Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Can you buy squash or cordial in Cambodia? How do you open a bank account in Siem Reap? What's the budget for daily life including rent and food? You asked and I answered!
In this Cambodia expat Q&A I answer your questions about living in Siem Reap, including surviving monsoon season, whether wet weather gear is worth it, how to meet other expats and retirees, and how I really feel about life being so different from the West.
I had so many brilliant questions I've had to split this into two videos โ so make sure you subscribe so you don't miss part two!
๐ Useful links mentioned:
Kim Tuk Tuk Lady in Siem Reap: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057017937240
Reaper Babes: facebook.com/share/g/1CPjZ8Qfmb
Siem Reap Expats and Locals: facebook.com/share/g/1BSdRYwrr8
Expats Living and Working in Siem Reap, Cambodia: facebook.com/share/g/1Fs9pL7Lq1
ABC and Rice
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Bank cards
Monzo - join.monzo.com/c/8zbmzt0k
Revolut - https://revolut.com/referral/?referra...
Starling - starlingbank.com/app/signup
Wise - wise.com/invite/dic/sonjak303
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EMAIL for business enquiries only please
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#nanwithabackpack #livingincambodia #solofemaletravel
0:00 Introduction and Q&A setup
2:22 Monsoon weather and rain
3:41 Budgeting for life in Cambodia
6:28 Meeting people and networking
8:06 Volunteering and language
10:35 Banking and daily essentials
13:04 Adapting to life in Cambodia
16:18 Solo travel and tours
18:17 Reflecting on making it home
Can you buy squash or cordial in Cambodia? How do you open a bank account in Siem Reap? What's the budget for daily life including rent and food? You asked and I answered!
In this Cambodia expat Q&A I answer your questions about living in Siem Reap, including surviving monsoon season, whether wet weather gear is worth it, how to meet other expats and retirees, and how I really feel about life being so different from the West.
I had so many brilliant questions I've had to split this into two videos โ so make sure you subscribe so you don't miss part two!
๐ Useful links mentioned:
Kim Tuk Tuk Lady in Siem Reap: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057017937240
Reaper Babes: facebook.com/share/g/1CPjZ8Qfmb
Siem Reap Expats and Locals: facebook.com/share/g/1BSdRYwrr8
Expats Living and Working in Siem Reap, Cambodia: facebook.com/share/g/1Fs9pL7Lq1
ABC and Rice
facebook.com/groups/1277977988999357
Follow Nan With a Backpack on Facebook
facebook.com/nanwithabackpack
SUPPORT ๐ฅฐ
โ๏ธ Buy me a coffee โ๏ธ - .buymeacoffee.com/sonjaking
๐๐ป Or simply Like ๐๐ผ Comment & Share my videos and Don't forget to Subscribe โค๏ธ
(it's only with your support that I can continue making videos, I really can't thank you enough ๐ฅฐ)
youtube.com/@nanwithabackpack?sub_confirmation=1
I also have a monthly newsletter, you can sign up here..... subscribepage.io/OCcqA6
If you sign up using my links I will receive a small commission. ๐๐ฝ
I use Surfshark to keep me me safe online if you use this link you will get one month free - surfshark.club/friend/yDBVfQYj
Bank cards
Monzo - join.monzo.com/c/8zbmzt0k
Revolut - https://revolut.com/referral/?referra...
Starling - starlingbank.com/app/signup
Wise - wise.com/invite/dic/sonjak303
๐ธ Follow me on Instagram:
instagram.com/nanwithabackpack/?hl=en
EMAIL for business enquiries only please
nanwithabackpack@gmail.com
#nanwithabackpack #livingincambodia #solofemaletravel
0:00 Introduction and Q&A setup
2:22 Monsoon weather and rain
3:41 Budgeting for life in Cambodia
6:28 Meeting people and networking
8:06 Volunteering and language
10:35 Banking and daily essentials
13:04 Adapting to life in Cambodia
16:18 Solo travel and tours
18:17 Reflecting on making it home
