Rob Schneider
@RobSchneiderOz
Australian expat in Cambodia
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About me
Australian
Lives in Sihanoukville
Speaks English
Registration: 11 November 2011
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
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Life as a female expat in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
For what it's worth, I met a woman who said she felt safer in Cambodia than in New York. Plenty of women live here now. I hardly saw any 11 1/2 years ago when I came here, but there are a lot of younger and even older women now. Read More
Successes in your career in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello, Becoming an expat means starting over in a new country, and a lot of times that also means starting over in your career as well. How have your skills and experiences evolved since moving to Cambodia? What does being successful in ...
The plan was to teach English, but that fell through. A friend offered me a job, but it only lasted a few months. Then I started freelance writing. The first year was tough because I was on bidding sites that only paid $10/500 words. Then I got a ... Read More
Traffic in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Cambodia, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
I've lived in Sihanoukville for almost 11 years. In the beginning, seeing cars was a novelty. Now they are everywhere. You have to be on your toes when riding a motorbike here. People ignore red lights, turn left from the right lane and ride ... Read More
Retiring in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Cambodia? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
I'm 69 years old, but I haven't retired. I'm a freelance writer. I make more freelancing than I would if I had a pension. I enjoy working and don't want to stop. I've seen many retirees in Cambodia who seem a little lost. Having ... Read More
Speaking Khmer in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Khmer is essential for a successful integration in Cambodia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Khmer? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
I'm hopeless at foreign languages. I've been here 10 years and only know a few useful Khmer words. Fortunately, my family is better at languages and even the kids speak English. I wish I could speak the language, but even when I try i ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Cambodia is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Cambodia? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
Personally, I never use air conditioning because I can never adjust to a hot climate if I do. My technique for staying happy and comfortable in a hot climate is simply to slow down. We have two seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. The ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Cambodia? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
I've lived here for 9 years. From the beginning, I've tried to fit in by not judging the country by my Western standards. I've found a lot to admire in the Cambodian people. For most, family comes first. The people are friendly and ... Read More
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 ...
In my experience, overcoming culture shock begins with the attitude you start with when you travel. I adjusted to life in Cambodia fairly easily because I didn't expect it to be like life in Australia or America. The good and bad is closer to ... Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
From what I've been told, most bars in Sihanoukville change hands regularly. There are so many of them, only a handful get enough regular customers to survive. Some, I'm told, cook their books to make it look like they've done better ... 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 ...
They learn from their parents or just hop on a motorbike and learn from scratch. They look forward, rarely if ever use their rearview mirrors and look for openings in the road ahead of them. People will turn in front of you, run stop lights, drive ... Read More
Drugs bust in Sikanoukville by Gravitas
A British man has been arrested in Cambodia after narcotics police raided his home and found a huge stash of illegal drugs. Charles Emery, who was born in Bath, has been held on suspicion of drug dealing after officers found hundreds of pills of ...
We have a new police chief. He intends to get tougher on drug offenses and so far has lived up to his promise. Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
I've lived in Sihanoukville for nine years. I can't comment on American prices, but it's certainly cheap compared to Australia. I built a two-storey brick house for $50,000 in 2007. I live with my wife and her family (8 in all) and can ... Read More
Sihanoukville by RobSchneiderOz
Hi, I'm new here at 大咖福利影院. I've been living in Sihanoukville since January 2006, so I know quite a bit about the place. If you have any questions, post them here and I'll try and answer them. For recent information about Sihanoukville, please ...
They caught some of the Turkish guys involved and one wealthy and influential Russian was arrested for fraud and not granted bail. There's talk of an extradition treaty with Russia, which would get rid of some of Russians who came here to escape ... Read More
Sihanoukville by RobSchneiderOz
Hi, I'm new here at 大咖福利影院. I've been living in Sihanoukville since January 2006, so I know quite a bit about the place. If you have any questions, post them here and I'll try and answer them. For recent information about Sihanoukville, please ...
There's a Sihanoukville Master Plan. Because it's a port city and has a lot of beaches, the Cambodian government wants it to become the 2nd largest city in the country. They've divided it up into industrial, commerce, residential and ... Read More
Sihanoukville by RobSchneiderOz
Hi, I'm new here at 大咖福利影院. I've been living in Sihanoukville since January 2006, so I know quite a bit about the place. If you have any questions, post them here and I'll try and answer them. For recent information about Sihanoukville, please ...
Sorry. Can't help you about renting. I built a house here. Read More
Sihanoukville by RobSchneiderOz
Hi, I'm new here at 大咖福利影院. I've been living in Sihanoukville since January 2006, so I know quite a bit about the place. If you have any questions, post them here and I'll try and answer them. For recent information about Sihanoukville, please ...
