Where to live in Siem Reap, Cambodia? Ultimate expat guide for 2023!

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This video will show you everything you need to know about Siem Reap’s different areas. If you are considering a move either from outside Cambodia or from another place in Cambodia, I hope this guide will be helpful. I explore the four sangkats or communes closest to Siem Reap’s city centre and take a look at what each one has to offer in terms of daily essentials like markets, supermarkets, and gyms. Then we go for a little ride around each area and check them out! See what they’re really like on the ground! Which is cheapest? Which has the most expats? Which is the greenest? Which has the best range of restaurants and bars? It’s all here!
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KZfaq INCOME (IN USD) & CHARITIES
2021
★ February: For Riel reached 1,000 subscribers & became monetised
★ March: $0 - KZfaq doesn’t pay out until earnings reach AUD100
★ April: $127 - First payment! Donated to Safe Haven & Heartprint
★ May: $78 - Heartprint
★ June: $93 - Landmine Relief Fund
★ July: $203 - Reach
★ August: $200 - Cambodian Children’s Trust
★ September: $318 - Heartprint, Reach, Safe Haven
★ October: $330 - Reach, Heartprint
★ November: $228 - Reach, Heartprint
★ December: $312 - Heartprint, Cambodian Children’s Trust
2022
★ January & February: $550 - Heartprint, Reach, Cambodian Children’s Trust
★ March: $143 - Heartprint, Reach
★ April: $138 - Cambodian Children’s Trust
★ May: $142 - Heartprint
★ June: $138 - Reach
★ July: $117 - Heartprint
★ August: $139 - Heartprint & Cambodian Children’s Trust
★ September: $130 - Heartprint
★ October: $130 - Heartprint & Siem Reap Food Bank
★ November: $134 - Heartprint & Cre8ive Artisans Pod
★ December: $203 - Heartprint, Reach, Cambodian Children’s Trust
2023
★ January: $185 - Heartprint & Cambodian Children’s Trust
TOTAL DONATED
★ USD: $4,038
★ AUD: $5,864 (converted from USD on 21 February 2023)
CHARITIES FOR RIEL SUPPORTS
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★ Landmine Relief Fund: www.landmine-relief-fund.com/
★ Cambodian Children’s Trust: cambodianchildrenstrust.org/
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Jeremy & Claire
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★ NEWS SOURCES ★
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Khmer Times: www.khmertimeskh.com/
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▶ Robin in Cambodia
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▶ Dave Does Cambodia
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▶ Autumn in Asia
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▶ Now in Lao
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▶ Side Trip Life
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▶ MoconutLife
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▶ Riding with the Ranas
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@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching; I hope you found the information in this video useful - apologies again for my pronunciation, particularly of Sala Kamraeuk - I can't seem to get my head around that one no matter how many times I ask locals how to say it and then repeat it back to them. Where would you choose to live? We have lived in Svay Dangkum and Sala Kamraeuk, three apartments in each location. I'd like to try Slor Kram next, maybe after our current lease finishes. Tour of our current apartment coming soon-ish. Check out Julia Haw's channel if you haven't already: www.youtube.com/@juliahaw

@jachin2012 Жыл бұрын

Svay Dangkum I think , I will be there in July and make a choice as to my retirement home

@kris13iam 3 ай бұрын

Are you doing a year-long lease each time?

@mistagregory 5 ай бұрын

My wife and I spent 5 months there, stuck during the height of COVID in 2020. We were house sitting for an Australian man in Sala Kamraeuk. It was such a surreal time to be there, we were some of the very few foreigners in town, and so many businesses were closed. We visited Angkor Wat and for two days we wandered the temples completely alone, not a soul in sight. Truly magical.

@ForRiel 5 ай бұрын

That happened to us as well, except we kinda chose to be stuck 😅 During this time we fell in love with Cambodia 🇰🇭

@pattayaglutton3729 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting and informative. Could you please do some videos on some of the various apartments, restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centers in the various areas. Thanks😀

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I will be making more videos about the different areas, but in the meantime, check out this video I made about the restaurants on Taphul Road in Svay Dangkum: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l66KibWI39ncZGg.html

@BangTaoBeach Жыл бұрын

@@ForRiel It would be great to see a dedicated video of Svay Dangkum area and another video on Sala Kamreuk area.

