Glad that you’re finally getting a place where you’re not in a hurry to check-in or check out. Gives you time to really breathe and just enjoy the place and the experience.
Yes I had become exhausted and was constantly tired. It will be great to have a base so I don’t have to move for a little while. Thanks for your continued support 🥰
Just discovered your channel. - Wow, you've been around the block and landed in Paradise! Great to hear that you are enjoying it. I have spent a lot of time in Cambodia, it's such a happy place, I've always said, 'you can feel the vibes as soon as your feet touch the tarmac'. I will be coming back to stay, probably Phnom Penh though, as I'm more of a towny. You did well to get out of England.👍
Welcome 🙏 I miss family and friends but not England so much!!! I will head back for a visit sometime next year as my grandchildren are growing so fast and I miss cuddles with them. 😊
That is so kind 🙏 yes I do really love Cambodia 🇰🇭 but I have so many other places on my list as well. I still want to visit. India 🇮🇳 is probably top of my list but also Nepal 🇳🇵 Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Japan 🇯🇵 Taiwan 🇹🇼 China 🇨🇳 (The Great Wall) just to name a few. What’s on your list of places to visit?
well Cambodia is a must I think …..poss Vietnam. Don’t feel the need to go to any others really. Just want to be amongst friendly people. Wouldn’t call myself a natural traveller Nan….but been to a few in younger years. Enjoy your time and take care
since english is not my mother tongue I very much appreciate the way you speak! You must have had contact to lots of foreigners. Very nice! I come to SR the third time in a few weeks and I know there are lots of reasons to make a stop in Siem Reap. What an easy going place to live! Enjoy it and all the best!
Thank you that is so kind. I do also teach English online and a few of my students have told me I speak very clearly. I really love living in Siem Reap, it feels like home now. 🥰
It looks fantastic. You made a great choice! How about WiFi? Is it included? What speed do you get? I work on zoom so I need a reliable connection wherever I am. It’s always a worry!
Thank you 🙏 yes I hear you about WiFi Sinéad teaches a lot of classes online through video calls and the connection holds up well. We both have a lot of data on our phones as well. So if the connection does wobble, we connect via our phone.
Nice and cozy place. That soup is called “Nom Banh Jok”. It’s very healthy. It contains very healthy ingredients. It’s one of the Cambodian traditional dish and it’s my most favorite soup as well. Usually, they eat with a lot of vegetables and yellow, purple flowers. Thanks 4 sharing.
Thanks for your meaning supporting us!!! We don't have any to give you and your trust to our❤ we have only thank and heart ❤ to give you!!! Your video so great! I like you and your great video! Love you. Thanks!!!❤💖🥰💓
Very nice apartment you got. Thanks for sharing! I am planning to move there in next month and is looking for a place. I am from Phnom Penh. I would love to get in touch if you don't mind. By the way, the food you got is Khmer noodle. One of my favourites. Glad you like it.
Hi, I've just found you and binge watched your videos in a week.. you're inspiring me, I've always wanted to do this. Bit nervous about feeling lonely though. how did you get a longer visa in Cambodia?
Oh wow 🤩 thank you and welcome 🙏 so glad to have you following. Cam Smile services are fantastic I have put a link to their Facebook page in the description. They are fantastic and can help you with all your Visa inquiries. Yes, at times it’s true you can get lonely. But that’s one of the reasons that I like to stay in hostels as you meet the best people. And everybody is in the same boat. When I was back in the UK, I also used to get lonely at least here if I feel lonely, I can take a walk as the weather is normally nice and hot and sunny. 😎 have you ever traveled solo before? Before I started this adventure, I took a few days break in Northern Ireland. I loved every second. 🥰 🇰🇭
So glad you’re happy! We have talked about moving to Thailand but I have a golden retriever and I could not put her through the travel. I will keep enjoying your life with you. Could you tell us what a typical day looks like for you?
Using Wise for transfers. Are you aware you can hold different currencies in your Wise account. For instance you can transfer GBP to Wise and then convert it to Riel and hold in your "pot". You can see the rate of exchange before you convert and they will inform you of the charge too. Generally very competitive with any money changer. You can then transfer some or all of your Riel to your chosen bank account as and when. All works very smoothly but transfer times can vary. Think a day or two ahead of when you need to transfer and avoid Fridays - money often doesn't arrive until Monday.
Be careful showing to much. Some people aren’t quite right. Just started watching your page. Good luck. I’ll be there at some point thanks for showing your life in Cambodia.
Wait until April,May.Then the AC will def be indispensable.Speaking from experience,having lived in Thailand for 8 years.Hopefully relocating to Siem Reap soon.