I'm 67, have lived here for over 8 years and feel quite happy and secure. There are still plenty of places for rent for under $300 a month and more apartment buildings are going up all the time. Some people complain about the internet, but I ... Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
I have an ESL certificate, too. Pay was $3 an hour when I was looking for jobs about 7 years ago, so I started freelance writing instead. Some of the better English schools pay more now, but positions fill fast. Better jobs are in bigger cities like ... Read More
I want to live and retire in Cambodia by oldsarge
HELP!! I want to live and retire in Cambodia. But I have researched the visa process on line, and read some blogs. I have read different explanations. I have read the instructions on the Cambodia government site, and a professional travel ...
They're talking about changing the visa regulations here, but so far haven't done anything about it. You can come in on a short term visa. Then you'll need to cross the border into Thailand to get your first longer term visa (unless ... Read More
I want to live and retire in Cambodia by oldsarge
HELP!! I want to live and retire in Cambodia. But I have researched the visa process on line, and read some blogs. I have read different explanations. I have read the instructions on the Cambodia government site, and a professional travel ...
Yep. I've been renewing my business (now ordinary) visa every year for the past 7 years. Nothing to it. Read More
Cell Phones in Cambodia? by annamischke
Hello! I'm moving to Cambodia from the states this Fall and am curious to see how one finds a mobile phone service? I have an iphone and would like to continue using it. Are there data service available? I'm a bit lost on this one..
I disagree about Metfone. I've heard complaints from users elsewhere, but I've been with them in Sihanoukville since they started and get great service from them. They recently came down on their fiber optic cable service, too. Read More
Purchasing Land in Sihanoukville by Woodrow79
Hi guys and girls, Recently returned from Sihanoukville and am now considering purchasing land at Ortes Beach. I am aware of foreign ownership laws and have heard both positive and negative outcomes of foreigners purchasing land. Just thought i ...
If you're a small investor, best to be wary of making long term plans. If you want professional advice, ask a real estate group that serves big investors. Bonna Realty and CBRE Cambodia are the two I know of. Read More
Koh Rong - Royal Group by macimini
Hello everybody!!! I'm considering the opportunity to move to Koh Rong..I've lived and worked several years in Thai .. I was fascinated by Koh Rong and I was thinking to open/buy a business over there... but I saw the Royal Group project of ...
Here's the official website: kohrong.com.kh/home.php Read More
required income for Cambodia by timvv
I plan to move to Cambodia in the next year and will be living on a modest retirement of just over $2000 per month. Having no nest egg in savings will that monthly income meet requirement for income that the government sets?
We've had quite an influx of expats from Thailand and especially India since they tightened visa restrictions. The motive seems to have been to get rid of expats who don't contribute to the economy. You never know what will happen in the future. My ... Read More
required income for Cambodia by timvv
I plan to move to Cambodia in the next year and will be living on a modest retirement of just over $2000 per month. Having no nest egg in savings will that monthly income meet requirement for income that the government sets?
I've been living here for 7 years. I don't have medical insurance. I just renew my business visa once a year. I don't have a business here, either. I work online. Basically, it's very easy to stay in Cambodia. Read More
required income for Cambodia by timvv
I plan to move to Cambodia in the next year and will be living on a modest retirement of just over $2000 per month. Having no nest egg in savings will that monthly income meet requirement for income that the government sets?
Medical is the biggest expense, but if you're on your own, $2000 a month is plenty. You could easily put $500 or even $1000 (if you're frugal)a month aside for rainy days. Read More
Sihanoukville by RobSchneiderOz
Hi, I'm new here at 大咖福利影院. I've been living in Sihanoukville since January 2006, so I know quite a bit about the place. If you have any questions, post them here and I'll try and answer them. For recent information about Sihanoukville, please ...
It's a long and painful story. You can read about it on my blog, Starting from Scratch. The blog is a little dated and I'm happy to say I'm just about at cruising level now. Read More
Sihanoukville by RobSchneiderOz
Hi, I'm new here at 大咖福利影院. I've been living in Sihanoukville since January 2006, so I know quite a bit about the place. If you have any questions, post them here and I'll try and answer them. For recent information about Sihanoukville, please ...
It's been 5 years since I tried, but I had no luck at all and I taught ESL in Australia. At that time, you had to be lucky enough to apply on the day they needed someone. They didn't really keep your CV. The rate was $3 an hour then. I took up ... Read More
Sihanoukville by RobSchneiderOz
Hi, I'm new here at 大咖福利影院. I've been living in Sihanoukville since January 2006, so I know quite a bit about the place. If you have any questions, post them here and I'll try and answer them. For recent information about Sihanoukville, please ...
