mpmilestogo
American expat in Cambodia
Forum posts
100
About me
American
Lives in Siem Reap
Speaks English
Registration: 24 October 2023
Activity
Living in Siem Reap by Jaqskott3
Hi looking to consider living here. I am thinking to retire. I am female, enjoy gym, yoga, pilates cultural stuff. Can yougive me some thoughts on how easy this to achieve. Has someone done this and might like to share their honest thoughts on the ...
@Jaqskott3I think Siem Reap is a good choice for the things you are looking for. This area has a wonderful diversity of culture and history which is very enjoyable. The city has numerous gym and fitness facilities you can find easily. I'd suggest ... Read More
Cost of living in Cambodia in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Cambodia, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Cambodia or already living ...
Hello Cheryl. This year my partner and I stayed in our 3 bedroom house in rural Siem Reap living Khmer style. We pay 220 a month for rent. Utilities run about 80. The majority of that is power since we both use the AC often. I don鈥檛 do motos ... Read More
ABA Bank International Transfer with Western Union
Hello all. I have been wondering when this would come along. Now with the latest ABA mobile app, Western Union money transfer is available. Right now, you can get the western union remittance number and insert it into the ABA bank receive money and ... Read More
Looking to move there by jlggilbertson14
Just trying to chat with people who can give me some information
What is it you are wanting? Information on visas or cost of living? What day to day life is like here? I've been here this time for about 3.5 years now. Lived here before the pandemic as well. I am living with my khmer partner in Siem Reap now but I ... Read More
Managing meals in Cambodia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Cambodia? We ...
Hi Cheryl. I guess there's not a lot of management I do for meals here. My partner does all that stuff and she enjoys the cooking for me I think. She buys food at local markets like fresh fruit and vegetables and meat and poultry and fish. Potatoes! ... Read More
New Expat moving to Kampot by Pompeyd
Hi i鈥檓 Derek I鈥檓 52 and moving to Kampot on 1st December.
If you could tell us if you are going to want a ER visa extension or what that would help. The ER extension is pretty easy if you are over 55. Under 55 you will need to document and prove your pension or whatever. You can get the ordinary visa when ... Read More
Dating App in Cambodia by Fred Cambo
Dating App. I am thinking to give it a try. Barang looking for a serious relationship with a khmer woman (knowing it does not happen in a snap of a finger, I am ready to give time to my search). Tinder, not sure how 'it is' here in Cambodia, but I ...
It鈥檚 worth while to do the meeting in person. I met my partner years ago at this bar right off pub street. She had not gone out in months. Was older than her friends. Was divorced over 10 years and had given up. We have been together now for ... Read More
New ER Visa extensions by mpmilestogo
I just got my new ER extension and now the extension in my passport is a small sticker with QR code. Very cool. For years it was a full page thing. Now can fit 4 or so extensions on a single page. Nice work Cambodia immigration! it took about 2.5 ...
@PaulR1205sounds good. glad you made it to where you want to be. Read More
New ER Visa extensions
I just got my new ER extension and now the extension in my passport is a small sticker with QR code. Very cool. For years it was a full page thing. Now can fit 4 or so extensions on a single page. Nice work Cambodia immigration! it took about 2.5 ... Read More
Travel insurance by fishhook1
Can i buy forte travel or health insurance when i get to Cambodia 馃嚢馃嚟 thanks for any help
I don't know. Why not try online. I cannot see why you could not. Just visit one of the websites. See what happens before you leave. The online quote system is easy. I don't see why you could not do the work. Read More
Jobs where you don't need to know Khmer. by rebekahzilionis
How much Khmer do you need to work in Cambodia? Are there jobs where you don't need to know Khmer?
Hi. Just a comment on your areas of expertise. I think it would be difficult to find a position doing mental health work without speaking Khmer. Just my take. Have you considered doing online work or gig work? I have a Khmer friend that does social ... Read More
Portrait photo and passport photo evisa online form by mpmilestogo
Hi guys. Been awhile since I鈥檝e done this. Going to visit Saigon for a few days in July. Filling out online evisa request. The photo accuracy is about 81% when it compares a recent photo image to that in my passport. Have people had their ...
Thanks OB! Now if I were just going to Da Nang and Hanoi be like old times. Hopefully October or November for Hanoi. Friends there told me how it鈥檚 kinda warm there. Here in Siem Reap it鈥檚 rainy season but last few days have been ... Read More
Travel insurance by fishhook1
Can i buy forte travel or health insurance when i get to Cambodia 馃嚢馃嚟 thanks for any help
Yes. You could also get AIG health insurance. Just google it. You can submit online and get a quote for coverage. Read More
Portrait photo and passport photo evisa online form
Hi guys. Been awhile since I鈥檝e done this. Going to visit Saigon for a few days in July. Filling out online evisa request. The photo accuracy is about 81% when it compares a recent photo image to that in my passport. Have people had their ... Read More
Rain storms in sihanouvkille and other places
Worthwhile to be careful if going around Cambodia. My wife showed me photos last night of poipet province and Sihanoukville. Lots of bad rain storms and flooding. Weather here in Siem Reap has been nice but rather unsettled lately. Think we are ... Read More