LotsofRed
Australian expat in Cambodia
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About me
Australian
Lives in Phnom Penh
Registration: 04 April 2010
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New to PP/ Cambodia - by LotsofRed
Just arrived in PP to help set up a new design college here - previously have been living in Australia (Melbourne/ Darwin), originally from Germany. We are expecting the usual delays and then some - nothing out of the order for here, but still ...
Hi Annette, thanks for your email. There is a rather nice cafe called the "Living Room" in Street 306 (Number 9, close to Norodom) - we could meet for a drink soon and see how we get along as potential travel partners! Marlene 077 599 890 Read More
BOOKS needed - no library here!? by LotsofRed
I just arrived in PP on a 2 year contract - well aware that there are no libraries (English) around like the ones I am used to in Australia - so I wonder if there are people out there who can swap books with me and/or allow me to read through their ...
Jenny, came across it today when going to the Pencil supermarket - it's in the same street...so now I know where it is, next time I have some spare time I'll be in there. Thanks again for your help, Marlene Read More
BOOKS needed - no library here!? by LotsofRed
I just arrived in PP on a 2 year contract - well aware that there are no libraries (English) around like the ones I am used to in Australia - so I wonder if there are people out there who can swap books with me and/or allow me to read through their ...
Thanks for this! I've been to the book shops, but didn't know about the Pannasastra University - will check out soon. Marlene Read More
New to PP/ Cambodia - by LotsofRed
Just arrived in PP to help set up a new design college here - previously have been living in Australia (Melbourne/ Darwin), originally from Germany. We are expecting the usual delays and then some - nothing out of the order for here, but still ...
Hi Shirley, thanks for your email. Haven't planned anything yet but was thinking about a day trip to some village where they do a lot with silk - as I am hoping to find good fabrics and the like. Also, want to get to the coast for a weekend or so ... Read More
New to PP/ Cambodia -
Just arrived in PP to help set up a new design college here - previously have been living in Australia (Melbourne/ Darwin), originally from Germany. We are expecting the usual delays and then some - nothing out of the order for here, but still ... Read More
BOOKS needed - no library here!?
I just arrived in PP on a 2 year contract - well aware that there are no libraries (English) around like the ones I am used to in Australia - so I wonder if there are people out there who can swap books with me and/or allow me to read through their ... Read More
Transportation in Phnom Penh, please advise by diste01
Hello! In June this year I am relocating to Cambodia for at least 12 months. As far as I know there is no public transportation available apart from tuk-tuks and moto taxis. Obviously, living there and trying to haggle every day to get to and ...
Pete, once you have a place where you live you might find ONE dedicated tuk tuk or moto driver who will transport you every day - so the hassle of haggling can be reduced big time. If you've never been on a motorbike Phom Penh might be a bit of a ... Read More