Well stated. I saw a KZfaqr from India traveling from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. It was a budgeted trip and unfortunately he ran out of money to make the entire way. So, he ended up hitch hiking. A truck driver delivering goods was heading to Phnom Penh with his young son in the front seat. He picked up the KZfaqr and along the way, stopped at a rest stop and bought snacks and offered to the KZfaqr then continued on. The point is, I feel that Cambodians are big hearted people, in general. They are willing to help you out in needy situations. I see this with the Cambodian friends I have. Of course, there are always bad apples but that is expected no matter where you go. I feel that you have chosen a perfect country to call home for long term - the people and the spirituality of the country. Cambodia, please take good care of our friend Julia. Okun (Thank you).

Great tips, Julia. There are always pros and cons no matter where we live. Life is short to do the things we don't love doing. When you travel, you will never be alone and you will meet new people. Be kind. Be cool. Be safe. Enjoy your travels!

Great video. I am watching you as I pack my gear to move to Siem reap from Australia. Especially your last 5 tips . Slow down and smell the roses or durian in Cambodia.

Awesome Life Saving Tip's.

This video hit hard Julia! Thank you so much for always speaking so openly and honestly. Your channel is making the planning stages of my move to Siem Riep so much easier. Thank you!

Great video. Retiring to S.R in 4 months. So good advice. Keep them coming.

I might be moving to Cambodia next year to teach English. I’m scared but also ready to take the leap of faith and have courage to go for what I want!

Subscribed right away. Loved this video. This woman is awesome. Cannot wait to go to Cambodia and I as a solo female traveller myself, your advice was PERFECT! Some people may not think they need it till they actually hear it. Thanks for the tips!

Good advice. I've lived in Siem Reap for several years and it is important to be careful if you're travelling solo.

I am Cambodian born in NZ moving back to Cambodia in november and this honestly really helped

Thank you , well said, and some good advice

Thanks for sharing. I’m coming to Cambodia next month to try and find work as a teacher.

I really loved this. I will be in Siem Reap for a few months mid January. Everything you said at the end was so true. I really love your energy. Keep doing what you are doing.

Good advice. Spent much time in Cambodia. Looking to make the move as I am unvaxxed and life is hard here in Oz for us. Can't move back to Canada as it's the same. Best of luck, be safe. Thank you

Awesome video! ❤

Super duper helpful. Thank you for taking time to share this video. I'm doing research and hopefully backpack Asia by the end of this year. Hope to meet you next year ❤

👍👍👍 great advi se. Thank you

GREAT VIDEO THANKS

Interesting channel... Do you have a video or can you make a video(s) on some more practical tips/your experiences for everyday life when moving to Cambodia/Siem Reap. Or if not do you have some links to some videos/blogs/websites that helped you with everyday life? Like Visa applications/options. What visa option you chose and why? How was the visa process from your perspective? Do you have registered a business in Cambodia? How does the Tax system work? What does a rental contract for an apartment look like? What about the banking system? What bank do you use and why? How is the healthcare system? Do you have health insurance? Driver licence? Do they have a waste management system? etc. Or for example, where do you prefer to buy Groceries and why? What are the options for buying household articles, electronics, stationary, furniture, gardening stuff and so on? Assume they don't have a Wall Mart or Home Depot but maybe something similar. Is there something like Amazon or a webpage where locals sell and buy stuff privately? Hope you had a great time at your silent retreat. Cheers!

in Phnom Penh the most important thing for an expat is to fit into an area that matches your income level. you want to be able to easily walk to your social hangouts. Phnom Penh is not nearly as cliquey as Bangkok, but you will most def be ostracized if you're perceived to be lower class. Siem Reap is socially flatter and easier to make friends, although it's more like a collection of villages than a city, so you'll end up on your moto quite a bit.

# 1 FOR ME -- is to buy a Bajaj RE tuk tuk for personal transportation. Ideal for hauling groceries & 'stuff' keeping out of rain & sun + exploring the city & the area ! --- I'm a retired old man don't drink or smoke but love to eat good food. --- Meeting neat people and other expats will be fun & friendly locals getting acquainted and learning where the deals are ! --- Some real tranquil relaxing meditation is a great idea. --- I'm excited to get there and spend a month or two just looking where I might enjoy it the most. -?- Could be more than 1 area ? Pick the brains of people who know & perhaps hire a tour guide for the best places for this or that. An adventure and fun filled exploration for a quality retired life I will really enjoy ! --- Siem Reap is a beautiful city and the English spoken with the USD used - it should be a stress reliever compared to Hispanic cultures with pesos & Spanish being alien to me ? Thrifty somewhat and yet quite comforfortable on a $1000 -- $1500 budget. Rents now are even cheaper with many empty apartments to pick from.

