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fair point. We do have "seasons" however they are a bit different than the Metro DC area. Here we have "wet season" still warm but not hot, "high season" aka tourist season, dry and reasonably cool, and then we have "dry season" which is just hot (and dusty) Thanks for your input, always nice to get a comment from the best channel in the world (love the name btw) cheers Alex, all the best

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Never too late to return

give me a shout when you're in town. it'll be a bit rainy but being in Thailand you'll be used to that Usually just a spit for an hour or so in June.

Kampot is a little slower of a town and the breeze from the coast for me is more enjoyable. The weather also seems to be a bit cooler in general.

I've never rented a moto once I moved here. Used motos are inexpensive depending on what you are looking for. For example a used airblade is less than $500 and they work just fine.

happy to help

glad you found it useful

you could but I don't suggest it.

I guess I'm saying that a budget of 1k is fine. My concern is whether you are saving money as well for any emergencies that you might run into. 1K a month isn't going to allow you to save much cash. Always make sure to have a contingency plan.

🤣 ya I'm all good now 🙏🏻

Thank you sir. I hate the sound of my own voice. It makes editing video so difficult 😁.

Thank you sir. I will check out that channel. I appreciate your words of encouragement

​@@JonAbroad thanks for the vlog mate, always entertaining. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND

you too

Electric is expensive in Cambodia by the KwH. In comparison in the state I loved in it was 11 cents per KwH. My house is large with 2 floors, it takes a bit to keep it comfortable in the hot season.

Thanks Carl for your kind words. How is SR treating you?

@@JonAbroad SR has been pleasant enough; however, the shingles virus hit a month ago and upset my world. It is abating gradually and I will soon be back on track ‘discovering’.

very cool. I'm happy to see you keeping your head up. You've been through a lot and I admire your strength. (I took the time to watch your video) I'm proud of you. Stay healthy sir and keep exploring. 💪🏻😊

@@JonAbroad “Video? What video?”, i thought when i read your comment above… lol, i forgot that i had posted a video. I’ve been using a WhatsApp group for posting vids for friends and family. Maybe I’ll get into TH-cam. See you soon.

Ya I'm doing fine. Fancy helicopter ride btw.

I appreciate it. It did open my eyes a bit more to how quickly everything could have gone down. I take a bit more time to smell the roses now 😊

I'm happy to hear that my content resonates with folks currently living abroad. Thank you for your kind words

Passapp and Grab. I prefer passapp myself but Grab will work in Thailand Vietnam as well. If you are just passing through, maybe Grab will be the better choice. Take a look at the video called "download these apps" I have a more detailed description of them on there.

awesome, what was your impression? did you enjoy your time?

@@JonAbroad it’s pleasant, only thing is not much good paying jobs available.. you have to create your own in Kampot.. but it’s laid back

I don't know much in the area of paid work in Kampot. I like the slow pace of Kampot. Are you still in Cambodia?

@@JonAbroad no.. I left back USA end of 2022.., economy was down .. Siem Reap a ghost town

That's fair. Any future travel plans in the making?

I don't know what you are referring to as far as "help". I'm happy to answer questions if you could be more specific.

@@JonAbroad information to get rent appartment, extended retirement visa

your best bet is to join some Facebook groups. there are some that are geared towards a town or city. In Kampot there is a group called "Kampot Noticeboard" and there are lots of people showing rentals and such. Do a search in these groups and find posts related to what you are looking for. In regards to your visa, again check the Facebook groups. You'll find someone recommending an agent and read the comments to see what others are saying. I hope this helps

Glad it was helpful!

Metfone fiber is decent and recently Smart has a fiber+ package that is faster and like $2 cheaper. It seems to be more stable (for me in my area anyway) I'm getting about 90mbps up/down. they do offer commercial packages with much faster connections, but honestly, 90 is plenty fast for me. I guess if gaming a lot the latency could be an issue.

@@JonAbroad 90 isn’t bad! I’m getting 311mbps but I would never expect that to come out of Cambodia just yet 😅 I’m actually very happy with 90 mbps. Thanks for your quick response, John, and warm regards ✌️

happy to help 🙏🏻 btw you can get 300+ speeds but at a commercial rates. look at this... www.smart.com.kh/get-smart/plans/smart-fiber-home-internet-of-the-future%E2%80%8B/ and this scroll to business 2... www.metfone.com.kh/en/internet/ftth

Thanks for watching. It seems we go through these cycles. I go back to the states every year to visit family typically for a month. About 2 weeks into it, I want to get back "home" to Cambodia.

thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

Siem Reap is a great place to live with the ease of the airport being so close. Kampot is near the coast and I enjoy the weather better down here. I have had a few friends from my home town move out here. I very much enjoy my way of life and what I do here. One thing I do wish is that I had more ideas for making videos. I've never really been the creative type. The channel is a hobby of sorts but I do enjoy the editing process as I'm learning so much from it. Thank you for watching, and if you have any ideas, please pass them along. 😊

@@JonAbroad > Without a doubt the weather & ocean breezes are a huge + and the biggest 'tradeoff' in my mind along with less congestion. Friends from home makes it sweeter. Almost all of mine have passed - family too - happens if you live long enough I suppose ? -- Bokor Mountain is also nice near there Siem Reap doesn't have & even cooler temps. ? Or the beach if your into that ? -- Not so sure you would want to advertise the beauty of your life there w/o the risk of ruining it from additional excessive growth ? I'm a poor one for that type of creativity myself. I can only suggest perhaps duplicating the most success you can find / the wheel has already been invented. -?- Best of luck and remember the gratitude.

the big market is the easiest place to find everything from vegetables to meat to fish. no scams

looking forward to it! thanks@@JonAbroad

any time. thanks for watching

you can meal prep for a month if you want to. I run to the market once a week for provisions. I eat about 3 meals a week at home. As a single guy it's often just as cheap to eat out to be fair.

