How To Decide If You REALLY Want To Move To Cambodia 

I don't care about missing my family other than my adult children. Friends are a dime a dozen. I don't care about most of the items listed. I can always build a new life but I don't get to live life over again. It only happens one time around. Don't live a life of regret for the things that might have been. Besides you can always take a visit to your home country once or twice a year. It's a good video to let people know about some of the downside. Personally I like having more money left at the end of the month rather digging into my savings every month just to survive.

All my family and friends have either died or moved away. Nothing much left to miss ? -- Don't smoke or drink and too old to work. Retired on SS and need to live on $1500/mo. Hate the cold ! A cheap cost of living is a priority on this income. -- Your advise is welcomed. Comes down to Siem Reap or the Philippines for me. English is a big + for me. Cambodia might be a bit cheaper - but - many more Americans are in the Philippines and willing to "soften" my "landing" with getting acquainted and settled ! -- That is Huge -- Cooler temps are available @ 2000 feet elevation also in a beautiful City with 'everything' needed there. Even 3 McDonalds open 24 - 7 a Casino 24 - 7 and an Amusement Park. 1 hour from white sand beaches. An hour and a half from Manila International Airport on an air conditioned bus for $2.50 ! Even Google says "a couple can retire (there) comfortably on $1000/mo." - so what's not to like ? A perfect retirement (for me) - so - I think I just decided. 😁 Thanks for the info > it really helped !

It'll be good to have you back dude! I think you're much more ready this time both emotionally and mentally. It's a huge change but chances are you won't get shot for accidently knocking on the wrong door!

I watched season 1 now I get to watch season 2

I came across your channel and see you are returning to Cambodia. I just watched this video first. Your situation is somewhat parallel to mine. I'll arrive Siem Reap 12-06-23 to live. Lived in Thailand 11 years ending 2005 so I am returning to SE Asia. I also lived in Saudi Arabia 5 years ending 1987. I'm moving for much the same reasons as you mention. I just wanted to say, 'hey'. I enjoyed this video, you make sense.

Great video! Very informative and helpful. Thank you...

Great vlog! Thanks so much for the indept explanations on the different things to consider before moving to Cambodia...you really hit a lot of key points that I really didn't think of.

thanks for covering some important points can you recommend a language school in SR to learn khmer ?

Giving up the western system is no problem. Same as working retired 2 years ago no problem and weather is good compared to uk cold damp and wet 6 months a year. Food i love Asian food .

Are you still romanticizing Cambodia now?

Now - " THAT'S " - a reality check - Bill. -- -- Turns a much different light on things - and perhaps offers a good hard look at the true cost of moving there ? -- Does for me ! -- My issues are not flushing toilet paper and taking off shoes so often everywhere you go. -?- Not something at my old age I would like. + The extreme heat & humidity - especially in a power loss scenario !!! -- Not really very - 'comfortable' - feeling the need for a shower all the time ? -- Many or most business in S R do not have AC and you must endure the heat - again - 'uncomfortable' - if your a senior looking to retire - in comfort ? - - - In other words - the price you pay for the low cost of living you get there is somewhat expensive in other ways ! --?-- Much more thought - or an extended visit ( ? ) may be necessary ? 🤔 Thanks much -- for the "heads up" ! 😳

you are fantastic your blog is super,I hope I can meet another vlog or blog again , Have good .

Are you sure you are ready for Cambodia this time? You are running away from America and not running toward Cambodia…

The reasons why people are moving to Cambodia is are because of the followings: 1. Affordability: food, accommodation & transportation and everything is available . 2. Culture: rich, ancient and unique 3. People: friendliness, kindness, politeness and respect for foreigners and elderly 4. Visa & regulations: the world easiest, just go to agent and you get things done. 5. Landscape: Angkor Wat $ other 8000+ temples - to Phnom Penh (bustling capital city, and Sihanouk Ville), beaches (pristine and white af) to laid back town (Kampot, Kep & Battambang) to natural landscape in the northeast. 6. Integration: Cambodia is one of easiest to integrate or blend into. 7. Languages: Everyone speak basic/communicative English. People also speak Chinese. National language is Khmer. 8. Business & Growth: Cambodia is one of the world fastest growing economies, and it is very easy to start a business. 9. Cheap Labor: you actually can have a house maid for just $250 monthly.

Great video! Just when I thought that I've thought about all the different changes I'd experience moving there, BAM, you've opened my eyes to so much more, mahalo!. Growing up in Hawaii in the 60's-80's, and my wife being from Cambodia, will hopefully help with the transition. We'll be moving from Las Vegas, whooooo.... hahaha!

Interesting video, i have lived in Thailand for 12 years and NONE of the problems you mention in Cambodia exist In Thailand Why dont you move to Thaiiland Instead !!!

But why Cambodia?

Are Cambodians a loud or quiet people? How do you pay your rent & utilities?

Hope to see you soon!😎 Please chat about Dengue.

i just saw an email that you repleid to my comment , but i can not find your reply or my comment , soooo , se la vie ..

Cambodia is more fun if you are retired.

If you love singing you can easily find Karaoke bars all over Siem Reap. They are called KTV. And it is such a fun activity to do with the family together. There are many bars which host these Karaokes…….?

Excellent informative video. Thanks.

Yes i do

Do you speak Khmer? I guess I have to search the Web/FB to find a language school in Kampot. 😊

I mildly disagree with a couple of things...First, there are dozens of places that have pizza. It is very common in SR. I am not real picky but I have had pizza in Siem Reap that is as good as any I got back in the US. Even the cheaper stuff is usually good enough for me. Second, in seven years, I haven't "haggled" even one time. First, I find it personally distasteful to haggle with someone who is likely pretty poor. Second, there simply hasn't been a need for it. I shop in the local markets a lot and have never been asked to pay an outrageous price for anything. It is more common that I have been offered a discount or extra piece of fruit because they like my business and want me to come back.

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If you decided to move to another country, you have to think of giving up what you used to in your country. That’s why it’s another country for a reason. People moved to another country because they had enough of what they have in their own country.

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