Time alone makes you a stronger person,not weaker !!!

Not a bad collection of advise Julia ! -- Sounds like you have a completely new life over there ? At my age I am unable to do much beyond a frugal retirement. Younger people however need your advise and would benefit if they are willing to follow some of it ? You are an inspirational speaker ! Well done.

After considering several neighboring countries I've decided to move to Cambodia. I'm leaning heavily towards Siem Reap but also considering Phnom Penh. But yeah, this trip is a huge reset for me. Will be arriving in Sept. If I can find a really 🔥 apartment in "true" walking distance to street vendors, I'll be sold on Siem Reap. And yes, it DOES take a great amount of courage to pack up and leave on your own 💯

Very wise advices. Thank you Julia!!

I have traveled all over Asia solo since 1990. I am psychologically, emotionally very stable and happy. I don’t drink, go to bars or any other potentially dangerous practices. That keeps 90% of danger away. I live consciously. I’m aware of consequences before I make a choice. I make decisions based on what will give me the most peace of mind. I am my own best friend which makes me less vulnerable to unhealthy connections. I’m not needy. My solo travels will continue without incident because of how I make decisions and take very good care of myself emotionally, psychologically and physically

I've been looking at places that I'm considering to visit to find a place to retire to. Thailand, Mexico, and Cambodia are where I'm going to visit. I came across your apartment rental video (which was very informative), I then saw your leaving Michigan video and it was moving. I just subscribed and hope your are well (in all ways). Good luck to you.

Thanks for this vid. Im leaving my home country to get away from the crazy. Im leaving the high cost of living. Im leaving for peace of mind and Im leaving for a much slower pace of life. Now..Cambodia is on my top 3 places because it checks all the box's. Nice people and good food and of course a slower pace.

Beautiful

Thank you for your insight. I’ve been here in Siem Reap for 6 months now. I live a 5 minute walk from Pub Street on the other side of the river however and a couple minutes walk from Wat Damnak. I encourage everyone who is considering coming to do it! It’s easy to make friends with locals if you engage them and are real. I have dinners weekly with my new friends in their homes as family.

Great video and info!

I’m glad you loving Cambodia ❤

Thank you Julia for all the Great advice. You are a beautiful woman, hope i bump into you when im heading oversas in 6 months time🙏💙

Is there an artist community in Siemens Reap? I may be a bit of a basket case especially since I’m 65 years of age, but would love an artist community and a little conversation or guidance. Are there painting groups or life drawing classes?

Visit once before.... Visited Thailand many times. On retiring coming there (Cambodia) long term on my own (63y)Retirement Visa Cant wait!🥰

She's stunning. Looking at heading over next year. I'll be big spoon then neither of us would be alone 👍🤣 Never thought about the day light hours we have 15.75 hour days in the peak of summer. 8.5 in winter though. Also the sun will be at a funny angle. 29deg to 75deg winter to summer. I'm from Invercargill NZ My main concerned about how easy it will be to leave a small foot print there. No plastic, more eco friendly than standard organic food, being self sufficient with meat and veg is the norm here. I'm moving for the more friendly tax rates, and to help people with sorting out some solar and plumbing. Seems like I'd get more bang for buck for my effort there. Sucking the juice out of someone like a vampire 🤣🤣🤣 No biting it 😳

JH Rocks 💪❤

Awesome and informative video.

Merci!

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Wow your so brave to move to another country I wish you success, I'm Cambodian but I was born in america and I only speak English

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Very Good. Thanks Julie

Takk!

So true about the party life. Just concentrating on the party and party friends is ultimately an empty quest. Also, love the vampire analogy! It's perfect. I try to avoid or discontinue relationships with energy vamps.

Good advice Tanks !

My only concern is work. What type of jobs are available in Cambodia. What online jobs are available to work from anywhere. Can you walk into any Cambodian establishment, most likely a restaurant or hotel to ask for a job application? How easy is this. The only thing that holds me back is employment and job stability.

Love your content so far. Just stumbled on your channel. I grew up in Cambodia but left after graduation in 2018. Now in 2023 my partner, pets and I are planning to move to Siem Reap in March. I haven't been home since and I can't wait to return. I saw you're looking to create community and I am too. Would love to get in touch!

Hello Julia, Found your KZfaq by searching for Chang Mai back in November. Went there last June 2022 and absolutely fell in love with the Place! Working on moving there i a few years. Would love to touch base with you on the logistics of moving from the USA. Thank you so much for very interesting Videos.

