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@StarvinMarvin

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Danish looking for information about Cambodia

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Speaks English, Danish, German

Registration: 21 June 2015

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9 years ago
PaulaMike

Next time it could be you! by PaulaMike

I am warning people about the dangers of bag snatching around the Russian Market area. On Friday evening around 8pm whilst walking with my husband, 2 guys on a moto attempted to snatch my bag. The guy on the back grabbed it but it stayed around my ...

StarvinMarvin

Hope you fell better Paula... Plz dont give up on this country... There is so many good people who need you here!! All good advices in this thread´... All should be followed!! If i might ad just one extra advice - If you get into a mugging ... Read More

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9 years ago
malibayman

Looking for long term rent in Sihanoukville. by malibayman

My wife and me, along with our two gentle, well trained Labrador retrievers want to come to live in Sihanoukville around February 2016. We currently live in the Philippines. My wife and daughter spent a few months in Sihanoukville in 2013 and we ...

StarvinMarvin

Hi Again. We found a nice place in a community called BS Villa with almost 50 % of the houses ready for rent. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 kitchen and 1 livingroom. Garden and garage. huge rooftop tearesse with a stunning view. We pay 450 usd pr ... Read More

StarvinMarvin replied to a thread
9 years ago
Maximilien

Volunteering in Cambodia by Maximilien

Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Cambodia? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...

StarvinMarvin

I bought the book also.. Move to Cambodia. Best insight and best book on the topic. Its almost a must if youre going here. Read More

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9 years ago
Mu-Tana

I need a house with my dog by Mu-Tana

Hello I'm sorry bad english I'm coming to 10 february and need house. I have a dog. Maybe help me. I asked same landlord but they not want to dog. :(

StarvinMarvin

Jesus THATS a lot of Money for something that is free... I would not recommend paying 726usd to K9. Then it would be better to put 50 usd inside your passport for the customsofficer. Note that I have never tryed this!! But in a country where a ... Read More

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9 years ago
Mu-Tana

I need a house with my dog by Mu-Tana

Hello I'm sorry bad english I'm coming to 10 february and need house. I have a dog. Maybe help me. I asked same landlord but they not want to dog. :(

StarvinMarvin

Hi Guys. I dont know how to get a dog trough customs, but there is an expat that runs a dogkennel in Sihanoukville.. I dont know him but maybe you could ask him what to do.. The kennel webpage is : http://www.k9cambodia.com/ Hope this is of some ... Read More

StarvinMarvin replied to a thread
9 years ago
swa-h

finance !!! by swa-h

hi all ! my wife & i are going to visit cambodia & viatnam for 3 weeks !!!! :) my question is what is the best way to bring our spending money .....thanks for your help ...pete :cheers:

StarvinMarvin

Hi Pete. In Cambodia the best way is Cash (usd) and Creditcard for the ATM's. Please note that bigger bills like 20's, 50's and 100's will only be accepted in high end turist hotels and such. Also note that due to a high degree of ... Read More

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9 years ago
malibayman

Looking for long term rent in Sihanoukville. by malibayman

My wife and me, along with our two gentle, well trained Labrador retrievers want to come to live in Sihanoukville around February 2016. We currently live in the Philippines. My wife and daughter spent a few months in Sihanoukville in 2013 and we ...

StarvinMarvin

Thanks for you reply. I was expecting to be advised that I might have trouble bringing our dogs. I know it is six months away but the move is a big thing for us and I don't want to be left arriving with no place to live.Hi Malibayman. I know ... Read More

StarvinMarvin replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Cambodia – 2015 by expat.com

Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Cambodia in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Cambodia you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Cambodia? > accommodation ...

StarvinMarvin

I can see you are currently in Philippines? I am intending to move to Philsin a year or so, my gf is Filipino. I have some doubts about a few things there, such as safety, utilities especially internet etc, as I need a good internet ... Read More

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9 years ago
Robin 667

Can someone please help us? by Robin 667

My.partner is.from the Ukraine so.we are trying to.find a country we can both live un without all the visa hassles.and Cambodia seems great been years since I was in the fareast 65 to be exact. We just want a quite life together , can anyone ...

StarvinMarvin

My.partner is.from the Ukraine so.we are trying to.find a country we can both live un without all the visa hassles.and Cambodia seems great been years since I was in the fareast 65 to be exact. We just want a quite life together , can anyone ... Read More

StarvinMarvin replied to a thread
9 years ago
Maximilien

Driving in Cambodia by Maximilien

Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Cambodia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess… what are the characteristics of the driving ...

StarvinMarvin

Here is some data from WHO. The Global status report on road safety 2013 estimates that more than 2400 people are killed in road traffic crashes in Cambodia every year. Motorcyclists make up 70% of all these. Pedestrians are the second most ... Read More

StarvinMarvin replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourself here – 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Cambodia forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

StarvinMarvin

Hello forum, I'm from Australia and have been in Siem Reap for two weeks now. Thinking of staying on longer and hope to get some helpful information from the expats on here and possibly ask some dumb questions. :) Thanks in advance.In here there ... Read More

StarvinMarvin created a thread
9 years ago

Rent - How much do you pay??

Since you all have been very helpfull with advice on accomedation & realestate agent (hagling and so on) I was thinking that it might be helpfull if you could quickly write: 1.How much you pay in rent? 2.What city you live in? 3.Quick ... Read More

StarvinMarvin replied to a thread
9 years ago
mahmood714

business of used vehicles import into Cambodia is baned or ont by mahmood714

dear, I want to know the business of used vehicles import into Cambodia is baned or not please give me complete information about that if any buddy have. Thanks, Mahmood ahmad

StarvinMarvin

I think you will pay luxery tax 115-125% on importet cars wheather they are new or old, but I am not sure. /Henry Read More

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9 years ago
StarvinMarvin

Realestate agents - Honest or Thiefs??? by StarvinMarvin

Hi. I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction of a good realestate agent?? (if one exist) :) Thanks /Henry

StarvinMarvin

Hi. I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction of a good realestate agent?? (if one exist) :) Thanks /HenryAre you looking to rent a villa, flat house, or a service apartment?Im looking for a house/villa with garden. With ... Read More

StarvinMarvin replied to a thread
9 years ago
StarvinMarvin

Realestate agents - Honest or Thiefs??? by StarvinMarvin

Hi. I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction of a good realestate agent?? (if one exist) :) Thanks /Henry

StarvinMarvin

Just to add to MadMaxs' post... - Stay in a centrally located guest house - Get to know the area and decide which part of town you would like to live in - Ride around looking for 'To Rent' signs (they will be in Khmer, so learn the ... Read More