Siem reap is a great place. The people are polite and kind. Been 2 or three times and your video has prompted us to return. Have subscribed.All the best Peter and Silvi
Thank you so much for watching and for subscribing, Peter and Silvi! Cambodia sure is a special place and we're happy to hear you love it, too. I'm sure you've been to Angkor Wat, but here's a link to our 2-day experience there if you want a walk down memory lane. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Hi @BFdEutschLaNd, Thanks for watching. We really loved Cambodia and would love to return. I'd actually like to explore more of the country as well. -Judy
Thank you very much for kind to Cambodia. To the people and the country. I'm Cambodia but now living in England 36 years so I'm British. I'm so proud the respect from young Khmer they always bou their heads saying hello pu
Chhem, thank you for watching! The Cambodians we met were such kind humans. Truly inspiring people and we are so grateful to have been able to visit. Do you ever come back to Cambodia for a visit? We also have a video of the epic Angkor Wat if you're interested. -Judy This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Wow, thank you so much. Cambodia is incredible. It's not fancy, but the energy is so great. We didn't know much about it before we visited, and as we mentioned, we strongly considered cutting it from our time in Southeast Asia. We are glad we didn't! -Judy
Siem Reap was so lovely when we stayed there, definitely seemed different to a lot of other places in Cambodia. Saying that we could've lived in any part of Cambodia, the people, food and culture are all so great 😊
We are so glad to hear that has been your experience, too! I see you may be there now (or else you are ahead of your videos, which look great!). Enjoy the rest of your time there. We loved it! -Judy
Thank you so much for your hospitality, Meas! Cambodia and its warmhearted people are like no other! We can't wait to return so we can experience more! -Judy
Hi! Judy & Kevin, what an interesting video! We appreciate your transparency. We liked coming along on your bike tour..looked great! We have not seriously considered visiting Cambodia. But…your video changed our mind. Thank you from New Mexico!! 🌶️👍🏼
Thank you so much, Marion; and hello New Mexico! Honestly, we truly were very close to skipping it. The only reason we even included it at the start was because a friend had visited in 2022 and loved it. I don't even think what she posted about clicked with me; it was more her enthusiasm. And we knew so little about anything related to the country, including Angkor Wat. But its people and vibe hit us in the best way. We can't tell you how much it means to us to have you along with us on this journey! -Judy
So nice to see you enjoying SEAsia. Yes, Siem Reap is a really wonderful place, as you say, especially because of the people! It's impressive that in a town with such a huge tourism industry, people just don't seem to have become cynical about it. It's a great destination.
Absolutely right, Andrew. We did not know what to expect, but boy did Cambodia blow away any preconceptions we may have had for it. We are so glad we didn't cross it off of our list of places to visit in Southeast Asia. Thanks for watching! -Judy
We loved it, too. We found Khmer history fascinating, and we appreciated the outlook and kindness of the many Cambodian people we met. We have an episode from Angkor Wat as well if you're interested. It was a great month in Cambodia! -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for watching! We currently are in South Korea (Busan) and having a lovely time. We met some of the kindest people in Cambodia, and we are finding them here in Busan as well. Thank you so much for watching! I've included our episode from Angkor Wat if you are interested in it. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Oh wow, you stayed in the same AirBnB that I did when I was there last year!!! Yes, it was a great place to stay, great location, and the hosts were wonderful. Really enjoyed Siem Reap and Cambodia in general. I really enjoyed my time in Phnom Penh as well. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for letting us know this. What a small world. ♥️ Yes, we could have stayed so much longer. It was such a shame to have to leave! We didn't make it to Phnom Penh, but we definitely plan to return. We're excited to bring you our video from our two days at Angkor Wat. Thanks for watching! -Judy
It was completely our pleasure. We loved Cambodia and would love to return and explore more! You might enjoy our two-day experience at Angkor Wat, which was too short, but very interesting! Thank you so much for your kind words! -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Exceptional content, very well thought out and put together in post. Someone is spending lots of time and attention, and it SHOWS. The intro with pics swapping directly as the beat hits, is not lost on me. Do either of you have a background in video and photo or self taught. Lovely skills on display.