Hello Julia , i have watched your videos and particularly loved the meditation retreat in Thailand despite being an atheist with no formal religion or spirituality . For me settling in Siem Reap has had enormous difficulties , not from Cambodians who have uniformly been lovely and polite and accepting . Unfortunately as a 60 year old gay guy it's some Expats i have found rude and unaccepting . Having befriended some American guys in my gym when it came to a night out and questions arose about kids or girlfriend i was open and honest about being a ' WOKE GAY GUY , Atheist , into identity politics ' the response wasn't great and they have shunned me ever since . It's a small town too and a few drunken mistakes and tons of people think they know me . I am not a party animal , introverted , quiet ( except when drunk ! ) finding my niche has been a thankless task . If you are already a minority in your home country then think carefully about what you want . Thankfully i am resilient , pretty damned independent but sometimes emotionally vulnerable and over sensitive . Photography , reading , hiking , gym keep me occupied but i think i am off to Korea and Japan for 6 months before deciding whether i will come back for another year . Since Covid Siem Reap is a lot quieter and all the photographers i knew have left . I am hoping Seoul has a dynamic alternative music and arts scene and lots of photographers . Siem Reap can be too laid back at times .

Hi. I just subscribed. I spent months alone in Phnom Penh last year (2023) but the smog is too much for me. I'm getting ready to try living in Siem Reap.

Thanks Julia, i want to move from Europe to Cambodia soon, and stay there at least for some time.

Look like Marilyn Monroe. Thank you for the upload

Actually great advice. New sub :)

I totally agree with you 🤓

I love that

I want to go to Cambodia and would love to touch base with you as I am an artist who wants to reset and recalobrate my thoughts while imbracing a new culture.

Welcome to Cambodia 🇰🇭

Good advice

Hi. I'm diabetic and can't eat the omni-present white rice or white rice noodles. Are there brown rice options at the restaurants in Siem Reap? Or, clean eating places? Thanks!

Make up is pretty

Hi Julia! I am in Siem Reap right now! Can we link up 🥺🙏

Retired in US and my life savings got stolen. So Siem Reap here I come. I have many friends there! Ready to have fun again.

3 more months! I cannot wait:)

What’s the difference of the culture between where you are verses the capital?

Watching this more than once, good stuff :) I'll add one tip to not put everything ID and payment wise in one wallet. It's normal to want to streamline things. Don't do it. I just lost my wallet on my last trip with everything in it. I NEVER lose my wallet at home. You are not at home. Your mind is not in the same place. My co-travelers, and a very kind stranger, bailed me out 100%.

I don’t think I'm 'amazing'. I know I have certain talents (primarily musical). But I try not to be over the top about it. Even people you might think are amazing are flawed. All of them.

Hi Julia! I am in Siem Reap right now! Hehe just visiting though haga

Would you be able to do a video on the legal and/ work life or permit things one has to do to be stable in Cambodia?

WELL DONE. I am Also an Artist and intetested in living in Combodia. Did you get the hepatitus shots begore coming please? Any information appreciated

Julia: Have a good time but don't get obscenely obliterated. Aussie girls: But....

Hello, miss. I do like the way you wear the makeup you like to wear. You know who you remind me of while it is on you? You look like Marilyn Monroe.

Thanks. What about ideas on health insurance?

Just messaged you.

🔥🔥🔥vid & gr8 advice peep

🇰🇭🇺🇸❤️👍 !

You need to be an English teacher in cambodia

Cambodia is crazy expensive and offers nothing. Thailand and Philippines are way better

I left the West to get away from western people. So siem reap would be a nightmare to me.

...tip #11.... don't do it....

It's become a habit for some people to deliver their sentences intoned as questions, with an upturned last syllable, which in turn conveys uncertainty rather than self-assurance, confidence and some degree of authenticity.. Also, as someone who has lived in Cambodia for five years (and who has a son who has been here for eight) this seems overly negative and indeed, insecure in parts. Remember wherever we go, we take ourseves with us, life being a mirror and so on. Also, are most of these talking head KZfaq posts more about egoic need for acknowledgement or validation than imparting information? If the latter, we only need a voice-over with some relevant images or facts. If you doubt me, count the number of 'I's' and 'me's' that are mentioned in these posts.

Hello Julia thanks a lot for the vidéo it s very interesting , i a m ROBERT and i moving to KAMPOT in next november , i will continu to fallow your video , i m french from montreal quebec canada , and you help me to practice my english , it s been a long time 🙃🙃🙃You speak fast but with a good prononciation , and i realy appreciate all the information you give.....i don t know if you are on facebook to, but this is my own.........BOB LEGRAND