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Kheang SreyphinExperienced

Asked: March 31, 2021

What is it like to live in Cambodia?

Living in Cambodia is like living in a place where you can take your mind off with the unexpected view, and surrounded by wonderful people. The weather is great, food is tasty, and it’s way cheaper than back home. Cambodia is a relatively laid back place and doesn’t have a lot of the stresses of the west. Traffic is pretty light, and it’s quite easy to get around. You can travel the entire country for a very low price and there’s lots to see and do. The transportation system is growing and there are plenty of flights to other parts of South East Asia. People in Cambodia are generally friendly, and there exist few problems with the government.

What is it like to live in Cambodia?

1. A stress released place

All parts of Cambodia are the best site for you to take your mind off from nerve-racking stuff. If you’re stressed about life, you can relax yourself at the beaches at Sihanoukville since the view there is stunning, the shadow of the sunset reflect on the surface of the sea make it like a wallpaper, and the wind is fresh which is quite healthy to your health. The sound of the waves make you feel calm and soften your heart. With the white soft sand, you’ll feel at ease, and better.

2. Best place to make close friends

If you think you have on one to rely on, you can make friends with Cambodian people. They are ready to help you anytime, and if you’re close to Cambodian people, you can talk about anything with them, they will give advice and comfort you when you feel disappointed and downhearted. Don’t feel embarrassed to talk about what happened in life, Cambodian people will be there for you anytime when you need.

3. Cheap place for traveling, shopping, and food

Don’t worry about the travel accommodation. It’s very cheap in Cambodia, and you can travel to other provinces with a very low price with comfortable buses.

Shopping in all areas in Cambodia is cheap since all stuff is quite affordable with high quality. It’s possible to live a comfortable life in Cambodia. When it comes to food, not to mention, food in this country is healthy, and taste unique different from neighboring countries. It’s cheap, and you can it as much as you want.

4. Rich culture

Culture in Cambodia is very unbelievable. You get to see and acknowledge more about history. From the great temple of Angkor Wat, many other prestigious ancient temples, to Khmer traditional dance, music, arts of Cambodia are always gripping journey. Cambodian are proud to be born in this Kingdom of wonder, and they love to share their culture and heritage.

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Kheang SreyphinExperienced

Asked: March 31, 2021

What is the most famous food in Cambodia?

When people think of Cambodia, they tend to think of its beautiful temples, or its violent history. And yet, ask any Cambodian for what they think of their own country, and you’ll get an answer along the lines of “the most famous food in Cambodia”. There are some traditional foods of Cambodia, instant food and some Westernized versions, and they are become popular.

What is the most famous food in Cambodia?

1. Western food

When it comes to fast food or western food, many people think of pizza, burger, and many more. Some of Cambodian people don’t have enough time to cook, so they chiefly dine out, or order food to eat at home. Eating fast food is a lots convenient that eating traditional food since fast food is easy to get done unlike traditional food. Making traditional food takes long time, and it’s quite hard to get done. Fast food tastes amazing as it’s combined from cheese, bread, and some special ingredient that make it more appetizing, unique, and delicious. Even though fast food is easy to prepare, but eating this is not really good for health.

2. Khmer Traditional food

Traditional food takes quite long time to get done, but it’s worth the time. Eating traditional food in Cambodia is healthy as the ingredients are principally combined with organic vegetable, the taste is well-balance which mean it’s not too salty, and sweet. Also, the calories of traditional food are quite lower than the fast food one, so with this reason eating traditional food is healthier than eating fast food.

There are some of Khmer traditional cuisine, which are very famous, common, and healthy to eat. One of the most common recipe is called amok trey kiet, in which you wrap the critter in a banana leaf and fry it, but there are also amok chrolie and amok truk, which both are made by wrapping the scorpion in the leaf and steaming it. It’s very famous in Cambodia, and well-known by many people including foreigners and locals.

3. Instant food

Instant food is also very famous in Cambodia. Instant food is the best when people don’t have much time to arrange the food, or when they are at workplace or somewhere else where don’t have space or enough equipment, ingredient to cook. Instant food is already cooked, so when you eat, you can warm it up, or put it in the microwave, then it’s done. You can also enjoy without warming or putting in the microwave as well.

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Kun KanhaExperienced

Asked: March 31, 2021In: Travel

What is there to do in Kampot and Kep?

