kayenewland
New Zealander looking for information about Cambodia
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Registration: 07 August 2018
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Older or slightly imperfect USD by kayenewland
hi, I seem to have acquired a few USD that no one wants to take as they are not 100% perfect, I actually had to ask what the problem with one was, It had 2 little and i mean little, brown coffee stain marks on it am I stuck with them or have i ...
Thanks that's a brilliant idea and worth a try ! Read More
Older or slightly imperfect USD by kayenewland
hi, I seem to have acquired a few USD that no one wants to take as they are not 100% perfect, I actually had to ask what the problem with one was, It had 2 little and i mean little, brown coffee stain marks on it am I stuck with them or have i ...
I found out the problem it was issued in 1977 and NO ONE not even the banks I tried will take any USD printed after 1986/8 so I am stuck with it, a money changer offered $35 for my $50. It'll keep til I go abroad again. So it does pay to check ... Read More
Bus Routes and Timetable by kayenewland
Hi, does anyone know where i can find a detailed bus route that names stops along the way. Cant seem to find anything other than one which is a bit too vague for me, would appreciate any leads. I know there is an app that is called Stops near me, ...
Hi Joe Wow , that's brilliant thanks, certainly helps ! Only trouble with the app is the ph screen is too small to get an overview of where you are and where you need to go, but it does help to a degree. Really appreciate your help and I ... Read More
Bus Routes and Timetable
Hi, does anyone know where i can find a detailed bus route that names stops along the way. Cant seem to find anything other than one which is a bit too vague for me, would appreciate any leads. I know there is an app that is called Stops near me, ... Read More
Older or slightly imperfect USD by kayenewland
hi, I seem to have acquired a few USD that no one wants to take as they are not 100% perfect, I actually had to ask what the problem with one was, It had 2 little and i mean little, brown coffee stain marks on it am I stuck with them or have i ...
Thanks Joe, Im heading there today, so hopefully they will! Read More
Older or slightly imperfect USD
hi, I seem to have acquired a few USD that no one wants to take as they are not 100% perfect, I actually had to ask what the problem with one was, It had 2 little and i mean little, brown coffee stain marks on it am I stuck with them or have i ... Read More
Visa Options by kayenewland
Hi All I am intending to live in PP for approx 12 months, I will want to rent long term, so given that, I wont be able to do that on a tourist visa from what I have read. I am not really looking to work or start a business so will I still be ...
Hi Joe, Could you clarify this for me please. Am I allowed to do any volunteer work if i am in Cambodia on a retirement visa, I have been told I can by a expat womens group, but I seem to recall reading somewhere saying it was't ... Read More
Apartment Hunting (first week of August) by Cheekemonkey
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 ...
Hi Joe, Me too please, I will arrived in a couple of months and would like a bit of a heads up as well. thanks Kaye Read More
Salary & cost of living .... by Vinayak Topgi
Dear Indians, Greetings of the day. This is Vinayak Topgi, from Pune, Maharashtra, India. I have a job opportunity, as a Deputy General Manager (Mineral / Ore Dressing), in a mining industry, at Phnum Syarung. To submit the duly filled in ...
Hi there I'm definitely going to contact you before I move over that's if you don't mind I'll be needing all the help I can get to find a good deal 😀 Read More
Travel Insurance by kayenewland
Hi If I live in PP for 12 months would just travel insurance be sufficient for that time frame or would I be better off having "proper" medical insurance? Thanks for any replies
Thanks for you replies, I am just looking at what would be my best option for a 12 month period, I dont intend to ride scooters or motorbikes around and i am aware standard travel insurance doesnt cover accidents on these. I know I will need ... Read More
Visa Options by kayenewland
Hi All I am intending to live in PP for approx 12 months, I will want to rent long term, so given that, I wont be able to do that on a tourist visa from what I have read. I am not really looking to work or start a business so will I still be ...
Thank you for your reply Joe, I am 55 so maybe the retirement visa will be my best option. I assume this will totally exclude me from working in any way whatsover if I go down this route? I dont intend to work at this stage, but maybe further down ... Read More
Travel Insurance
Hi If I live in PP for 12 months would just travel insurance be sufficient for that time frame or would I be better off having "proper" medical insurance? Thanks for any replies Read More
Visa Options
Hi All I am intending to live in PP for approx 12 months, I will want to rent long term, so given that, I wont be able to do that on a tourist visa from what I have read. I am not really looking to work or start a business so will I still be ... 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 ...
I used the PassApp on my last visit in April this year at the recommendation of my Cambodian friends, I found it absolutely brilliant. Loved that I could track the driver and knew which one was coming for me before he arrived. Read More
New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cambodia forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi there I am looking at coming to live in PP early next year for approx 12 months, I'm just going through a marriage break up atm, so looking for somewhere to spend some me time after 30 years, what better place to come to! I have a good ... Read More