SIEM REAP BROKE MY HEART | Honeymoon Vlog Cambodia

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7 жыл бұрын

In this video I give a brief summary of our time in the city of Siem Reap and what I learned about Cambodia while we were there. Unfortunately this includes a debriefing on a handful of heartbreaking historical events, so if you are feeling depressed or if you have small children with you, it may be better to watch this video at another time. If I seem detached, sarcastic or humorous during portions of this video, I hope you understand that is sometimes how I deal with tragic situations.
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@StreetzSweeper 7 жыл бұрын

There's a saying, you'll go to Cambodia, fall in love with it, than it'll break your heart. Great job with the explanation about why Cambodia is so poor and the current condition.

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

I so agree with that statement.

@leesullivan8365 7 жыл бұрын

Lauren Without Fear is there a glassblowing shop in country

@tinebols6987 6 жыл бұрын

Something I always say as well. Been in Siem Reap for 4 years. Good video

@gordonlister8242 6 жыл бұрын

There is a guy who does glass blowing in Siem Reap, he can be found around the Pub Street/market area where he sets up a curbside stand.

@sotheapiseth995 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your notice and overview of Cambodia through your travels. I agree that the corruption rate is high during the time you visited. However, the government has been trying to make a lot of reforms to deal with this issue, and there are only some of the government officials in some sectors that commit those disgusting things. Therefore, I can tell that we are getting better as time goes by and we're actually trying our best to build a good image of ourselves.

@palikasiddhisornchai3819 6 жыл бұрын

when I went to Angkor Wat, I saw this little girl trying to sell things a tourist. not knowing what language he speaks, she switched from english to french to german before she got it right. and it broke my heart thinking how far she could go if she ever get to go to school

@yehetgalaxy1441 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, many kids in Cambodia would have so much potential if they had access to education. It would take them so far in life, as seen by how the little girls knows so many languages as a mean of surviving.

@exposingliars9824 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I had a little Cambodian boy try to pick pocket me. Little shit. No morals equals no morals.

@xycovers4351 6 жыл бұрын

Palika Siddhisorchai wow I myself am Cambodian lol

@ndeygaye5872 5 жыл бұрын

I dnt like seeing dose small gal rounding to sell silly things till late at night

@sookwilson1077 5 жыл бұрын

Was in Angkor wat 3 weeks ago. I don't Have much, So I brought some pens, mechanical pencils , highlighter For kids who Can use it. I Gave it to a 15 Yrs old boy who was painting in water color inside the Tomb Raider' S Temple. His father said hes going to evening school. I also bought thier painting the Next day after watching him started painting it on my 1st visit( I had the 3 day pass )

@buntychea2616 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing our Story and current political atmosphere. More people need to hear about it. On the flip-side, please please visit Cambodia. It may be corrupt, but your presence in the country empowers the people and tells them there is a prosperous world out there.

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

I agree! People should still go visit despite the corruption!

@bunrathkhvat7945 7 жыл бұрын

Lauren Without Fear corruption doesn't border the tourism. So who say people can't visit Cambodia. Every country have their own weakness and political problem

@Mateus.Matthew 7 жыл бұрын

To be honest though, from the perspective of this single tourist and value for his time/money, Cambodia does not come even close to offering a superior (or even "pleasant") experience when compared to many of its neighbors -- Indonesia, Thailand, Korea, Taiwan, Laos, etc. I went twice, and especially after this second stay, I told myself never again to Cambodia. Hoping your country's elite read this comment and truly think about how they can stop their own corrupt ways (or, if they actually are not corrupt help to battle the corruption), so that funds can be better spent on the people and providing assistance in quality infrastructure (ROADS, HYGIENE/SANITATION, etc) and better products for their own people and the tourists they hope to entice.

@keysersoze660 6 жыл бұрын

The last thing any foreign tourist should do is visit Cambodia.

@Jasohi 6 жыл бұрын

Why?

