Okay, I just watched this video... it’s funny when you mention the snake on the menu & then say something like, “of course, the minute I say that, I can’t find a menu with snake” Kind of like that sound my car makes , until I want the mechanic to hear it . Also you seem happy on the video, which is good to see . Great job! Wonderful trip...another “trip of a lifetime!! Keep it up!
I've been sold on Siem Reap as an ideal retirement destination for about 3 years now. You did 'nothing' to ruin that belief ! --- Expats rave about it often - many if not most as a tourist destination though. Younger digital nomad types apparently get a bit bored and move on to the Capital for more 'excitement' ! Older people seemingly don't require the extra excitement. Low cost of living and a tremendous food selection combine to appease most elderly - and the city has about all the necessities expats would want ? --- My pick overall - when the "retirement visa" for 55 and older expats is considered ! No other country I have found in the world is more friendly for retirement. 👍 ❤ ✌ 🙏 👌👋 👊 🍺
@@KB3TLE lot of poverty there, it’s in your face, I found it pretty heart wrenching, kids in rags not going to school. Hard to enjoy life in such surroundings.
@@jpants5144 Biden's America is doing the same with adults - living on sidewalks in tents and cardboard shelters ! All the country has cities growing such populations - defecating on the streets and throwing used needles from drug use everywhere...... Many are Veterans and many others have jobs who aren't drug addicts ! - - - It's "in your face" here too - just being ignored.
Great video Buffer. I love your respect for the locals and your grasp of history and the culture. I wish all Americans represented themselves so well in foreign countries as you do. Please be safe in your journeys and enjoy. :)
if they don’t say it’s thai, it’s not thai, it’s khmer food. and insects was never apart of khmer culture, until pol pot when people were eating just about anything they could find. after pol pot fell, insects slowly became apart of the culture solely because of memories from the people who lived it.
The money situation is actually pretty simple. Leave the That baht out of the mix - very few people use baht in Cambodia. Cambodia doesn't use coins like Thailand which makes things simpler. I hate dealing with a pocket full of coins. Cambodian currency 101 - Here are the denominations of Cambodian currency and their U.S. equivalents: 100 riel = about two and a half cents. 500 riel = 12 and a half cents 1,000 riel = 25 cents 2,000 riel = 50 cents 5,000 riel = a buck and a quarter 10,000 riel = two and a half dollars 20,000 riel = 5 dollars 50,000 riel = 12 and a half dollars There are a few other oddball denominations, but like a 2 dollar bill, you don't see them out in the wild very often. Wrestle with the numbers above for a bit and it all starts making sense (no pun intended). The key is to remember that 4,000 riel equals 1 USD, and that 1,000 riel equals a quarter. Note: These numbers aren't exact, but good enough for day to day transactions. The current exchange rate is 1 USD = 4,070 Cambodian riel. Pro Tip: Try to keep some smaller bills on you (500 riel to 10,000 riel, and/or $1 and $5 bills) If all you have on you are $20 or 50,000 riel notes, many vendors will have a hard time making change.
Good comment and very accurate. My issue is that I then have to convert the USD to AUD to actually see what I am paying. So a 10,000 riel beer, is $2.50 USD which is $3.75 AUD. I feel like Rain Man constantly doing calculations in my head. But its all cheap, so doesn't really matter
I just drop the conversion gymnastics . It's like comparing kilos to pounds or anything else . I'm not buying pounds I'm buying kilos and I'm not spending $'s I'm spending Riel . I'm in Cambodia I use Riel and that's that . If my budget is 6 Million Riel a month then that's what I keep an eye on
@@AAWGASHTADS Yeah. Once you get an ABA bank account, all the conversion stuff goes right out the window. Almost everyone uses ABA Pay. You just scan the QRC code, enter the amount you want to pay, and that's it.
I am here now in siem reap, cambodia for the independence, water festival and to see angkor wat. The only things that bother me is getting told to look and buy something (i already was looking, this just makes me go away). And also on pub street these guys who i am 95% sure are police keep trying to sell me drugs when i am just walking.
That’s a tough one. I’ve spent way more time in Siem Reap and it seems much more compact and manageable. However, the nightlife in Phnom Penh is much better.
GREAT VIDEO... However the Khmer Rouge is a more complacated than most people think. Pol Pot went after all of the wealthy people that the poor thought was selling them out. Kind like what is happening with the Chinese coming in now and buying up so much of Cambodia land and forest. Someone is getting that money and its not the poor people. This could lead to another breaking point like in 75 hopefuly not I prey they fix it within before that ever happens again. I am not a supporter of Pot or againest him only instressed in learning the culture, history and languge. Did you know its illegal to leave the house with no underwear lol 😅 so much to learn. Beautiful people there and land.
