StarvinMarvin
Danish looking for information about Cambodia
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Danish
Lives in Copenhagen
Speaks English, Danish, German
Registration: 21 June 2015
Next time it could be you! by PaulaMike
I am warning people about the dangers of bag snatching around the Russian Market area. On Friday evening around 8pm whilst walking with my husband, 2 guys on a moto attempted to snatch my bag. The guy on the back grabbed it but it stayed around my ...
Hope you fell better Paula... Plz dont give up on this country... There is so many good people who need you here!! All good advices in this thread麓... All should be followed!! If i might ad just one extra advice - If you get into a mugging ... Read More
Looking for long term rent in Sihanoukville. by malibayman
My wife and me, along with our two gentle, well trained Labrador retrievers want to come to live in Sihanoukville around February 2016. We currently live in the Philippines. My wife and daughter spent a few months in Sihanoukville in 2013 and we ...
Hi Again. We found a nice place in a community called BS Villa with almost 50 % of the houses ready for rent. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 kitchen and 1 livingroom. Garden and garage. huge rooftop tearesse with a stunning view. We pay 450 usd pr ... Read More
Volunteering in Cambodia by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Cambodia? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...
I bought the book also.. Move to Cambodia. Best insight and best book on the topic. Its almost a must if youre going here. Read More
I need a house with my dog by Mu-Tana
Hello I'm sorry bad english I'm coming to 10 february and need house. I have a dog. Maybe help me. I asked same landlord but they not want to dog. :(
Jesus THATS a lot of Money for something that is free... I would not recommend paying 726usd to K9. Then it would be better to put 50 usd inside your passport for the customsofficer. Note that I have never tryed this!! But in a country where a ... Read More
I need a house with my dog by Mu-Tana
Hello I'm sorry bad english I'm coming to 10 february and need house. I have a dog. Maybe help me. I asked same landlord but they not want to dog. :(
Hi Guys. I dont know how to get a dog trough customs, but there is an expat that runs a dogkennel in Sihanoukville.. I dont know him but maybe you could ask him what to do.. The kennel webpage is : http://www.k9cambodia.com/ Hope this is of some ... Read More
finance !!! by swa-h
hi all ! my wife & i are going to visit cambodia & viatnam for 3 weeks !!!! :) my question is what is the best way to bring our spending money .....thanks for your help ...pete :cheers:
Hi Pete. In Cambodia the best way is Cash (usd) and Creditcard for the ATM's. Please note that bigger bills like 20's, 50's and 100's will only be accepted in high end turist hotels and such. Also note that due to a high degree of ... Read More
Looking for long term rent in Sihanoukville. by malibayman
My wife and me, along with our two gentle, well trained Labrador retrievers want to come to live in Sihanoukville around February 2016. We currently live in the Philippines. My wife and daughter spent a few months in Sihanoukville in 2013 and we ...
Hi Malibayman. I know the feeling. I have been planning my move for 6 month also and I have done a ton of ressearch on Sihanoukville. I will be happy to share my info of the housing there. Just send me a PM and I can send you the websites I found. ... 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 ...
Here is the best Internet speed i could find outside of Phom Pehn. http://www.opennet.com.kh/home/index.php/broadband/2011-05-06-15-22-51 Im moving to SHK NeXT month so i can keep you posted. Cheers /Henry Read More
Can someone please help us? by Robin 667
My.partner is.from the Ukraine so.we are trying to.find a country we can both live un without all the visa hassles.and Cambodia seems great been years since I was in the fareast 65 to be exact. We just want a quite life together , can anyone ...
Hi Robin. Im are in the same situation. Im also moving from Europe with my partner, becourse she cant get a visa. We opted for Cambodia becourse we could buy a legal longterm visa (12 month). I hope you and your lady find what youre looking ... 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 ...
Here is some data from WHO. The Global status report on road safety 2013 estimates that more than 2400 people are killed in road traffic crashes in Cambodia every year. Motorcyclists make up 70% of all these. Pedestrians are the second most ... Read More
New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cambodia forum? Don聮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 ...
In here there are no dumb questions matie :D Anyway velcome :) /Henry Read More
Rent - How much do you pay??
