Woody Petrea, American expat in Cambodia

Woody Petrea

@livingincebu

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Lives in Battambang

Speaks English, Cebuano

Registration: 14 May 2013

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I am a 51 years old retired American who has not seen his homeland for almost two decades. I am originally from Savannah, Georgia. However, I have lived abroad for over 18 years, and in several countries. For the majority of those years, I lived in the Philippines. I have resided in Cambodia for almost 6 years, and previously resided in Pattaya, Thailand. I am always researching other places to consider living. Right now, I am interested in Africa and both Central and South America.

Interests: farming, Alternative Energy, Simple Living

I am Retired.

Since 2015

Battambang, Cambodia

Back home again.
Still retired.
Peaceful, zero / few ladies of the night. A good place to raise a family. In fact, probably the best city in Cambodia, in which to do so.
Not quite enough well stocked computer stores to do business with. Several stores, just lacking quality stock.

Since Nov 2013

Battambang, Cambodia

Solar power array, rainwater harvesting project, and farming on a small provincial farm.
Retired
Unlike other areas of Cambodia, Battambang offers a more family like environment. Other cities are full of bars and whores, if that is your thing. Battabang is more reserved, more laid back.
There are not enough shops here offering necessary items for general construction, electrical service, etc. Too many dishonest computer repair shops.

Nov 2014 - Mar 2015

Monmouth, Oregon, USA

First time visiting the US in many, many years. Odd being back, actually. I will return to Cambodia the first week of March, 2015.

May 2012 - Nov 2013

Sihanoukville, Cambodia

What would you possibly do when living at the beach? Certainly not work!
Retired.
Sihanoukville is by the ocean, making it a great destination for those who love the beach. Cheap beer, if you partake - at $.50c US per glass, on the beach. Doesn't get much better than that, honestly.
All the petty crime that goes on, with little to nothing being done about it by the police. I moved, before I caught and killed one of those worthless thieves.

Jan 2012 - May 2012

Pattaya, Thailand

Actually lived in both Pattaya and Bangkok, while in country.
Any kind of cuisine that you would want, you can find in Pattaya, almost 24 hours per day. Songkran, the yearly water festival, is like being in school again. Water everywhere, for about a week. Advice: wear nothing but swimwear and a water proof bag for your valuables, during the first week or so of April, each year.
Just about every woman in Pattaya is a prostitute, even if they are married. There is no "thrill" to the chase. It is all just a matter of money. Pattaya is nothing but one huge bordello. I do love Sangkran, though. It's a celebration that made me feel like a school boy again.

Dec 2006 - Jan 2012

Cebu, Philippines

Jul 2006 - Dec 2006

Auckland, New Zealand

Rented a car for the six months I lived in country. I drove around most of the North Island, all the way to the light house on the northern tip. Truly a beautiful country, even though I did not get to see the most beautiful part of it, the south island.

Jan 2006 - Jul 2006

New South Wales, Australia

Traveled around the country. Covered all but Northern Territory and Western Australia. I really wanted to go to Northern Territory and drive a road train. (I was a truck driver in a former life.)

Jan 2002 - Jan 2006