Background behind, Pol Pot mother Thai, Pol Pot Father Chinese, Pol Pot not Cambodian blood, Pol Pot real name Sa lotsor. Cambodian lost 2.7 million + 300k continue kill by landmines, Cambodia continue civil-war until Pol Pot die 1998, Cambodia develop 26 year now, different other Asean country, Example: Thailand develop 130 year.
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The Cambodian people are so friendly and welcoming. They truly appreciate visitors from all over the world. Great video!
They are and thanks.
Love watching your videos, man keep them coming❤❤
Thanks brother!
Thanks for visiting Cambodia 🇰🇭 ❤️ Love your content so much ❤️ 💕
Thank you so much!
Okay, I just watched this video... it’s funny when you mention the snake on the menu & then say something like, “of course, the minute I say that, I can’t find a menu with snake” Kind of like that sound my car makes , until I want the mechanic to hear it . Also you seem happy on the video, which is good to see . Great job! Wonderful trip...another “trip of a lifetime!! Keep it up!
Gotta admit, your shirt is really beautiful. I'm jealous.
2:15 and now I just caught it there hanging in black and white
Hahaha! Thanks. Unfortunately it shrunk after washing.
@@BuffertheTourist what a pitty
I've been sold on Siem Reap as an ideal retirement destination for about 3 years now. You did 'nothing' to ruin that belief ! --- Expats rave about it often - many if not most as a tourist destination though. Younger digital nomad types apparently get a bit bored and move on to the Capital for more 'excitement' ! Older people seemingly don't require the extra excitement. Low cost of living and a tremendous food selection combine to appease most elderly - and the city has about all the necessities expats would want ? --- My pick overall - when the "retirement visa" for 55 and older expats is considered ! No other country I have found in the world is more friendly for retirement. 👍 ❤ ✌ 🙏 👌👋 👊 🍺
Good call. I love it and there’s plenty of excitement for me.
@@KB3TLE lot of poverty there, it’s in your face, I found it pretty heart wrenching, kids in rags not going to school. Hard to enjoy life in such surroundings.
@@jpants5144 Biden's America is doing the same with adults - living on sidewalks in tents and cardboard shelters ! All the country has cities growing such populations - defecating on the streets and throwing used needles from drug use everywhere...... Many are Veterans and many others have jobs who aren't drug addicts ! - - - It's "in your face" here too - just being ignored.
I love your travel videos! Unfortunately I can't travel at the moment but your videos are a good alternative
Thank you so much. I’m so glad you like them.
I feel the same!
Oh wow. Anthony Bourdain isnt dead. He juat chilled out with some shrooms or something and moved to Cambodia. 😉
Agree, looks and sounds the same
Hahaha! Not far off 😜
lol wow i was just thinking the same thing! looks and sounds just like him
same thought at first. 👍☺️😉
😂😂😂😂
Great video, I have seen eel but not snake, they are very good! Try!
I love eel. Something about snake though. I'm afraid to try it.
Great video Buffer. I love your respect for the locals and your grasp of history and the culture. I wish all Americans represented themselves so well in foreign countries as you do. Please be safe in your journeys and enjoy. :)
Thanks brother!
Hey Groove Daddy!
This video makes me miss that most triumphant corner of the world.
Thanks for the memories main!
Bob
You are welcome.
I also had great experiences in Cambodia 🇰🇭 & Laos🇱🇦.
Love both countries ❤️
if they don’t say it’s thai, it’s not thai, it’s khmer food. and insects was never apart of khmer culture, until pol pot when people were eating just about anything they could find. after pol pot fell, insects slowly became apart of the culture solely because of memories from the people who lived it.
Thanks. Very interesting.
Moved to SR after 2 years in Thailand. Dead simple and cheap visa. But I live on the other side of the river.
great vid thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
The money situation is actually pretty simple. Leave the That baht out of the mix - very few people use baht in Cambodia.
Cambodia doesn't use coins like Thailand which makes things simpler. I hate dealing with a pocket full of coins.
Cambodian currency 101 -
Here are the denominations of Cambodian currency and their U.S. equivalents:
100 riel = about two and a half cents.
500 riel = 12 and a half cents
1,000 riel = 25 cents
2,000 riel = 50 cents
5,000 riel = a buck and a quarter
10,000 riel = two and a half dollars
20,000 riel = 5 dollars
50,000 riel = 12 and a half dollars
There are a few other oddball denominations, but like a 2 dollar bill, you don't see them out in the wild very often.
Wrestle with the numbers above for a bit and it all starts making sense (no pun intended).
The key is to remember that 4,000 riel equals 1 USD, and that 1,000 riel equals a quarter.
Note:
These numbers aren't exact, but good enough for day to day transactions. The current exchange rate is 1 USD = 4,070 Cambodian riel.
Pro Tip:
Try to keep some smaller bills on you (500 riel to 10,000 riel, and/or $1 and $5 bills)
If all you have on you are $20 or 50,000 riel notes, many vendors will have a hard time making change.
