I had this problem in Battabong at Phnom Sampeau - Bat Caves. I had donated and they kept on pressuring us - even the monks were pressuring us to give more after we have given already. It left a bad impression. Theres a line cross when they take advantage of the situation like that.
Just came back from cambodia for the first time savi. American born cambodian i delt with the same thing. Everywhere i went got swarmed they made my trip experience terrible. I could never eat in peace or walk around until i bought something
That is BEYOND atrocious. You should all come together and petition for them to hire security for touristy areas. That way you won’t have a whole trip completely ruined not just in the exorbitant amount of money you spend to finally get a vacation after working so hard what don’t ya think? 🙄🤦🏽♀️ They don’t understand because they don’t work and can’t be bothered to even try and be productive to their own society. They have no ideas how hard we work to earn these kinds of excursions. They’re very very entitled I have no sympathy, I don’t know what the safety situation is like here but I didn’t know if I had an Indian started the same and starting a petition for better policemen’s of the areas may make a substantial difference considering the bulk of their Academy is supported by foreign travelers, so it’s really counterintuitive they don’t do anything about this.
I got swarmed by about 15 boys at a lake walk in the Angkor Wat park. I escaped, but 3 girls were persistent and I bought postcards from them when we were out of sight of the boys. Crazy. And a bit sad.
I would've ignored them. Luckily for me, im fortunate to speak fluent Khmer. I was just recently there and I turned a lot of beggers down. Not that i wouldn't have donate, i dont have the funds to donate all the time. They can always tell when you're a foreigner, even when you're full blood khmer. People there get this misconception that Americans are always wealthy when that is not the case at all. Yeah the American Dollar is higher than the Riel but thats how we are able to afford to go back to the motherland with such a small budget. We are all struggling, just in different environments. If people think differently then I suggest many people need to be educated about how the world is. Sucks to see our people struggle and starve but im struggling too. Just saying. We got lucky our families immigrated to America, but they don't understand the economy and taxes here as well.
My experience in Siem Reap was similar, being swarmed by groups of children or adults, either selling postcards/small souvenirs or asking for money ... in 2023 ... I did buy a few postcards/souvenirs though ...
That’s a bummer! I’m glad I didn’t take my first to that temple on our first visit. I guess i lucked out because I didn’t really experience begging at that level. Which was surprising since I was warn ahead of my trip. Especially since I had a white wife. Our experience been so amazing that my wife said she never met so much amazing nice humans being. She went on to say that our people are some of the nicest people ever. She never once felt like she was looked at or treated like she was out of place. At one point she said here she was the only white person walking by herself in a village and not one person gave her a dirty look. So different than here at home in the US when we had our road trip across the country. She even told me that she could see herself living there. So that gave me hope that when we retire maybe I can return to live in the motherland. We are planning another trip this December.
I wouldn't mind helping out the unfortunate, but the way they ask should be handled better. To be acosted like that is unsettling. The donation boxes at each shrine is fine, just don't follow me everywhere.
You can’t really blame them because people keep on giving. Who wouldn’t want free money. When I watch “Cooking & Traveling with Bong General “ he start bring a big stack of cash to pass out every place he visit. I understand he want to go good but this is the result from that.
I have not experienced the level of aggressiveness and the number of beggars you ran into. With the prasat being the only one at that location it’s likely concentrated all the beggars and sellers to that single tourist attraction. You and your friend were probably not the first or the last ones . Some experienced Khmer travelers know and expect these things so they plan for it. One Khmer traveler INITIATED the giving, and the amount he gives is allocated in advance. Once he is done, he is satisfied and is firmed not to give anymore without being dissatisfied and rude. One of my tactics is to talk to them as much as possible thereby to get to know them and for some will get tired of my questions and possibly leave. Sometimes it works but other times it doesn’t. When you run from them it likely leads to more of them chasing you. It’s a tough situation, but you can experience this situation at other tourist attractions in any developing country.
I have been to Cambodia before and was in a long term relationship with a Cambodian girl. If your American and speak English you are automatically wealthy. I also think its the culture in general. Each province has their own Buddhist temple and a place of worship. It has become like a business. Constantly handing out gifts and donations to relatives by Cambodians living abroad has become ingrained into the behaviors of Cambodians living in Cambodia. Poverty and corruption is also very prevalent there. Like for instances on the road there would be random stops and if they catch a foreigner that looks rich they will ask for tea money.
They can swarm me all they want. I just ignore them. I wouldn't enable them. It's one of the things you learn and what everyone says to do. When you lit the incense your mind was not at peace and that was a waste. I would've used the money giving a bigger tip for service workers.
I have been in the USA since 1981 but I can NOT bring myself worshipping human monks or statues made by men humans that is soulless. REALITY WE ARE SMART ENOUGH TO KNOW THAT THE CREATOR IS AROUND. DO YOU THINK THOSE THINGS ( STATUES OR MONKS) CREATES EVERYTHING AROUND US?
Yeah I been so many times to places like these wen I go to cambodia, it gets really frustrating so I don't bother going to any temples anymore wen I go , I just visit family and stay out of tourist spots like these, seen it done it ,it gets annoying everytime I just don't say anything and just keep walking, sometimes I ask them to give me money lol, I go to cambodia to visit family and friends only now no temple visit or any kind , I just don't have the patience anymore, so I rather boycott these places , got better things to do then get harassed where ever u go, might seem harsh but it does get annoying , u dint have to give them money, as u see give one all come, so rather not give any from the start,
Oh I notice by your profile picture, you're not Caucasian? Perhaps you encountered some racism. That's normal, sorry to say. I experienced it too, but from the other end. (it benefitted me in China)
Svai you are cheap S HELL. ID NEVER heard someone complain so much as you about things are to pricey.. you tryn save a dollar.., the poor people in Cambodia barely make a dollar in. DAY. IT SAD AF...its ok to give back to poor people!!,...AND I DO SUPPORT YOUR CHANNEL BROTHA KEEP GRINDING..
lmfao it's not about saving money, it's the principle of the matter of not getting ripped off if you know the legitimate price. Try being an expat sometime.
@Savi, The reputation of our people can be harmed by beggars and scams, as I heard from a tourist complaint. I’m proud that you spoke out about it.
No one is feeling bad about helping. It just feels irritating for one person to help the whole village.
I had this problem in Battabong at Phnom Sampeau - Bat Caves. I had donated and they kept on pressuring us - even the monks were pressuring us to give more after we have given already. It left a bad impression. Theres a line cross when they take advantage of the situation like that.
I like your content always ! good job showing us everything ! You eat some awesome food !
Is the music from Epidemic Sound?
Just came back from cambodia for the first time savi. American born cambodian i delt with the same thing. Everywhere i went got swarmed they made my trip experience terrible. I could never eat in peace or walk around until i bought something
That is BEYOND atrocious. You should all come together and petition for them to hire security for touristy areas. That way you won’t have a whole trip completely ruined not just in the exorbitant amount of money you spend to finally get a vacation after working so hard what don’t ya think? 🙄🤦🏽♀️
They don’t understand because they don’t work and can’t be bothered to even try and be productive to their own society.
They have no ideas how hard we work to earn these kinds of excursions. They’re very very entitled I have no sympathy, I don’t know what the safety situation is like here but I didn’t know if I had an Indian started the same and starting a petition for better policemen’s of the areas may make a substantial difference considering the bulk of their Academy is supported by foreign travelers, so it’s really counterintuitive they don’t do anything about this.
Why I won’t go back to some places like savanna ga.
LOVE💪❤ your honest OBJECTIVE reporting.. That will get you more SUBS too... 😊
How far away is this from Phnom Penh
I got swarmed by about 15 boys at a lake walk in the Angkor Wat park. I escaped, but 3 girls were persistent and I bought postcards from them when we were out of sight of the boys. Crazy. And a bit sad.
PEOPLE should NOT pay them.. ITS encourages BAD behavior...
Correct. I learned that a decade ago when I visited.
I would've ignored them. Luckily for me, im fortunate to speak fluent Khmer. I was just recently there and I turned a lot of beggers down. Not that i wouldn't have donate, i dont have the funds to donate all the time. They can always tell when you're a foreigner, even when you're full blood khmer. People there get this misconception that Americans are always wealthy when that is not the case at all. Yeah the American Dollar is higher than the Riel but thats how we are able to afford to go back to the motherland with such a small budget. We are all struggling, just in different environments. If people think differently then I suggest many people need to be educated about how the world is. Sucks to see our people struggle and starve but im struggling too. Just saying. We got lucky our families immigrated to America, but they don't understand the economy and taxes here as well.
My experience in Siem Reap was similar, being swarmed by groups of children or adults, either selling postcards/small souvenirs or asking for money ... in 2023 ... I did buy a few postcards/souvenirs though ...
They only come when they know that they can get money. If you don't give, they wouldn't bother you.
That’s a bummer! I’m glad I didn’t take my first to that temple on our first visit. I guess i lucked out because I didn’t really experience begging at that level. Which was surprising since I was warn ahead of my trip. Especially since I had a white wife. Our experience been so amazing that my wife said she never met so much amazing nice humans being. She went on to say that our people are some of the nicest people ever. She never once felt like she was looked at or treated like she was out of place. At one point she said here she was the only white person walking by herself in a village and not one person gave her a dirty look. So different than here at home in the US when we had our road trip across the country. She even told me that she could see herself living there. So that gave me hope that when we retire maybe I can return to live in the motherland. We are planning another trip this December.
I didn't know there's a temple there.
I love how Luke explains it to them
That's annoying, u want to enjoy the scenery too. Bless u for donation
Next time just ignore them and move on since if you give to one, the news will spread and a crowd will come. It happens anywhere not just Cambodia.