@MarkBennett007 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@vsonk2 Ай бұрын

I enjoy your videos very much Thanks 🙏 you very much for sharing

@ForRiel Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know. 😊🙏👍

@grahamthompson2594 Жыл бұрын

The improved roads are also less dusty. White shirts no longer turn orange.

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

I agree, it's just so much better now.

@redneckson Жыл бұрын

better buy orange shirts then! 🤷🏻🤣🇰🇭

@sandgroper6 Жыл бұрын

I think that the quietest out of the way place, would be the best place to live for me. I don't need flashy or a lot of convenience. Peace and quiet is what I need, even if means dirt roads and narrow lane ways I don't care.

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

You might be best to explore some of the other Sangkats beyond the four in the city centre. Maybe one of the villages in Sra Ngae?

@sandgroper6 Жыл бұрын

@@ForRiel thank you for your reply.

@Driver2724 Ай бұрын

@@ForRielso in your opinion there is no quiet place to live .you have to go no A/C VILLAGE AND DIE. Even you can't explain QUIET PLACE DO YOU UNDERSTAND LITTLE BIT THE IMPORTANCE OF QUIET? IT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FROM ALL YOU EXPLAIN BLA BLA

@gymratt17 2 ай бұрын

so informative! thank you for all the hard work you put into this video

@ForRiel 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 🥰

@user-nl9me3er7w 7 ай бұрын

Love your breakdowns

@ForRiel 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@phlezktravels 5 ай бұрын

One of your most useful videos. Watching it again. Cheers!

@ForRiel 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful enough to watch it twice!

@sophiakeo9115 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this Informative locations INFOS. Great job dear friend! 😳🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💪💪💪👍👍👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰

@ForRiel 10 ай бұрын

So pleased you found it helpful! 🙏🎉🇰🇭🐘🍍🎉🇰🇭

@franciscusjohannesburger3720 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info !

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful!

@whatsname2649 Жыл бұрын

Good one! 👍🇰🇭

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad it was useful.

@kris13iam 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks!

@ForRiel 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@BoydWilliams-od4hg 7 ай бұрын

Very informative. Many Thanks!

@ForRiel 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@kbird529 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info on the different parts of the city, appreciate the time and effort you put into all of your vlogs 🙏

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Really nice to hear you found it useful.

@ParadiesBelize 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the information and effort you put into this video. Appreciated 😊

@ForRiel 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching. 🍍

@danceswithaskals7672 9 ай бұрын

THats awesome ! GOOD INFO , thank you !

@ForRiel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful.

@gonefishing4204 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@antruok4950 Жыл бұрын

Priceless info - Thanks Claire & Jeremy - Enjoyed 🇦🇺👍👋😃🙏

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Glad it's useful! Thanks for watching.

@tedmartinpadres 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@ForRiel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@tedmartinpadres 4 ай бұрын

Certainly! 😁 Question: Regarding drainage, are stinky pipes (sewage smell) just part of life in Siam Reap? How about little critters like roaches? About the same as Thailand? Thanks! 🙏

@johnbeech9221 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@ForRiel 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@louml6233 10 ай бұрын

Impressive that you break them all down. Thank you

@ForRiel 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful, and thank you so much for watching.

@paulspenceruk1 7 ай бұрын

Great video - thank you so much for explaining the Sangkats, I had been trying to figure out apartment prices and areas of Siem Reap. Not ready to move yet, but planning for my retirement :o)

@ForRiel 7 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! 😀

@OutYourShell Жыл бұрын

Great video with a lot for us to learn!!! And GymTime is the go too, quit with all that you need :)

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

I've been meaning to check out GymTime! Bargain at that price, but Siem Reap Fit is closer for us. Thanks for watching, and love what you are doing out in the community! 💪

@newgabe09 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining the administrative levels. Good info for anywhere in Cambodia :)

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

I think the Sangkats are called Khans in Phnom Penh, but apart from that it's consistent all over the Kjngdom.

@Aramis5 11 ай бұрын

Thank you

@ForRiel 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@BrettHills-de3sy 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Claire! This came across my FB group feeds today! Perfect timing! We arrive 4Nov23 and will be searching for a long term let. Awesomely presented! 🙌

@ForRiel 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching.