@tweeteee 7 жыл бұрын

it's true there is a lot of corruption, however that is one aspect that should not distort the view of the country's and its lovely people. I have not been there for nearly 5 years but it's people, there culture, outlook on life and even there music is so lovely. I fell in love with the place, and it's my favourite place in SE Asia. and I have been to most countries there. to anyone Cambodian reading this special message ... kunyoom Sro lang Kampuchea, tomtom. hope I remembered that correctly :-)

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

We met some great people in Cambodia as well!

@giokise6010 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, you actually wrote khmer in English form. អរគុណច្រើនសម្រាប់ក្ដីស្រឡាញ់អ្នកចំពោះមាតិភូមិខ្ងុំ. Thank you for your love to our nation, May god bless you, brother ❤️🇰🇭.

@monikakh7331 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for love Cambodia 😊😊

@khmerhome777 5 жыл бұрын

I am Cambodian. I love you too, thank you for visiting Cambodia.

@funny4888 5 жыл бұрын

Wow ! u can actually wrote this sentence correct and the beautiful meaning. Thank u very much for supporting and visit Cambodia.❤❤❤❤

@narak2share 6 жыл бұрын

As a Cambodian citizen, I’msincerely thankful to you for your sharing and learning deeply into Cambodia’s history. This means a lots to me...

@mavericksales2915 5 жыл бұрын

I just visited Cambodia 2 weeks ago, and you were right, I fell in love with the place and the people but I went home heart broken, I've talked to a Cambodian friend there, and everything you said was all correct...

@christinewestermark5071 7 жыл бұрын

I like the way you touched on everything you saw in Cambodia. So many young people are reporting their awesome drone footage, or drinks in a bar, jumping into pools, etc. But I have been to Asia and seen what you are talking about. Throughout my 25 year career in the apparel manufacturing industry, I've been down some very sad, very dusty and lonely roads in SE Asia. At the end of last year, I said goodbye to all that. In September, my husband and I are taking our 2 teenaged kids travelling for a year. The temples of Angkor are a top pick on our list and although I've not been there before, the story you tell of the poverty cycle is a common theme in the region. Your video has officially started me down the research path, because I agree with you - not enough is being said or done to help. "All boats rise on a high tide". Cheers, -CW

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

The more we can learn from history the less likely we are to repeat it. I'm glad to hear you're taking your teenagers traveling :) Sounds like a really great way to share what you've learned and also show them all the beauty in the world! The temples of Angkor are so incredible!!

@christinewestermark5071 7 жыл бұрын

Angkor in Cambodia and Petra in Jordan are my top 2 sights on a decent list of others. Will be interesting to test our assumptions after we are finished!

@gordonlister8242 6 жыл бұрын

I wonder how many people know that their $50 T-shirts are being made by people earning $100 a month. Cambodia produces clothing and shoes for many leading designer, and sportswear companies; unfortunately all the factories are government owned, and the workers are tied to a poverty level national wage. i know some people boycott items produced in Cambodia etc, but that unfairly affects the average worker, more than it does the multi-million dollar corporations.

@abw48 5 жыл бұрын

Gordon Lister: Factories in Cambodia are NOT Government owned, stop spreading lies, they are ALL privately owned and many are Chinese owned, but NOT by the Cambodian Government.

@metime3564 6 жыл бұрын

This is a great bunch of information. Tragic and difficult to listen to but very important. I was in Cambodia in 2014 and I felt utter sadness while in Angkor Wat and the major cities. The poverty of the locals and how they desperately clung to the tourists made me feel like they were lying to me about what they needed. After a little while, I realized that each person there had suffered more than I would ever know. I did fall in love, then I got really sad. Now, I am angry that a government can be so evil. The war museum and the men that worked there was the most eye opening for my husband and I. We were standing in front of real, live people that were treated so horribly. I cried during our entire museum visit. When I returned home, I did lots of research and realized a lot more about what is going on. I was and still get frustrated because I did buy as much as I could from people on the streets. I want them to eat. Little children sold me flutes and fans and I was happy to help. School for those children would be best. Good education. A meal. Healthcare...things we really take for granted in the west. Lauren, great video. Made me think about this again. We will go back. Not sure when but I will continue to help.