Thanks so much, Jay and Sarah! It's a great compliment from fellow TH-camrs who understand how much work goes into each episode. We each do our part and are self-taught, but Kevin takes the credit for his amazing video editing skills, which he's learned on the fly. He first started WhiskyRiffs.com in 2020, which is a TH-cam channel reviewing whisky, and then we both started collaborating on Finding Gina Marie, so he's been steadily increasing his skill set. I can be a critic at times (which is one of the ways I contribute 🤣), and Kevin always takes my feedback and blows me away with how he makes it all work. We are headed to Tirana later this year and your video, especially of the people parking, gave us quite a chuckle! Thank you for watching and for taking the time to leave us this comment! -Judy
Hi Lionel, Unfortunately, we didn't make it there this time, but it's the perfect reason to return. We truly had such a great time in Siem Reap that we are eager to explore so much more of Cambodia as soon as we can get back there! Thank you for the suggestion and for watching! -Judy
We had such an amazing time and we hope you do as well! Our tour guides at Angkor Wat were good, not great, but we still suggest you use one. Ours was from Get Your Guide. We did a sunrise/sunset tour that ran the course of two days. The first one started at 4am and lasted until around noon and the second day was from around 10am to about 7pm. They drop you off and pick you up each day. We'd *love* to hear your thoughts when you visit. If you stop at any of the restaurants we ate at, please give them a hello for us! Also, here's an article which lists the locations of some of our favorite restaurants: findingginamarie.com/articles/favorite-restaurants-in-cambodia?rq=cambodia
@@FindingGinaMarieYour city guides are much appreciated! I took notes. 😂 One helpful thing to include in the future could be the current visa info, at least how it applied to you at the time of arrival. Thanks again!
@@flutingaround Thanks for the reminder! We had gotten our visa so far in advance that it completely slipped our minds to mention it! We'll do a blog post about it. Thank you so much! We'll at least reference it in our Angkor Wat episode. Have a great time! -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarieCool! I went through the online eVisa application last night. It took me two times to get through it. The software was a little fussy.
Mine was smooth, but it did take a second try with Kevin. But it's convenient to be able to do it online and have it done! Ideally have a printout with you versus relying on your phone. -Judy
Thanks from all Cambodian, the best ways to donate to the Cambodia Community is to visit Cambodia and experience the warm, friendly people and the history of the Khmer empire.
We agree! Thanks so much for watching! Did you know we have a video from Angkor Wat as well? I've linked it below if you're interested in it. -Judy This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Judy, I’m totally with you about not eating the bug “delicacies”! Unless my life actually depending on it, I refuse to eat bugs! Cambodia looks pretty amazing. The food? That looked scrumptious! So glad you got to experience Cambodia and looking forward to your Angkor Wok video.
Thanks so much for watching, Rebecca. LOL regarding the bugs. Fine if you have a very adventurous palate, but we think it would ruin versus enhance our experience! The food was excellent but the people stole our hearts. Making the connections that we did in Cambodia left such a meaningful impression on our hearts. -Judy
@Venmash-kx9zf Siem Reap banned the sale of dog meat in 2020. Older Cambodians tend to not eat dog meat as they believe it can bring bad luck. We try to accept that cultures are different in other countries even if we don't always understand them. -Judy
Hi Wild Bill, thanks so much for watching. The reality is that Siem Reap is a special mix of West and Khmer. We tried to eat as much Khmer food as possible, but we had some bad food experiences in Vietnam that left our guts a little wonky. Thanks for taking the time to comment. -Judy
It could possibly be because it's a tourist city that it's important to leave a positive impression on tourists. We did find more trash when we explored more of the countryside, but I wonder if that's due more to infrastructure and cost of garbage collection. But overall, we found Cambodians to be peaceful, tidy, and caring, and I think those traits applied to how they treat people as well as their surroundings. It was quite a wonderful experience. Our Airbnb co-host was mopping and cleaning the common areas and outdoors daily. We absolutely loved it. -Judy
While in SEAsia, if you want something a little bit different, consider Timor-Leste, the world's second newest nation. It's a little bit expensive for SEAsia (return flights from Bali with Citilink or Aerodili cost about $500 each), but it has some beautiful scenery (mountains and beaches), good people and you'll be discovering it before mass tourism arrives.
Thanks for the suggestion. We are booked up with our time here, but we will add it to our list for 2025, when we hope to visit both Indonesia and Australia/New Zealand. It is not a place we know about, so we are eager to learn more about it! -Judy
@heythave I am just starting to hear about this area. We've added to our list of places to visit. By the way, those look like happy crabs in your vdeo! -Judy
You gave a wonderful tour of Siem Reap. This is one of the best I've seen. I'm hoping to travel there this year to see if it may be somewhere my husband and I can potentially move to now that we are retired. I am so drawn to this place.
