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Vourn
American looking for information about Cambodia
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About me
American
Lives in San Diego
Speaks English, Khmer
Registration: 18 December 2010
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Looking for work in Phnom Penh! by Afonso
Hello everyone! I am a portuguese Economist moving to Phnom Penh on the 08/01/2013 and I am looking for work opportunities within Management Consulting, Micro-finance, Banking or others. I have one year experience as Manager (Finance) and one year ...
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bongthom & hrinc.com.kh is great for the classifieds try,www.top-recruitment.com they're a Cambodian recruiting agency if you want a personal touch. Read More
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Language help by happyrobert
Somebody have a moment to translate the following? "No, stop! Let her go!" As in a mother yelling at someone taking her child. Transliterated into Roman alphabet, please. Thanks much in advance!
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You can say, "Chup, paleng vea" Chup = stop, paleng = let go, vea = her/him, Read More
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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
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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
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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
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90% of the businesses there are Sino-Khmer. Cambodia is heavily influenced by the Chinese. Read More
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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 ...
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Oh and you can get away with just shorts, a t-shirt and sandals almost everywhere so you can pack light. Read More
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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 ...
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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
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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 ...
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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
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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, ...
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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
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painting and decorating by yogacambodia
Can anyone recommend a painter/decorator to revamp my apartment? Thanks.
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Hi, can somebody help me to find one or more painters in Vietnam? I have ideas and exampels of abstract paintings that he or she has to make for me. It can be a long term cooperation. Hè or she has to speak english. Please let me know,Try the ... Read More
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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 ...
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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
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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?
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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
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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 ...
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I normally try to feed them if I'm out eating. Read More
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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
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1. my relatives 2. the people 3. countryside 4. lifestyle/pace 5. srey srey LOL Read More
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Texting: Cambodia to USA? by annamischke
Is there any iphone app or service that allows texting from Cambodia to America?
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I use Rebtel to communicate with my family over there. Not bad rates and they do have apps, etc. Read More
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What should I bring? by Shonna
I'll be living in Phnom Phen for at least 5 months, possibly a lot more long term. I am coming from Vancouver, Canada. Just wondering what I should bring with me? I've heard the vitamins are quite costly in Cambodia. And I assume that cosmetics and ...
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If you're particular about certain things then bring those items otherwise they'll have sufficient substitutes. When I visit I usually bring enough Tylenol, Pepto, my preferred soap, shampoo, etc. If I needed anything I can usually get it though. Read More