@derrickkhut9516 6 жыл бұрын

Well told, I lived and survived the genocides. I'm returning to Cambodia for the first time in 42 years. Thanks for telling the story.

@DARAPKAY 7 жыл бұрын

I can't thank you enought for this video! It means a lot for us cambodians!!! Everything you mentioned is exacly what happened these day in Cambodia.Thank you !!!!!!!! Bless !

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

I'm really happy you left this comment :) You're welcome, and thank YOU for taking the time to write me!

@naryleang9521 7 жыл бұрын

I love your video. It's very educational and fact. I'm Cambodian.

@xycovers4351 6 жыл бұрын

Nary Leang me tooooo or like I was born there but my mom is Cambodian and I go there every year cuz my family is there lol

@adventureoutdoorsuk9271 4 жыл бұрын

I was in Siem Reap and Battambang just last year. Cambodia, but more Cambodian people are etched in my heart, it's a beautiful country with so much potential. The children and youth really are the future of Cambodia. Please please please if you visit Cambodia as a tourist take the time to look closer at the people and not be distracted with the tourist destinations alone. We built a house for a family in a rural commune whose children had never known their own home!! Another family lived on ant infested pallets with a scrap tin roof and had to beg neighbours to give them shelter when the rains were bad. Nobody needs to live like this, especially children, I wish I had the answers, but we can all play a small part when visiting this wonderful country. Thank you so much for this video, you should be really proud of this and how you presented the facts. Stay safe, stay happy.

@patriciam1377 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! I just came back from Cambodia, I was there almost a month and I Love love love the country so much!! I can't wait to travel there again.

@deekshasinghshekhawat 6 жыл бұрын

thanks this is amazing !! very well curated !!

@FlorDeEscarcha 5 жыл бұрын

Your vlog was just on my recommended page and I immediately clicked on it. I was in Cambodia a month ago, well only in Siem Reap. I came mostly for the temples but knew about the history beforehand and I thought I was prepared for what I would see and experience. I completely agree with you on every aspect and I've had basically the same encounters, experience and thoughts about my visit. I started researching about organizations that offer "sponsorships" for children or families where you get reports about the family and what the organization did to improve the family's life. I think it's a good way of knowing what your money can achieve. And right now I'm trying to convince some friends and family to join me in my plans. So thank you for the very educational video. I think it's important that more people especially travellers going to Cambodia know about this. Also I'm definitely planning to go back to Cambodia as soon as I can!

@BrittKatSlat 5 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for sharing this. My husband was born in a refugee camp in Thailand after escaping the communist take over in 🇰🇭 Cambodia. His family later was accepted into America. But must of his family is still in Cambodia and Thailand. The Cambodian Genocide is absolutely horrific.

@Swampzoid 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting this out there for those of us who tend to get our information about Cambodia from video blogs that just show the fun and food or may only mention quickly the horrible history and goverment.

@yoniroeun 5 жыл бұрын

That pretty much sums everything with fine details..good job!!

@KmaiProductions 6 жыл бұрын

Just ran into your video. Thanks for posting this. I've learned so much more from this video more than anything else I've read/seen. Lets continue to Spread the word!

@sokheangum8438 6 жыл бұрын

As Cambodian, I am really thankful for you. They just wanna survive in their home country.

@sopauljauck2036 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. Agree 100%. Despite the corruption and the sad history, I was proud to see how far it comes. During my visit in 2017 I found the people to be very pleasant, loving, and welcoming. I was sick most of the time when I was there, but from the little fun that I had, the memories were amazing. I left the country feeling very humble. I hope to go back soon.

@rainbow_pizza7861 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, I'm a Cambodian teen and what you've said about Cambodian history and government currently is soooooo true. I have mixed emotions of angriness, feeling upset and bad for our nation but it's the truth.

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

@giantmais 7 жыл бұрын

I was in Siem Reap a couple of weeks ago and I also left with a heavy heart.

