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Cambodia has a lot to offer international tourists and expats with unrivaled and spectacular ancient temples, some of the best beaches in Asia, and impressive colonial cities. It also boasts some of the best value property rentals in the region.
Steven King says the cost of having his entire wardrobe tailor-made for him in Cambodia has set him back far less than the price of a single off-the-rack, brand-name suit back home.
If you're looking to invest in a fixer-upper in Phnom Penh, then the best neighborhoods to target are the Central Business District (CBD) or the Riverside.
Cambodia’s second largest city is a lot smaller than the capital city of Phnom Penh, but that’s not a bad thing. In fact, one of the attractions of Battambang is that it’s not a sprawling metropolis and so provides travelers with a very different Cambodian experience. Battambang feels more like a chilled-out town with an air of colonial charm and this makes it a much more relaxed place to visit...
What convinced me that I was in the right place were the friendly, warm and welcoming Cambodian people who greeted me and generously offered assistance wherever I went. I fell head-over-heels for the charming nature of the Cambodian people...
Starting a new life in Cambodia as an expat can be a fantastic journey with all kinds of fun to be had. In the initial arrival period you will likely spend most of your time getting used to the culture, acclimatizing to the weather, and finding a nice place to call home.
For a long time, Cambodia was bottom of the list for tourists and expats visiting Southeast Asia, until about 15 years ago, when the Hollywood blockbuster Tomb Raider was filmed amid the temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap.