Cheekemonkey
Canadian expat in Cambodia
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Registration: 25 February 2018
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Ants!
Hi all. So, I have inherited an ant problem from the previous tenant who didn't clean or take care of the apt I am renting very well. I have used cinnamon and tea tree successfully as deterrents, but they are finding new ways to come in and get ... Read More
Electricity and Electronics in Phnom Penh by Cheekemonkey
Hi again! I have been researching what type of electrical outlets are common in apartments to prepare accordingly (buying adapters and converters) for North American chargers and electronics I am planning to bring with me. Can anyone confirm what ...
Thank you!!! Read More
Apartment Hunting (first week of August)
Hi all! I'm gearing up to apartment hunt the first week of August before I start work and my window for finding a place to live, getting settled in with a phone #, and buying a bike is only a week. Any suggestions/recommendations on how to ... Read More
Electricity and Electronics in Phnom Penh by Cheekemonkey
Hi again! I have been researching what type of electrical outlets are common in apartments to prepare accordingly (buying adapters and converters) for North American chargers and electronics I am planning to bring with me. Can anyone confirm what ...
Thanks for the info Jim and Joe! Would you suggest that I purchase adapters/converters here for electronic devices that use standard 2 or 3 pin North American for charging (as I understand it, most outlets there are 220V and most here in Canada are ... Read More
Reliability and Availablity of Prescription Medication by Cheekemonkey
Hi all, I have been trying, in vain, to find out where I will be able to purchase essential prescribed medication in Phnom Penh (and have even contacted the Canadian embassy, but have not received a reply as of yet - insert eye roll emoji). I ...
Thank you for checking into that Gary, that is really helpful. I will plan accordingly. I am sorry that your experiencing similar medical problems - I understand both the financial and lifestyle implications all too well. All the best to you ... Read More
Reliability and Availablity of Prescription Medication by Cheekemonkey
Hi all, I have been trying, in vain, to find out where I will be able to purchase essential prescribed medication in Phnom Penh (and have even contacted the Canadian embassy, but have not received a reply as of yet - insert eye roll emoji). I ...
Hi Gary, I am not in Phnom Penh just yet, but someone from this forum who lives there was kind enough to check two places that sell prescription drugs and both have Xarelto. Check previous posts to see who and likely he would let you know where. ... Read More
Electricity and Electronics in Phnom Penh by Cheekemonkey
Hi again! I have been researching what type of electrical outlets are common in apartments to prepare accordingly (buying adapters and converters) for North American chargers and electronics I am planning to bring with me. Can anyone confirm what ...
Hi gulfport, Thanks for the great info! I'm not too sure what to buy as far as inverter's etc, as I did read that typical outlets there are 220V and Canadian outlets are 120V. Is this true? I know very little about that sort of thing, so ... Read More
Electricity and Electronics in Phnom Penh by Cheekemonkey
Hi again! I have been researching what type of electrical outlets are common in apartments to prepare accordingly (buying adapters and converters) for North American chargers and electronics I am planning to bring with me. Can anyone confirm what ...
Thank you! Read More
Electricity and Electronics in Phnom Penh
Hi again! I have been researching what type of electrical outlets are common in apartments to prepare accordingly (buying adapters and converters) for North American chargers and electronics I am planning to bring with me. Can anyone confirm what ... Read More
Reliability and Availablity of Prescription Medication by Cheekemonkey
Hi all, I have been trying, in vain, to find out where I will be able to purchase essential prescribed medication in Phnom Penh (and have even contacted the Canadian embassy, but have not received a reply as of yet - insert eye roll emoji). I ...
Thanks a lot for checking into that for me Ian, I really appreciate it! AJ Read More
Reliability and Availablity of Prescription Medication by Cheekemonkey
Hi all, I have been trying, in vain, to find out where I will be able to purchase essential prescribed medication in Phnom Penh (and have even contacted the Canadian embassy, but have not received a reply as of yet - insert eye roll emoji). I ...
Thank you so much, I would really appreciate it if you could next time you are there! AJ Read More
Reliability and Availablity of Prescription Medication
Hi all, I have been trying, in vain, to find out where I will be able to purchase essential prescribed medication in Phnom Penh (and have even contacted the Canadian embassy, but have not received a reply as of yet - insert eye roll emoji). I ... Read More
New taxi app for Cambodia - I tested it in Phnom Penh by JoeKhmer
The new taxi app is called PassApp, you can download it on your phone and make a profile. When you need it, you open the app, it determines where you are, you can adjust that but it's quite accurate. Then you choose transport: car, rickshaw or ...
This is great info, thanks! Read More
Community map of Phnom Penh + Questions and more questions. by Cheekemonkey
Hello all, I am 5 months away from moving to Phnom Penh from Canada for a period two years (at least). I am interested in locating an apartment within a reasonable walk/bike ride to the island of Koh Pich and have been perusing the listings on ...
Thank you for taking the time to share some info with me, Muhamad! All the best to you- Aj Read More
Community map of Phnom Penh + Questions and more questions. by Cheekemonkey
Hello all, I am 5 months away from moving to Phnom Penh from Canada for a period two years (at least). I am interested in locating an apartment within a reasonable walk/bike ride to the island of Koh Pich and have been perusing the listings on ...
Well, thank you, but I am not a young girl and I am a seasoned traveler. And it's Cheekemonkey, not Cheese monkey :) Thanks again for the tips! Read More