We love your channel name and your handle! ♥️ We would love you to check it out and hear your experience with Siem Reap. We probably wouldn't live there full time as Italy holds our hearts, but it gets cold in Italy and Siem Reap seems like a good offset during the winter season. It's got a wonderful zen vibe, and the people are amazing. We felt like we really had a community around us and we loved that aspect of it. Thanks so much for watching and sharing a bit about yourselves! -Judy
It was our pleasure. We had such a wonderful time. Nothing prepared us for the kindness of the Cambodian people we met. It was awesome. Here's a link to our Angkor Wat video. It's such an epic place! -Judy This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
I left the country back in 1979 after I had to live through the genocide under Pol Pot killing madness. Most of my family members did not survive as we were forced to move out of the Phnom Penh City in 1975 to work in the rice fields. I've returned to visit my sole surviving sister every year for the last ten years since my retirement from the US to heal the past. Cambodia has come a long way since the prolonged civil war was officially ended upruptly in 1998. Here, you do not have to worry about mass shooting and gun death violence like the first world countries. Be mindful of your surroundings . Be kind whenever possible. It's always possible as life is short to do the things we don't love doing. Happy and safe travels from a genocide survivor ✌️
Wow, we are humbled. I can't imagine what you lived through and our hearts break because of the tragic history that Cambodia has endured. It was a big regret of ours that we weren't able to make it to the historic sites to pay our respects to the innocents that were slaughtered. We definitely have it on our list to do that. It's always inspiring for us to hear about how people live through such adversity and aren't hardened as a result. You are good people, and it means so much that you have watched our video from Cambodia. We fell in love with the people of Siem Reap and are eager to return and explore and learn more. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. We are touched more than our words can express. ♥️ -Judy
Cambodia far exceeded our expectations. We went there preparing to be surprised because we knew very little before arriving, but we did not expect for the people of Cambodia to steal our hearts. We loved it. Here's our latest episode from Angkor Wat, which was breathtaking! -Judy This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Im from Australia and visited in 2019 with my Uni on a placement with a NGO. Il Forno was the absolute best italian I've had. Glad you guys enjoyed it.
Thanks so much for watching and for saying this! We know that traveling to Cambodia and eating Italian food isn't ideal, but as full-time travelers, if we had to wait until we were in Italy before enjoying pizza and pasta, that would be a sad travel plan! And Il Forno *was* amazing! -Judy
You both did a great job and it was very informative. To the point without all the unnecessary fluff like watching you drink coffee for 3 minutes. Keep it coming.
Thank you so much for watching, Garry! We appreciate that you would have taken time to encourage us and leave this nice comment. We loved Cambodia, and we're glad to hear we pulled together a video that was engaging. We try our best! -Judy
I was in siem reap once and cambodia twice. That was a while ago. The people were the highlight for me. They didn't seem as jaded about tourists as other nearby countries with large numbers of tourists. I hope that doesnt change
Yes, the people were the highlight for us as well. Such warm-hearted people that cradled us in their arms and left us wanting to go back again. We felt such a peaceful energy there, too! Here's a link to our video from Angkor Wat if you're interested in watching it. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Siem Reap is a beautiful, clean and friendly small city that fits the smallest of budgets. I’ve lived here now for 2 years and plan on staying! The people are amazing! ❤️
Just stumbled upon your channel. The bike ride was beautiful! Thank you for putting all the prices. 😊Everyone seems so kind. 😌We can't wait to check out Cambodia! Look forward to more of your SEAsia videos.
We are so glad to hear that you found us, Carolann! The Cambodian people we met were SO kind. An episode from Angkor Wat, Cambodia releases this Saturday. We have several episodes from Japan, two from Vietnam, and we'll be back to Central Vietnam in a few weeks. Stay tuned for Thailand, Taipei, and Busan, South Korea! Thank you so much for watching! -Judy
Thanks so much! We had a fabulous time in Siem Reap. Some of the best people we've met in our travels! Here's a link to our more of our Cambodia episodes if you're interested. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html 🎥 Beyond the Postcard: Comparing Cambodia, Vietnam & Thailand: th-cam.com/video/8sQ8hxVBXjg/w-d-xo.html
@iStoneCarving Thank you so much! Not the same, but we recently finished up a month in Taipei. We’ll add Quanzhou to our list of places to see. -Judy 🎥 Taipei videos: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF0dD-pEyV1oCamZch9sUSpM.html&si=51-gS2Nijy0EbblF
We wish we could! Our plans are already set to be elsewhere, but we'll make a note of it for another time. It sounds like it will be an incredible time to visit! Thank you for watching and for the suggestion! -Judy
Thank you for your beautiful and positive video about Siem Reap. I live here and it is delightful to see your respect for the traditions and people here. Although I live here i tend to just eat near home or the school I teach at, so I learned a lot about some other places that sound delicious for Cambodian food. And the bike ride looks fabulous. By the way, one of our Khmer friend’s wife cooks for Khmer Kitchen. I’ll share your lovely review with her. The nibbling fish tanks have now been banned in Lao because the little fish often die from what travellers may have on their feet, such as oils, insect repellent and street bacteria. If you are in Luang Prabang you can meet these teeny fish in their natural habitat at Tad Kuang Xi. Of course they are everywhere. Safe travels. I am glad I discovered your channel. 😊
Thank you so much for watching, Pari, and for taking the time to leave a comment that tells us a little about yourself. We so appreciate hearing others' stories! Thank you for sharing our feedback about Khmer Kitchen! We'd love your friend to know how much we enjoyed it. We're glad to see that the nibbling fish have been banned in Laos. We weren't too keen on it and were surprised to hear people do it and enjoy it. We are learning a lot from our viewers and appreciate knowing about what's unkind to our non-human friends. (We've got an episode coming out from Thailand soon about how to find an ethical elephant park or sanctuary.) We would love to return to Cambodia and experience more of the country. -Judy In case you missed it, here's our other episode from Cambodia: This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Hi PhiromWalker! We had such an amazing time in Cambodia and can't wait to return and explore more. We are very happy to share your beautiful country. It is not talked about nearly as much as other Southeast Asian countries, but I'm not sure why. It is such a special place! We're eager to share Angkor Wat this Saturday as well, just in case people need more reasons to visit! -Judy
Thanks so much for watching! We had such a great experience in Siem Reap that I know we will be back to explore other parts of your beautiful country, including Phnom Penh. We'll be posting our video from Angkor Wat this Saturday! -Judy
Watching from Northern Australia (waves). Due to our close proximity to Asia (we are part of the Asian Pacific) we are fortunate to have a large population of Asian migrants and available authentic cuisine that I am so thankful for. This video makes me want to travel there just to learn the source. Loved!