@marinyann5552 4 жыл бұрын

I love your video clip! You talk straight to the points. In many cases, I do agree with you. I stayed in Cambodia more five years. I love the people and the the cultures. Angkor Wat is the most amazing place on earth. This place is heart of Cambodian culture, architure, nature, and spiritual. It is amazing! I highly recommanded anyone to visit this place. Also, I'm glad that you talk about your personal belief on religion. Some Christain believers looks down on Cambodian cultures. Because Cambodians are Buddhist. Christain non-profit organizsation tried to brainwash or convert Cambodians to be Christains. I think that is wrong! They should respect their cultures and their believes. I knew a non-profit organization that you can trust to help empower children in Siem Reap Province. The organization called "Build the Future Today" or known as BFT. If any one intrested in donating money to support the children or interested in volunteering at the center contact them on this website. facebook.com/BFTCenter.Cambodia/

@PsychoTraveller 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic vlog, Lauren! I know it will strain my heart too when we get there.

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Aly! I'm glad I can spread some awareness, and I hope you have the pleasure of chatting with some of the locals like we did.

@bitmln003_ 7 жыл бұрын

I appreciate these information. Thanks.

@jessicavazquez7224 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I cried several times. I am now armed with valuable knowledge. I feel motivated to help. I appreciate you sharing this information it is SOOOOOOO important.

@ginganinja4085 7 жыл бұрын

Lauren! This was an incredible video! Thank you for being real and for educating us on Cambodia. Water Of Life sounds like an amazing organization! Hope you have a great rest of your day :)

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words :) I was so nervous about putting this up.

@gamergo6459 4 жыл бұрын

Lies!

@bridgetjohnston5 6 жыл бұрын

You have summed up my feelings on visiting Cambodia so well. These issues and experiences all feed off of one another, and it can be difficult to put them in to words. Cambodia is a truly beautiful country with welcoming people and a rich and recently tragic history, but I am so happy I've spent time there. It changed my life-- how I think about government, economics, the privileges I have been granted by being born in the right place at the right time, etc. Thank you for ending the video by discussing how to help. That is good information to have.

@MP-fi2fi 5 жыл бұрын

Bravo, well done! Probably the best and most honest video on Cambodia out there right now.

@analisa510 6 жыл бұрын

thank you for come to cambodia and you know alot about problems in my country welcome to cambodia 🙏🙏

@cocoberlin 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was great!

@LifeOfDIYKH 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks you and warm welcome back to Cambodia 🇰🇭

@raymondhanson6751 6 жыл бұрын

Wow girl I love your brain ;)) u have given me information that I haven't come across after watching so many vlogs, thank you so much I feel you are doing a great job keep it up.-) thank you thank u

@heyimstarr2648 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for shining light & educating ppl on Cambodia!!! ... many times ppl have no clue.

@EricXAventura 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, I really loved your video. I feel like this is what great vlogging can be. Love the perspective and humanity of it... not depressing, real. 👏👏👏

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed this :)

@pumpkin101473 7 жыл бұрын

everything you said, was on point...Thanks for sharing!

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@gamergo6459 4 жыл бұрын

Lies!

@prettyevil 7 жыл бұрын

I don't see that as a negative vlog, it's very educative! Thank you for sharing!!

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

Ok good!! :) Glad you enjoyed it.

@muneathham9270 5 жыл бұрын

Dude! Thanks for standing out! Not many is brave enough to talk about it or just care about Cambodia. As a Cambodian I want to thank you as behalf of my people for telling everyone about all this because none of us can talk about it.

@ninjovee 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Lauren, first off... this is the first video I've ever seen from your channel. I am actually researching on how to go around Siem Reap because I am going there with a friend next month. I literally know nothing about Cambodia and it's history, so this video was very eye opening. It's pretty refreshing to see a vlog like this since it talks about the other side of the coin, not just a "OMG traveling is a positive thing". I also come from a third world country, the Philippines. However I can definitely say that I cannot even imagine how hard it must be to be a resident of Cambodia. I also agree that education is one of the keys to slowly grow out of poverty and I am happy with your initiative. :) I'm currently saving money because of the trip but I will definitely keep in mind to find a way to donate in the future. Thank you for this video. I also subscribed to your channel and look forward to more videos!

