Moving to Cambodia...excited and terrified.

Member since 02 July 2012

annamischkeNew member02 July 2012 03:03:15

Good evening from Seattle, Washington!
Today was a big day, as I informed all my friends and family here in the states that I will be moving to Phnom Penh, Cambodia at the start of Fall.
With that being done, my nerves are at an all time high.
I am so looking forward to this experience, but now the questions are beginning to flood my mind.
If anyone has any tips in particular that may help me adjust and know what to expect I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks and I look forward to hearing from all you!

Christine ViP

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ChristineViP02 July 2012 10:34:42

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Hi annamischke,

Welcome to 禁漫天堂!

Laughing Brook Active member

Member since 30 March 2012

Laughing BrookActive member03 July 2012 13:02:19

Hi Anna!

PP is one of my alternatives should I leave Thailand.聽 I hear the people are very friendly, but I am wary about the flooding in SE Asia, last year being particularly wet.---from an ex-Seatellite.

EcolorDiamond Member

Member since 02 July 2012

EcolorDiamondMember04 July 2012 07:37:48

you will be fine.

If you have relative in Phnom Penh, then everything will be easier.

You need to have plant
1 - Make copy of your passport, credit cards. The originals keep in聽聽聽your body and the copy in your carry on bag.
2 - Bring picture for your visa
3 - If you do not have any body pick you up from the air port. You can ride a TukTuk from the air port to the hotel. It is about $15 the most. You need to tell the driver the place or the hotel's name you are going too. Tell the driver you came to Cambodia last year, so you are not the know nothing. If you need to stay in the hotel temporary, I think ASIA hotel is good about $20/night. it is close to market and in the center of Phnom Penh.
4 - Do not walk in the quiet place.
5 - Drink bottle water, eat fully cook food and do not put ice in your drink.

Kris36 New member

Member since 26 July 2012

Kris36New member28 July 2012 08:51:49

Be organized to know how and where to live, and for the rest just be cool. I lived in Africa, and can tell you that Cambodia has everything you could need, plus its exotism...No need to worry, that is gonna be great experience and amazing souvenirs...

Bye
Kris

sophonhang Guest

sophonhangGuest16 August 2012 03:03:53

I am Moving to Phnom Penh on August 24th, and also from Seattle

madmax888 Serial expat

Member since 08 December 2010

madmax888Serial expat16 August 2012 05:00:47

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Try to remember that you are living in an alternate reality! Things will NOT be the same - that's why we are here! Just go wit the flow, be careful where you go and what you eat. Use this board for questions and answers.

kingwan New member

Member since 20 August 2012

kingwanNew member20 August 2012 09:55:48

just remember one thing: be careful the traffic. Take Tuk-tuk, no motorbike. safety comes first. you can enjoy everything you have in USA.

madmax888 Serial expat

Member since 08 December 2010

madmax888Serial expat21 August 2012 03:00:34

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Be aware that the tuk-tuk drivers will tell you they know where you want to know, but if it's far from your location, its likely that they have no idea, and will drive around looking for someone to help them out. It may take hours to get to your desired location. try a taxi, sometimes they cruise around, and you can flag them down. Get phone numbers from them, and call them for much better results. The taxis are air conditioned, and much nicer. A taxi ride from street 2004, near the airport, all the way to street 240 cost me $5. Got there fast and easy. Motos are a thrill ride, and not for the timid, but they go fast, and get through traffic easy. Hold on, and enjoy the ride!