Thank you SO much for watching and for sharing this with us! We've been to Sydney, but we hoped to make it to other parts of Australia this year (and New Zealand), but it just wasn't in the budget. I am so glad to hear that we have piqued your curiosity. Siem Reap was absolutely incredible. We have rarely felt so connected to the people of any other country as we did with the people we met during our month there. Next week we bring you Angkor Wat in all its beauty. ♥️ -Judy
We loved Siem Reap! In part, it was because the people we met were so incredibly kind! We were fascinated by the history of the Khmer Empire as well. When we were in Vietnam, exploring My Son Sanctuary, we learned about a ginger cake that was brought to Cambodia. You might be interested in it. Thank you so much for watching and for hosting us in your beautiful country! -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html 📝 Champa and Khmer Ginger Cake history/recipe: findingginamarie.com/articles/cham-ginger-cake-ginrong-laya?rq=ginger
Wow, thank you so much for the kind words and for subscribing! It means a lot to us! Siem Reap was one of our all-time favorite places to visit. We loved our time there! Have you seen our episode from the magnificent Angkor Wat? I'll link it below. We loved learning about Cambodia's rich history. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html Here are our favorite restaurants in Siem Reap: 📝findingginamarie.com/articles/favorite-restaurants-in-cambodia?rq=cambodia 📝 Champa and Khmer Ginger Cake: findingginamarie.com/articles/cham-ginger-cake-ginrong-laya?rq=cambodia
Hi Annette, we hope you will love it as much as we did. It had such an unexpectedly special energy to it. It was hot, but not too humid. We had some days of nice breezes, but we did our share of sweating, so I don't want to sugarcoat it! We tried to spend the hottest part of the day indoors, but even at Angkor Wat we weren't miserable, even though we were covered up with long pants. Thank you so much for watching! -Judy
Thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching. We loved Cambodia and have so much more that we want to explore! We're excited to share our experience at Angkor Wat this Saturday! -Judy
Thank you so much for your kind words. We absolutely are smitten with Cambodia and can't wait to return! We will do our best to do justice to our Angkor Wat video which will be out this Saturday! -Judy
Thank you so much. We loved our time in Cambodia and the people were some of the kindest we've met in all our travels. We also have an episode from the amazing Angkor Wat that you might enjoy. It's linked below. We appreciate your kind words! -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Siem Reap is a lovely city. Recently returned from a trip to see Angkor Wat (March 2024). The Cambodians are nicest people, very humble and polite. There is need to sorry on the food front. We had local food, Indian, Italian and Mexican. Starbucks is also there. We hired a tuk tuk driver outside our hotel as our personal taxi and tour guide. Great value as he showed around the city and country side and collected us and dropped us off. The old market is a must visit as well as Pub Street for night life. Lots of restaurants and bars. I would recommend the Angkor Wat museum as a must visit. The dollar is king there with virtually everything priced in dollars. So for foreign tourist especially from the US or UK Cambodia is very very affordable and well worth the effort to visit. Can't recommend it highly enough.