As long as you are happy -- and you appear quite content to me ! --- Siem Reap is my pick for a retirement destination also - been searching the world for 3 years. My other choice is in the Philippines - a very similar type of choice. Both have very friendly locals and are welcoming to expats from the US like myself. Low costs of living can be had in both countries but Cambodia has the best "retirement visa" if your over 55 ! A 'tourist visa' is cheap & easy in the Philippines and renewable for up to 3 years. Retirement visas are expensive compared to Cambodia. - - - I really do like Siem Reap a lot - and so do many other older expats. Younger digital nomads may get a bit bored and prefer the Capital. I'm old & frugal - so Siem Reap certainly suits me just fine !!! Everything needed is pretty much there. Highly specialized medical care may require a trip to Bangkok - for affordable quality care. ❤ 👍 🙏 ✌ 🍺
I’m from the Philippines but I live in London, I was in the Philippines last Easter for holidays. Prices there are skyrocketing like food, electricity and house rents. Whereas I found Thailand and Vietnam as waaaaay more cheaper . I’m even thinking about retiring in Cambodia or Thailand in the future. Like 6months in Asia and 6months in Spain where we have a property.
Actually would be intersted in looking at that building for available apartments,when I come over for another reconnoitre soon.If the other apartments have similar set ups, with a bath..perfect for me.❤❤.Hot shower essential though.
I believe this building is full and no hot water. But there are loads of different places on offer. I looked at so many before deciding on this one. I do have another video with apartment tours coming up in a few weeks time. 🇰🇭🥰
It will be a few months before i’ll be ready,Hopefully something may come up by then.They just looked tailor made for me.Anyway see what happens.Keep smiling and safe, Nan,❤
Nice apartment! You mentioned that it is $200/month. Is that on a 6 month contract? Also, would they have replaced the tv if you asked? Also curious how much would a Tuk Tuk to pub street be?
I have a 3 month lease but 6 months or a year is the norm. I’m not sure 🤔 I don’t think so they told me it was broken when I moved in. They have been great with other things. The washing machine needed repairs and it was done the next day. Also my hob stopped working so it’s been replaced with a one burner which is fine for me as I only need one. I normally walk to the downtown area Pub Street. Maybe 5-6 minutes in tuktuk?
It seems that the rental costs are always listed in USD. I am thinking that your bank account would be in Riel. Do you pay in USD or in Riel? Thanks in advance.
All property is listed in US dollars everything else you buy in shops and restaurants is listed in US dollars and Khmer riel. In bank accounts, you can either deposit money in US dollars or riel. When transferring from a foreign bank, it’s easier to transfer into dollars. I then use my Revolut card to take riel out of the cash point machine and deposit into my account. So I have access to both currencies.
Hi Nan I am so overwhelmed that you are staying in SR after travelling for so long - your videos have been great. I am travelling in January to Cambodia, on my own & I have never travelled solo before! Will be staying in hotels & with a suitcase but I am of a similar age! I am looking to downgrade a few of my hotels in the hope that I might meet more people - your choices were very brave! I am looking into Vespa Adventures too as that looks great. I hope to find good tuk tuk drivers who can take me out & about but I am worried about going to night markets or Pub St in Sr on my own! Are you still in SR?
@@nanwithabackpack Thanks so much for your reply - of course I will let you know when I arrive! I will look into the Hostel - I am booked in with People with the Community which looks ok just a bit far from the centre - do you know it?
@@nichat1 Sorry I don't know it. I have a facebook page and am trying to sort out a newsletter. I will put details on Facebook when its ready. facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565383745416
@ you will love it there. Everyone is so nice and friendly. I have woken up feeling terrible full up with a cold. My throat is so sore. Hopefully it doesn’t last too long.
I'm surprised, or did I miss it, that nobody asked about rental deposit and how easy, or not, getting it back at the end of the term. Also if one uses the rental agent ISP, who does hold the deposit? The owner or ISP?
This is the first place that I have rented so I don’t know how easy it is to get the deposit back. A deposit is normally one month rent upfront. I believe my landlord is holding the deposit but I did pay it to IPS so I am not actually 100% sure.
I can eat num banch chok every day of the week. Love it with banana blossom and lots of orther fresh veggies. I love both the green and the orange sauce/soup. 😋😋😋😋
No I am having Language lessons with a local lady. I have learned a few words but am finding it very difficult to get to grips with. Have you ever learned a second or third language? What languages do you speak?
