Rob Schneider
@RobSchneiderOz
Australian expat in Cambodia
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About me
Australian
Lives in Sihanoukville
Speaks English
Registration: 11 November 2011
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how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
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Life as a female expat in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
For what it's worth, I met a woman who said she felt safer in Cambodia than in New York. Plenty of women live here now. I hardly saw any 11 1/2 years ago when I came here, but there are a lot of younger and even older women now. Read More
Successes in your career in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello, Becoming an expat means starting over in a new country, and a lot of times that also means starting over in your career as well. How have your skills and experiences evolved since moving to Cambodia? What does being successful in ...
The plan was to teach English, but that fell through. A friend offered me a job, but it only lasted a few months. Then I started freelance writing. The first year was tough because I was on bidding sites that only paid $10/500 words. Then I got a ... Read More
Traffic in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Cambodia, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
I've lived in Sihanoukville for almost 11 years. In the beginning, seeing cars was a novelty. Now they are everywhere. You have to be on your toes when riding a motorbike here. People ignore red lights, turn left from the right lane and ride ... Read More
Retiring in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Cambodia? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
I'm 69 years old, but I haven't retired. I'm a freelance writer. I make more freelancing than I would if I had a pension. I enjoy working and don't want to stop. I've seen many retirees in Cambodia who seem a little lost. Having ... 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'm hopeless at foreign languages. I've been here 10 years and only know a few useful Khmer words. Fortunately, my family is better at languages and even the kids speak English. I wish I could speak the language, but even when I try i ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Cambodia is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Cambodia? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
Personally, I never use air conditioning because I can never adjust to a hot climate if I do. My technique for staying happy and comfortable in a hot climate is simply to slow down. We have two seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. The ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Cambodia? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
I've lived here for 9 years. From the beginning, I've tried to fit in by not judging the country by my Western standards. I've found a lot to admire in the Cambodian people. For most, family comes first. The people are friendly and ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Cambodia by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Cambodia. What ...
In my experience, overcoming culture shock begins with the attitude you start with when you travel. I adjusted to life in Cambodia fairly easily because I didn't expect it to be like life in Australia or America. The good and bad is closer to ... Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
From what I've been told, most bars in Sihanoukville change hands regularly. There are so many of them, only a handful get enough regular customers to survive. Some, I'm told, cook their books to make it look like they've done better ... Read More
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 ...
They learn from their parents or just hop on a motorbike and learn from scratch. They look forward, rarely if ever use their rearview mirrors and look for openings in the road ahead of them. People will turn in front of you, run stop lights, drive ... Read More
Drugs bust in Sikanoukville by Gravitas
A British man has been arrested in Cambodia after narcotics police raided his home and found a huge stash of illegal drugs. Charles Emery, who was born in Bath, has been held on suspicion of drug dealing after officers found hundreds of pills of ...
We have a new police chief. He intends to get tougher on drug offenses and so far has lived up to his promise. Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
I've lived in Sihanoukville for nine years. I can't comment on American prices, but it's certainly cheap compared to Australia. I built a two-storey brick house for $50,000 in 2007. I live with my wife and her family (8 in all) and can ... Read More
Sihanoukville by RobSchneiderOz
Hi, I'm new here at Expat.com. I've been living in Sihanoukville since January 2006, so I know quite a bit about the place. If you have any questions, post them here and I'll try and answer them. For recent information about Sihanoukville, please ...
They caught some of the Turkish guys involved and one wealthy and influential Russian was arrested for fraud and not granted bail. There's talk of an extradition treaty with Russia, which would get rid of some of Russians who came here to escape ... Read More
Sihanoukville by RobSchneiderOz
Hi, I'm new here at Expat.com. I've been living in Sihanoukville since January 2006, so I know quite a bit about the place. If you have any questions, post them here and I'll try and answer them. For recent information about Sihanoukville, please ...
There's a Sihanoukville Master Plan. Because it's a port city and has a lot of beaches, the Cambodian government wants it to become the 2nd largest city in the country. They've divided it up into industrial, commerce, residential and ... Read More