@Cnc1073 10 ай бұрын

You’ve saved me at the very least one or two months of research. Very much appreciated

@ForRiel 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was useful. Thanks for watching.

@mitchellm90 Жыл бұрын

You've really made some great vids here. So informative and useful. Thanks for the IPS tip! I'll be in SR in 3 weeks.

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mitchell. IPS will look after you very well.

@mitchellm90 Жыл бұрын

Hey, are there any language schools in SR worthy of note?

@MrJrweir Жыл бұрын

Love the green BMC Mini, last back of my youth, and the white Rolls Royce😂😂😂, great short info on Siem Reap.

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad it was useful.

@user-zm9gc1kt8b Жыл бұрын

Great video! Been living in Bangkok for many years and Siem riep is on my list of possible places to live. Thanks

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

That's great. I'd love to live in Bangkok, but the visa seems to be too difficult there. Siem Reap is a really good place to live, but you might find it very quiet after Bangkok.

@PeterC245 Жыл бұрын

Seam Reap , is a great fit for me , except one thing, no beaches,

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Only a short flight to Thailand from SR! 🏖

@heinerpetersen6778 Жыл бұрын

Understand that very well. But: if it is for swimming there is a great 50 m pool, Bluewater Park Bakhend Rd., where you can do your laps for one dollar. Of course no sand to walk....🙃

@jackonline5040 Жыл бұрын

Merci, ceci me sera très utile. 👋

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Je t'en prie. Je suis très heureux de l'entendre.

@AmblingAloof 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. I hope to visit Siem Reap next year to scout potential retirement destinations. The information you presented has helped me better understand what areas I would like to look at.

@ForRiel 11 ай бұрын

That's great! Stick to the four central Sangkats and you'll be fine.

@cambodiyeah1 9 ай бұрын

This is great stuff! I used to live on Street 20 near Wat Bo and loved it. I lived in the same apartment building as Dave from Dave Does Cambodia and he became a good friend. I can't wait to return to Siem Reap in June! Your channel is thorough and helpful!

@ForRiel 9 ай бұрын

We remember you! Is it Bill? Good to hear you're going to give it another go. 😊

@cambodiyeah1 9 ай бұрын

@@ForRiel It is! Thank you! I'm doing it a bit wiser this time, and really looking forward to i!

@arnemcradu6499 3 ай бұрын

I asked you about pools - just read down and someone mentioned blue water park. I just looked it up👍👍

@ForRiel 3 ай бұрын

Royal sports club

@marialangley5528 2 ай бұрын

Good info Maria and Col Thailand

@ForRiel 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-rl2yg2qo8f 9 ай бұрын

👍👍

@ForRiel 9 ай бұрын

😇🥰🤗

@jakemcook 11 ай бұрын

Hi there, have been watching your videos all day now as we're coming to siem reap in November, one way ticket

@ForRiel 11 ай бұрын

Oh wow, that's fantastic. Have you been to Cambodia before?

@jakemcook 11 ай бұрын

@ForRiel I have not but my partner lived in cambodia and taught English a few years back and has been on at me to make the leap!

@raycatlin3554 Жыл бұрын

Nice vlog ! An easier approach to better understanding the layout of this sector of S R . 👍 Much time ,effort & frustration goes into making these vlogs 👀. . , Thank - you ! 👋. . .

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Yeah definitely takes a bit of effort, but I gotta share what I know!

@godson742 9 ай бұрын

❤

@ForRiel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lynnwebb8622 Жыл бұрын

Hello. Very informative as usual. On my two previous visits I have stayed in Chreav for the simple reason it is out of town. I'm in PP at the moment and return to SR in two days, to again stay in Chreav while exploring other areas to reside permanently. Thanks again. Best regards. Lynn.

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Yes, it's nice to get out of town and into the villages where life has a slower pace. How long are you going to stay in Siem Reap?

@lynnwebb8622 Жыл бұрын

@@ForRiel Indefinitely. I'll apply for the R visa on Friday. I plan to use Siem Reap as a base to explore the remainder of the country. Hope all is good with you two. Cheers. Lynn

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic. Siem Reap is the perfect base. So easy to travel anywhere. We're in Singapore right now and Malaysia in June.

@lynnwebb8622 Жыл бұрын

@@ForRiel Safe and exciting travels.

