved it…the company went bankrupt. ? May not have universal for Asians?
Oh No!!
I am hungry now. Have a great day !!!
Is opening a business in Cambodia good sir or not, can you tell me please
In the 2 1/2 years I have been here, I have seen several businesses come and go.
Most are not as profitable as they would be in a different country.
Restaurants and coffee shops are not a good thing to think about.
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Thanks🙏 for your detailed response on this information.
Every expats pros and cons of living in Cambodia:
Cons: No McDonalds in Cambodia
Pros: Phom Penh is only a short bus ride to Vietnam to pick up McDonalds!
That's why I cook my own burgers.
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If you are a hothead, your con will increase…
Soooo true.
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No perfect place in the world except in your dream… deal with reality by building healthy environment …
Yes, I totally agree.
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G'day , when talking to locals just talk slower to give them time to understand or easier have your partner speak to them lol , yep A chill place to relax from the norm and slow down ... Catchya...
Yup 👍 I agree with you.
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And if you are staying at a friend’s place out in the village…..you will be woken up every morning at 4:30 a.m. when the roosters start making their noise.
Those little plastic chairs……be careful….I had one collapse under me when I was living in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
I don’t mind the wet bathrooms ….as long as they are not too cramped. Love the bum gun.
My first night falling asleep in south east Asia was in a hotel in Chiang Mai close to two temples.
I actually liked falling asleep to the chanting. I thought….”Yes….I really am not in Canada anymore.”
I found the chanting to be peaceful, and had no problem falling asleep to it.
Thank you Kelly….take care. Maybe run into you when I come back to Siem Reap. I’m tired of Canada. And I’m getting old. 👏🏼 👍🏼 🌴 🌴 🌴 🇰🇭 🇹🇭 🇺🇸 🇨🇦
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Pro tip for the noise : ear plugs!
Thanks, I never thought of that!!!
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Hey looks like you living the life. Hope to meet some expats when I visit there in 2 weeks time. Will be my first time to Cambodia so feeling excited but also anxious & a little nervous maybe because like you said in your intro it is very different lifestyle & culture to what to I'm used too also I've travelled alot but never experienced a country like this yet. So I want to mention a few weeks & maybe you can offer me some tips or advice I welcome it. Regarding the woman serving drinks which I was impressed with I noticed she was using ice. Should I be concerned about this having ice in my drinks? Next of course I will embrace & respect their culture I just have a problem with motorcyclists not their driving but it seems more than half of them do not wear a helmet & that is crazy & irresponsible still I suppose I have to accept that. Regarding petty crime & from what I've researched theft seems to be big there. Obviously I will use commonsense however should I be worried? And lastly my main concern is the currency. I have so many questions. Should I take both usd & riel with me? I'm worried that usd may be rejected because of the way it looks. I'm also concerned about recieving change in both currencies which will prove to be a headache to work out if I recieve the correct change. Also I'm aware fake money is around & my end up in my pocket. I also learned that riel cannot be changed once I leave Cambodia which I think is madness still I don't want to end up with too much of it. Can it be changed if I'm in Cambodia. Appreciate your response to my comments & concerns. Great video friend. Thanks Gary
Hello Gary. I can understand your concerns.
Don't worry. To answering your questions, I will.
Ok, Ready?
No, no, maybe, yes and I don't know.
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Nawww, just joking.
Ok. Don't worry about the ice. Think about it. They want to make money and if they get the rep of making people sick, word will get around and they won't be in business long.
Helmets, yes it drives me crazy and all I have to say is that me and mine always wear helmets. You can't change it so don't even try.
Theft is in every country, especially in the tourist areas. Many things you can do to avoid it and that would be a whole video to cover it. Bottom line on that is when you go out, take just what you need, and as the saying goes, only as much as you can afford to lose. Keep your wallet in your front pocket. Credit card in the other.
Other than in the Tourist areas, it is very safe and actually most of the violent assaults are foreigners vs. foreigners in the bars !!
If you have a CC that refunds your ATM fees, like Charles Schwab, just use your card and at the ATM get your money out in Riel.
Fake $100 are all around. That is why you deal only in Riel. It's easy to calculate how much something costs by dividing by 4. 10,000 Riel / 4= $2.50
And if you have Riel left over when you leave, you can change it back at the airport.
Hope that helps.
DM me when you get into town.
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@@AutumninAsia good on you mate. Fantastic feedback. By the way not taken my card or any card I'm taking cash only of course I will be leaving most of that in my hotel room along with my passport. Thanks again
Kelly . Can people live under $1,500 a month in Cambodia? Are you living under $1,500 a month? Because that’s what I will be getting in social security next year
Depends on your lifestyle. If you have a $500 apartment, eat out most days and party until the wee hours, probably not.
But $1500 otherwise should be plenty.