We felt exactly the same! We felt a little guilty about all the non-Cambodian food we had, but we were there for a month and did pretty well at getting plenty of the local flavors. It was an easy place to stay and we loved our time there. Here's our video from our two days in Angkor Wat if you want to relive your experience. Thank you so much for watching, Joe! -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching and for your comment, Dan. We had such a great time in Cambodia! And we can't wait to share Angkor Wat this Saturday. We are pretty spoiled by the weather here, but if it's any consolation, we both are from Buffalo, NY, so we know all about freezing weather. Sending you warm thoughts! -Judy
Hi Gilbert, Thank you so much for watching. We loved our time in Cambodia! You might also enjoy our video about the epic Angkor Wat. -Judy This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
We are so glad to hear that our video was helpful. We found Cambodian people to be extremely kind and friendly, and it was one of the most relaxing places we visited in Southeast Asia. You might enjoy our episode from the epic Angkor Wat, which I've linked below. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much! All the food we ate was delicious! If it's not on your itinerary already, we highly recommend you visit Angkor Wat! -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks so much for watching! We absolutely loved our time in Cambodia. The people we encountered were so incredibly kind. We hope you have a similar experience. Here's a link to our Angkor Wat video, which is a must-visit if you go to Siem Reap. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Cambodia really stole our hearts. The people we met were absolutely top notch and made our experience so memorable. We definitely will return to explore more. Thank you for watching. You might also enjoy our two-day experience at Angkor Wat, which fascinated us! -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
We loved Cambodia and would love to return. It really charmed us and the people were some of the kindest we've been privileged to meet. We also have an episode from the magnificent Angkor Wat if you're interested in seeing our take on it. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Hi Enrique! Thank you so much for watching! We love seeing your emojis and are glad to hear you enjoyed our episode from Cambodia. Stay tuned for Angkor Wat next week! -Judy
Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. We had such a great time and we didn't want to leave. But we'll return. In the meantime, we are enjoying looking through our footage preparing our next video from Angkor Wat. Siem Reap is such a special place! -Judy
Thank you so much! I see from your channel that you love Cambodia as much as we do! Kevin is our editor. He does an amazing job! You might also enjoy our video from Angkor Wat, which is linked below. Good luck with your channel! -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
@@FindingGinaMarie Thank you Judy! I've not been to Cambodia but have interviewed several that live there and they all seem to love it! Please stay in touch!
Thanks so much for watching! We're full-time travelers and we have ten new countries we'll be exploring in 2024 as well as a few new cities in familiar countries. Thank you so much for taking the time to encourage us with your comment! -Judy
Hi Vi, It's an absolutely amazing place. We were so glad we could spend the holidays in Siem Reap. Truly one of our most favorite places! Thank you so much for watching and for leaving us this nice comment! -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie ONE MORE PLACE IN CAMBODIA 🇰🇭 IS KOH RONG OR KOHRONG SANLOEM SO AMAZING BEAUTIFUL SEA SAND SUNRISE SUNSET BEST VIEWS SO FRESH LIKE MALDIVES ISLAND 🏝️
Thanks for these additional recommendations, Vi! We have a running list of places to visit, and I'm adding them to it. We always appreciate hearing about our viewers' favorite places so we can spend time in them, too! -Judy
You are so kind and thoughtful! Thank you for watching. We loved Cambodia. It looks like you've been there, too, but here is our video from Angkor Wat as well. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Hi Thearith, Thank you so much for watching! We have been so fortunate to have met so many lovely people during our travels. You might enjoy these three videos which all spotlight some of our lovely recent experiences with locals. -Judy 🎥 Why Chiang Mai Thailand Is a Traveler's Paradise: th-cam.com/video/SZESAy_zqTo/w-d-xo.html 🎥 Top 8 Things to do in Hoi An: th-cam.com/video/YdCVhXAWf7I/w-d-xo.html 🎥 Busan, South Korea was not what we expected: th-cam.com/video/Jy0clN5HDh4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for visited Cambodia. the Fruit that you eat in the video 18.14 minute is called "Asian Green Sweet Jujube". it is not Called Longan fruit. after watching your video I miss home. I want to go back to visit.
