Ben_Gunn
English expat in Cambodia
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39
About me
English
Lives in Phnom Penh
Registration: 27 June 2015
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Expat Health Insurance - recommendations? by Ben_Gunn
Hi ExpattersI'm thinking about getting some health insurance, in case of emergency. Does anyone have any good recommendations? Reputable companies that deliver what they say would be nice.Many thanks
Many thanks @Bhavna and @mpmilestogo I will check those out 馃槈馃憤 Read More
Expat Health Insurance - recommendations? by Ben_Gunn
Hi ExpattersI'm thinking about getting some health insurance, in case of emergency. Does anyone have any good recommendations? Reputable companies that deliver what they say would be nice.Many thanks
@Bhavna Thanks Bhavna - not sure if you sent the wrong link that seems to be a moving insurance company. I am looking for health insurance, I already moved a long time ago :)ps I don't mind, local or not local as long as I can get some cover. Read More
Expat Health Insurance - recommendations?
Hi ExpattersI'm thinking about getting some health insurance, in case of emergency. Does anyone have any good recommendations? Reputable companies that deliver what they say would be nice.Many thanks Read More
Buying heavy/thick towels anyone? by Ben_Gunn
Hi I bought some Sheridan towels 15 years ago they were pricey but they have lasted 15 years and much nicer to use.I don't really want to buy any of these basically fluffy j cloths for $2 that only last 3 months. I am having trouble finding anywhere ...
@Fred Cambo I think I must have missed the Akemi section I will look again thanks Read More
Buying heavy/thick towels anyone? by Ben_Gunn
Hi I bought some Sheridan towels 15 years ago they were pricey but they have lasted 15 years and much nicer to use.I don't really want to buy any of these basically fluffy j cloths for $2 that only last 3 months. I am having trouble finding anywhere ...
@salesrep483 Not so many, what have you got? Read More
Buying heavy/thick towels anyone? by Ben_Gunn
Hi I bought some Sheridan towels 15 years ago they were pricey but they have lasted 15 years and much nicer to use.I don't really want to buy any of these basically fluffy j cloths for $2 that only last 3 months. I am having trouble finding anywhere ...
@Fred Cambo Hey Fred yes I think I saw those. They are still nothing like the Sheridan towels though.I will take another look though thanks. Read More
Buying heavy/thick towels anyone? by Ben_Gunn
Hi I bought some Sheridan towels 15 years ago they were pricey but they have lasted 15 years and much nicer to use.I don't really want to buy any of these basically fluffy j cloths for $2 that only last 3 months. I am having trouble finding anywhere ...
So I got some towels from Sofitel. They aren't super great towels to be honest they are still quite on the light side. Only $25 though. The Sheridan towels I had were HEAVY and extremely well made and cost around $50.If anyone else knows where to ... Read More
Buying heavy/thick towels anyone? by Ben_Gunn
Hi I bought some Sheridan towels 15 years ago they were pricey but they have lasted 15 years and much nicer to use.I don't really want to buy any of these basically fluffy j cloths for $2 that only last 3 months. I am having trouble finding anywhere ...
@wooalan312 Butter my muffin the guy is a bona fide genius :) I was wondering why Sofitel kept coming up when I was searching for heavy towels on Facebook.Mystery solved. Read More
Buying heavy/thick towels anyone?
Hi I bought some Sheridan towels 15 years ago they were pricey but they have lasted 15 years and much nicer to use.I don't really want to buy any of these basically fluffy j cloths for $2 that only last 3 months. I am having trouble finding anywhere ... Read More
Door soundproofing anyone?
Hi GuysI must say I am delighted that high-CC motorbikes have made an appearance in Phnom Penh. It was the one thing our balmy peaceful paradise needed - the opportunity for everyone to experience first-hand what it's like to live at the end of an ... Read More
TB (Tuberculosis) Test in PP? by Ben_Gunn
Hi AllAnyone know of a good place to do a TB test in PP? Preferably near to Riverside/Sorya.Raffles clinic want to charge me $95 to see a doctor so the doctor can tell me I need to do the test I'm going there to request in the first place. Nice work ...
I forgot to mention, I don't need the test for any travel or visa reasons. Read More
TB (Tuberculosis) Test in PP?
Hi AllAnyone know of a good place to do a TB test in PP? Preferably near to Riverside/Sorya.Raffles clinic want to charge me $95 to see a doctor so the doctor can tell me I need to do the test I'm going there to request in the first place. Nice work ... Read More
Christmas Fare PP by Ben_Gunn
Hey there, does anyone know where I might grab some mince pies and / or a christmas pudding in Phnom Penh?Not in a restaurant I want to buy some. I am pretty sure I saw some a few years back but I can't remember where and I haven't seen them last ...
Let's hope all this progress brings some mince pies and Christmas pudding Read More
Christmas Fare PP by Ben_Gunn
Hey there, does anyone know where I might grab some mince pies and / or a christmas pudding in Phnom Penh?Not in a restaurant I want to buy some. I am pretty sure I saw some a few years back but I can't remember where and I haven't seen them last ...
$5 for a cup of mostly water is an indictment of the ridiculousness of what we get used to paying back in sunny UK. It's so expensive that here, an SB coffee is a luxury item it's why you get all the hi so hanging out there. Sad to see Khmer chasing ... Read More
Christmas Fare PP by Ben_Gunn
Hey there, does anyone know where I might grab some mince pies and / or a christmas pudding in Phnom Penh?Not in a restaurant I want to buy some. I am pretty sure I saw some a few years back but I can't remember where and I haven't seen them last ...
Thanks Cheryl, thanks ToniI did see single mince pies for sale in Starbucks last year but since Starbucks Cambodia imagines it's Prada, the pies were about $40. Maybe some of these small boutique bakeries will have some I will take a look up street ... Read More