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

I love that this video educated you as best as I was able to at the time and that you came out of it wanting to help! I'll be making a donation really soon :)

@rhondaschwartz8973 4 жыл бұрын

Wow girl! That was good!! My sister lives there now, working with a NGO sponsorship group. This video is very spot on to what I have heard a seen. Thank you! ❤❤

@SheJustLeft 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I'll be visiting in a week. Thank you for this honest review of Cambodia. I don't travel just to party but to also experience the people and learn about the history and country as it is today. This was eye opening. My heart hurts just watching this. Sad, but it needs to be said and seen. Much appreciated.

@000T00b 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the enlightening vlog, and the courage to say it like it is. The Cambodian people deserve so much better.

@rithylon9705 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this. I will look into Water of Life.

@nguyenvuan 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren, thank you for very helpful information.

@heathereuphemia 7 жыл бұрын

So sad what's going on in Cambodia :( Thanks so much for sharing this, it's so important that people share real videos like this and not just the positives from travelling. love your channel you make really great vlogs and informative videos :)

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words, Heather! I'll keep the vlogs coming :)

@dominicgonzales518 5 жыл бұрын

Cambodia is amazing and the history is sad all the lives lost and land, and still perceived as a poor country through everything it has been through struggling.

@pandalex81 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lauren this is eye opening, for me as a fellow Cambodian I am aware that the country is corrupt but like you am not sure of how to help. Like you say it’s one child at a time. I have only been there one time in 2010 but was not enough time to see the raw of it all. Hope Cambodia can rise to its glory once more.

@lotta4812 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the honest and informative sharing, sister!

@raymondhanson6751 6 жыл бұрын

You are keeping it real this is the best information on Cambodia 🇰🇭 I've heard thank you again

@ggalloway231 3 жыл бұрын

Very educational. Thank you.

@kimlong4606 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren you are the first person who tell everything right about Cambodia.

@vettetea4512 7 жыл бұрын

As a boy going through the years of the Khmer Rouge and now growing up in American, your comments meant a lot to me. I wish people would get to know the bad and the good things about a small country like Cambodia. The peoples are friendly and don't want much from westerns. I miss my home country very much. Thanks for your comments!!!!

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

I want to go back to Cambodia and talk to more locals! I'm glad what I said wasn't wrong or out of line :)

@fazbell 7 жыл бұрын

I live in Thailand and I'm planning my first trip to Siem Reap soon. Your information is valuable. Everyone should know about the facts you have shared.

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I'm so glad you found it informative :)

@rdehn5799 4 жыл бұрын

thanks alot for this vid, really helpful and insightful, well done!

@TheTravellerTales 6 жыл бұрын

You are amazing... thank you x

@TheBillaro 2 жыл бұрын

great info. thank you. i like the background and reality of it.

@saphirogem7308 6 жыл бұрын

Few days ago I was in Cambodia the hotel staff was very nice I love talking to them, the night market and pub street is lively and tried angkor beer. I rented a bike and roam around siem reap.

@moniapaterek-toxicrelation2884 7 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy I came across your blog. So very informative!! I'm going to Cambodia in a few weeks and am staying with my 8year old son in an orphanage and the best thing is, that all the money I will pay for that stay will go towards the kids. Now I have a question. I'd love to bring some stuff for those kids, any ideas apart from books for teaching English? Thank you xx

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

Soccer balls! Or footballs if you're from the UK - haha. You could bring them deflated and bring a small hand pump. Also crayons and notebooks, flip flops, sunglasses :) Have an amazing time bonding with your son!

@moniapaterek-toxicrelation2884 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you ever so much for your beautiful response.. Ive spread the news about my trip to my friends and since Im very limited with my backpack I cant take much so my friends have given me to take 2 cameras, two laptops, English books and money so I can buy ingredients for dinner for the kids every day Im there. If I sqeeze it all well and still find some space in my backpack ( im packing my stuff and my son's into one backpack so its easier with transportation), I will try to fit in some footballs or tennis balls :) x again thanks ever so much for the footballs suggestion;) x

@abw48 5 жыл бұрын

Monia pe: Believe it or not but you can actually buy Footballs, Soccer balls, all over Cambodia as well as Tennis balls, Cambodia is not as backward as many people on this comments section seem to think but then if you have never traveled much outside of the Western World then you dont know how the vast majority of people in the World live on a daily basis...and that can shock you in reality. Taking your 8 year kid to stay with you in an orphanage may not be the best idea Ive ever heard but thats you kid and your decision. Just remember one thing, never travel with something you cant afford to lose...