The beach in Kep/Kampot is a nice place to relax and run away from a business city. After arriving, tourists usually spend their holiday on the beach especially enjoy cooking with fresh and cheap seafood that Khmer people do their own business and fished by their own. If you’re looking for some sundowners, head up to the Beach House to have a few cocktails around the pool or overlooking the beach and camping tent yes it is your right way to Kep/Kampot.

What is there to do in Kampot and Kep?

Hiking in the forests of Kep National Park. Kep is such a small town you might be surprised to realize it’s also one of the places you can hike without hiring a guide in Cambodia. Kep National Park encompasses 53 square kilometers on the small mountain that rises out of the center of town. An easy day trip from Kampot, Bokor National Park Cambodia is easily one of the best Kampot attractions.

Take a Trip to Rabbit Island. If you’ve grown bored of Kep’s hiking, eating, and exploring, perhaps it’s time to hop on a ferry to nearby Rabbit Island, called Koh Tonsay in Khmer. Rabbit Island is unlike most other tropical islands in Southeast Asia, in that it is still truly off the tourist path. Beside Rabbit Island also included Koh Pos, Kos Svay, just take only 30 minutes from Rabbit Island by TukTuk or Moto, if you interested in bicycling you can rent a bicycle that not much expensive.

Related: Is Kampot worth for visiting?

Bokor Hill Station in Preah Monivong National Park, Cambodia was built in the 1920s by French colonists wanting to escape the heat and humidity of the capital Phnom Penh. If you wish to see the oldest building with history and full of nature Bokor is your choice. Don’t worry about eating-on the top of mountain also provides restaurant, drinks, especially with a nice scenery and cloud you can take with a beautiful picture. You can still enjoy the beautiful mountain views on the way up though. You can visit by motorbike, tuk-tuk, or take a tour. The views are wonderful. The history and houses of the royal family is interesting, including one for the King’s mistress. The temple, old and new is the best part of the visit, along with the Christain church built a century ago. Limited food so bring a picnic. Casino is not worth your time.

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Kheang SreyphinExperienced

Asked: March 31, 2021

Is Cambodia good for shopping?

Cambodia is a country that has everything to the eyes of a shopper. The country is still in its beginning years as a tourist destination and a shopping place. It still has not been commercialized in many aspects like other ...Read more

This kingdom of wonder is a country that prides itself on selling different art and handcrafts that is made by the locals, and where is a mixture of many cultures that have settled in the area. With huge sales tax exemptions, Cambodia’s prices for most items cost 10 – 30% less than those in neighboring countries.

Cambodian people are considerably to be good at stylist and fashion. Both men and women always wear something that make them look more attractive and stunning. Though Cambodia is the least developed country, but there are many branding companies invested in, which is very good for a shopping destination. With this investment, Cambodia is not only a site for traveling destination, but it’s actually best for shopping since the prices for items cost below 30% than other those countries.

When it comes to stuff at local markets, everything is top quality including souvenir, and fabric of clothes as many of them are handmade and produced from the factory. Clothes at local market are cheap than the branding one since the branding clothes are known by many people, yet the factory clothes are worn by many Cambodian people.

Cambodia is being known as a country good for shopping since many things are cheap. If you’re looking for gift when visiting in Cambodia, I suggest to buy the handmade souvenir. As many of the handmade souvenirs are made by people, so they put all their passion and strength into it; therefore, it’s very meaningful to you or to the one that you are given the gift.

Since many tourists come to visit Cambodia because of the well-known of Angkor Wat, stunning beaches, and best places for relaxing destination, but this country is also great for shopping, so they should at least by a handmade souvenir and bring back to their country. Value it well as it’s handmade, and when you look at the gift, it’s probably reminded you of Cambodia where is a country that you’ve been to.

