Laura
@lkrause38
American expat in Cambodia
Forum posts
18
Contacts
5
About me
American
Lives in Siem Reap
Speaks some French and Russian
Registration: 09 March 2012
Activity
Teaching English in Phnom Penh by sixfiveleo
Hi every one, I've recently become interested in teaching English in Cambodia and from what I understand there are a lot of volunteer opportunities. A useful purpose while taking in a new culture and learning the language sounds really exciting so I ...
There are pros and cons to volunteering here. I volunteered when I first came here and loved it. I didn聮t know if I wanted to be a teacher and volunteering made me realize it was something I could be good at and wanted to pursue. On the other hand, ... Read More
Hello all! by Nick1049
I decided to register after reading some of the questions and replies. I have been considering to make the big move to Cambodia. I have visited once and enjoyed it. I am single with no family and no children so nothing here for me. i have managed ...
I am currently in the Language Corps program, it聮s pretty good and it聮s a 4 week program. However, it is not necessary get a job here. I just wanted confidence and to be able to teach in other countries where a TESOL//TEFL certificate is required. ... Read More
Poker by Sapristou
Hello, I'm wondering if you know a place where people used to play poker ? ( no limit texas holdem ) If you are interested to join me if i organize a poker in my home just tell me ( private message ). Have a good day.:cool:
Did you organize a game yet, or do you know when that bar holds it? I聮d be interested. Thanks! Read More
Any body been given a woman? I have one now! Would welcome thoughts by madmax888
Before any of you go nuts on me, let me explain. She is not my slave, she has complete freedom to come and go any time she likes. She knows she can go wherever, and whenever she likes. Let me explain her history, and how this came to be. Last ...
Congratulations! Best of luck to you both. Read More
Banking opening a bank acct by Wimbleton
CANADIA BANK ACCT , i opened it today ...Needed two pictures, passport , and they like to see your visa sticker in your passport . Cost 10 us plus 6 us if you want an atm card thats it .. Sorya mall
Thanks much. I cancelled all my accounts back home a couple of years ago and was quite happy living a cash based life, but (this is pathetic, I know), I really want to update my iTunes crap! Read More
Banking opening a bank acct by Wimbleton
CANADIA BANK ACCT , i opened it today ...Needed two pictures, passport , and they like to see your visa sticker in your passport . Cost 10 us plus 6 us if you want an atm card thats it .. Sorya mall
Does the ATM card have a Visa or Mastercard logo? Read More
Nursing in Siem Reap Cambodia? by lily_nz
Hey All!!! I am moving to Siem Reap in Feb 2014 to live with my partner who has been there for the past 4months working in a hostel. I am a qualified registered nurse and am finding it soooooo hard to find job applications online haha Does anyone ...
Many people find it easier to get a job (in various fields) upon arrival. There are lots of hospitals and clinics in town where foreigners are favored. Often other foreigners tend to feel more comfortable with their standards of practice. When ... Read More
Advice please......!! by rastus
Just read multiple threads here and elsewhere. In brief I will be landing at PP later in year for first time. Very experienced traveller but never been in Cambodia before. I want an ordinary Visa. Are landing cards issued on the Aircraft with clear ...
Hi Bashar and all-I changed my tourist visa to a business visa at the Poipet border before I even began looking for work. I asked the man to change it and he just said OK. I went to pay and noticed it was a couple of dollars extra. I asked why and ... Read More
Any body been given a woman? I have one now! Would welcome thoughts by madmax888
Before any of you go nuts on me, let me explain. She is not my slave, she has complete freedom to come and go any time she likes. She knows she can go wherever, and whenever she likes. Let me explain her history, and how this came to be. Last ...
If you don聮t mind, I聮d like to know how the marraige process works in Hong Kong. It聮s so expensive and such hassle to do it in Cambodia; we were thinking of going to Thailand. Is Hong Kong cheaper/easier? Yeah, I聮ve been working on my karma as ... Read More
Any body been given a woman? I have one now! Would welcome thoughts by madmax888
Before any of you go nuts on me, let me explain. She is not my slave, she has complete freedom to come and go any time she likes. She knows she can go wherever, and whenever she likes. Let me explain her history, and how this came to be. Last ...
Unfortunately there are always the bad seeds, but that applies to every country, and every culture has their own justification for their actions (though I聮ve yet to meet a serious Buddhist who lives by the 聯shit happens聰 theory - Thereveda Buddhists ... Read More
Places to visit in Siem Reap by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Siem Reap, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Siem Reap, the tourist sites? How to visit the ...
An often overlooked day trip is to Phnom Kulen. There is a stupa and large buddha statue with beautiful views of the countryside. The River of 1000 Linga聮s is there in addition to a couple of waterfalls to cool off in. The lower one is worth ... Read More
Medicine availability? by meamop
Does anyone know if there's any way to check before I come over if pharmacies in PP carry a certain medication? I'm on a brand-name drug in the US that does not have a generic equivalent so I want to make sure PP would have it. Thanks!
U-Care pharmacy is the major name brand chain in Cambodia. Google it to get the number/e-mail. If they don聮t have it, it聮s likely unavailable. There are many independent pharmacies throughout PP, but they tend to carry generics, and the quality ... Read More
barber job wanted by basshead
i am currrently living in uk and wanting to move to cambodia with a view to opening or working in a barber shop. if you have a shop or to let or a job available in a barbers i would be happy to hear from you.
There are many buildings that have a bottom floor, with a living space either behind or above. I rented a 3 story row-type house. The first floor had a large living/work room, bathroom, back kitchen. An open staircase lead up to the 2nd floor with ... Read More