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DON'T Move to Cambodia if... (what we don't like about living in Cambodia)

Itchy Feet

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I love living in Cambodia, but Cambodia isn't for everyone. There are things I hate about living here. I sat down with Jim, an American who retired in Cambodia, to discuss the things we dislike about expat life in the country. What we hate, what annoys us, what is a nuisance, and how we deal with these things. If you are considering moving or retiring in Cambodia, this is a must watch!

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0:00 The Power of Jim
1:25 Adjustment period after moving to Cambodia
2:45 Critters of Cambodia
7:44 Stairs and dark hallways
8:50 Being tall in Cambodia
9:50 How walk-able is Cambodia?
10:38 Use of horns
11:15 Turnover of businesses
11:47 Lack of information
12:08 HOT weather
14:32 Rainy season
16:18 The plumbing
16:37 How noisy is Cambodia?
18:30 You can't have as much stuff
19:39 Too much plastic!
20:23 Being treated differently

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20 Comments

@itchyfeetonthecheap Creator 1 year ago Pinned

If you're moving to Cambodia and want help finding a place to rent or buy - go here 👇🏻 and fill out the form.
https://forms.gle/HLePJAei9GbFCHEr6

@avatv2 1 year ago (edited)

in my apartment in cambodia i have mosquito net on all my windos and i block every single place any creatures can get inside home so i have no issue nothing comes inside apartment onlything in combodia bother me is humid wether onless i love cambodia .iheve been in philipines vietnam laos thiland china finally i made cambodia home .also have lovely people

@douglasthorp7471 1 year ago

Yes people should visit Cambodia an be open to new things. Im also in my 70's from the USA but i have been here as early as 2014. So when i came this time i was prepared for it. And have been here two years non stop. Enjoy your and guests thought on it.😊

@tangojohn 1 year ago

Thanks for really good information! I hate rats but I personally encounter them more frequently in Vietnam than I do Cambodia. I also notice all over Asia that I seem to get priority service. It may be partially because I am a senior. In Singapore riding the subway, I frequently had younger riders offer me their seats. It is refreshing just to see such a positive and respectful attitude towards older people.

@grahamthompson2594 1 year ago

Maybe all us expats should join together and fund a plastic recycling plant.

@fatzoe123 1 year ago

You are the Goat when it comes to showing the real side of a country!! Thank you for showing us what it's really like to live in another part of the world. I look forward to all of your vids.

@perpetualmoto 1 year ago

Cambodia is so very special and I think you did well to walk the line of sharing some irritations alongside what makes the place special. I lived in Cambodia for about 2 years and I deeply miss it. All the topics you both covered are relevent, some may be more relevant to somone than others but all are true but none should be a deterrant from moving/ visiting Cambodia for an extended stay. One thing I noticed and loved about Cambodia is the size of the 20-30 year old generation. There are soooo many hard working young people it gives the cities and countryside a fun and vibrant tone. Sometimes I would play local music, maybe Vannda, and within a minute I would have some young local coming over to me excited I liked their music and sometimes a crowd would for and they would dance...Well done on the video gents!

@timtoner1411 1 year ago

Another good video. I know Jim from my last Apartment in Russian Market area. Jim is a good resource for information. He seems to have adapted well & is a fast learner. I always enjoyed running into him & hearing what he had to say.

@virginiabrewster8444 1 year ago

Let's make Jim go viral again!!

@QuinnPrice 1 year ago (edited)

With any country, there are pluses and downsides. Heat and humidity are dealbreakers for some. Critters can be no bueno to deal with, but people I know who live in Cambodia manage it. Thanks for sharing your insights.

@technicolorghost8055 1 year ago

I currently live in PP and I've been here since August 2024. I found it to be a really easy transition to move here, compared to other countries I've lived in. I haven't really noticed the critters (so far). I'm 5' 11" female, so I do feel like I stick out here. It is definitely hot here. I thought it would bother me a lot more than it does. I have great A/C in my apartment and at my job. The rain hasn't been a huge problem for me so far. I felt like it didn't rain all that much this past year during rainy season. The plumbing in my apartment is fine; much better than other countries I've lived in. Regarding not having much stuff, I agree with that. I've been living overseas for 12 years, and every 3-4 years I move to a new country. I've learned not to accumulate much "stuff", because I have experienced having to leave things behind when I've moved. I haven't noticed negative discrimination, but I have noticed sometimes being treated better than the locals. It could be because I don't go to local markets much. I go to places where the prices are already set. I really enjoy living in Phnom Penh.

@Roguesta54 1 year ago

I know I'm in the minority here, but I lived in Phnom Penh for nine years, and the heat was never a problem for me--and I never had aircon.

@mantarayal 1 year ago

So...my take away from your chat, and from my own experience having lived in Cambodia, is that there is very, very little to complain about at all!! 😃 Love the place and the people!!

@heinerpetersen6778 1 year ago

Very likeable honest man! Hope he can enjoy many healthy years in Cambodia, the "Kingdom of wonder" (liked his joke when he used it in a different way.) What he said about discrimination....I would not call it like that. And I rather agree with him when he said it might be a question of language barrier. Put it the other way round and you know sometimes it takes too long to explain to a foreigner when and why the driver stops. And I am pretty sure a driver would stop when you ask him for this favour. I'm looking forward to my next trip very soon. And as you guys I like this country and its people very much.

@michaelmmcintyre 1 year ago

For bugs: I have used permethrin since I was in the Army over 30 years ago. It’s synthetic chrysanthemum extract. I spray it on clothing, door sills, bags, hotel beds, shoes, window screens, furniture, any area or item I want most (not all) bugs to avoid or be exterminated. I know it kills tics on contact.

Anecdotally, I’ve used it to curb ant entry paths, and it’s the best I’ve ever used for mosquito repellent. It’s sold in sprays and creams. The spray usually has a warning not to spray skin, but I’ve done it with no ill effects. However, if you just want to spray clothing, that will likely do the job, and it lasts through several washes. It’s not harmful to humans or dogs, but smaller pets may have different reactions.

@rosgyallay9529 1 year ago

Cambodia is so amazing. The people have gone through very tough times and have every right to be spiteful, but always so kind and smiling. So safe, wholesome, and warm. Angkor Watt is the pride of the Cambodian people. Best country I’ve ever been to!❤

@KB3TLE 1 year ago

Tradeoffs exist and no place is perfect. :face-red-heart-shape: Make lemonade & be happy !!!

@travelworklife717 1 year ago

The language will help and do ask them for options especially for bus or buying stuff unless sometimes it might be a small amount and you want to help as a goodwill or gesture. I think khmer people generally are open to negotiation and reasons and kind (not all just like everywhere else in the world).