Good comment and very accurate. My issue is that I then have to convert the USD to AUD to actually see what I am paying. So a 10,000 riel beer, is $2.50 USD which is $3.75 AUD. I feel like Rain Man constantly doing calculations in my head. But its all cheap, so doesn't really matter
Great comment and not having coins is nice for a change (pun intended).
I just drop the conversion gymnastics . It's like comparing kilos to pounds or anything else . I'm not buying pounds I'm buying kilos and I'm not spending $'s I'm spending Riel . I'm in Cambodia I use Riel and that's that . If my budget is 6 Million Riel a month then that's what I keep an eye on
@@AAWGASHTADS
Yeah. Once you get an ABA bank account, all the conversion stuff goes right out the window. Almost everyone uses ABA Pay. You just scan the QRC code, enter the amount you want to pay, and that's it.
I am here now in siem reap, cambodia for the independence, water festival and to see angkor wat.
The only things that bother me is getting told to look and buy something (i already was looking, this just makes me go away). And also on pub street these guys who i am 95% sure are police keep trying to sell me drugs when i am just walking.
Yep. Turn down a tuk-tuk and you’re immediately asked if you want weed.
thanks you for visiting cambodia watching you from canada
My pleasure. Beautiful country and people.
Welcome to Cambodia
Thanks!
If you’re still in Cambodia stay till 14/15/16 this we will celebrate Oum Tuk festival ( water festival )
I wish, but i need to move on to Vietnam.
welcome to Cambodia♥️
Thank you 😊
Welcome buddy
Thank you.
កម្ពុជាសូមស្វាគមន៍😊
Thank you 😊
bro!! im cambodian but nobody use thai baht. please don't try to confuse tourists. Thanks
When I crossed the border everyone was quoting prices in Baht still. Must be a border town thing. Don’t forget, I’m a confused tourist too 🤷♂️
The seller in market sounds inviting and freindly. lolzz
So many friendly people there. I love Siem Reap.
What do you like more about Siem Reap than Phnom Penh?
That’s a tough one. I’ve spent way more time in Siem Reap and it seems much more compact and manageable. However, the nightlife in Phnom Penh is much better.
You went to the Cozy bar Siem Reap. Asias greatest pub 😃
My favorite 👍
those pulltape beer can have reward. You can win a a free beer, a 5$ up to a car. look carefully, you might get lucky
Oof! Wish I knew early. I went through a few of those 🤪
@@BuffertheTourist I like to hand the tabs off to the local kids that come by trying to sell stuff . They love it and I don't need trinkets
@@BuffertheTouristthe one in tbe video was a losing pull ring
@@AAWGASHTADSthats great, the kids can pay 500 riel and get a can of beer with a winning ring pool
@@jpants5144 No , they can trade it AND they love getting them . Not everything in the world is sinister
I'll be "retiring" (from The US) in Siem Reap 4/2025
Congrats! I love it there.
🇰🇭🇰🇭❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏
❤❤❤❤
❤️❤️❤️❤️ back at you!
Ive lived here 15 and never been there. Friends say its expensive and hottest place around so no thanks
Temu anthony bourdain
GREAT VIDEO... However the Khmer Rouge is a more complacated than most people think. Pol Pot went after all of the wealthy people that the poor thought was selling them out. Kind like what is happening with the Chinese coming in now and buying up so much of Cambodia land and forest. Someone is getting that money and its not the poor people. This could lead to another breaking point like in 75 hopefuly not I prey they fix it within before that ever happens again. I am not a supporter of Pot or againest him only instressed in learning the culture, history and languge. Did you know its illegal to leave the house with no underwear lol 😅 so much to learn. Beautiful people there and land.
Awesome comment 🤌
those eggs are just regular eggs
I meant to say regular salted eggs, they're not fermented. the black exterior is just applitcation of salt it's ash with salt
Thanks very appreciated. Mystery solved.
Expand you pallet frog is really good! Dont be a cooochy
You’re probably right. Dammit!
I recommend do not listen to people like that one. They seldom know what is really going on.
Background behind, Pol Pot mother Thai, Pol Pot Father Chinese, Pol Pot not Cambodian blood, Pol Pot real name Sa lotsor.
Cambodian lost 2.7 million + 300k continue kill by landmines, Cambodia continue civil-war until Pol Pot die 1998, Cambodia develop 26 year now, different other Asean country, Example: Thailand develop 130 year.
Great info. Thanks.
lol clown 🤡 pol pot mother is Khmer go learn the history don’t lie to yourself and blame everything to Thailand 😂
That's why we should help them , they are struggle and try harder day by day.
Snake um no thank u! Even the pic of it creeps me out lol! Yet if I was hungry I would eat it
North American.... complaining about safety...
Did you watch the video? I call Cambodia one of the safest countries in the World in the first minute.