I agree. check out the "why I left america" video. It goes into this a little bit more

who is "we" ?

The team of Dave Leduc. He is looking to open a gym in your region of Cambodia.

email address is in the about section per your request.

Wow! I’ll have to factor a gym membership into my budget. I’m moving to the area in February. Arkoon/Merci/Thanks to you both 🙏🏻

thank you for watching 🙏🏻

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Cheers. I'm still learning, a long way to go yet.

Electric is stable in town for the most part. We do see outages from time to time, usually weather related. Water depending on where you live could be well or city. I've had both. Most places will have pumps that kick on to get better water pressure. My current house is on city water and doesn't need a pump. Tap water is fine for showers, laundry etc. Don't drink the tap water, even the locals don't. Wifi is all dependent on what service you use. Most businesses around have wifi but if you get smart with a data plan ($6/mo) you won't ever need wifi.

​@@JonAbroadnot quite bad thanks

Happy to help.

Counting down the days yet?

​@@JonAbroad Sure! Today marks 50 days to departure. It won't be long now. Looking forward to being in SE Asia once again.

It's a great place to be. Especially with how the west is proving to be a difficult place to navigate. (In my opinion)

I have a bank account here locally in Cambodia that I use to "top up" but you can go to any smart shop to do that as well. You can also buy scratch-off style top-ups from little home front shops as well. If you are abroad and need to top-up using your bank card is secure. I've never had an issue with it. Thanks for watching and thank you for your question. Cheers

I was trying to help a buddy get google voice arranged and even using a VPN it still detected he was outside of the US. I don't know if Google detects VPNs during setup or what. Other items I have problems using VPNs for is ChatGPT, it detects VPNs and even logging into my account that was setup in the US, it won't let me log in and states it's not available in my country. Anyway, this video was just an idea I had, so I turned it into a video. Thanks for your input and thanks for watching, cheers.

I have not tried GV outside the US. Since it is US centric, it might be best to use it outside the US with a VPN active so Google does not see a foreign IP address. An alternative option is Tossable Digits, they have an Expats plan where one can park their US phone number and if needed transfer calls to that number to a foreign phone number.

I use Google Voice daily. Once it's been setup, you won't need a VPN. So if you are still in the US or have already set one up in the US, it will work flawlessly. I send and receive texts as well as make and receive phone calls. Personally when I moved here I ported my phone number and ditched my T-Mobile account. Due to the age of my parents, I wanted to make sure they could call me on the same phone number they have been using for 10+ years.

Whenever I go back to visit the US I just get a prepaid sim, as long as I have internet I can still use Google voice. Basically just using the prepaid service as a source of internet when away from wifi.

Thanks for your input. Among whom I have chatted with $1200 is right about average. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@@JonAbroad what is the requirements for ER VISA I am above 60 years old. Do I need criminal background check from us and social security monthly income Do I have to apostitile them??

Easiest way is to come in on a E "tourist" visa, find an agent to convert to a one year ER visa. Just bring your SS statement. As long as it shows you have income monthly, it's fairly easy and straight forward. You can extend as much as you want.

You're very welcome

Kampot is a beautiful little river town. The sea is close but Kampot isn't an ocean town. It's quiet but still has plenty of activities. If you don't mind me asking, why did you leave 5 years ago?

@@JonAbroad At the time, I got homesick after having some expat made Mexican food, and missed concerts, karaoke, and a bunch of other stuff. A lot has changed and so I'm going back to Siem Reap in June and I'm ready to live there indefinitely. There's no way I'll save to retire in the States.

Facebook groups are a large help. In Kampot there is a Facebook group named "Kampot notice board" people selling stuff, asking for help, restaurants. It has a search function and is a great help.

I don't recall turning off comments on that video, I will look into it. 65 if you're lucky. Most that I talk to say 68, adding more years increases the pension by a few dimes. Go out and live your best life by any means necessary. Life is too uncertain just hope you'll live long enough to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Thank you for watching.

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We have dry season and rainy season. It can get "cold" during rainy season at night it can drop down to 75f 🤣

Naw, I'm not a drinker, never really have been. When I go out it's coke or juice, last night I just drank bottled water. Wednesday is pool league night in Kampot. Thank you for watching

There is a nice expat community here. I've got 2 kiwi mates and a couple Aussie mates as well. A few Brits and Scots as well. The expat group I socialize with are mostly married to khmers and are well integrated in the local community.

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Keeping a cost of living below $1000 is certainly possible. Health insurance is not something I am able to speak on myself, you would have to do more research in that field of information. Best hospitals, Phnom Penh has the best of those. There are however great clinics with English speaking doctors and staff in every town that has an expat presence. Phnom Penh can be inexpensive if you stay further from the main areas of town. Just 10km out you can find deals. I would suggest that you have and maintain a healthy savings account for the "oh shit" moments of life. There are plenty of folks living in Cambodia who are on SSI (near the dollar amount you provided) and they pull it off just fine. Please keep in mind that what the US does in the financial sector can and will affect the world's finances.

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for your kind words. 🙏🏻

As am I. When doing the research for this I was stunned. Thank you for watching and thank you for caring.