The CDC has some great information on the risks when visiting Cambodia, found here: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2024/itineraries/cambodia Most of what the CDC says is just reinforcing what I said in this video, but they go into a bit more detail regarding infectious diseases.
I just moved to Siem Reap and made 1 year visa, its really great... Better than Phnom Penh where I lived 3 months in summer months - more livable, more clean and by 30-40% cheaper.
Not sure I understand - how long were /are you "in" SR ? -- Just got there or just 'finished' a year ? -- Thinking of retiring there on my $1500 SS and hoping it's enough ?!? - - - I'm hearing I should be fine. I am frugal but I will need AC in a small studio and decent food. High BP meds costs are a concern ? Don't drink or smoke. -- Looks beautiful from the US - I think I will love it. - 'If' I can handle the heat ? - - - Heard some do actually live there on about half my income ?
@@frankkluz9787 already living there for a month. If you want quality food - then it costs more. I dont eat street food - its trash. A/C working all 24 hours at lowest regime - around 120$ a month. If you are alone and dont have bad habits, dont eat like crazy - 1500$ will be enough for you to have nice apartments with A/C working…
I left the country back in 1979 after I had to live through the genocide under Pol Pot killing madness. Most of my family members did not survive as we were forced to move out of the Phnom Penh City in 1975 to work in the rice fields. I've returned to visit my sole surviving sister every year for the last ten years since my retirement from the US to heal the past. Cambodia has come a long way since the prolonged civil war was officially ended upruptly in 1998. Here, you do not have to worry about mass shooting and gun death violence like the first world countries. Be mindful of your surroundings . Be kind whenever possible. It's always possible as life is short to do the things we don't love doing. Happy and safe travels from a genocide survivor ✌️
I think a lot of people hear horror stories and then they use that as the filter through which they see Cambodia, rather than seeing how it actually is. Great video!
I wonder what is the need to damn America in every single topic about the safety of another country. "Its safer than America!" and 'USA is far more dangerous". always these comments.
I've been to Cambodia twice a year for several years now and I have never felt unsafe, either in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, or Battambang. I have zero concerns about being a victim of petty crime.
Allen, can you talk about the weather and climate in Cambodia? My impression is that like in Central America, where you have to spend your life indoors in air conditioning. Do you have videos of interviews with retirement age expats and couples in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap? Are there Khmer immersion courses a person could take to learn the difficult language? How is healthcare in Phnom Penh?
Siem reap is very safe, lots of people speak English here and are very nice. Some Motorbikes are parked with ignition keys in the lock…this shows me it is a safe place.
For health issues usually affecting older adults what kind of emergency arrangements of services exist, how is payment made, what insurance exists, how is transportation to Singapore arranged?
You are right American is more dangerous then my country Cambodia thank you for like my country Cambodia Khmer I wishing you live healthy life good luck with everything you wishing thank you again God bless you and your family all
Yes, he was arrested for staging an abduction and inciting a panic. He was given a fair trial with legal representation and was convicted. You would get arrested in basically any country for that, regardless of whether or not you're a tourist. What else would you expect? Cambodia honestly has a pretty lax legal system in comparison to the West.
Nope, safety issues in Cambodia is the problem especially targeting tourists. The statistics shown this. Why are you lying about quality of safety issues on petty criminals activities happening in Cambodia.
No, the statistics show quite the opposite, and personal experience agrees with them. You could ask 100 expats in Siem Reap what crime is like, and they would all give you the same answer, "Virtually non-existent."
Just come and live to see what it's actually like. Phnom Penh might be a different thing, but Siem Reap I can guarantee, it's pretty safe here. the only thing to worry the most in Siem Reap is road accidents but still it's not as bad as Phnom Penh even Thailand.
@@Allen_in_Asia I think a lot of the controversy I'm seeing here in the comments might be when there are shifts from Siem Reap to 'Cambodia'. Is the USA safe? I can tell you that you can leave your $3000 bike unlocked in (trying to think of a comparison) Smithfield in Utah. Ask 100 residents and they can't actually think of ANY crime. Ever. You probably don't want to leave your bike unlocked in South Salt Lake. I'd be astonished if someone tried to assault someone in *downtown Calgary* 'CBD' area at any time of day or night. I would NOT want to hang round downtown outskirts. If I live in a suburb in a nearby city I'm rarely seeing any crime of any kind.
The CDC has some great information on the risks when visiting Cambodia, found here: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2024/itineraries/cambodia
Most of what the CDC says is just reinforcing what I said in this video, but they go into a bit more detail regarding infectious diseases.
I just moved to Siem Reap and made 1 year visa, its really great... Better than Phnom Penh where I lived 3 months in summer months - more livable, more clean and by 30-40% cheaper.
Not sure I understand - how long were /are you "in" SR ? -- Just got there or just 'finished' a year ? -- Thinking of retiring there on my $1500 SS and hoping it's enough ?!? - - - I'm hearing I should be fine. I am frugal but I will need AC in a small studio and decent food. High BP meds costs are a concern ? Don't drink or smoke. -- Looks beautiful from the US - I think I will love it. - 'If' I can handle the heat ? - - - Heard some do actually live there on about half my income ?
@@frankkluz9787 already living there for a month. If you want quality food - then it costs more. I dont eat street food - its trash. A/C working all 24 hours at lowest regime - around 120$ a month. If you are alone and dont have bad habits, dont eat like crazy - 1500$ will be enough for you to have nice apartments with A/C working…
Hello how much is business visa per year in Cambodia?