Ah, thank you, Ros! I think we did have a longan fruit, but we may not have included it in the video and then misnamed this fruit. Thanks for the clarification! We had such a lovely time. You absolutely should return if you can. ♥️ -Judy
Thanks so much for watching, Lee. We love Cambodia, too! We have a video all about Angkor Wat that you might also enjoy. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Hi @wesgraham2262, They really are! We are so grateful for our time in Cambodia and would like to go back. The history there is tragic but fascinating, and the people are incredibly resilient considering what they've been through. -Judy
Hi Judy and Kevin ~ love your videos! I have watched many of your earlier videos and enjoyed them too. I would love to see a video update on how you are feeling now that you are a year or so in. In earlier videos you considered 'digial nomading' where Kevin would continue his job. You also considered settling down at one point in Portugal and of course, Italy 🙂. Are you preferring moving around or still plan to settle in one area? Would love to hear your thoughts now that you have been doing 'world travel' for a while now. Keep up the inspiring videos, I love them! ~ Amy
Hi Amy Joy! Thank you so much for following along with us, especially in our early days when we were still figuring out our path forward. Here's a recent 2024 video we shared about our lives as full-time travelers in case you missed it because it answers some of those questions. In a nutshell, Kevin ended up quitting his job with Apple in January 2023 because the company stopped being friendly to remote work. It was a blessing because we could see that balancing everything would be hard and our hearts were more invested in building our channel and our creative work versus the restrictions of corporate America. We did discuss living in Portugal, but after a visit there in October 2022, we decided it wasn't the place for us after all. Italy still is in our hearts, and we have a video from Turin, that we loved so much more than we expected to! Right now it's between Verona and Turin. We have several trips to Italy scheduled for this year, including one with our daughter. We're excited to share all of those this year. Italy is freezing in winter and after time in Lecce and Assisi, we aren't sure if we want to endure the winters there, which is where Cambodia may enter the picture. We could envision living in Cambodia from November or December through March each year as a break from the cold. I'm still navigating the dual citizenship process and that could take another two years. It's okay, though because we still have so much of the world that we want to see that we aren't ready to settle down in one place yet. So living in a new country each month has suited us very well. Thank you so much for these questions, for watching our videos and for your support. It truly means the world to us. ♥️ -Judy Pros and Cons List of Full-Time Travel: th-cam.com/video/63LgYpY31fw/w-d-xo.html Why you MUST go to TURIN: th-cam.com/video/XV4MbmKaJAs/w-d-xo.html
@@FindingGinaMarie Thank you so much for sharing your update. Looking forward to your future videos. Stay safe and enjoy your beautiful destinations! 🙂 Amy Joy
Thank you so much for watching, Tony. We have a second video from Cambodia that covers our two-day experience exploring Angkor Wat. It's linked below if you're interested. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
It really is a terrific place - one I could retire in easily - if not for the killer heat ! -- I'm old and doubt I could handle those temps. - with all that humidity ? -- Heat stroke recipe for many. -- Otherwise - a wonderful city with international food available - and quite awesome people. Also has a very low cost of living ! Much to like.
Hi Frank, We wouldn't choose to live there full time, but we could see ourselves spending winter in Cambodia. The temperatures were hot, but not completely sweltering, and we'd prefer that over freezing in Europe! You are right with all your other points as well! Thank you so much for watching! Have you seen our other videos from Cambodia? Here's a link to them, including one from Angkor Wat. 🎥 Cambodia playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF36uzKAw4rrY5Ih1A9XZNgy.html
Hi Taylor, We really enjoyed our time there. The people are so kind! Have you seen our video from the magnificent Angkor Wat? It's linked below. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Hi Sina, Thank you so much! We had such a wonderful time in Siem Reap. Cambodia stole our hearts and we can't wait to be back and explore more of this beautiful country. -Judy
Excellent video guys EXCEPT... I kept trying to eat my phone!😂 What delicious looking food. Italian restaurant reminded me of my Italian Grandfather's old restaurant. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much for watching! We weren't sure whether to include the Italian restaurant, but it was SO delicious that we couldn't bring ourselves to leave it out! And sorry about the phone. I hope you have AppleCare! 🤣 It means a lot to us to have you take some time to leave this comment for us! -Judy
The Park Hyatt is just WOW! If you have Hyatt free nights, use them there!! It’s a category 3 and designed by Bill Bensley.. it’s the only Park Hyatt in that category, and I rarely say you can get more than you pay for, but this hotel is exquisite and truly a steal. Their room service is as good as it gets. Rare for a hotel if any caliber
Thanks for the suggestion; we know people who love using points to stay in Hyatts, but personally we prefer to stay in more local places. Also, we tend to get better deals in Airbnbs as slow travelers since we typically spend a month in each place we visit. But I'm sure a lot of our viewers will be happy to know about this. -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie it was shockingly intimate. Feels like the people who work there have been like a family for a long time. Never really felt that in a hotel before
Welcome to Cambodia Thank you for your review, comment, and recommedation. Hope you have another similar episode for another places in Cambodia such as Kampot and Kep, or Battambong
Unfortunately, as slow travelers, we only stayed in Siem Reap this time. BUT we loved our time in Cambodia and look forward to visiting more of the other parts of it. We were especially interested in Kampot, but there will be time for the other places, too. We have a video about Angkor Wat, that we hope will give people an additional incentive to visit this beautiful country. Thank you so much for watching. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
@@FindingGinaMarie Thank you for your wonderful work. It is very helpful for tourism sector in Cambodia. Moreover, I wonder if you have a chance to visit Koh Ker temple in Preah Vihear province. If you plan to visit there, don't forget to check in Yellow Garden restaurant (សួនផ្កាលឿង).
