Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Thinking about moving to Cambodia? Why did I choose Siem Reap as my new home?
"Two months ago I asked five fellow YouTubers why they chose to live in Cambodia. This time, it's my turn to answer those same questions."
After travelling through more than a dozen countries, I made the decision to build a life in Siem Reap, Cambodia. In this video, I answer the questions I'm asked most often about living in Cambodia as a British expat.
I share:
Why I chose Siem Reap
What surprised me most about Cambodia
The best part of building a new life here
What people don't understand about living in Cambodia
The biggest adjustments I've had to make
What my daily life in Cambodia really looks like
Whether I see myself living here long term
Do I feel safe in Cambodia?
My advice for anyone thinking about moving to Cambodia
If you're considering moving to Cambodia, retiring abroad, becoming a digital nomad, or simply curious about expat life in Southeast Asia, I hope my experiences help you decide if Cambodia could be the right place for you.
I'm not here to sell you a dream—just to share my honest experience of everyday life in Siem Reap.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Why I chose Siem Reap
01:18 What surprised me most
02:21 Building a life in Cambodia
03:20 What people don't Understand
05:09 What did I have to Adjust to?
06:19 What daily Life Looks Like for Me?
08:32 Living here long term
09:38 Where else in Cambodia have I been?
10:18 Do I feel safe?
10:32 Advice for moving to Cambodia
Thinking about moving to Cambodia? Why did I choose Siem Reap as my new home?
"Two months ago I asked five fellow YouTubers why they chose to live in Cambodia. This time, it's my turn to answer those same questions."
After travelling through more than a dozen countries, I made the decision to build a life in Siem Reap, Cambodia. In this video, I answer the questions I'm asked most often about living in Cambodia as a British expat.
I share:
Why I chose Siem Reap
What surprised me most about Cambodia
The best part of building a new life here
What people don't understand about living in Cambodia
The biggest adjustments I've had to make
What my daily life in Cambodia really looks like
Whether I see myself living here long term
Do I feel safe in Cambodia?
My advice for anyone thinking about moving to Cambodia
If you're considering moving to Cambodia, retiring abroad, becoming a digital nomad, or simply curious about expat life in Southeast Asia, I hope my experiences help you decide if Cambodia could be the right place for you.
I'm not here to sell you a dream—just to share my honest experience of everyday life in Siem Reap.
India Tour 7th - 14th November 2026
plotpackers.com/package/budget-trip-introducing-india?optionId=cgke14rgfh9aq9hgviq0zjsj&arriveDate=2026-11-07&creator=Sonja%20King
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(it's only with your support that I can continue making videos, I really can't thank you enough 🥰)
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Monzo - join.monzo.com/c/8zbmzt0k
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📸 Follow me on Instagram:
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#nanwithabackpack #Cambodia #SiemReap #LivingInCambodia #ExpatLife #MoveToCambodia #CambodiaTravel #LifeInCambodia #retireabroad
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Why I chose Siem Reap
01:18 What surprised me most
02:21 Building a life in Cambodia
03:20 What people don't Understand
05:09 What did I have to Adjust to?
06:19 What daily Life Looks Like for Me?
08:32 Living here long term
09:38 Where else in Cambodia have I been?
10:18 Do I feel safe?
10:32 Advice for moving to Cambodia