@dkfaust222 5 жыл бұрын

HAHAHA nice one NO 1 is that nice LMAO LMAO LMAO

@seshubabusc Жыл бұрын

First of all thanks for bringing this information.Salute to you. I will be visiting Cambodia next month.

@rothanajr9999 4 жыл бұрын

I'm Cambodian. It's true as you said. We want to change ,but we dont know how to because the supreme authority has been control. Thanks for sharing this to world.

@phollathach9995 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this😘😘😘😘😘😘

@joyfox3632 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lauren dear! I happen to be in Battambang, Cambodia this week. I so appreciate your courage and compassion in describing the situation here! I just participated in bringing a Natural Healing Workshop, run by my friends in Bangkok, to some of the university scholarship students here, who then go on to work in rural areas after they graduate. I know that the Cambodian Village Healthcare Fund is a legitimate non-profit run by volunteer Cambodian villagers who attend to the elderly and sickly in their homes, in about 130 villages.

@jhy2kmoney 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Laura for your insight.

@amyl60 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@condorhero 5 жыл бұрын

how could anyone dislike this? you're just being real. thank you for sharing. I've been looking for a legit foundation but so many corrupted one.

@mattroller781 5 жыл бұрын

So well said and concise

@tianeang9489 5 жыл бұрын

Gal you’re amazing. I’m Cambodian. Planning to go Siem Reap next year. Thx u for ur educational about Cambodia. Can’t wait to bring my son to Cambodia next year to show him where mommy’s come from😍

@gordonlister8242 6 жыл бұрын

Lauren, I applaud you for taking the time to do some research on Cambodia, and for using your VLOG to help inform others. At the same time it saddens me that the plight of Cambodia, and the Cambodian Genocide has become a forgotten issue; and like the Holocaust this Genocide should never be forgotten. Like everybody that visits Cambodia I found the Tuk Tuk situation overwhelming, but having visited many times I now take a different view. Firstly unlike the Tuk Tuk drivers in Thailand, you are unlikely to get scammed, and certainly wont end up at an Indian Tailors or Gem shop. Instead these drivers are generally people with very little education, who are doing their best to support their families; and often struggling to put food on the table. So that $1 Tuk Tuk ride could very well mean the difference between eating and not; and I think this is something that we who are privileged enough to travel find hard to comprehend. My advice is to use a Tuk Tuk to visit the temples, and actually take time to get to know your driver. Maybe invite them to join you for lunch. I did this on my first trip, and have used the same driver for transportation on all my subsequent visits. We became friends, and now e proudly consider each other as brothers, and are in almost daily contact. I help him by correcting his English, setting up a TripAdvisor account, and Advertising on Facebook; and he simply enriches my life through conversation. Then a few years ago I decided to pay for his daughter to attend a school that has an English curriculum, as I knew the small amount of money involved would have a huge impact on her life, and future. Where you say Cambodia left you it tears, and it broke your heart. I leave each time in tears because Cambodia has captured my heart. Though the sight a 6'3, 150 kg, heavily tattooed man crying as he parts with his Cambodian brother must be quite amusing :-) If anyone is considering a visit to Siem Reap, please check out my brother Navuth Ou's reviews at Angkor Driver Private Day Tours on TripAdvisor.

@LaurenWithoutFear 6 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful :) Thank you so much for sharing!

@kerinyyoib2440 6 жыл бұрын

I love how you describe the politics in Cambodia so much. I’m so surprised that you actually knew so much about Cambodia. Anw thanks for visiting Cambodia and learn a lot about this country.😍

@terryparnell520 7 жыл бұрын

This was an extraordinary video to see from a tourist. While some of the details were a bit off, you articulated the broad strokes of history quite well and provided a decent overview of the development realities. I was surprised that you knew of Kim Ley, who was a very good man and much loved, and about the significant level of land conflict here. Cambodia is my adopted home. I've lived here 25 years. My friends are among people you describe (on all sides.) I write this during elections, which I hope will be peaceful. Thank you for caring so much!

