cookyboy
Australian looking for information about Cambodia
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Registration: 17 December 2017
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visa application. by cookyboy
firstly i am acting on secondhand information, i am given to understand that the cambodian government has given permission for a cambodian national to apply for and obtain a visa to about 80 countries in febuary this year, so i would like to take my ...
dear joe, thanks mate, i will follow through on your advice, kind regards, cookiboy Read More
visa application.
firstly i am acting on secondhand information, i am given to understand that the cambodian government has given permission for a cambodian national to apply for and obtain a visa to about 80 countries in febuary this year, so i would like to take my ... Read More
visa extension. by cookyboy
it seems the greedy cambodian government now want $55 to extend your visa from 1 month to 2 months as i found out today what a rip off i have made 38 trips to cambodia in 5 years and this will be the last, it seems that tourism has increased so much ...
dear joekhymer, my recent experience on trying to get a 30 day extension visa for $45 leads me to beleive that all the travel agents in siem reap got there heads together and acting in concert agreed that the cost would be $55, anyway after coming ... Read More
visa extension. by cookyboy
it seems the greedy cambodian government now want $55 to extend your visa from 1 month to 2 months as i found out today what a rip off i have made 38 trips to cambodia in 5 years and this will be the last, it seems that tourism has increased so much ...
dear joekhmer, i regret to advise that according to my pedometer (which i wear every day) i walked 6002 steps seeking, seeking the elusive $45 visa extension, but to no avail, $55 take it or leave it i am told, finally at some run down shop i ... Read More
visa extension. by cookyboy
it seems the greedy cambodian government now want $55 to extend your visa from 1 month to 2 months as i found out today what a rip off i have made 38 trips to cambodia in 5 years and this will be the last, it seems that tourism has increased so much ...
dear joekhmer, thank you for your reply will make the rounds tomorrow and let you know the out come, regards, cookyboy. Read More
visa extension. by cookyboy
it seems the greedy cambodian government now want $55 to extend your visa from 1 month to 2 months as i found out today what a rip off i have made 38 trips to cambodia in 5 years and this will be the last, it seems that tourism has increased so much ...
dear joekhmer, either i am the biggest idiot of all time or your information not up to date, i went back to the travel agent and after a few well choosen words i received my money back, i then went to another travel agent and was told i must pay ... Read More
visa extension.
it seems the greedy cambodian government now want $55 to extend your visa from 1 month to 2 months as i found out today what a rip off i have made 38 trips to cambodia in 5 years and this will be the last, it seems that tourism has increased so much ... Read More
horror stories. by cookyboy
it seems if i want to stay more than 2 months in siem reap i must , as i am told do a bus run to poipet which i beleive takes 2 hours, what i hope to do is enter thailand (not sure i need a visa to enter, i hold an australian passport) find my way ...
dear joekhmer, great help re visa run, ah kun, kookyboy. Read More
horror stories.
it seems if i want to stay more than 2 months in siem reap i must , as i am told do a bus run to poipet which i beleive takes 2 hours, what i hope to do is enter thailand (not sure i need a visa to enter, i hold an australian passport) find my way ... Read More
campervan
i would like to tour cambodia and i am looking to hire a campervan or motorhome for 3 weeks but cannot find a company that provides this type of service can anyone help, if necessary i would be prepared to buy a secondhand vehicle in good condition, ... Read More
looking to retire in siem reap best areas to look for house/apartment by jeannieb
Hi Looking to retire soon in siem reap recommendations for quiet areas to look for accommodation please dogs fiestas no problems BUT I do not want to hear the music and TV or others Many thanks in advance Jeannie b
dear jeannie b, if you are looking for a short term stay period of say 3 months then you have limited choices, if you have a long term plan then you have your pick and can get a better price than that quoted, may i suggest you contact david at ips ... Read More
get socialized with expats without becoming an alcoholic by james1963
Still preparing, wondering and considering. One complete other point: When I will be arriving in Siem Reap, I will be more or less on my own. Now I am not the guy to get lonely very fast and I am pretty easy going and get friends. But, how does it ...
dear james, no offence taken my freind, i freely admit i have become a boring old fart although my 37 year old cambodian partner see,s me as a smooth talking, bronzed anzac who owns anna station and cross breeds kangaroos with sheep to make a wooly ... Read More
I adore a Cambodian girl. Practical advice required by zfagerst
I was previously in Cambodia, I met a girl, I fell in love with her, I am 60 and she is 35. We have been in daily contact since October talking for at least an hour a day using messenger face to face . I intend to marry her and move to Cambodia and ...
twinsguy, what a refreshing article and so true they come to the bar area to make money and hopefully meet a western man who will take them away from there, having lived for a short time in street 136 it pained me to see men from the middle east and ... Read More
get socialized with expats without becoming an alcoholic by james1963
Still preparing, wondering and considering. One complete other point: When I will be arriving in Siem Reap, I will be more or less on my own. Now I am not the guy to get lonely very fast and I am pretty easy going and get friends. But, how does it ...
joekhmer, you missed your vocation, you should be working for one of the news papers answering dorothy dix questions, feel free to read my reply to james. Read More
get socialized with expats without becoming an alcoholic by james1963
Still preparing, wondering and considering. One complete other point: When I will be arriving in Siem Reap, I will be more or less on my own. Now I am not the guy to get lonely very fast and I am pretty easy going and get friends. But, how does it ...
dear james, i am deeply hurt by your comments, i am 80 years old and very sorry for you that i do not drink, smoke or gamble, what a boring old fart i have become and could not live in the fast lane like you, yes if you are a big mouthed ,loud ... Read More