@Myriam H
Belgian expat in Cambodia
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About me
Belgian
Lives in Siem Reap
Speaks English, French, Dutch, Greek
Registration: 23 December 2018
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Organic products in Cambodia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As a consumer in Cambodia, you may seek to maintain a healthy lifestyle by choosing mostly organic products. If you do favour such products, we would like to know more about your consumption habits. Is it easy to find organic ...
I've been a vegetarian eating organic food for many years. I must admit it is quite difficult to find organic products in Siem Reap. We buy at the local farmers that boast pesticide and chemical fertilizer free vegetables and fruit, and we ... Read More
Reading habits in Cambodia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Books can be your greatest companions whether you have already settled in Cambodia or are now planning your move. Are you an avid or occasional reader? We would like to know more about your reading habits. What type of reading ...
The constant noise pollution is the reason we will not stay in Cambodia too long. A shame really because we love Siem Reap and we love the Cambodian people. But their endless noise is indeed too tiring for Westerners used to limits to noise ... Read More
Reading habits in Cambodia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Books can be your greatest companions whether you have already settled in Cambodia or are now planning your move. Are you an avid or occasional reader? We would like to know more about your reading habits. What type of reading ...
We actually enjoyed Vientiane very much too. Read More
Reading habits in Cambodia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Books can be your greatest companions whether you have already settled in Cambodia or are now planning your move. Are you an avid or occasional reader? We would like to know more about your reading habits. What type of reading ...
We have a Kindle account, most of our books are ordered online, a very easy and weightless solution when traveling. We read mostly novels, occasionally the newspaper although they are naturally one-sided and don't really reflect what is going on ... Read More
Payment methods in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youre settled in Cambodia, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
Twinsguy20: I don't understand why the banks refuse to take damaged bills when we receive them from their own ATM. It means that the banks had them before they ended in the ATM. Read More
Payment methods in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youre settled in Cambodia, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
Which are the most common payment methods in Cambodia? Why would you prefer some forms over others? This is a cash society, so I pay everything cash, it's the easiest. Does the amount of money or the type of paid services (groceries, bills, ... Read More
Sense of humour in Cambodia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Cambodians culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any ...
@ToCamb2012: I love your perspective and I think you are on point. I have also noticed that gentleness about the people here. They treat us with great respect, and honor is important to them.They go to great length to avoid losing face. These ... Read More
Vets in Siem Reap by Myriam H
Hi, Does anyone know of a good vet in Siem Reap? Preferably around Wat Bo area? I contacted one that I found online, supposedly the best in town with vets from NZ, but never got a reply. Thanks for your help.
I found one vet in my neighborhood, there are 2 in fact in about the same area. Thanks a bunch. :) Read More
Retirement Visa by ozbaz
Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie
@David Cooke David where are you located? Read More
Sense of humour in Cambodia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Cambodians culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any ...
I haven't been here long enough to understand the local sense of humor. It seems that they laugh at what we also find funny, in fact people here laugh a lot. I also noticed that they will laugh if you have an accident or if a sudden unfortunate ... Read More
Retirement Visa by ozbaz
Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie
I and my husband used the agent located at Garden Village Guesthouse, off Sok San in SR. They're very reliable but of course we are older so there was no problem getting our retirees visa. If you can provide some form of proof that you either ... Read More
Best International Shipping/Delivery from US to Siem Reap by guest22
Hi all. I have some rather important mail at my mail service in Texas to get to Siem Reap. I have been looking at the highest service that DHL offers which will get the mail to me in 3 to 5 days. The comparable alternatives for FEDex and UPS take a ...
oh wow, mpmilestogo. I've heard other stories about their delivery, not always reliable indeed. Got another package from DHL today, 2 days ahead of time. Running smoothly :) Read More
Vets in Siem Reap by Myriam H
Hi, Does anyone know of a good vet in Siem Reap? Preferably around Wat Bo area? I contacted one that I found online, supposedly the best in town with vets from NZ, but never got a reply. Thanks for your help.
thank you mpmilestogo, I did check Google and found a couple. I wrote to one, no reply. I checked with expats around and they gave me one other name, There are no registered vets on this site. Thanks for the link. Read More
Best cities for retirement in Cambodia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Cambodia for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in ...
There are ppl living in SR that go to Thailand for their health, it is their choice and they must have their own reasons for that. That is just the way it is and people must be aware of that possibility too. There might also be various reasons why ... Read More
Best International Shipping/Delivery from US to Siem Reap by guest22
Hi all. I have some rather important mail at my mail service in Texas to get to Siem Reap. I have been looking at the highest service that DHL offers which will get the mail to me in 3 to 5 days. The comparable alternatives for FEDex and UPS take a ...
@ Talliethecat Wow, that was with DHL? That is quite a bummer, but main thing is that you got it ultimately. I use a Cambodian name for the delivery, it generally makes things easier. All the best. Read More