If you’re wondering of where you can do shopping in Cambodia, below are some the best places for shopping:

Shopping in Phnom Penh

Toul TomPoung Market: it’s the local market where locates in Phnom Penh. You gotta see many factory clothes and handmade souvenir in this market. Click on this link for the exact location of Toul Tompoung market. https://g.page/toolsstore220?share
Central Market: Central market is also known as Psa Tmei. It’s located in Phnom Penh, and you can dig ton of clothes, and other stuff in this market. Clink on the link for the exact location: https://goo.gl/maps/AMgffgU7ycHpw1vJ6
Night market: this market is also called as Psa Rea Trey which mean stuff are sold only at night. Link provided is the exact location of Night Market: https://goo.gl/maps/PuikifPQ7KMQkTAPA
Aeon 1&2: Aeon 1&2 are well-known as the luxurious mall since many branding store are located there. These are located in Phnom Penh. Aeon 1 location: https://g.page/aeonmallphnompenh?share, Aeon 2 location: https://goo.gl/maps/v4P4My6Cm5KiDcC87

Shopping in Siem Reap

Pub Street: Pub street is very famous in Siem Reap province. Many traditional clothes are sold there, and you can shop at night if you want to go to Pub Street. Click on the link for Pub Street location: https://goo.gl/maps/fMgpRqvbzKiyRTvy7

Shopping in Sihanoukville

Otres Market: when you have a trip to Sihanoukville, don’t forget to visit Otres Market since it’s best known as a great place for shopping. Link provided is the location of this market: https://goo.gl/maps/srttqCXqjYccRZJNA

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Kheang SreyphinExperienced

Asked: March 31, 2021

What is the national dish in Cambodia?

Cambodia is considered to be one of the best country for healthy and unique food. Since most people prefer to eat fast food as it’s more convenient, and spend effortless in making food, so they don’t normally try and eat either homemade or traditional food. So just in case, you miss the traditional food and want to eat the most common and national dish in Cambodia, the list below will brief you some of Cambodian national cuisine.

1. Creamy Prohok dip

Creamy Prohok dip also known as Prohok Ktis is one of the best national dish among other Khmer food. The texture is quite creamy since it’s combined from coconut cream, prohok, palm sugar, and so on. It tastes good when eating with a bowl of rice, and dipping with all types of fresh vegetable. You’ll smell the aroma of prohok when putting it in your mouth, and it’ll even melt immediately as it’s mixed until it becomes small creamy pieces. Cambodian people occasionally make this in special event such as in Pchum Ben days or when celebrating a ceremony.

2. Lemongrass sour soup

This soup is perfectly fit in the cold weather and rainy tropical days. This can be made from any types of meat such as fish, beef, chicken, and pork. Adding the vegetable such as water lily, watercress, and papaya are best way to make the soup more appetizing. Don’t forget to add a bit of chilies or banana pepper in the soup to make it spicier and appealing, and also prepare a small bowl of fish sauce with crash garlic and chili, just in case the soup is a bit blend so that you can adjust to your own favorite. Cambodian people always enjoy this cuisine anytime they want.

3. Khmer noodle

Khmer noodle is also being called as Nom ban chok by Cambodian people. You may think this dish is simple, but It’s beyond your imagination. This food is combined from the noodle which is pounded out of rice, soup with lemongrass paste which is topped with fish based. Fresh vegetable such as cucumber, banana flower, cabbage is also being served in this type of national food. Chili is the optional, but I suggest to add chili in the Nom Banh Chok to make it more delicious. You won’t get enough of it when eating this food, and you also can serve this as your breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

4. Fragrant vegetable soup

Fragrant vegetable soup is being combined from many kinds of vegetable such as eggplant, papaya, pumpkin, and so on. You can add meat to make it taste good. This fragrant soup is also known as Som Lor Korko or Som Lor Pro her. It’s taste amazing which is very unique with the well-balanced of ingredient, and mixed of many types of fresh organic vegetable. You can eat this with a bowl of rice or eat it alone. Add more chilies to make it more aromatic, attractive, and delicious.

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Vanvutha LeangExperienced

Asked: March 30, 2021In: Money

What is the situation of International tourists in Cambodia in 2020?

In 2020, the number of international foreigners tourists to Cambodia has declined 80 percent 2020 while it reaches only 1.306 million, according to the report from the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia. In 2020, China, Thailand, and Vietnam were the top three sources of international visitors to Cambodia, accounting for 55 percent of total arrivals. Chinese arrivals were down 86 percent, Thai visits were down 55 percent, and Vietnamese arrivals were down 80 percent year over year, according to the ministry. Cambodian outbound travel is expected to drop to 326,199 departures in 2020, according to the report.

