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Siem Reap Reality Check | Tourist Vs Long-Term Expat

Autumn in Asia

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Join me as I explore the contrast between being a "Tourist" and experiencing "Cambodian expa" life in "Siem Reap". We'll show you the daily routines and real street scenes that define "living in Cambodia". This video offers a genuine look at life beyond the usual travel guides.

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20 Comments

@wesley007-d1o 12 days ago (edited)

As a three-year resident of Siem Reap, I found that when I want to use a bank card, the “tap” feature is always available at ATM’s,grocery stores, restaurants and shops so I don’t need to insert my card into anything. I love that.

@wesley007-d1o 12 days ago

This is the same traffic advice that’s good anywhere: don’t go out during rush-hour! Siem Reap is not busy with traffic overall. And unlike some western countries there is absolutely no road rage here in Cambodia. Everyone is respectful of each other. I’ve lived here three years and absolutely love Siem Reap.

@ShaneDix-v1x 9 days ago

Great advice and enjoyed the content. Just moved to Siem Reap and trying a few areas.

@jaredcolahan759 2 weeks ago

I always seem to see in the video at least one spot that I was at. I enjoy your videos, thanks

@mccannger 8 months ago

Tourist mode: "wow, it's different here"; expat mode: "wow, I'm different here". I like Kelly's line about relaxing into living here and how the sooner you do this, the sooner stuff won't get to you and you'll enjoy things so much more.

I always remember this quote from The Beach and try to apply it: “Trust me, it's paradise. This is where the hungry come to feed. For mine is the generation that travels the globe and searches for something we haven't tried before. So never refuse an invitation, never resist the unfamiliar, never fail to be polite & never outstay the welcome. Just keep your mind open and suck in the experience— And if it hurts, you know what? It's probably worth it.”

Hopefully things will only hurt us in a metaphorical sense 😅 but carpe deim and go for it!

@kosamui 8 months ago

Extremely well done! Best video for common sense perspective, YOLO. Perspective is everything. ❤️🙏

@BradBlaylock-t5i 2 months ago

Thanks

@fasteddy60 8 months ago

Great topic Kelly 👏. For me very comforting 😊🙏

@traviswebster4622 8 months ago

Thank you so much for sharing life with us about life in Cambodia. The good tips & tricks. Your content is 💯% valuable

@Peter0855 8 months ago

After some time in Thailand and Cambodia , it still amazes me how merging traffic from a side street , into a main road , very rarely actually look ,

@NoscheduleJustus 8 months ago

Great words of advice and very true. Well said
Cheers Kelly 😊

@suzetteshares 7 months ago

Thanks, I look forward to visiting.

@studio_alfred 8 months ago (edited)

Love this kind of content, oups, I´ve commented so so many times :) The Greenery would be my favorite caffe!

@nordicshadowstudio 8 months ago

I also love sci-fi! 🎉 Have a great day, Kelly, awesome video. ❤

@Tyson-b9s 8 months ago

Thanks for sharing Kelly,,take care 😊

@mikecopinger7180 8 months ago

another great, insightful video - thank you

@parochialplaygroup 8 months ago

Gorgeous photo of you on the cover there Kelly. Love your page, comments and attitude. I imagine once an expat arrives they do the touristy stuff first, then relax into expat mode. I can't wait to get there.