@AutumninAsia Жыл бұрын

Wow, you really did your research on that one 😊 I always thought that I lived in Sala Kamraeuk but i am on the West side of the river. Learn something new everyday 🤗 Thank you for this video 😊

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Yeah it took a bit of putting together - luckily no system crashes before I saved! Yeah, pretty sure you're in SD not SK, but perhaps the river road is included in SK.... Take care and see you soon!

@benguenther1162 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great video. Really very enjoyable. So much useful information. I am from Canada, so I am hoping to retire somewhere with warmer weather. Thailand and Cambodia come to mine. I realize Cambodia is so much cheaper than Thailand. Are the prices that inexpensive in Phnom Penh as well? One problem I have with moving abroad is moving money to foreign bank accounts. How do handle the two factor authentication required for online banking ? Many thanks for your kind help. Ben

@ForRiel 8 ай бұрын

Hi Ben, yes the 2FA is a real pain. We ended up calling our bank and asking them to remove it, which they did. If I had my time again, I would look for a bank that uses an app for 2FA rather than sending a code via SMS. It just seems so backward when they could use a second party app, or even have it built into their own app like the wonderful ABA bank here does. Thanks for watching!

@paul2d Жыл бұрын

Really interesting. A good update on your video that you published a few years ago. A video dedicated to each of these locations might be of interest to viewers contemplating a move to SR or a move from one district to another. Hope the current heat is not too brutal for you.

@wendyclancy5019 Жыл бұрын

I also would love seperate videos on each of these areas. Loved this video. I've watched the one you did a few years ago several times

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

I watched the video I made a few years back and was a little horrified about the shaky camera footage. Thought I'd better make a more respectable update! I think a video about each area would be a good idea - I can work on that but might take a little while. Thanks so much for watching.

@alistairmclean2667 3 ай бұрын

Very informative thanks. Cook chook 😂

@ForRiel 3 ай бұрын

Any time 😇

@mimibigdy1917 Жыл бұрын

Impressive work… thorough and very useful information. Thanks very much for your hard work.

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching - much appreciated!

@brucemacmillan9581 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for all that. Very practical information. I'm definitely hoping to pay a visit sometime early in 25, with an eye toward a possible move. Vancouver Canada where I live, has become very unaffordable for renters. Tho I have a fairly good deal where I currently live. Question: Do you find everything to be within fairly easy walking distance in those 4 areas? Like, anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes by foot? I like to be able to walk from point A to point B.

@ForRiel 4 ай бұрын

If you want to be able to walk everywhere, I'd suggest Wat Bo, Wat Damnak (both in Sala Kamreuk) or Svay Dangkum. There are many, many apartments available in those areas. You will have no problem at all finding a suitable place.

@brucemacmillan9581 4 ай бұрын

@@ForRiel Thank you very much for that additional info.

@weekendmillionare Жыл бұрын

A very nice video. Pity for me that if I ever settled in Cambodia it would be in a coastal town so I can't use the information directly. But I continue to learn about the country by watching your videos. Keep up the good work.

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Kep and Kampot are both pretty tiny so the areas aren't such a big deal like they are in Siem Reap. All the best!

@weekendmillionare Жыл бұрын

@@ForRielI sense Sihanoukville is not even worth considering anymore in your opinion?

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

We've never been, but going from the experience and advice of others, I'd say not. We're hoping to check it out for ourselves later this year.

@weekendmillionare Жыл бұрын

@@ForRiel Thanks. Your assessment after the trip will make for another interesting video I'm sure.

@josephnulley6808 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the low down on Siem Reap, I have not been there since 2006, Is there an area similar to the International village in Kampot? Here are many good value bungalows to rent. I pay $129 per month with air con

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Wow, that is really cheap! What's it like for that price? Do you have a kitchen? You can get a studio for that price in Siem Reap, but there aren't really bungalows like there are in Kampot/Kep. I like the international village in Kampot as there's always something going on. There isn't really an area like that in Siem Reap but pockets in Sala Kamraeuk would be a little bit similar.

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

If you Google Yoga Barn Kampot, that's the international village area.

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Yoga Barn - Kampot 096 266 0723 maps.google.com/?cid=13188853398290852703&entry=gps

@JG-gg9wk Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Well thought out and informative. Where is Angkor Wat? Is it near any of these areas.