Since you all have been very helpfull with advice on accomedation & realestate agent (hagling and so on) I was thinking that it might be helpfull if you could quickly write: 1.How much you pay in rent? 2.What city you live in? 3.Quick ... Read More
business of used vehicles import into Cambodia is baned or ont
I think you will pay luxery tax 115-125% on importet cars wheather they are new or old, but I am not sure. /Henry Read More
Realestate agents - Honest or Thiefs??? by StarvinMarvin
Hi. I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction of a good realestate agent?? (if one exist) :) Thanks /Henry
Are you looking to rent a villa, flat house, or a service apartment?Im looking for a house/villa with garden. With fence or wall around the property. Im prepared to put in Work and furniture if a good offer is there. Its dosnt have to be downtown ... Read More
Realestate agents - Honest or Thiefs??? by StarvinMarvin
Hi. I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction of a good realestate agent?? (if one exist) :) Thanks /Henry
Thanks Again Rarky. :-) Great advise.. /Henry :) Read More
How to haggle the rent...??? by StarvinMarvin
Hi folks. :) Can anyone give an indicator of how much you can haggle off your rent when looking for an Apartment or house?? Thanks in advance :cheers: /Henry
Thanks a lot Rarky. Thats a good option. 25% is quite a bit. Cheers/Henry Read More
Realestate agents - Honest or Thiefs??? by StarvinMarvin
Hi. I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction of a good realestate agent?? (if one exist) :) Thanks /Henry
Thanks for the input Max :) /Henry Read More
Realestate agents - Honest or Thiefs??? by StarvinMarvin
Hi. I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction of a good realestate agent?? (if one exist) :) Thanks /Henry
"some landlords play a game where they rent their property and then start annoying the tenant or accusing them of damages that were all ready present on the property so as to make them forfeit the deposit and leave. its a scam and the agent is ... Read More
How to haggle the rent...??? by StarvinMarvin
Hi folks. :) Can anyone give an indicator of how much you can haggle off your rent when looking for an Apartment or house?? Thanks in advance :cheers: /Henry
Thanks Guys.. That is very helpfull. /Henry :) Read More
Realestate agents - Honest or Thiefs???
Hi. I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction of a good realestate agent?? (if one exist) :) Thanks /Henry Read More
How to haggle the rent...???
Hi folks. :) Can anyone give an indicator of how much you can haggle off your rent when looking for an Apartment or house?? Thanks in advance :cheers: /Henry Read More
Vehicle Insurance by Wamut
Could anyone recommed insurance companies in Phnom Penh. I am just considering buying a second hand car and would like to insure it. Please also mention any problems experienced etc. Many thanks
Hi Bryan. Thanks a lot!! This is very helpfull. :) Best Regards /Henry 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 :)
And thanks to you also Yoda :) Have a great day. /Henry 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 :)
Thanks a lot. I will do that. /Henry Read More
Please watch my third video Khmer Lesson by Ridana
Hello all Expat, I think this will help u a little if u can say in Khmer, so have a look and and write down to your book. Lesson how to reaspond to the Tuk Tuk driver~ Here is the link, youtu.be/UqHFi-Yx-zs~ Cheers from Ridana
Hi Ridana. Here is your link :) youtube.com/watch?v=UqHFi-Yx-zs /Henry Read More
Vehicle Insurance by Wamut
Could anyone recommed insurance companies in Phnom Penh. I am just considering buying a second hand car and would like to insure it. Please also mention any problems experienced etc. Many thanks
Okay Thanks. Very helpfull Wamut. /Henry Read More
Vehicle Insurance by Wamut
Could anyone recommed insurance companies in Phnom Penh. I am just considering buying a second hand car and would like to insure it. Please also mention any problems experienced etc. Many thanks
Hi Jan. Thank you very much for your quick reply :) . All the best Henry Read More
Vehicle Insurance by Wamut
Could anyone recommed insurance companies in Phnom Penh. I am just considering buying a second hand car and would like to insure it. Please also mention any problems experienced etc. Many thanks
Does anyone here know if the paper the rental agent gives you as a proof that you payed for a Cambodian drivers licence, (it takes some time before you get the real thing) actually Works as a drivers licence? (here im thinking more in case an ... Read More
How long does it take to get a Cambodian drivers licence?
Hi I was wondering how long does it take to get a Cambodian drivers licence throug an agent in Sihanoukville?? Thx Henry :) 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
You can count yourself Lucky :D .. 20 years is a long time. A friend of mine was unlucky and caught a resistant strain of malaria after just a week in Malaysia. Spent 6 month in the hospital and are still taking meds. So better be safe Guys.. ... Read More
Khmer rudeness, or my lack of understanding by madmax888
I have a question for those of you who know more about Khmer than I do. I have had my wife's family members visit me a number of times, including having her younger brother stay with us for 9 months. After visiting, not one of them has thanked ...
Such a shame.. I have been reading your story with great pleasure. Its almost been a good novel exept for the bad ending. A shame it had to go "sour" but I understand your choices. You have been way more paitient that I would have been. 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 ...
Okay Guys. Thank you very much for your info :) All the best from Henry 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 ...
Thx Yoda. I know it will be expensive. Do you think it will be possible to get between 5-10 Mbps with unlimited data for around 50 Usd per month???. I have been looking through all 8 providers and it looks like ONLINE would be the best option for ... 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 ...
Thx a lot for the quick reply guys. I have visited both homepages. Its a great help since i will be keeping my Work in Europe even though Im putting down roots in Sihanoukville. Is it at hasle to get landline internet installed in a rented house?? ... Read More
Internet/broadband in sihanoukville?
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 ... 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
Hi am0425. You will need both Herpatitis A and Herpatitis B. Its true that you get the shots within a period of 6 month, but as far as i know the second injection you get is a revaccination to make it last for over 20+ years. Its called Twinrex ... Read More
New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cambodia forum? Don聮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 All. Henry from Denmark here. Moving to Cambodia in September 2015. Tired of the cold and dark winthers of Scandinavia. I have travelled all over the world and worked in Zimbabwe & South Africa. 37 years old and wine specialist by trade. ... Read More