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

I learned about Kim Ley from a local we met at our hostel! I'm so thankful we had a chance to learn about him from someone who was so invested.

@DontCallMePetar 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you , thank you for this video.

@saldoris8328 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for recommend. I love u

@shoujofanatic 4 жыл бұрын

Don't apologize for this video, it's not negative- it is honest, a real eye opener. I heard about "the killing fields" but did not get the context of the situation, you explained it well. Even with such a history the people are still so resilient it's amazing. I am falling in love with Cambodia and would love to visit someday. People do not know Cambodia's history and it is great that you highlighted it, this video is so informative, I hope if I am ever a teacher in Cambodia to help others break from the cycle of poverty as well.

@sokienikulski1846 6 жыл бұрын

Lauren, thank you for this video. I agree that people need to be educated about what is going on in Cambodia. I think is awesome that you brought up Water of Life. They are in need of help, We have did research on their ministry and God is GOOD!

@loukchanrous5736 5 жыл бұрын

Siem Reap Cambodia it's so amazing

@jaybird2685 7 жыл бұрын

great video!

@GoPlacesCambodia 4 жыл бұрын

Great

@johnny9384 6 жыл бұрын

You're a great person! yes i will donate. Thank you

@matarleon7128 6 жыл бұрын

I love your knowledge and explanation on Cambodia. Thank You

@kawaicat2437 5 жыл бұрын

Thank for shares our country😊love you❤️

@nalinny 7 жыл бұрын

You are amazing Lauren! I had to subscribe :) Thanks for sharing your heartfelt experiences in Cambodia! I've done voluntary teaching in Cambodia during my Unibreak and I too believe that education is the way to go to breaking the cycle of poverty.

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

I'm so flattered! Thank you for subbing and welcome to the Fearless Fam :)

@hakkheangveng1856 6 жыл бұрын

You are the first foreigner that I see who care about the Cambodia history👉👍👍

@NengROm 7 жыл бұрын

really really really enjoyed this video! I was quite impressed at how much you have learned from your visit and how you turned the trip into an educational one. I have always encourage people to travel because you learn so much more than just sitting in a classroom. Your video, your experience you described is definitely why I say travel educate people. Isn't it crazy how much of a difference ones perspective could be after a trip to a place like this? also to add to your video...no need to apologize because the world need to learn to take the hard truth and not pretend everything is okay when we have children starving everywhere and countries like Cambodia still suffering despite the genocide being over decades ago...although if you speak to some people there htey will tell you that the current situation is just as bad as the khmer rough time with how suppressed the people are by the government. just look at the average life span now in cambodia...people even die of starvation, traffic accident or murdered by the government officials. I'm glad that an outsider like you can see what's going on from your trip. I'm about to go back for a visit and i often plan to help out children in need buy giving them school supplies and such because like you stated..it's difficult to find a trust worthy charity. lastly...i just want to simply say thanks :) thanks for the video. thanks for visiting my homeland and thanks for acknowledging our hardships and struggles while able to pass on the message to others.

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words. I can't even express how much I agree with you - I've learned more from travelling than I ever did from sitting in a classroom!! I love the idea of giving school supplies to kids in Cambodia! I want to do that next time I'm there :) You're very welcome - making this video was something I had to do and I'm glad it struck a chord with people.

@huynhmao9514 6 жыл бұрын

Great info and you're not negative at all. you speak the truth.. Thank you for sharing...

@jinghong113 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Cambodia 🇰🇭♥️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@tidalwaveism1 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your tube video. It is very informative .