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Angkor Wat is about 5km from the centre of town along the road that divides Slor Kram and Kouk Chak. goo.gl/maps/nvfCYQc5yHdH93CE6

@owlscoffeecats 5 ай бұрын

Claire, the current home you are in what was the main reason for that part of Siem Reap? Just wondering from one part to another in Siem Reap, what do you like being near the most, or any from?😊 Also, since you lived in a few places, how was the process of leaving the agreement with the owners/ landlords? Looking forward to more updates with visas, local life/culture for expats... when you can ☺️ 🛺

@ForRiel 5 ай бұрын

I think the longer you live here, the less being close to things matters. We both have motos and I can independently get myself wherever I want to be. If you are new to SR and mostly walking, then an area like Taphul with supermarkets and restaurants (the two things you need most often) is best. Now we live in Slor Kram and I like it here because it's quiet and green. WRT leaving apartments, sometimes we left before the term of the lease had ended, and in these instances, we forfeited the deposit. When we stayed the full duration of the lease, we never had an issue having our deposit returned. Landlords understand that people move around as their requirements change and they become more used to living here.

@VagabondRob555 9 ай бұрын

What about the Rolls-Royce that went past at 12.04. Not what you would expect in Cambodia! Great video, very informative. Thanks.

@ForRiel 9 ай бұрын

There's a hotel in town that has a couple of Rolls. They use them to pick up guests from the airport, etc. Thanks for watching!

@gsomethingsomething2658 Жыл бұрын

Gold Fitness is a world class gym. Highly recommended.

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

It looks very fancy. I've never been in because of the price.

@gsomethingsomething2658 Жыл бұрын

@@ForRiel It's only expensive if you pay daily. The promos they seem to have every holiday make long term membership very cheap - around $1 per day or less. Sauna + steam room + a real freezing cold pool to jump in after, + very large swimming pool, + everything else you can imagine. Really fantastic and huge.

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

That sounds fantastic! We usually go 2 or 3 times a week to a local gym, but the annual deal seems good value for all of those facilities.

@arnemcradu6499 3 ай бұрын

Really like your presentations - I have a rather niche question that maybe you would want to look at. I’m a swimmer ( like serious😊) would you be able to do a survey of which resorts with great pools for lap swimming ( 25m +) allow drop in swimming? Thanks!

@ForRiel 3 ай бұрын

A new sports club called Royal sports Club has just open up.

@richoxgen Жыл бұрын

Interesting to watch as Siem Reap is always changing. Each time I go back there are new shops and ones that close down and move around. Enjoyed your video.

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Yes, things move around so much in Siem Reap - business are always closing and popping up somewhere else. Thanks for watching. 🙂🙏🛵🍭🍭🍭

@franciscusjohannesburger3720 Жыл бұрын

For me Slor Kram !

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

I love that area too.

@CamboTriton Жыл бұрын

Fantastic job putting this video together. Super helpful info. Thank you!

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching - glad it was useful! 🙂🙏🛵🍭🍭🍭

@Scottness1001 Жыл бұрын

Another very helpful vid. Thank you for including gyms. Helps me to balance out the cheap beers 🙏🏻😊

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

The gyms are amazing value here. No need to worry about trying to find an apartment with one. Thank you forcwatching.

@serbgirl502 5 ай бұрын

Hiya! I have seen in vlogs a long line-up of street food trucks along the riverside. Which side is that on, or both N and S of Road 6? Also, is the main source of noise coming from the Pagodas chanting through a loudspeaker, like we heard for a funeral? (in Slor Kram) Thanks!!

@ForRiel 5 ай бұрын

Food stalls spread out from the old market and also road 60 near the Angkor ticket centre.

@noelmcgarry456 Жыл бұрын

Always something to learn about Siem reap

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

There's a lot to uncover for such a relatively small place! 🙂🙏🛵🍭🍭🍭

@Lushfan Жыл бұрын

Good morning from just North of Philadelphia! I just sat down with some coffee and was happy to see that you just uploaded another video about SR. I always appreciate hearing about the town and all the tips about living in Cambodia. I haven't been there in 4 years but really hope to come back in the Fall for another visit.. Anyway, I really don't have anything else to say, so I'll sit back, take few sips, and watch the video. Cheers Claire and Jeremy!