I have health insurance with a company called Safety Wing 🪽 it’s not the cheapest but it has great coverage and it’s highly recommend. I’m sure Cam Smile services will be able to sort you out a working visa. 😃 The link is in the description for them.
@@nanwithabackpack. I do speak quite fluently 5 languages. But confirming you that Khmer is taught! Once living in the Philippines i had absolutely no problem to learn quickly a more than basic répertoire of Tagalog.
@@nanwithabackpack I would think the large apartment buildings with management offices accept credit cards but on the smaller buildings, do they all accept credit cards or can U.S dollars be obtained from a local bank?
All the prices and links are in the description I always put the details there. $200 per month for all the apartments I looked at apart from the house $250 and 2 bed $500 but all details are below.
Also be aware of street dogs Nan.Dont want to make you paranoid but I noticed the streets around your new digs are like Thai soi's..small roads.Just be aware.I sometimes carry a stick for safety here in Thailand. Keep safe
@@luvtogroove I don’t mind the dogs I used to work with dogs back in the uk. I have found if you don’t pay them any attention and just walk on by they normally leave you alone. Most of the dogs around here are family pets that are aloud to roam a little. Most are pretty chill and are not too interested in people. You have to be more careful with the monkeys as they can be a little more unpredictable!!!!! 😁🤪🐒
@nanwithabackpack thank you I just would like to speak to them on how to get my dogs over when I ask online I get sarcastic remarks it's very frustrating they are my babies and not bringing them is not an option when we retire xx
@ my friends Tony and Kendal I believe they brought there dogs over from USA they have a you tube channel called The Narrow gate. They moved from USA to Thailand 🇹🇭 they have a ton of answers about different things on their channel. If you don’t have any luck I will as for you or try to put you in touch with them just give me a few days. ☺️
Thanks for the great video and information given, I am seriously considering moving to Cambodia from the UK, so just a few follow-up questions: 1. You used the Wise Card as a part of your Bank transfer from the UK - why did you do this [do you HAVE TO do this in a Bank Transfer process from the UK to a Cambodian Bank]? 2. Can you / somebody from the UK just do a direct Bank Transfer of money to a Cambodian Bank [I think I would choose / use ABA as other Cambodia based UA-camrs also recommend it] in the normal straight-forward way once they have set-up a Cambodian Bank Account? Thanks once again
@@JOHN-s6n5n I chose wise as it was the most straightforward way of doing it. I have not tried a direct transfer so unfortunately not sure if it’s possible. Sorry I couldn’t be any more helpful. If I find out an answer I will let you know.
@@nanwithabackpack Maybe I am missing something, but to use a third party Card in [what could / should be a direct] UK / Cambodia Bank transfer does not [on the face of it] appear to be the most straightforward way ?? Still I suppose you had your reasoning, which [very possibly] is your private business. If you ever do a direct transfer please let me know [I would also be interested in the fees / costs applied by the Cambodian Bank / ABA as I can find-out the fees, if any, applied by Lloyds / Halifax here in the UK]. Thanks for getting back to me with the info, [as] the nuts and bolts of traveling / the practicalities living in new places do interest viewers [as if you are not clued-up one way or another you pay for it - as I am sure you know].
@@nanwithabackpack Getting my head around the Wise Card swervo now, Wayne [who is a well-old-skool SEAsia trooper] has Wise as his 2nd most important App out of 12 important [needed Apps - He is in Chiang Mai]; - So he's got it all sussed, and if you listen to his logic [1.30 mins into the video] he gives his take on what he does by drip-feeding his money [as and when needed] into his local Thai Bank [having already placed *ALL* "the larger amount of money" he has transferred from his UK Bank into Wise Card account] - Link:- ua-cam.com/video/jsTTSrH0I8c/v-deo.html
After two years of travel, it’s the first place that I have stopped for this amount of time. The Visa process with Camsmile services is very easy. The Khmer people are so kind so welcoming so friendly. Right now there is nowhere else I would rather be. 🇰🇭🥰
I've heard of guys smuggling in pastries into Thailand, shady meet ups in a car park for a meat pie 🤣 For power outages it's not to bad to sort a UPS or battery bank for I.T. stuff. Loosing power to a freezer for hours would suck in that heat. How's the sound proofing in these places? Can you talk to the neighbors? Here there convo or TV? Here I couldn't throw a stone to the the neighbors land without a big walk.
I’ve not had a single power cut since I’ve been in my apartment. When I was staying in the hostel, there was one for about 5-10 minutes. I can’t say that I’ve heard much from my next door neighbours sometimes I hear dog barking at night but apart from that it’s pretty quiet.