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I am first. Second will be a first loser😂
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Because everybody wants to 'Die by Dong'.... what a way to go.
And that coming from a man named Peter. Love it.
My 14-year-old grandson said the same thing.
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@@AutumninAsia Obviously a child Mature beyond his years.
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Why would you want to live / order any thing that you can’t get there ?
I get anything I need sent to me including the medical smoking supplies
KFC and Dairy Queen here sucks - who cares ARBY ? - burger king is da bomb !
Arby’s ain’t what it’s cracked up to be, they won’t stand the test of time ( future )
Don't know 😐
@@AutumninAsia to Waste your money !
Where do you live in Cambodia?
I live in Siem Reap.
Bro...
Around 11:20, " Communication with The Thai people. "
Don't you mean Cambodian people?
Yes I did. That's why I put in the text Khmer.
Can’t believe you didn’t mention the heat and humidity, especially in Siem Reap, the temperature got up to well over 100F this year. Obviously it gets hot all over S.E. Asia, but Siem Reap is particularly severe as it’s inland and has hardly any breeze around April/May!
There was so much I could have mentioned but the video would have been MUCH longer.
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Thanks for pointing out heat in Siem Reap. Are there cooler areas to consider in Cambodia?
@@jnsa9454 Yes around Kampot there’s Bokor Mountain ⛰️ But it’s more of an area to visit than stay. Kampot/Kep are cooler as it’s nearer the sea!
Loner video, more ad revenue, oun! @@AutumninAsia
Number 2, hehe.
Bevis made me do it !!!!!!!
Amazon doesn’t deliver to Cambodia ?
I don't believe it does. I haven't heard of anyone using Amazon here.
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@@AutumninAsia one last question please answer I’m in the process of getting my Tefl certification and have been looking at places in Siem reap. Are the opportunity for English teachers as high as it is in PP? I’ve talked with Tom about PP but I’m not sure about siem reap and I want to make the right choice upon arriving in Cambodia.
@@ElyjaDavismore competitive for good teaching schools due to higher influxes of expats…
Sorry to say I don't know. I am not working in Cambodia except making videos.
Thanks but why spend so much time on an unrelated boxing fight
Well, because people want to see things of Cambodia while I talk.
I stopped ordering red meat in Cambodia, they can’t cook it, always like a rubber tyre. So chicken is the go
I agree. And Cambodia beef is very tough. It's only good for soups and stews.
However, if you get to the market early, you can buy the back straps and they are better.
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Beef lok lak can be OK. I think the marinade helps.
I think you're right 👍
Too old to 'squat' for #2 ! > Also - 'need' toilet paper (!) especially when out in public and no decent rest room facilities ? (like we're used to) Nobody shows us any public rest rooms - are they just like a hole in the ground ? - - - Not so sure I can handle that. -?-
Most bathrooms in touristy places and good ol flushies.
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Too long-winding for me. I suppose if you've never been to SE Asia, this is the kind of "basic info" you need. We're all on a different journey. Thank's anyway...💋😁
Yeah, it is all 101 if you've been here a few times.
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The only reason to stay in siem reap is forthe Burger King ..
Probly the only clean restaurant in the whole city
❤️ whopper & #15 cheeseburger 🍔 XL. same size meat and bun as whopper .. no fancy salad mix on top .
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@@AutumninAsia It’s my pleasure but don’t. you even know my name yet ?
@ As long as there is Burger King every thing is hunky dory
Living in SCAMBODIA 😂😂🤣🤣
I don't think your spellchecker is working.
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Let's be honest, the number one reason the expats live in Cambodia is women and the bar girls. #2 is obscene.
Maybe for some. It's not my reason.
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Generalize much?
Those are more plentiful in Thailand, and frankly loose women are available globally. There is more to life than just working women, even the mongerist of mongers has to do something with the other 23 1/2 hours of his day.
@@idrathernot_2 pretty funny a say a american passport bro" in thailand complain that the ladys charged over 100$ in Thailand and no younger girls was to be found , and was cheaper backhome in Us .. well stay there if u are after pay for play.Btw. There are ALOT of Cambodian lao myanmar and phillipine girls working in the "business" in Bangkok.
Silly thing to say. That's why sexpats go to Pattaya, Thailand. For me, it's cheap and easy...visas.
1:20... And here I was just thinking he was getting a drink :)
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LOL bruh, you'll probably enjoy your roast beef better by cooking & slicing it yourself. I learned that wasabi and mayo can maje a nice sauce like horseradish :-) and you can't beat fresh baked bread if you get an oven.
I would love to bake some bread but I would have to have the oven outside or it would get killer hot in the house.
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11:19 "communicating with the THAI people" yes you put a subtitle but cmon its a simple edit compared ro a different country.
Ok Peter. Constructive Criticism is welcomed.
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@AutumninAsia I like your Videos and always click Like, worry not!