With 329,673 visitors, Chinese tourists topped the list of arrivals by nationality. Thailand came in second with 210,876 people, followed by Vietnam with 182,199. The United States came in second with 55,973, followed by Korea (Republic of Korea) with 55,935. With 44,784 visitors, the United Kingdom came in first, followed by France with 43,174 visitors. There were 41,257 Japanese tourists, 34,352 visitors from Laos, and 27,280 visitors from Germany.

With the diversification of new tourism products and the enhancing of the growth of well-known tourism zones, the government has released a special tourist policy aimed at reviving and promoting the inclusive development of the socio-economic situation through the tourism industry.

Special tourist groups include special package tourists, business tourists, second home-tourists, senior foreign visitors (older or retired people with money and resources), and other government-defined types of tourists.

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Kun KanhaExperienced

Asked: March 30, 2021In: Travel

Is Kampot worth for visiting?

Kampot is a big province that tourist known as the beautiful place for visiting. This precious city consists lot of beautiful place such as: Beach, Island, Restaurant, culture, market and especially with nature. Spending your holiday at Kampot is not that worth day if we have to separate the time and money at the right way. If you wish to visit Cambodia don’t forget to take your time read this article. This help and guide you well!

Kampot doesn’t consist lot of beach as Sihanoukville, but it still the popular and best scenery for relaxing. At night time, you can rent camping tent sleep near the beach, especially enjoy dancing together, drinking with cheap seafood and play game with friend. If you wish to stay at the luxury hotel with the nice view and romantic yes of course many hotel and guest house are the best in Kampot with good price, fast service, safety, and comfortable. Kampot is an easy, livable town that’s great for digital nomads. It feels like a real Cambodian city that doesn’t exist for tourism, but there are a number of expats—many working for the NGOs that are so common in Cambodia—so you can find good restaurants, cool cafes, and some comforts of home.

Is Kampot worth for visiting?

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Vanvutha LeangExperienced

Asked: March 30, 2021In: Money

How is Business in Cambodia affect during Covid-19?

Since the start of 2020, the world has confronted the Covid-19 pandemic, which led to a decline significantly in different sectors all around the world, the same as the Cambodian economy. The covid-19 in Cambodia so far is reaching 2,273 cases, 11 Deaths, and 1,172 recovered. Compared to these cases to the world, Cambodia is a low rate of cases among other countries. Therefore, the economy in Cambodia is partially affected not completely.The most affected business in Cambodia is a small business, like motor vendors, restaurants, and the big one is a hotel since there are not as many tourists as during the pre-covid-19 pandemic. As we see, there are many restaurants in Phnom Penh that were closed, motor vendors lost customers since only fewer people go out.

Additionally, Siem Reap province, a famous tourist site for people around the world. Most hotels were also closed temporarily due to a down drop in tourists. This issue really affects a lot of people in small business owners and hotel owners.

Apart from this, individual people in Cambodia are also most affected by this pandemic, like employees or workers since some industrials are closed due to limited export to the world. For instance, the garment industrials in Cambodia are struggling to a high level as well as to maintain salary for employees.

However, the government of Cambodia also takes action by asking for house rent owners to reduce the amount of money for rent in order to relax the spending of employees or works who come to work in Phnom Penh.

No matter what the case is, I still believe in faith in people to come all together to destroy this virus. It is very easy to do just practices three rules from WHO: washing hand, keep in distance, and wearing a mask. The only way to recover the economy is to keep doing what is right to stop the spreading of this virus at all costs.

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Kun KanhaExperienced

Asked: March 28, 2021In: Travel

Is Sihanoukville safe?

Sihanoukville or Kampong Som is known as the coastal city which is considered as one of the best tourism sites in Cambodia. It is popular by the very beautiful landscape, the brand new restaurants and foods, the hotel serving where you can spend your unforgettable memories with your favorite peoples. Beside, there is still something to be concerned about when you decide to make a new journey in an unknown place where you need to be very careful of yourself and your belongs.

A word of warning, Is Sihanoukville safe? Well, violence, rapes, theft and muggings always happens more frequently, not only in Sihanouk but also in others developed places, so you must be careful on finding the place where you can live with peace and comfortable atmosphere, the food that suit your taste. In other hand, the nightlife in Sihanouk is more interesting, Otres Market is the best place to find some live music and festival atmosphere with a variety of international food stalls, souvenir shops and different musicians and performers, but it’s dangerous for girls to go alone. Actually, since there are plenty of business has been run, the city is now a mess of construction, pollution, and casinos. It’s not very appealing except for a small strip of land by the dock. BUT the islands off the coast are still backpacker / budget traveler paradise so Sihanoukville is still good for a night as you transit to/from the islands.