I heard the Cambodian economy is bad this year due to poor rice harvest. Insects and worms destroying the yield.
Savi , are you in Pennsylvania ?
Are you still in Cambodia tight now ?
Location of this place ? Iam in koh kong
That’s why nobody wants to go there anymore
Good way to show your Cambodian people.
He white washed 😂
Why hide the reality?
You prefer fake propaganda to reality?
I wouldn't mind helping out the unfortunate, but the way they ask should be handled better. To be acosted like that is unsettling. The donation boxes at each shrine is fine, just don't follow me everywhere.
You can’t really blame them because people keep on giving. Who wouldn’t want free money. When I watch “Cooking & Traveling with Bong General “ he start bring a big stack of cash to pass out every place he visit. I understand he want to go good but this is the result from that.
That’s why there’s no tourists go there.
I have not experienced the level of aggressiveness and the number of beggars you ran into. With the prasat being the only one at that location it’s likely concentrated all the beggars and sellers to that single tourist attraction. You and your friend were probably not the first or the last ones .
Some experienced Khmer travelers know and expect these things so they plan for it. One Khmer traveler INITIATED the giving, and the amount he gives is allocated in advance. Once he is done, he is satisfied and is firmed not to give anymore without being dissatisfied and rude. One of my tactics is to talk to them as much as possible thereby to get to know them and for some will get tired of my questions and possibly leave. Sometimes it works but other times it doesn’t. When you run from them it likely leads to more of them chasing you. It’s a tough situation, but you can experience this situation at other tourist attractions in any developing country.
Mantap pemandangan yg indah
They get more money begging than working a real job
Couldn't agree more, i dont like them following tourists around.
The vibe killers 😤
Infuriating asf.
Im a nice person dont mind giving to the unfortunate, but if u begg in a mob and follow me yall aint getting nothing but a workout
Places not to visit, Thanks
another Great video of the real World and real people.
Savi looked like he aged 15 years in this video!
Likely alcohol... People have no idea how it ages you...
Wtf
Where is this? So i can avoid going there. Lol
I like the new 'do Savi. You're a handsome young man
That’s very sad.
This is the reason I haven't visited this temple and likely never will.
These people have no shame
I have been to Cambodia before and was in a long term relationship with a Cambodian girl. If your American and speak English you are automatically wealthy. I also think its the culture in general. Each province has their own Buddhist temple and a place of worship. It has become like a business. Constantly handing out gifts and donations to relatives by Cambodians living abroad has become ingrained into the behaviors of Cambodians living in Cambodia. Poverty and corruption is also very prevalent there. Like for instances on the road there would be random stops and if they catch a foreigner that looks rich they will ask for tea money.
They can swarm me all they want. I just ignore them. I wouldn't enable them. It's one of the things you learn and what everyone says to do.
When you lit the incense your mind was not at peace and that was a waste.
I would've used the money giving a bigger tip for service workers.
Ah shit the og from the Bronx
omg 😱 to much.
I have been in the USA since 1981 but I can NOT bring myself worshipping human monks or statues made by men humans that is soulless. REALITY WE ARE SMART ENOUGH TO KNOW THAT THE CREATOR IS AROUND. DO YOU THINK THOSE THINGS ( STATUES OR MONKS) CREATES EVERYTHING AROUND US?
Dang id be mad lol
You shouldn't speak English there....
🇰🇭🇺🇸❤️👍 !
CCL fam
Yeah I been so many times to places like these wen I go to cambodia, it gets really frustrating so I don't bother going to any temples anymore wen I go , I just visit family and stay out of tourist spots like these, seen it done it ,it gets annoying everytime I just don't say anything and just keep walking, sometimes I ask them to give me money lol, I go to cambodia to visit family and friends only now no temple visit or any kind , I just don't have the patience anymore, so I rather boycott these places , got better things to do then get harassed where ever u go, might seem harsh but it does get annoying , u dint have to give them money, as u see give one all come, so rather not give any from the start,
Shameful. I was there teaching English for 4 yrs 14- 18 yrs ago, and in 4 yrs, I met 1 good person. Maybe, I'm just not used to the culture.
Wait what? One good person in the country of Cambodia??
Oh I notice by your profile picture, you're not Caucasian? Perhaps you encountered some racism. That's normal, sorry to say. I experienced it too, but from the other end. (it benefitted me in China)
Svai you are cheap S HELL. ID NEVER heard someone complain so much as you about things are to pricey.. you tryn save a dollar.., the poor people in Cambodia barely make a dollar in. DAY. IT SAD AF...its ok to give back to poor people!!,...AND I DO SUPPORT YOUR CHANNEL BROTHA KEEP GRINDING..
lmfao it's not about saving money, it's the principle of the matter of not getting ripped off if you know the legitimate price. Try being an expat sometime.
$50 is expensive to even a westerner for a horrible experience like that.
Thailand is better go to Thailand a lot of pretty girls.