Thank you so much for watching. Cambodia was an amazing experience, and we loved Angkor Wat. You might enjoy seeing that video as well. It's an absolutely magnificent place! -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for welcoming us, Lim! We had such a great time in Cambodia. Here's our video from Angkor Wat as well! -Judy This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
It was our honor. Thank you so much for watching! We absolutely loved our time in Cambodia and the people there made such a huge impact on us. We would love to return and explore more of the beautiful country. You might enjoy our episode from Angkor Wat. It was a very meaningful part of our travels and helped us to learn and understand a lot about the Khmer Empire. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Hi David, Those people who say those kind things are absolutely correct! Have you seen our episode from Angkor Wat, which we also loved? Thanks so much for watching and for your comment! -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for your kind words! Cambodia is incredible! You might enjoy our video from Angkor Wat as well! -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Hi Vicheka, thank you so much for watching. We had such an awesome time in Cambodia. The people there are first rate and we are so grateful to have made so many happy memories there. We're excited to bring you Angkor Wat next week! -Judy
Thank you so much for watching! We absolutely loved our time in Cambodia and would love to explore more soon. Here's a link to our experience of epic Angkor Wat-Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
A little different topic but do you slow travel with backpacks, carryons or some other size luggage? Just curious as we start our travels. I enjoy your videos.
Hi Dean, we recently posted a video-from Cambodia actually-of what we currently have in our packs. Bear in mind we are traveling full time and everything we own is what we carry, so we do have some luxury items that most travelers wouldn't need and we also pack heavier than we would if we were spending even one or two months on the road. We each carry a backpack and a 22" rolling suitcase and except for super budget airlines like Vietjet, we don't have to check our bags. Happy to answer any questions after you've watched the video. Here's a link: What we're Packing in 2024: th-cam.com/video/yD-45hCjQl0/w-d-xo.html -Judy
Thank you so much for watching, Domrey! We had such an amazing time in Cambodia. Some of the friendliest people we've met on our travels live there. We have a link to our video from Angkor Wat that you might be interested in as well. Also, we have a recipe from the Cham people for ginger cakes, which our guide told us was also brought to Cambodia when the majority of the Cham people relocated there after threats from the Dai Viet. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html 📝 Champa and Khmer Ginger Cake history/recipe: findingginamarie.com/articles/cham-ginger-cake-ginrong-laya?rq=ginger
Eating a BLAT or Italian in Cambodia? Ok, ok. I fully understand. I love local food; however, when I spend extended time in Asia I sometimes like a break from curries, pad thai, pho, ramen, etc. and I crave one western meal - then back to local food!
Hi Martin, we have mostly felt the same way. After a few bad food experiences in Ho Chi Minh City, we got a bit more careful about food. And The Little Red Fox was a place recommended to us by our Airbnb as one of the best places for breakfast. Where we stayed was a little village in a village and they were all about lifting up all the businesses in the community, so we were glad to support them. Plus, Kevin can get really cranky when he's hangry or can't find foods that are great for his more sensitive stomach. And honestly, the people there were absolutely incredible. They made us feel like we were part of a community, which is something we were really craving after feeling mostly disconnected in Vietnam. But I totally get your point. We have never eaten Western food until Vietnam beyond the rare one-off. I will say that Cambodia's pizza at Il Forno truly rivaled what we've eaten in Napoli! It's important for us to immerse ourselves in the culture of a place and eating the local foods is a huge part of the memories we bring back with us. Unfortunately, we also had a lot of very average tasting Khmer meals there that we don't talk about in our video. Thanks so much for watching and for sharing your experiences! -Judy
Damien, Thank you so much for watching and for your very kind compliment. We're excited to bring you Angkor Wat and the rest of the Angkor Archeological Park this Saturday. We loved our time in Cambodia! -Judy
Hi Paris, Unfortunately we did not. We looked into it, but we prefer to slow travel. We definitely are eager to see Phnom Penh and give it a full month where we can enjoy it more fully and really immerse ourselves into it. The cost of another plane fare and ground transfers didn't make it feasible for this trip. We get discounts at Airbnbs when we stay an entire month, so we lose some of that benefit by doing a three-day detour to another city. It's better overall to give it its full attention. Great question, and thanks for watching! -Judy
Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. We travel to make connections with people in other parts of the world. It's what we treasure the most, and the people of Cambodia were absolutely wonderful to us. We hope in some small way to repay them for the kindness they showed to us. -Judy
Thanks so much for watching! We have a few episodes on Vietnam as well and we'll be going back to Central Vietnam in a few weeks! Not sure why, but Siem Reap was a better fit for us, so we're trying to figure out what we missed while we were in Vietnam. And this Saturday we have a video coming out from Angkor Wat. I see you have a wedding video from there. Very cool! -Judy
One of the last flights into the old Siem Reap airport end of last year (Chinese built Siem Reap a new airport). Flew in from Hanoi. I love Cambodia's people as they are very genuine. Wish the West would join in and help to build up their infrastructure...
