Sue Harvey
@auntyskitchen
English expat in Cambodia
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Contacts
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About me
English
Lives in Sihanoukville
Speaks English and a few others badly
Registration: 30 June 2010
Your experience of culture shock in Cambodia by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Cambodia. What ...
I lived in Sihanoukville for nigh on five years and was, for the most part, very happy there. The level of 'borrowing' and intrusion on my privacy drove me mad but, apart from that, I got on well with my neighbours. However, for all the ... Read More
Life in Sihanoukville by ancientpathos
Greetings, I have visited PP and SR. I enjoy living near the ocean in Vietnam and I am thinking about moving to Sihanoukville. What can I expect in regards to housing, food and entertainment. I am retired, would like to keep my expenses at under ...
Oh dear, BKK John, what an horrid picture you paint of Sihanoukville, and not the one I have taken away with me. Of course, I didn't live in the tourist area nor did I consort with ladies of the night. My motodop was a darling and honest as ... Read More
Driving in Cambodia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Cambodia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Primarily, they drive on the right, except when it's more convenient to drive on the left. When wishing to turn left, on approaching the intersection, cross over into the oncoming traffic at least 50 metres before the junction, and drive to the ... Read More
Life in Sihanoukville by ancientpathos
Greetings, I have visited PP and SR. I enjoy living near the ocean in Vietnam and I am thinking about moving to Sihanoukville. What can I expect in regards to housing, food and entertainment. I am retired, would like to keep my expenses at under ...
Think Sihanoukville has enough 'scum of the earth' already. Does it really need any more? Entertaining you say. In what way is 'scum' entertaining, pray? A theatre would be nice. A bit of culture maybe, or is that too much to ... Read More
How long does it take to get a Cambodian drivers licence? by StarvinMarvin
Hi I was wondering how long does it take to get a Cambodian drivers licence throug an agent in Sihanoukville?? Thx Henry :)
Pop along to JJ's cafe on the back road (behind the market) to Otres and ask for John. While you eat a good English breakfast he will give you all the info you need. Read More
is it legal to carry a small pocket knife in Cambodia? by Dmesh
it is legal where im from and i usually have one in the car or in my pocket. its not a big machete or "crocodile dundee" knife. just a 3.5 inch folding knife. i use it for cutting string, opening plastic packages, makin pb & j, or whatever other ...
I think the time has come for all foreigners to carry some form of defensive weapon when riding a moto. The incidents of dragging people off their bikes to steal their bags has got to the stage where self-defence is now de-rigeur. Read More
Health Inurance
EEEks. I'd be scared to get health cover in Cambodia. Who would you trust? On the one hand would they cough up, and on the other would the hospital see it as an opportunity to make mega-bucks and chop out your vital organs when all you had ... Read More
Life in Sihanoukville by ancientpathos
Greetings, I have visited PP and SR. I enjoy living near the ocean in Vietnam and I am thinking about moving to Sihanoukville. What can I expect in regards to housing, food and entertainment. I am retired, would like to keep my expenses at under ...
In my experience it is not poverty and lack of education that causes crime but wannabe rich chancers. You can wander around India and find people who have nothing but a sackcloth and begging bowl to their name, but they would never steal your ... Read More
Vaccines by am0425
Did you get a Hepatitis A vaccine before coming to Cambodia? I was planning on it, until I just realized it is apparently 2 vaccines given over a 6 month period. I leave in 2 months :unsure
Jeez, do you work for a big pharmaceutical drug company? The suggestion that you should stuff your body full of chemicals just in case you catch something is rather scary. We all have an immune system that works perfectly well if boosted with a ... Read More
Vaccines by am0425
Did you get a Hepatitis A vaccine before coming to Cambodia? I was planning on it, until I just realized it is apparently 2 vaccines given over a 6 month period. I leave in 2 months :unsure
Not sure what you're all talking about. Always wary about putting chemicals in my body and never taken any vaccines ever. Is there some dire disease in Cambodia I didn't know about? Managed 20 years in 'third world' without ... Read More
Internet/broadband in sihanoukville? by StarvinMarvin
Hi folks. The big move is getting closer and closer and i have a few questions that you guys can help me with. What are the prices and offers for quick internet in snooky? Also if anyone has any examples for sat/tv options it would be very ...
