

daza
Australian expat in Cambodia
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Australian
Lives in Phnom Penh
Registration: 04 June 2010
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Schools in PP by mufleh.talouzi
Hi Everyone, I was offered a job in PP and hoping to be moving there in July. I have 2 4-years-old children (twins). Any advice on good international schools? Fees? How about private health services? Of course I hope to meet all of you at some ...

Definately ISPP, an excellent school. All the teachers are fully qualified and are subject to a stringent recruitment process. Enjoy your time in Phnom Penh/Cambodia, it's a magical country. Read More


Visa & banking by reedrunner59
Hi all, Looking for some advice, sure its straight forward..., hmmm.... Say i want to set up a small business in Cambodia, i think i will need a 30 day business visa, & extend when i am there, is this correct? Or could i go in on a tourist visa ...

Sorry, in relation to the bank account, I am about to open a local bank account, I think it is fairly easy but I have heard you need at least 12 months validity on your Business Visa. In the meantime, I still use an Australian account and withdraw ... Read More


Visa & banking by reedrunner59
Hi all, Looking for some advice, sure its straight forward..., hmmm.... Say i want to set up a small business in Cambodia, i think i will need a 30 day business visa, & extend when i am there, is this correct? Or could i go in on a tourist visa ...

Hi, Sorry for the late reply, Siem Reap is awesome, I love it there. I am still living in Phnom Penh, I managed to complete my TESOL qualifiction here and have since obtained a well paid teaching position with an American School as an primary ... Read More


Gym's/Personal Trainers by rachelc
Hello everyone - I am travelling to PP to teach english from four months in November. Just wondering if there are any gym/fitness facilities and the cost? In addition if anyone is still going to be in PP at the end of the year, if you could send me ...

Doing something new is always going to be nerve wracking, don't pull out as you will spend the rest of your life questioning yourself and saying "only if I went to Cambodia". Read More


Gym's/Personal Trainers by rachelc
Hello everyone - I am travelling to PP to teach english from four months in November. Just wondering if there are any gym/fitness facilities and the cost? In addition if anyone is still going to be in PP at the end of the year, if you could send me ...

You are very welcome yes it well priced for this type of gym. My friend Marina and I visited 7 gyms yesterday ranging in price from $1 per visit to $120 a month. We have not yet looked at this gym but it looks good. From what we saw yesterday, the ... Read More


Gym's/Personal Trainers by rachelc
Hello everyone - I am travelling to PP to teach english from four months in November. Just wondering if there are any gym/fitness facilities and the cost? In addition if anyone is still going to be in PP at the end of the year, if you could send me ...

musclefitnesscentre.com Hi Rachel, Hope you are well, I am still here, I start teaching next week. Above is the website for the gym, it looks very reasonably priced. Daz Read More


Visa & banking by reedrunner59
Hi all, Looking for some advice, sure its straight forward..., hmmm.... Say i want to set up a small business in Cambodia, i think i will need a 30 day business visa, & extend when i am there, is this correct? Or could i go in on a tourist visa ...

Sounds good, look forward to that beer. You can buy one as cheap as US50c for a glass. :) In regards to the bank account, you can set one up one here fairly easier, is a variety of banks to choose from. I love Seam Reap, am going to give Seam ... Read More


Gym's/Personal Trainers by rachelc
Hello everyone - I am travelling to PP to teach english from four months in November. Just wondering if there are any gym/fitness facilities and the cost? In addition if anyone is still going to be in PP at the end of the year, if you could send me ...

LOL - sounds like a lot of fun..............I look forward to it, I will probably wet myself from laughter. :) Read More


Gym's/Personal Trainers by rachelc
Hello everyone - I am travelling to PP to teach english from four months in November. Just wondering if there are any gym/fitness facilities and the cost? In addition if anyone is still going to be in PP at the end of the year, if you could send me ...

I love the gym too although I must admit I am enjoying the break. Yes much cheaper here than Australia, it's all relative though, pay is less as are the living expenses. In Sydney, I loved my aerobics, body combat and step classes. They don't appear ... Read More


Gym's/Personal Trainers by rachelc
Hello everyone - I am travelling to PP to teach english from four months in November. Just wondering if there are any gym/fitness facilities and the cost? In addition if anyone is still going to be in PP at the end of the year, if you could send me ...

Oh, I forgot to tell you, I asked my friend how much a personal trainer costs, he said US45 per month, I think that entitles you to 3 sessions a week. Daz P.S - I must get back to the gym ; ) Am being extremely careful with my diet to compensate Read More


Gym's/Personal Trainers by rachelc
Hello everyone - I am travelling to PP to teach english from four months in November. Just wondering if there are any gym/fitness facilities and the cost? In addition if anyone is still going to be in PP at the end of the year, if you could send me ...

Haha.............I bet you are. I love Melbourne, prefer the cold weather. I am dying in the heat here but I am slowly adjusting. :) Have you been to PP before? Daz Read More


Gym's/Personal Trainers by rachelc
Hello everyone - I am travelling to PP to teach english from four months in November. Just wondering if there are any gym/fitness facilities and the cost? In addition if anyone is still going to be in PP at the end of the year, if you could send me ...

Hi Rachel, I am pretty sure I will be, not sure if I will be in PP or Seam Reap though. Keep in touch, you must be getting excited and counting down the months. Daza Read More


Gym's/Personal Trainers by rachelc
Hello everyone - I am travelling to PP to teach english from four months in November. Just wondering if there are any gym/fitness facilities and the cost? In addition if anyone is still going to be in PP at the end of the year, if you could send me ...

Hi Rachel, I arrived here a couple of days ago and should still be here at the end of the year. Yes, there are gyms in Phnom Penh. It is very cheap, there is a gym near the riverside, can't remember the name of it. One of the tuk tuk drivers was ... Read More


first time entry.... by Jax81
Hello, This is the first time I have ever written a blog or anything like this so forgive me if it's boring!!! I have been living in pp for 2years now on and off.... you might think that having been here for 2years would mean that I know the city ...

Hi Jackie, I am Daza from Australia. I arrived yesterday and very keen to meet some new friends here before commencing my Tesol Certificate on July 5 in Phnom Penh. I am Australian, gay, down to earth and overly sensitive. haha I would be ... Read More


Visa & banking by reedrunner59
Hi all, Looking for some advice, sure its straight forward..., hmmm.... Say i want to set up a small business in Cambodia, i think i will need a 30 day business visa, & extend when i am there, is this correct? Or could i go in on a tourist visa ...

Hi D, You are probably already here and sorted out your VISA but just in case you are not. I just went through this saga myself, you need to obtain a 30 day business visa and then extend it when you arrive. You can only obtain a business visa at ... Read More