@@nanwithabackpack good stuff 👍 Some places seem to get a few power cuts there. Might depend on area. I'd still be careful with electronics with power spikes from brown outs
@@nanwithabackpack blackout = power cut. Brownout = low voltage (lights dimming when we had old light bulbs). Spike/surge = increased voltage. I've heard a lot of people say the power isn't very clean over there, could be why the TV is dead
Yes after I filmed this I walked down to check, and got a photo. I knew it was one or the other and for the life of me couldn’t remember!!!! Think 🤔 it’s my age 🤣🤣🤣
Jesus H Christ … Travelling and Moving such hard Work, 😂😂😂😂😂😂 You wouldn’t know Hard work if it fell on you from a great Hight. Try Working in heavy industries like Steel , Mining , Oil Rigs , heavy Gantry etc… Thats hard work and after a few days of that they don’t get to take a Month off, Typical Woman’s insufferable mentality…
Thank you so much for your helpful comments, I’m not sure anyone would ever employ a 56-year-old woman with arthritis in her hands in that kind of job, but thank you for the suggestion!!! Maybe I’ll look into it in the future maybe I could think about it in the next 5 - 10 years 🤪🤣😁
Glad that you’re finally getting a place where you’re not in a hurry to check-in or check out. Gives you time to really breathe and just enjoy the place and the experience.
Yes I had become exhausted and was constantly tired. It will be great to have a base so I don’t have to move for a little while. Thanks for your continued support 🥰
Just discovered your channel. - Wow, you've been around the block and landed in Paradise! Great to hear that you are enjoying it. I have spent a lot of time in Cambodia, it's such a happy place, I've always said, 'you can feel the vibes as soon as your feet touch the tarmac'. I will be coming back to stay, probably Phnom Penh though, as I'm more of a towny. You did well to get out of England.👍
Welcome 🙏 I miss family and friends but not England so much!!! I will head back for a visit sometime next year as my grandchildren are growing so fast and I miss cuddles with them. 😊
Man, What a room you got right there ! That was amazing, that was wonderful
Thank you kindly!
Great video. Apartment is great, certainly made a good choice.
Wishing you all the very best.
Thanks for sharing.....
Thanks so much!
You are a good presenter Nan.
Useful info.
You may never want to leave Cambodia as you like so much
That is so kind 🙏 yes I do really love Cambodia 🇰🇭 but I have so many other places on my list as well. I still want to visit. India 🇮🇳 is probably top of my list but also Nepal 🇳🇵 Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Japan 🇯🇵 Taiwan 🇹🇼 China 🇨🇳 (The Great Wall) just to name a few.
What’s on your list of places to visit?
well Cambodia is a must I think …..poss Vietnam.
Don’t feel the need to go to any others really.
Just want to be amongst friendly people.
Wouldn’t call myself a natural traveller Nan….but been to a few in younger years.
Enjoy your time and take care
Yes Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand are all lovely and easy to travel around. 🤗
You're a natural, it's really fun to watch your videos!
Thank you 🙏 🇰🇭
since english is not my mother tongue I very much appreciate the way you speak! You must have had contact to lots of foreigners. Very nice! I come to SR the third time in a few weeks and I know there are lots of reasons to make a stop in Siem Reap. What an easy going place to live! Enjoy it and all the best!
Thank you that is so kind. I do also teach English online and a few of my students have told me I speak very clearly. I really love living in Siem Reap, it feels like home now. 🥰
@@nanwithabackpack But you should sleep now! If not you will miss the birds in the morning.
After watching you from the beginning it looks like you have found your happy place
Thank you so much 😊 and yes I am loving it here. Thank you 🙏
Lovely apartment, enjoying following your Cambodian journey. Thanks for sharing
Yes it was definitely time I had a little rest. I am loving 🥰 Cambodia 🇰🇭
Good size apartment with a nice view.Siam Reap is lovely.Happy days.Best of luck🤞
Thank you 😊 so much 🥰🇰🇭
It looks fantastic. You made a great choice! How about WiFi? Is it included? What speed do you get? I work on zoom so I need a reliable connection wherever I am. It’s always a worry!
Thank you 🙏 yes I hear you about WiFi Sinéad teaches a lot of classes online through video calls and the connection holds up well. We both have a lot of data on our phones as well. So if the connection does wobble, we connect via our phone.
Nice and cozy place. That soup is called “Nom Banh Jok”. It’s very healthy. It contains very healthy ingredients. It’s one of the Cambodian traditional dish and it’s my most favorite soup as well. Usually, they eat with a lot of vegetables and yellow, purple flowers. Thanks 4 sharing.