Why is cambodia so expensive lol. Skin tax?
Most of US and the west residents in Phnom Penh they mostly said Cambodia as a whole is more safe than most state in the US and Europe…
I live in Siem Reap now. Just moved from USA. I have always loved Cambodia and have many friends. Pig roast Sunday.😊
Can you recommend what to see in Siem Reap? I have 2/3 days here in 3 weeks ❤
Looks good & sounds good to me so it should be a fun place to explore ! 🙏
Thank you for sharing about Cambodia!
I was in a dangereous situation in CuBa once i cant see anything being worse than that
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I left the country back in 1979 after I had to live through the genocide under Pol Pot killing madness. Most of my family members did not survive as we were forced to move out of the Phnom Penh City in 1975 to work in the rice fields.
I've returned to visit my sole surviving sister every year for the last ten years since my retirement from the US to heal the past.
Cambodia has come a long way since the prolonged civil war was officially ended upruptly in 1998. Here, you do not have to worry about mass shooting and gun death violence like the first world countries.
Be mindful of your surroundings . Be kind whenever possible. It's always possible as life is short to do the things we don't love doing. Happy and safe travels from a genocide survivor ✌️
Thank you for sharing your life experiences
I think a lot of people hear horror stories and then they use that as the filter through which they see Cambodia, rather than seeing how it actually is. Great video!
That always happens. People really need to learn for themselves! 😇 ✌🏼
Safe... America isn't safe... Cambodia very safe
I wonder what is the need to damn America in every single topic about the safety of another country. "Its safer than America!" and 'USA is far more dangerous". always these comments.
it is safe and so beautiful country .i was there last year so amazing. I planning go back again
That’s Awesome! Have a lovely week!
Safer than big cities in USA...
are you sure about that?
@@theasianjaywalker4455 yep, compared to New York City, LA, New Orlean , Chicago etc
@@theasianjaywalker4455 several times… I live in USA 🇺🇸
I've been to Cambodia twice a year for several years now and I have never felt unsafe, either in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, or Battambang. I have zero concerns about being a victim of petty crime.
Wow thanks for saying about my country well it is safe to me in preyveng siemreap kampot kep and phnompenh
Allen, can you talk about the weather and climate in Cambodia? My impression is that like in Central America, where you have to spend your life indoors in air conditioning. Do you have videos of interviews with retirement age expats and couples in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap? Are there Khmer immersion courses a person could take to learn the difficult language? How is healthcare in Phnom Penh?
What about travel healthcare insurance, do you recommend?
Siem reap is very safe, lots of people speak English here and are very nice.
Some Motorbikes are parked with ignition keys in the lock…this shows me it is a safe place.
For health issues usually affecting older adults what kind of emergency arrangements of services exist, how is payment made, what insurance exists, how is transportation to Singapore arranged?
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I live in Prek Eng now. Just moved from Japan or Australia or Canada or whatever country
You must be carefull only in Phnom Penh near Central Market.
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I am scared of the farangs but not the locals.
yes
Slaves returning from Cambodia said the country was not safe
Slaves?
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I have never felt unsafe in Cambodia and i will soon be bavk
You are right American is more dangerous then my country Cambodia thank you for like my country Cambodia Khmer I wishing you live healthy life good luck with everything you wishing thank you again God bless you and your family all
don't buy seafood with eggs or you will be jailed even if they sell them.
many many scam in combodia
It’s definitely not safe for tourists, one Taiwanese UA-camr been arrested without any judicial recently
Yes, he was arrested for staging an abduction and inciting a panic. He was given a fair trial with legal representation and was convicted. You would get arrested in basically any country for that, regardless of whether or not you're a tourist. What else would you expect? Cambodia honestly has a pretty lax legal system in comparison to the West.
Complete BS
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Just tell people the TRUTH.
COMPLETE BULLSHIT..
YOU MUST BE LIVING IN ANOTHER COUNTRY..
Nope, safety issues in Cambodia is the problem especially targeting tourists. The statistics shown this. Why are you lying about quality of safety issues on petty criminals activities happening in Cambodia.
No, the statistics show quite the opposite, and personal experience agrees with them. You could ask 100 expats in Siem Reap what crime is like, and they would all give you the same answer, "Virtually non-existent."
Says the person who believes everything he reads and no actual experience living there or experienced. What a moron 😂
Just come and live to see what it's actually like. Phnom Penh might be a different thing, but Siem Reap I can guarantee, it's pretty safe here. the only thing to worry the most in Siem Reap is road accidents but still it's not as bad as Phnom Penh even Thailand.
@@Allen_in_Asia I think a lot of the controversy I'm seeing here in the comments might be when there are shifts from Siem Reap to 'Cambodia'.
Is the USA safe? I can tell you that you can leave your $3000 bike unlocked in (trying to think of a comparison) Smithfield in Utah. Ask 100 residents and they can't actually think of ANY crime. Ever.
You probably don't want to leave your bike unlocked in South Salt Lake.
I'd be astonished if someone tried to assault someone in *downtown Calgary* 'CBD' area at any time of day or night. I would NOT want to hang round downtown outskirts. If I live in a suburb in a nearby city I'm rarely seeing any crime of any kind.
It is not safe.
Sorry to hear that about your home
Go away Thailand
Just unlucky
It is not safe. You going to learn real quick 😢
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