Sorry, I haven't been to the WOK bar, but will keep an eye out for it. Personally, I prefer the rainy season to the dry season and like the locals better than many of the expats, who seem to be a negative bunch. I hate to generalise, though, because ... Read More
Sihanoukville by RobSchneiderOz
Hi, I'm new here at 大咖福利影院. I've been living in Sihanoukville since January 2006, so I know quite a bit about the place. If you have any questions, post them here and I'll try and answer them. For recent information about Sihanoukville, please ...
Renting property is tricky. There's plenty available, but getting it in the right place and at the right price is the hard part. I recommend giving yourself a month or so to shop around. The only flights into Sihanoukville are the 3 weekly flights ... Read More
Sihanoukville by RobSchneiderOz
Hi, I'm new here at 大咖福利影院. I've been living in Sihanoukville since January 2006, so I know quite a bit about the place. If you have any questions, post them here and I'll try and answer them. For recent information about Sihanoukville, please ...
Thanks. Sopheak is on Koh Rong as I am writing this, acting as translator and go-between for someone who wants to lease land for bungalows. I'm kind of jealous. She took the camera with her last time they went over and it looks like an amazing ... Read More
Sihanoukville by RobSchneiderOz
Hi, I'm new here at 大咖福利影院. I've been living in Sihanoukville since January 2006, so I know quite a bit about the place. If you have any questions, post them here and I'll try and answer them. For recent information about Sihanoukville, please ...
Things have changed here a lot in the past five or six years. When I arrived, one of the first people I met had just been kicked off of Victory Beach, where he had built a bar. Since then, we have become a province and most of the land title ... Read More
Cell Phones in Cambodia? by annamischke
Hello! I'm moving to Cambodia from the states this Fall and am curious to see how one finds a mobile phone service? I have an iphone and would like to continue using it. Are there data service available? I'm a bit lost on this one..
2 guys from the USNS Mercy I ran into in the phone shop said there was a hack you could get to unlock a US phone. I just bought a smart phone about 2 weeks ago and can't believe how handy it comes in. Especially like the GPS. Read More
Cell Phones in Cambodia? by annamischke
Hello! I'm moving to Cambodia from the states this Fall and am curious to see how one finds a mobile phone service? I have an iphone and would like to continue using it. Are there data service available? I'm a bit lost on this one..
I ran across a couple of guys from the Mercy ship in the Metfone office yesterday. One of them was getting a sim card for a cheap ($5) phone he'd bought used in the market here in Sihanoukville. The reason, he said, was because of the lock on his ... Read More
Cell Phones in Cambodia? by annamischke
Hello! I'm moving to Cambodia from the states this Fall and am curious to see how one finds a mobile phone service? I have an iphone and would like to continue using it. Are there data service available? I'm a bit lost on this one..
Cellphone and wireless internet are both brilliant here. As good as or better than Australia. Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
vboy - Good question. Unfortunately, I don't know the answer. Some must have pensions they can rely on for income. Others probably do things they want to keep to themselves. A few have enough regular customers to keep them going. I don't want to ... Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
vboy: I'm sure there's a place for another good restaurant, but don't do it unless you know what you're doing and have enough money behind you to wait till you get a following. I personally know three people who opened restaurants and went out of ... Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
I taught ESL in Australia and thought it would be easy to find a job in Cambodia (I'm in Sihanoukville). It wasn't and what I could find paid $3 an hour. I then started looking for freelance writing work online. It wasn't an easy start, but now I'm ... Read More
Sihanoukville by RobSchneiderOz
Hi, I'm new here at 大咖福利影院. I've been living in Sihanoukville since January 2006, so I know quite a bit about the place. If you have any questions, post them here and I'll try and answer them. For recent information about Sihanoukville, please ...
I'm really not very clued in about rents here, but I'll ask around and get back to you if I hear of anything. Definitely don't jump into a business venture here until you've sussed it out well. I can think of far more business failures here than ... Read More
Sihanoukville by RobSchneiderOz
Hi, I'm new here at 大咖福利影院. I've been living in Sihanoukville since January 2006, so I know quite a bit about the place. If you have any questions, post them here and I'll try and answer them. For recent information about Sihanoukville, please ...
Hi, the weather's perfect right now. November is one of the best months here. Really appreciate the sunshine after a long rainy season. Read More
Thinking of moving to Cambodia
I don't know about HSBC or TD, but Canadia has branches everywhere and a huge headquarters in Phnom Penh. 10 years is a long time. I've lived in Sihanoukville for 5 and it's grown enormously in that time. There used to be only 3 ATMs. Now there are ... Read More
Sihanoukville
Hi, I'm new here at 大咖福利影院. I've been living in Sihanoukville since January 2006, so I know quite a bit about the place. If you have any questions, post them here and I'll try and answer them. For recent information about Sihanoukville, please ... Read More