Futhermore, Sihanoukville is a pretty safe place to backpack and travel. Violent attacks are super rare. Petty theft is the most common type of crime here, and it’s unfortunately rather frequent on the beaches. Ochheuteal Beach is particularly a hotspot for thieves. You’ll be distracted by a child (or sometimes an adult) while another person takes your valuables from your towel. Leave your most important valuables in your safety deposit box or locker! Also hold onto your bag tightly when you’re riding on a motorbike taxi. Keep your bag in front of you so other drivers can’t snatch it. The road between Otres and Sihanoukville is especially risky. Overall, locals are really nice and helpful and you’re unlikely to get into trouble. The people who do tend to get into trouble are usually because they are inolved with drugs or sex tourism. Stay away from that stuff and you’ll be fine. The most important piece of advice I can offer is to purchase good travel insurance. Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past.

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Kheang SreyphinExperienced

Asked: March 27, 2021

Can foreigners work in Cambodia?

When a foreigner wants to work in Cambodia, they must first register with the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. They will need to bring the following with them when registering: A Cambodian ID card or passport, a receipt showing payment of the $2 fee, and a copy of their employment contract. If a foreigner is working in the country on a tourist visa, they do not need to register. However, if they want to work in Cambodia for more than 90 days, they must apply for a business visa, which takes 15 business days to process.

For those who have accepted an employment offer from Cambodia, and are being sent out to Cambodia for business purposes by an organization can apply for the business visa.

To apply for the business visa, you are required to bring and complete the following stuff below:

Visa application form: you can download this form from the embassy of Cambodia website. In the application, you’re required to fill out your personal information including your name, date of birth, your email address, your purposes, and so on. You’ll also need to sign the visa application form as well. Don’t forget your passport photo to bring along with.
Passport
Supporting document: you need to bring the document which is the letter from the sending company, or the invitation letter that are being invited from the company in Cambodia. Don’t forget a copy of Cambodian visa and a copy of passport.
Health insurance
Visa fee: the visa fee costs you around $35. No personal check, credit card, or cash, this only accept from the cashier’s check, and you need to pay at the Embassy of Cambodia.
Processing time: the process only takes 3 to 5 working days.

After you complete all the requirements, you can submit your application form by email where the embassy ask you to do so. More information, you can check out the Embassy of Cambodia website to know more detail.

During this Covid-19 pandemic, the process of applying for the business visa will be restricted. When you enter Cambodia, you must bring the certificate of the negative test result of Covide-19 by the medical facility around 72 hours. And you also need to deposit cash upon arrival as well. The business visa can also be extended until 12 months.

If there is no problem after completing all the requirements, the ministry will recheck it, and will let you know if there is lack of information in your application. If you get approved by the ministry, then you can work in Cambodia legally.

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What is it like to live in Cambodia?

1. A stress released place

2. Best place to make close friends

3. Cheap place for traveling, shopping, and food

4. Rich culture

What is the most famous food in Cambodia?

1. Western food

2. Khmer Traditional food

3. Instant food

What is there to do in Kampot and Kep?

Is Cambodia good for shopping?

What is the national dish in Cambodia?

1. Creamy Prohok dip

2. Lemongrass sour soup

3. Khmer noodle

4. Fragrant vegetable soup

What is the situation of International tourists in Cambodia in 2020?

Is Kampot worth for visiting?

How is Business in Cambodia affect during Covid-19?

Is Sihanoukville safe?

Can foreigners work in Cambodia?

Why Pubstreet in Siem Reap popular? What can I do there ?

How do I earn 5k-6k a month from YouTube in Cambodia?

Who are the Richest Persons in Cambodia?

Why do people buy verified Facebook account or page in Cambodia?

What are the best businesses to start in Cambodia?

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1. A stress released place

2. Best place to make close friends

3. Cheap place for traveling, shopping, and food

4. Rich culture

1. Western food

2. Khmer Traditional food

3. Instant food

1. Creamy Prohok dip

2. Lemongrass sour soup

3. Khmer noodle

4. Fragrant vegetable soup