The Cambodia Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently announced that the price of one-month visas will be going up as of October 1, 2014. The price of the 30-day tourist visa will rise from $20 to $30, and the price of … Continue reading
8/3/2015: Sushi Kaihomaru no long has an all-you-can-eat sushi deal and has switched to an ala carte menu. It’s no secret that I’m a big sushi fan. And apparently I’m not the only one, because Phnom Penh is awash in … Continue reading
This week we talk to Anna Mischke about insurance issues that affect Cambodia expats. If you’ve read the Move to Cambodia book, you’ll know that I’m a strong advocate of having good health insurance in Cambodia. Anna works for one of … Continue reading
Today we talk to Chris Desaulniers, the co-founder of Elevated Realty*. He’s given us the low-down on some of your burning real estate questions (and if you have more, please feel free to leave them in the comments). What is … Continue reading
It wasn’t long ago that I wrote a post called ‘Why you shouldn’t look for an apartment in Cambodia before you arrive.’ In it, I explained why it’s best to wait until you’re in-country to begin your house hunt, but … Continue reading
We’ve gotten reports that Hanami is now closed. Stay tuned to see what pops up in that location next! If you’re looking to eat sushi and pizza until you’re uncomfortably full without breaking the bank, look no further than Hanami … Continue reading
So you’ve decided to move to Battambang. Welcome! Be warned it may require patience to find a home that will suit your needs, as the best places tend to be passed from expat to expat like family heirlooms. That said, there … Continue reading
If you’ve been to Siem Reap’s Pub Street, undoubtedly you’ve been approached by a bedraggled young mother or child holding an empty baby bottle and toting a sleepy-looking infant. “The baby is hungry,” they plead. “I’m not asking for money, … Continue reading