Back in Jersey UK and really missing my easy life in S'Ville. OneTV gave me great service and although I always had to go to Metphone to get the engineer to follow me home to fix my internet problems (usually stolen/cut/badly connected/storm ... Read More
Safety in Cambodia by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Cambodia? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Sadly, the police force in Cambodia is not keeping pace with the needs of the increase in tourist numbers. Until the government addresses this problem, the crime rates will increase. The country will go the way of Thailand and numerous other ... Read More
Cost of living in Cambodia 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Cambodia in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Cambodia you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Cambodia? > accommodation ...
As I say in my post, it is a 2 bedroom house with large yard and big gates. Read More
Healthcare in Cambodia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Cambodia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Cambodia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Have seen so many cases of prickly heat misdiagnosed and over treated with tablets. Cold showers followed by a good dusting of 'cooling powder' with aloe vera (from the supermarket) will do the trick. Read More
Cost of living in Cambodia 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Cambodia in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Cambodia you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Cambodia? > accommodation ...
My lovely 2 bed house in Sihanoukville costs $120 pm to rent. My electricity bill [no hot water] is around $30 pm, water around $2 pm. TV $5- $8 pm depending on channels. Internet connection 拢24 pm. I pay my motodop $1 for local journeys ... Read More
Crime in Sihanoukville by les64
I have been here 11 years. Historically I have been aware that the predominant crime occurred in neighborhoods to the right of the road going from the Vietnam Embassy to Victory Hill (I will describe as many do not know local names). I lived there ...
I would disagree with you most strongly. Poverty does not drive crime, greed does. Read More
Crime in Sihanoukville by les64
I have been here 11 years. Historically I have been aware that the predominant crime occurred in neighborhoods to the right of the road going from the Vietnam Embassy to Victory Hill (I will describe as many do not know local names). I lived there ...
I lived quite happily in Sankat bei for a number of years. It's away from the tourist area and therefore not targeted by thieves [although some of my neighbours saw fit to climb my fence in the night to pinch all my mangoes and moringa leaves -- ... Read More
Healthcare in Cambodia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Cambodia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Cambodia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Put it like this: I collapsed in the street in Sihanoukville at 10pm one night and no, I was not drunk. My friend ran 50 metres up the road to CT Clinic and asked for assistance. They demanded $1000 just to turn out. We phoned a friend who ... Read More
teaching English from home by carolmorrell
Hi, I'm not sure if this question has been asked previously. I want to set up a small school from home teaching English. I'm wondering if there's any legal issues that might occur if I do this. I've done this whilst living in Vietnam, very ...
If you are looking to help out in a school for a month or two to get the feel of the place, I can help you out there. It would mean a trip to Sihanoukville and living by the beach for a while. Read More
teaching English from home by carolmorrell
Hi, I'm not sure if this question has been asked previously. I want to set up a small school from home teaching English. I'm wondering if there's any legal issues that might occur if I do this. I've done this whilst living in Vietnam, very ...
I can't see you would have any trouble at all in setting up a school in your own home. I have a friend who has just built his second classroom. However, he relies on small donations and charges the street kids nothing to attend. If you are ... Read More
sihanoukville
Agree with all above. Driving job is not recommended. What about hotel/restaurant management. I know many here who would welcome a farang manager. Bear in mind local rates of pay so $10 per hour --no way. Room/food/etc inclusive, so not a bad ... Read More
sihanoukville
I am so pissed off with Metphone supply. Anyone got advice on good alternative supply. Read More
Where can I buy proper pet food in PP? by drewe23
I am moving to PP in December and my 2 cats are coming with me.They are usually on good pet food Hill's Science Diet and Im really worried I cant get pet food other than supermarket food.I have contacted the vet but they dont seem to have? does ...
CATS Don't be such a wooz. Nothing wrong with kit-e-kat from the supermarket. Otherwise give them fresh-food: bits of chicken, Cheap fish'n'rice . My mate is a vegie and her cats go crazy for tomatoes. A hungry cat will eat anything Read More
i'm leaving, selling all my stuff
Am interested in buying oven and bakeware. Do you have a photo of oven and price? Live in S,Ville but no probs with transport if goods OK. Good luck in Oz. auntyskitchen@yahoo.com - Regards Read More
blogging
maybe I misunderstood. Went into Blog and it said: You must have at least 10 posts to blog. Thought it referred to posts in Forum. Read More
blogging
it says I have to keep posting before I get elevated to the position of "blogger Read More