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Marissa Carruthers

Marissa Carruthers is a British journalist and editor who relocated to Cambodia in 2012. When she first arrived in Phnom Penh, she blogged for Move to Cambodia about her experience as a newly arrived expat. She writes for the South China Morning Post, TTG Asia, and was the editor of AsiaLIFE Cambodia for many years.

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Lazily learning the Khmer language

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Marissa Carruthers

Marissa Carruthers is a freelance journalist who has left behind life in the UK for the sun and smiles of Cambodia. In her weekly column, she will be sharing the ups and downs of settling into life in Phnom Penh … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Life | Tagged learning Khmer, Khmer language | 3 Comments

Steering clear of motos

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Marissa Carruthers

Marissa Carruthers is a freelance journalist who left behind life in the UK for the sun and smiles of Cambodia. In her column, she shares the ups and downs of settling into life in Phnom Penh as a new expat. I toyed with … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Life | Tagged driving in Cambodia, motos, traffic | 1 Comment

Homesickness sinks in

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Marissa Carruthers

Marissa Carruthers is a freelance journalist who left behind life in the UK for the sun and smiles of Cambodia. In her column, she shares the ups and downs of settling into life in Phnom Penh as a new expat. The Cambodian dust … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Life | Tagged homesickness | 3 Comments

Cool Cambodia

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Marissa Carruthers

Marissa Carruthers is a freelance journalist who left behind life in the UK for the sun and smiles of Cambodia. In her column, she shares the ups and downs of settling into life in Phnom Penh as a new expat. Santa delivered the … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Life | Tagged weather | 1 Comment

Marissa’s first Christmas in Cambodia

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Marissa Carruthers

Marissa Carruthers is a freelance journalist who, seven weeks ago, left behind life in the UK for the sun and smiles of Cambodia. In her weekly column, she will be sharing the ups and downs of settling into life in Phnom Penh … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Life | Tagged Christmas in Phnom Penh, Christmas | Leave a comment

Time to get a phone

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Marissa Carruthers

Marissa Carruthers is a freelance journalist who, six weeks ago, left behind life in the UK for the sun and smiles of Cambodia. In her weekly column, she will be sharing the ups and downs of settling into life in Phnom … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Life | Tagged phones, Mobitel, Cellcard | 1 Comment

Tuk Tuk Trials

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Marissa Carruthers

Marissa Carruthers is a freelance journalist who, five weeks ago, left behind life in the UK for the sun and smiles of Cambodia. In her weekly column, she will be sharing the ups and downs of settling into life in Phnom … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Life | Tagged tuk tuks | 3 Comments

Help! I need a hairdresser to tame my mane

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Marissa Carruthers

Marissa Carruthers is a freelance journalist who, less than a month ago, left behind life in the UK for the sun and smiles of Cambodia. In her weekly column, she will be sharing the ups and downs of settling into life … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Life | Tagged hairdressers | 8 Comments
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