Oh wow thanks for that yes it came with veggies it’s my favorite now as well 🇰🇭🥰🇰🇭
Thanks for your meaning supporting us!!! We don't have any to give you and your trust to our❤ we have only thank and heart ❤ to give you!!! Your video so great! I like you and your great video! Love you. Thanks!!!❤💖🥰💓
Thank you so very much for kind words. 🥰
@@nanwithabackpack 💖we are thanks to you, you are wonderful lady and kindness lady 💗 💞
@@sohinkhun6241❤
Very nice apartment you got. Thanks for sharing! I am planning to move there in next month and is looking for a place. I am from Phnom Penh. I would love to get in touch if you don't mind. By the way, the food you got is Khmer noodle. One of my favourites. Glad you like it.
Definitely contact Channy at IPS the link is in the description. 🇰🇭🥰🇰🇭
I am also arriving next month, I'm actively looking for a place now.
Wonderful when you contact IPS please say hello from “Nan with a backpack”. Channy or any of the staff there will look after you really well. 🇰🇭🥰
lovely the place, look like the UK decor hehe :)
Yes it does a bit apart from it’s a cold water, shower and the view out of the window is sunshine, well most of the time!!!! 😎🇰🇭
Hi, I've just found you and binge watched your videos in a week.. you're inspiring me, I've always wanted to do this. Bit nervous about feeling lonely though. how did you get a longer visa in Cambodia?
Oh wow 🤩 thank you and welcome 🙏 so glad to have you following.
Cam Smile services are fantastic I have put a link to their Facebook page in the description. They are fantastic and can help you with all your Visa inquiries.
Yes, at times it’s true you can get lonely. But that’s one of the reasons that I like to stay in hostels as you meet the best people. And everybody is in the same boat. When I was back in the UK, I also used to get lonely at least here if I feel lonely, I can take a walk as the weather is normally nice and hot and sunny. 😎 have you ever traveled solo before? Before I started this adventure, I took a few days break in Northern Ireland. I loved every second. 🥰 🇰🇭
So glad you’re happy! We have talked about moving to Thailand but I have a golden retriever and I could not put her through the travel. I will keep enjoying your life with you. Could you tell us what a typical day looks like for you?
That’s a great idea for a video. I’m away visiting other areas for a few weeks. Will definitely add to the list of videos. 😊
Using Wise for transfers. Are you aware you can hold different currencies in your Wise account.
For instance you can transfer GBP to Wise and then convert it to Riel and hold in your "pot". You can see the rate of exchange before you convert and they will inform you of the charge too. Generally very competitive with any money changer. You can then transfer some or all of your Riel to your chosen bank account as and when. All works very smoothly but transfer times can vary. Think a day or two ahead of when you need to transfer and avoid Fridays - money often doesn't arrive until Monday.
Thank you 🙏 so very much for the information much appreciated 🥰
Hum, not sure Wise offers Riels? Maybe it's because my card was issued in Canada
@dominiquetheeasyminimalist i’m not sure as I’ve only ever used it for dollars 🤷♀️🇰🇭
Be careful showing to much. Some people aren’t quite right. Just started watching your page. Good luck. I’ll be there at some point thanks for showing your life in Cambodia.
Thank you 🙏
I’m not alone here, I also travel around, a lot so am not here all the time. There is also 24 hour security on the door. 😊
Been here in Siem Reap for 2 years. Hardly any power outages. Maybe 4 in all that time. 10 minutes usually.
Thanks that’s good to know. 🤗
Welcome home 😊😅😮 wish you great happiness 🎉😂😮
🙏🇰🇭 thank you 🙏🇰🇭
Wait until April,May.Then the AC will def be indispensable.Speaking from experience,having lived in Thailand for 8 years.Hopefully relocating to Siem Reap soon.
Yes I was in Vietnam last April and it was 46° degrees!!!!! Although my visa will have expired by then so I might be somewhere cooler?!?!? 🤔😁🤪
As long as you are happy -- and you appear quite content to me ! --- Siem Reap is my pick for a retirement destination also - been searching the world for 3 years. My other choice is in the Philippines - a very similar type of choice. Both have very friendly locals and are welcoming to expats from the US like myself. Low costs of living can be had in both countries but Cambodia has the best "retirement visa" if your over 55 ! A 'tourist visa' is cheap & easy in the Philippines and renewable for up to 3 years. Retirement visas are expensive compared to Cambodia. - - - I really do like Siem Reap a lot - and so do many other older expats. Younger digital nomads may get a bit bored and prefer the Capital. I'm old & frugal - so Siem Reap certainly suits me just fine !!! Everything needed is pretty much there. Highly specialized medical care may require a trip to Bangkok - for affordable quality care. ❤ 👍 🙏 ✌ 🍺
Yes I am loving Siem Reap so much. I want to return to the Philippines one day as I didn’t spend long enough there.