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you so much for supporting us and watching our videos. Siem Reap has really changed and you will notice a huge difference when you return.

@moonlightmistandmemories9623 Жыл бұрын

Great video Claire , plenty of useful information , I too have lived in both Svay Dangkum & Sala Kamraeuk , love both areas , so easy to travel about Siem Reap , my only complaint presently , is the heat we have all been experiencing lately , looking forward to the rainy season , hope you and Jeremy are doing well , take care , catch you on the next one , Peace

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

It would be nice to have some rain and some reprieve from the heat. It must be really awful for the older people around town, but they seem to tolerate it so well. Glad you enjoyed the video - thank you for watching!

@BangTaoBeach Жыл бұрын

#1: Sala Kamreuk #2: Svay Dangkum for me.

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Yes, we've always lived in those two areas. I'd like to try Slor Kram one day.

@simonbaillieu7976 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the video Claire , it was really good to get a summary of the main areas and shopping

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful for you!

@chrisc5275 Жыл бұрын

Another really informative and interesting video. Thanks!

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! 🙂🙏🛵🍭🍭🍭

@jspbipro Жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks...couple questions if you dont mind. 1. Do you use local currency or US dollars and are credit cards common to use or is there an extra fee applied. 2. Which part would be the most walkable froendly area to reach most things without the need of a motorbike? Thanks :)

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching. We very rarely use cash but when we do, it's always Riel. For bigger items like rent and even groceries, we use ABA transfer. ABA is the leading local bank. We never use credit cards here. I think for walkability Sala Kamraeuk and Svay Dangkum would be best. Specifically, in Sala K, Wat Bo and Wat Damnak would be best. Svay Dangkum is huge, so it would need to be in the section that is closer to the town centre. I hope that helps!

@jspbipro Жыл бұрын

@@ForRiel Cool! Will check out those areas. My ATM fees are rebated so guess the easiest would be to access cash that way and then just deposit into an ABA acct to use for local purchases.

@jamescook1940 Жыл бұрын

hello.did i speak to you about a month ago outside the supermarket on road 6.was you driving a green electric type golf car?. sorry if i have made a mistake.

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Definitely not us in a green golf car! I ride a Click and Jeremy rides a PCX.

@shadyboy527 Жыл бұрын

Love the wedding on the busy street❤️❤️ I will be visiting Siem Reap for the 1st time very soon💝🥰

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Yep, you are never far from a wedding or a funeral in Cambodia.

@guydedecker6734 Жыл бұрын

Excellent information, the choice is not easy I like every part of that city 😉

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Me too! There is something unique about each area but those big trees in Slor Kram are calling me when our lease is up.

@markbigelow2608 Жыл бұрын

I met many nice cats in Svay Dankum😻. Lucky Market has half price deals in the fridge section and cheap trays of sliced fruits. Excellent report!

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Really? I am definitely keen to go where the best cats are! Lucky just feels a bit... weird.. to me, not sure why. Like it's on the verge of shutting down. Thanks for watching! 🙂🙏🛵🍭🍭🍭

@markbigelow2608 Жыл бұрын

@@ForRiel Well, of the many i had fixed and fed, only one is left. I had lived in a nice apt complex in Sala Kamraeuk for a month and there were many property cats. My 1st day i had a visitor sleeping on my bed. $90 a month with AC. Had to move due to being on foot and having to pass a construction site with hungry aggressive dogs to get home. Mornings ok but afternoons were iffy. I have been bitten once and dont wish to repeat. I was surprised Luckys stayed open during covid. They always have minimal traffic.

@anthonymcandrew529 Жыл бұрын

Lots of useful SR information, thanks. Wish I was there!

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching - plan a trip! 🙂🙏🛵🍭🍭🍭

@carldseekingpeace Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I found this excellent presentation helpful and useful. Great work!

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Wonderful, I am pleased it was useful. Thanks so much for watching.

@CouncilCollective Жыл бұрын

Thank you again,,,,peace and happiness

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

@Dave-ew8fx Жыл бұрын

Thank you that was most interesting. David

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Cheers, David!

@oscarsuvakli4775 Жыл бұрын

Really very informative excellent video congratulations Claire...‼️🤝💐👍🌷🙏🍺👌🥂👏🍹🙏.

