@marukai47
American expat in Cambodia
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American
Lives in Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh
Registration: 06 April 2016
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Being Gay in India
I just came back to the US from Phnom Pehn Cambodia. I spent 6 months in Cambodia teaching English. It's a beautiful city with it's ancient temples and flora and fauna; however Cambodia has an extremely dark past. There is almost no medical ... Read More
Cost of living in Cambodia - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Cambodia, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
I was living on street 21 near AEON Mall. My rent was 220, but the end result was $266. I can never live there again. The destitute of so many Cambodians made me a bit emotional, coupled with the HIV/AIDS problem. The U.N. Needs to gut the Hun Sen ... Read More
Why is Pochetong Airport so LAME?
In all my years of traveling... I have yet to experience an Airport that has a final flight between 8-9 and closes at 11pm. Most if not all stay open 24/7. Are they afraid of the gangs coming into the airport? I bet the gangs in Baltimore and NYC ... Read More
Speaking Khmer in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Khmer is essential for a successful integration in Cambodia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Khmer? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
Speak Thai or Lao. They love it and you get local pricing Read More
Tuk Tuk From Aeon "21st" to Airport. How Much by marukai47
As the title states. How much am I looking at for a Tuk to the Airport at the wee hours of the morning say 3 am. My flight leaves on the 13th, but I was out of the current apartment on the 11th. How much for a 5.7 mile "google map ...
Is there an app for the metered tuks? droid or apple i have 4 devices Read More
Tuk Tuk From Aeon "21st" to Airport. How Much by marukai47
As the title states. How much am I looking at for a Tuk to the Airport at the wee hours of the morning say 3 am. My flight leaves on the 13th, but I was out of the current apartment on the 11th. How much for a 5.7 mile "google map ...
Thank You :) :top: Read More
Speaking Khmer in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Khmer is essential for a successful integration in Cambodia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Khmer? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
I know more Thai than Khmer. It's a better language, harder, but you can communicate with Lao people since the language is somewhat like Portuguese to Spanish or Irish Gaelic to Scottish Gaelic. Read More
Tuk Tuk From Aeon "21st" to Airport. How Much
As the title states. How much am I looking at for a Tuk to the Airport at the wee hours of the morning say 3 am. My flight leaves on the 13th, but I was out of the current apartment on the 11th. How much for a 5.7 mile "google map ... Read More
Speaking Khmer in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Khmer is essential for a successful integration in Cambodia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Khmer? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
No...... It's dangerous. The medical sucks and the corruption is just crazy. I saw a Moto driver get into a crash with a car. Blood all over the road. Honestly. I cried..... I'm leaving it's way to dangerous here. Read More
EXNET TAXI APP? by patricksully
Has anyone tried out the uber type taxi app (EXNET) yet? Questions: Prices? Fast? Safe? Reliable?
does anyone have a referral code? Read More
Abandoning a Rental before rent is due.
As the title states. I want to leave my rental, or rather I must because I am flying back to New York for a job that pertains to my degree. I'm tired of the language barrier and the son and daughter speak broken English, which I can relate to ... Read More
Just moved into apt unknown feeling HELP! by marukai47
So as the title states. I left doing hotels and found something on Khmer24. I checked the places out and all looks good. My rent is $220, but the place has no washer "no biggie" I can hand wash in a basin by hand, and dry on the balcony ...
A Dear Friend Payed for my flight back to New York. I'm looking at abandoning my current apartment because rent is not due. The deposit is chump change, and because I was offered a Computational Biology AkA BIO Informatics Job. I should have ... Read More
The Club Scene. Heart of Darkness, Pontoon, Blue Chilli by marukai47
What is everyones preference when it comes to going out to party? I spent NYE watching Lady Boys at ***. BTW I'm not str8 guy, but I enjoy all facets of enjoyable venues. I haven't been pleased with ***. There are way too many pay boys and ...
I thought that you had plans on leaving Cambodia several months ago; as you were not elated with the country at all (or at least that is what was stated). Has something positive materialized which changed your mind? Please share; as inquiring ... Read More
The Club Scene. Heart of Darkness, Pontoon, Blue Chilli
What is everyones preference when it comes to going out to party? I spent NYE watching Lady Boys at ***. BTW I'm not str8 guy, but I enjoy all facets of enjoyable venues. I haven't been pleased with ***. There are way too many pay boys and ... Read More
I've had enough of Cambodia. I booked my return flight by marukai47
As the title states. I'm through with this country. There's too many scams and tonight was the straw that broke the camels back when someone on a moto took my phone. I come here to spend money and this is what happens? No Thanks. I'll ...
Landlord corruption. Look at all the crazy threads on Khmer 440 Read More