I’m from the Philippines but I live in London, I was in the Philippines last Easter for holidays. Prices there are skyrocketing like food, electricity and house rents. Whereas I found Thailand and Vietnam as waaaaay more cheaper . I’m even thinking about retiring in Cambodia or Thailand in the future. Like 6months in Asia and 6months in Spain where we have a property.
@solotraveller888 yes I have found other places slightly more expensive than Siem Reap. But I have noticed things are changing fast here. 🇰🇭
Angkor Market sells boxes of frozen Gregg’s sausage rolls if you did fancy one :)
lol really!!!! How funny I didn’t eat them in uk so not for me but will definitely pass the information on. 😊🤭😁 Thank you 🙏
Can the ordinary E-visa be attain at the airport upon arrival ?
Yes I got mine at SIem Reap Airport
Perfect sized apartment..and a bath❤❤
Yes I am enjoying being stopped for a while. Although I am already planning some trips 🤣🤣🤣
Actually would be intersted in looking at that building for available apartments,when I come over for another reconnoitre soon.If the other apartments have similar set ups, with a bath..perfect for me.❤❤.Hot shower
essential though.
I believe this building is full and no hot water. But there are loads of different places on offer. I looked at so many before deciding on this one. I do have another video with apartment tours coming up in a few weeks time. 🇰🇭🥰
It will be a few months before i’ll be ready,Hopefully something may come up by then.They just looked tailor made for me.Anyway see what happens.Keep smiling and safe, Nan,❤
there was a costa coffee there last time i was there
Oooooo I have not found that although thinking about it I might have seen a Starbucks? 🤔
Nice apartment! You mentioned that it is $200/month. Is that on a 6 month contract? Also, would they have replaced the tv if you asked? Also curious how much would a Tuk Tuk to pub street be?
I have a 3 month lease but 6 months or a year is the norm. I’m not sure 🤔 I don’t think so they told me it was broken when I moved in. They have been great with other things. The washing machine needed repairs and it was done the next day. Also my hob stopped working so it’s been replaced with a one burner which is fine for me as I only need one. I normally walk to the downtown area Pub Street. Maybe 5-6 minutes in tuktuk?
@@nanwithabackpack thanks. Siem Reap in one of my potential retirement destinations. I like your videos and subbed :)
It seems that the rental costs are always listed in USD. I am thinking that your bank account would be in Riel. Do you pay in USD or in Riel? Thanks in advance.
All property is listed in US dollars everything else you buy in shops and restaurants is listed in US dollars and Khmer riel. In bank accounts, you can either deposit money in US dollars or riel. When transferring from a foreign bank, it’s easier to transfer into dollars. I then use my Revolut card to take riel out of the cash point machine and deposit into my account. So I have access to both currencies.
Hi Nan I am so overwhelmed that you are staying in SR after travelling for so long - your videos have been great. I am travelling in January to Cambodia, on my own & I have never travelled solo before! Will be staying in hotels & with a suitcase but I am of a similar age! I am looking to downgrade a few of my hotels in the hope that I might meet more people - your choices were very brave! I am looking into Vespa Adventures too as that looks great. I hope to find good tuk tuk drivers who can take me out & about but I am worried about going to night markets or Pub St in Sr on my own! Are you still in SR?
Fantastic you will love Siem Reap. I can recommend Noni Tree Hostel. Let me know when you arrive and maybe we can grab a coffee ☕️
@@nanwithabackpack Thanks so much for your reply - of course I will let you know when I arrive! I will look into the Hostel - I am booked in with People with the Community which looks ok just a bit far from the centre - do you know it?
@@nichat1 Sorry I don't know it. I have a facebook page and am trying to sort out a newsletter. I will put details on Facebook when its ready. facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565383745416
Hi I have booked the Noni Tree Hostel for my first night as I have left PP a day earlier - it looks great so thanks for your tip!
@ you will love it there. Everyone is so nice and friendly. I have woken up feeling terrible full up with a cold. My throat is so sore.
Hopefully it doesn’t last too long.
I'm surprised, or did I miss it, that nobody asked about rental deposit and how easy, or not, getting it back at the end of the term.