@chippiepaul232 6 жыл бұрын

travelled Cambodia in 2002 siem reap was a few shops and a couple of bars anchor was pretty empty but amazing but even more amazing is the people there story and there resilients such poverty I had not seen anywhere in se asia I had bad food poisning in phonon penn and a bike taxi guy checked on me every day bought me water fruit ect out of his own pocket as I was to ill to get cash felt like he saved my life I was greatful most rural villages had not seen foriegners just seen a few blogs and wow what a change just hope Cambodia does not loose Cambodia ,it needs tourists but I went to see Cambodia not a load of bars and bright lights I feel privaledged to have been before the change and often think how the taxi guy is and all the other beautiful people I met on my travels

@reahsahpagel3354 6 жыл бұрын

I clicked on this video and I’ve never been so happy. The videos of Cambodia on other KZfaq Channels are just like oh Angkor wat and what not. But my grandparents came over bc of the Khmer Rouge and stuff and they still have days where they can’t do it. Talking about it is so hard for them. I love this bc it actually tells the truth, rather it it just being the beautiful temples and stuff.

@kimberlysmith2772 7 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you being so real. Traveling to Cambodia this June. Cheers

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

Happy travels!!

@bsridhar3806 5 жыл бұрын

Attagirl! I am so impressed by your video because you have stepped away from ego-centric or narcotic vlogs that populate You Tube, and have a made a sincere, serious attempt to understand and share that knowledge. Best Wishes. By the way, my wife and I are planning to visit Cambodia in January.

@newrickydas 7 жыл бұрын

tx u for posting this video, glad i watched it before going :) will be donating to the cause as i firmly believe in education for kids and support for farmers :) N u r an awesome person, wish there be more tourists like you :)

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is so sweet! Be sure to browse through the other comments on this video that have suggestions for charities supporting education so you can put your money where you think it'd work best!

@ilderkira6196 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for keeping it real.

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

Always

@SIEMREAPTEMPLE 5 жыл бұрын

As Cambodian,,, I am appreciation with your video breaking news of real Cambodian life and we really need help we try to do anything to save our people but anyhow thanks for your video,,,

@muninkim 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren, thank you for sharing, it's inspiring to see how much you care about this despite not having any direct ties to the country! Our world need more people like you! One charity that is not associated with any religion and has been very effective in breaking the cycle of poverty is The Cambodian Children's, Fund. Founded by Scott Neeson, the former president of 21st Century Fox who has given up his Hollywood life and dedicated his whole life to lifting over 2,000 children and their families every year out of poverty: www.cambodianchildrensfund.org/ Another issue that very prevalent in Cambodia as well is "brain drain". Where highly educated people emigrate overseas and permanently leave the country. Human capital - a talented workforce - is one of the key ingredients that pushes a country's economy forward. This is why it's inspiring to see people like Laura Mam (a Cambodian-American looking to make a difference with music) and Richard Yim (a very good friend of mine here from Canada working to address the landmine issue) both who have left Cambodia but returning to help our country. If you're interested in any of these things that I've mentioned, here are a couple links: Scott Nesson - rtd.rt.com/films/cambodias-hollywood-dad/ Richard Yim - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZthiKqg2q6-ZZs.html Laura Mam - www.khmertimeskh.com/news/7446/laura-mam-draws-on-cambodia---s-heroes/ P.S. If it's not clear by now, I've also emigrated to Canada a while ago as a family. Now with one exam away from finishing my undergraduate studies, I look to return home and do my part in helping the development of Cambodia. Once again thank you for sharing Lauren! - Munin

@LaurenWithoutFear 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this thoughtful, detailed comment, Munin!! This is amazing. I'm looking into the charity you recommended right now! Keep being amazing and best of luck with everything :)

@foxivert8107 5 жыл бұрын

Good on you lad... :) I'm also coming to stay in Cambodia ~

@screaminmimi330 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you chose CCF for your donations! I sponsor a little girl there. She goes to school and hopefully will make it to college. The work Scott does there is awesome and will help to change this country!

@Pidashows 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to you again

@TheScandalessLife 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, love from a stranger. :)

@HENGLIMINFO4U 5 жыл бұрын

truly nice info

@jessie_kay8402 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing what is going on back home. my grandparents were originally from srok kmher (Cambodia) and they tell me stories about how they escaped and what it was like there.