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Oscar! Really appreciate it. 🙂🙏🛵🍭🍭🍭

@Paristan01 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Claire. That was a great overview!

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@KhmerMinnesnowta Жыл бұрын

We haven't been to SR for a while and hopefully we are making our visit soon on our next trip. Great updates as always from For Riel. Happy travels 🎉

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Wonderful - happy trip planning! 🙂🙏🛵🍭🍭🍭

@vuthycheychan8239 Жыл бұрын

☺️☺️☺️🌹🌹🌹

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

🙂🙏🛵🍭🍭🍭

@paulcleary7437 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

🙂🙏🛵🍭🍭🍭

@kenyk1254 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, I'm in the process of looking for an apartment and this video was very helpful!

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

That's great, really pleased you found it helpful.

@samerethsalliman1881 Жыл бұрын

Are there public restrooms in the city, market, or in general?

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

There are good facilities in the Angkor Archaeological Park. Generally in town you can use the facilities of any of the restaurants or cafes if you buy a drink. There are usually bathrooms in the markets, but they are often filthy.

@dovygoodguy1296 5 ай бұрын

What is the quality of overall city infrastructure and safety arrangements for electricity, plumbing, safe roads, garbage collection, etc.?

@ForRiel 5 ай бұрын

Plumbing can be questionable and therefore can be smelly, but we have good water supply that is very inexpensive. Much of the electricity is not earthed, and it's pretty common to get little zaps from appliances. Having said that, outages are becoming increasingly rare. Residents (and landlords) have to opt in for garbage collection, and it's a private service you have to pay for. If you're away from the town centre, the garbage collection company won't service you unless it is worth their while, i.e. several residents opt in.

@dovygoodguy1296 5 ай бұрын

Are there Ubers because we understood you don't need a car, but things are spread out. What do people do for online purchasing like Amazon?

@ForRiel 5 ай бұрын

Yes, there are rideshare apps: PassApp, Grab, and some others. You can choose a small tuktuk or a bigger remork. Online shopping has to be done through a third party. A little fiddly, but very possible.

@cir1662 Жыл бұрын

how about muskitos? can we buy local anti muskito cream?

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's cheap and readily available. There's also mozzie coils and citronella candles.

@charlesmassaquoi6717 4 ай бұрын

What are the best websites to look for apartments?

@ForRiel 4 ай бұрын

IPS and Siem Reap real estate groups on Facebook such as Cheap Rent siem Reap.

@marialangley5528 2 ай бұрын

Which is the most leafy. Maria and Col.

@ForRiel 2 ай бұрын

I'd say Slor Kram. It's very nice near the river north of the highway.

@raycatlin3554 Жыл бұрын

👍

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

🙂🙏🛵🍭🍭🍭

@heinerpetersen6778 Жыл бұрын

Unluckywise I spent only 8 days in SR on my last trip. But I found the area around the chocolate garden (Sala Kamraeuk) very quite and peaceful. And a bit further it seems to be almost rural. What I don't know is how far the noise of pub street is spread at night. Due to my age I like to sleep at night🙃

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Yes that area around Chocolate Garden is quite lovely. There are some very appealing pockets in Siem Reap, and it's fun to find them. I think Pub Street noise is quite well contained. Once you are a few streets away it isn't an issue. I find it far too loud there. 🙂🙏🛵🍭🍭🍭

@rockeykummer606 3 ай бұрын

Where is new airport sho that

@ForRiel 3 ай бұрын

I made this video before the new airport opened. In any case, I don't think many expats would want to live near it as it's quite a long way from town. Thanks for watching.

@laykhom3212 Жыл бұрын

Is it safe to live in the area that has been shown in the maps

@ForRiel Жыл бұрын

Apart from a few areas of town that get a bit dodgy late at night, I think it is very safe in those areas. Thanks for watching.

@laykhom3212 Жыл бұрын

@@ForRiel Thank you very much

@arnemcradu6499 3 ай бұрын

Haha! I’m flooding your comment section. Sorry. Blue water only seems to be open sat and Sunday so back to my original request - lap pools at hotels or resorts for drop in please😁

@ForRiel 3 ай бұрын

There is a new sports club opened called Royal Sports Club which has a large swimming pool

@arnemcradu6499 3 ай бұрын

👍👍thanks. It looks like it is exactly what I’m looking for