Also if one uses the rental agent ISP, who does hold the deposit? The owner or ISP?
This is the first place that I have rented so I don’t know how easy it is to get the deposit back. A deposit is normally one month rent upfront. I believe my landlord is holding the deposit but I did pay it to IPS so I am not actually 100% sure.
Hugs you certainly are looking more relaxed.......speak to you soon...
Yes feeling a little more relaxed ☺️ sending you big hugs 🤗
Like your style
Thank you 🙏
nice place
Thank you more apartment tours will be coming up soon.
Wise Card is not accepted in Cambodia at the present time.
Oh I didn’t know that? I use it to send money to ABA account.
@nanwithabackpack you cannot use it as a means of payment ( debit card) in Cambodia. In Thailand and Vietnam, you can.
Num Banch Chok is traditional Khmer green curry noodle from the 3rd century.
It’s so yummy I really like it. My neighbour is a great cook 😁
I can eat num banch chok every day of the week. Love it with banana blossom and lots of orther fresh veggies. I love both the green and the orange sauce/soup. 😋😋😋😋
Are you now working at a school how easy was it to get a working visa do you have to take out health insurance
No I am having Language lessons with a local lady. I have learned a few words but am finding it very difficult to get to grips with. Have you ever learned a second or third language? What languages do you speak?
@@nanwithabackpack German spent 9 years in Germany with HM Forces
I’m so happy you’re settled in at this lovely flat with great views 🙏 will eagerly await to hear your next adventures in SP XX
I have health insurance with a company called Safety Wing 🪽 it’s not the cheapest but it has great coverage and it’s highly recommend. I’m sure Cam Smile services will be able to sort you out a working visa. 😃 The link is in the description for them.
@@nanwithabackpack. I do speak quite fluently 5 languages. But confirming you that Khmer is taught! Once living in the Philippines i had absolutely no problem to learn quickly a more than basic répertoire of Tagalog.
there are a couple of affordable Southeast Asian countries for retirement, why do you end up going to Cambodia?
It was the people and the countryside they are so friendly and kind and the countryside is beautiful. 😍
Hello mom
Hello!!👋
Do you pay for your rent in Riel or USD? Seems all listings are in USD.
Rent is paid in USD. 😁
@@nanwithabackpack I would think the large apartment buildings with management offices accept credit cards but on the smaller buildings, do they all accept credit cards or can U.S dollars be obtained from a local bank?
I transfer with ABA as most people and places use it. Otherwise, you can just withdraw dollars from the ATM.
Can you tell us the how much is the rent
All the prices and links are in the description I always put the details there. $200 per month for all the apartments I looked at apart from the house $250 and 2 bed $500 but all details are below.
Peaceful healing city
Yes it’s really captured my heart 🇰🇭🥰
Also be aware of street dogs Nan.Dont want to make you paranoid but I noticed the streets around your new digs are like Thai soi's..small roads.Just be aware.I sometimes carry a stick for safety here in Thailand. Keep safe
@@luvtogroove I don’t mind the dogs I used to work with dogs back in the uk. I have found if you don’t pay them any attention and just walk on by they normally leave you alone. Most of the dogs around here are family pets that are aloud to roam a little. Most are pretty chill and are not too interested in people. You have to be more careful with the monkeys as they can be a little more unpredictable!!!!! 😁🤪🐒
I used to train dogs in Australia also.Totally agree regarding monkeys.Can be real trouble.@@nanwithabackpack
Glad to hear dogs are a bit more chilled in Siem Reap.
Yes not all but most 🤔😁🤪
Thunder in Cambodia is crazy
@@xpokerxpoker8490 lol 😂 yes 👍 I jumped 3 feet out of my skin!!!! lol 😂
Lovely apartment, but I could not live with a cold shower.
Yes I thought that but it’s not freezing water as it does warm up in the pipes. 🤔😁🤭
You look so nice , well groomed and decent....🍀☘️🌹🌹👍👍
@@prism44-k3d awww thank you 🙏
hi do you know any pieple from uk with dogs you could put me intouch with please ?
I’m away I will ask around when I return.
@nanwithabackpack thank you I just would like to speak to them on how to get my dogs over when I ask online I get sarcastic remarks it's very frustrating they are my babies and not bringing them is not an option when we retire xx
@ my friends Tony and Kendal I believe they brought there dogs over from USA they have a you tube channel called The Narrow gate. They moved from USA to Thailand 🇹🇭 they have a ton of answers about different things on their channel. If you don’t have any luck I will as for you or try to put you in touch with them just give me a few days. ☺️
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Hi nanny I’m on mum’s phone
@@shannonrickards1278 Hello Nanny is here 🥰
Thanks for the great video and information given, I am seriously considering moving to Cambodia from the UK, so just a few follow-up questions: 1. You used the Wise Card as a part of your Bank transfer from the UK - why did you do this [do you HAVE TO do this in a Bank Transfer process from the UK to a Cambodian Bank]?
2. Can you / somebody from the UK just do a direct Bank Transfer of money to a Cambodian Bank [I think I would choose / use ABA as other Cambodia based UA-camrs also recommend it] in the normal straight-forward way once they have set-up a Cambodian Bank Account?
Thanks once again
@@JOHN-s6n5n I chose wise as it was the most straightforward way of doing it. I have not tried a direct transfer so unfortunately not sure if it’s possible. Sorry I couldn’t be any more helpful. If I find out an answer I will let you know.
@@nanwithabackpack Maybe I am missing something, but to use a third party Card in [what could / should be a direct] UK / Cambodia Bank transfer does not [on the face of it] appear to be the most straightforward way ?? Still I suppose you had your reasoning, which [very possibly] is your private business.
If you ever do a direct transfer please let me know [I would also be interested in the fees / costs applied by the Cambodian Bank / ABA as I can find-out the fees, if any, applied by Lloyds / Halifax here in the UK]. Thanks for getting back to me with the info, [as] the nuts and bolts of traveling / the practicalities living in new places do interest viewers [as if you are not clued-up one way or another you pay for it - as I am sure you know].
@@nanwithabackpack Getting my head around the Wise Card swervo now, Wayne [who is a well-old-skool SEAsia trooper] has Wise as his 2nd most important App out of 12 important [needed Apps - He is in Chiang Mai]; - So he's got it all sussed, and if you listen to his logic [1.30 mins into the video] he gives his take on what he does by drip-feeding his money [as and when needed] into his local Thai Bank [having already placed *ALL* "the larger amount of money" he has transferred from his UK Bank into Wise Card account] - Link:- ua-cam.com/video/jsTTSrH0I8c/v-deo.html
hi we are hoping to retire in siem reap how do you find it as a place to settle ?
After two years of travel, it’s the first place that I have stopped for this amount of time. The Visa process with Camsmile services is very easy. The Khmer people are so kind so welcoming so friendly. Right now there is nowhere else I would rather be. 🇰🇭🥰
I've heard of guys smuggling in pastries into Thailand, shady meet ups in a car park for a meat pie 🤣
For power outages it's not to bad to sort a UPS or battery bank for I.T. stuff. Loosing power to a freezer for hours would suck in that heat.
How's the sound proofing in these places? Can you talk to the neighbors? Here there convo or TV?
Here I couldn't throw a stone to the the neighbors land without a big walk.
I’ve not had a single power cut since I’ve been in my apartment. When I was staying in the hostel, there was one for about 5-10 minutes. I can’t say that I’ve heard much from my next door neighbours sometimes I hear dog barking at night but apart from that it’s pretty quiet.
@@nanwithabackpack good stuff 👍
Some places seem to get a few power cuts there. Might depend on area.
I'd still be careful with electronics with power spikes from brown outs
@@craigdawson7632 oh ok are brown outs power cuts?
@@nanwithabackpack blackout = power cut. Brownout = low voltage (lights dimming when we had old light bulbs). Spike/surge = increased voltage.
I've heard a lot of people say the power isn't very clean over there, could be why the TV is dead
Oooooo ok 👌 thanks for info 🤔😁
Burger King, no McDoo.
lol yes I had to walk over and check 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I have a brain like a drain!!!! 😆
Cambodia is one of the few countries in the world that doesn’t have one McDonald’s. I’m sure that will change in a few years. Or sooner.
Yes after I filmed this I walked down to check, and got a photo. I knew it was one or the other and for the life of me couldn’t remember!!!! Think 🤔 it’s my age 🤣🤣🤣
Jesus H Christ … Travelling and Moving such hard Work, 😂😂😂😂😂😂 You wouldn’t know Hard work if it fell on you from a great Hight. Try Working in heavy industries like Steel , Mining , Oil Rigs , heavy Gantry etc… Thats hard work and after a few days of that they don’t get to take a Month off, Typical Woman’s insufferable mentality…
Thank you so much for your helpful comments, I’m not sure anyone would ever employ a 56-year-old woman with arthritis in her hands in that kind of job, but thank you for the suggestion!!! Maybe I’ll look into it in the future maybe I could think about it in the next 5 - 10 years 🤪🤣😁