Lucky you! Although the drive was long, we enjoyed the statue that was constructed inside the new airport. The distance did make it prohibitive for us to travel to other destinations as weekend trips while we had a home base in Siem Reap, but it meant that we could really get to know the people and culture a bit more. Yes, Cambodians are some of the kindest people we've encountered. -Judy P.S. Here's our version of Angkor Wat. We loved learning about the history of the Khmer Empire. 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
It was our pleasure. Thank you for watching and for this comment. We had such a great experience and are so glad we make time to visit. It's a beautiful place. Here's our video from Angkor Wat, which took our breath away. -Judy This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for watching! You might enjoy our episode from Angkor Wat, which was so much richer of an experience than we imagined! -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Hi Josephine, Thank you so much for watching! We had a wonderful time in Cambodia. Have you seen our video from Angkor Wat? We were enamored by its size and learning the history of the Khmer Empire. And the people of Cambodia were incredibly kind to us! -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for your kind words! We should have mentioned the visa process, but we'll touch on that in our episode this Saturday about Angkor Wat. Oops! -Judy
You were lucky, Greg! Although we were pretty impressed with the four-faced Brahma made of copper inside, so it wasn't terrible. But it did mean that we opted to skip Phnom Penh because the long drive back and forth made it just enough more of a hassle than it was worth. Thanks for watching! Have you seen our Angkor Wat video? Such an impressive piece of history. Also, we are very interested in the Camino. We'd been thinking about walking it this year, but we decided to stay in Southeast Asia a little longer. We just subscribed to your channel. It's on our bucket list for 2025. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
We loved our time in Cambodia. The kindness and friendliness we experienced was first rate. And learning about Angkor Wat was fascinating. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
I have been many times to Siem Reap. It is a very nice place to visit for a few days, but quite a small city. After a while, it may be quite boring to live there, i guess ….. I only mentioned this because your video thumbnail rhetorically asked whether could we live there? 😊. Did you watch the PHARE circus? Quite enjoyable. Performed by a group of young people, who I understand have also performed overseas, in Europe for example Will you be going to Phnom Penh ? Just curious😊 Btw, keep up the good work ! I am still dutifully following your journey ….
Hi Mike, I think we just made some special connections and there was such an ease that we haven't encountered elsewhere. We still love Italy and likely will settle there at some point in the far distant future, but it gets cold in the winter, and Cambodia might be a perfect winter location. We were struck by the strong community atmosphere in Siem Reap, too. We didn't see the PHARE circus but we heard about it. There were a lot of things we didn't get to while we were there, which is why we feel like we could spend a lot more time there. We skipped Phnom Penh, but primarily because (1) we had a lot of work to catch up on; and (2) now that the new airport is an hour drive from the airport, between the expense and the lost time, it seemed better to devote an entire separate trip to it. If you've been there, do you recommend it? How about Kampot, which also has been recommended to us? Thank you so much for reaching out. It's always great to hear from you! -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie Yes, the people is Siem Reap are very hospitality- and service-oriented. Very pleasant. Kampot is nice but too far down South. Quite a taxing road trip, even from Phnom Penh - due to lack of highways. Phnom Penh is not as interesting as Siem Reap - it is more for business. I like Phnom Penh because the Chinese food is really good at my many favourite restaurants - even better than back in my home country :). I haven’t been back to Cambodia since 2019, and I do miss the Chinese food in PP 😊. Somehow, I find the Khmer cuisine a bit limited, compared to other South East Asian cuisines but what do I know ?😊
On top of cost, we did think that it looked like Phnom Penh might be more business oriented, so thanks for clarifying that for us. It's disappointing to know that highways make Kampot a challenge. We found some Cambodian/Thai fusion places that were interesting, but we did enjoy a lot of Cambodian food as well. But it was nice that if I wanted Khmer food and Kevin was craving a burger, we could easily do that as well. It doesn't make for as authentic of a culinary experience as it could, but we didn't struggle with food in Cambodia nearly as much as we did in the part of Saigon that we were in. Thanks for all your input. It's very helpful! -Judy
We loved our time in Cambodia! Did you see our video from Angkor Wat, too? We actually spent two days there, and it wasn't enough! Thanks for watching! -Judy This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
We really enjoyed our time there. Here's our video from Angkor Wat, which was incredible. We can see ourselves spending our winters there! Thank you so much for watching! -Judy This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Cambodia's people were really good to us. We enjoyed our time there immensely. Here's our experience of Angkor Wat. We tried to do it justice! -Judy This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Very informative video. THE dish to order at Malis Restaurant is their mango salad, so so good. Their salt roasted fish was also very good. And I highly recommend Treeline Urban Hotel which is directly across the river from Malis. Also, there are good waffles and roasted bananas just in front of Cafe Amazon.
Thanks so much for your suggestions! We were a little disappointed in the chicken red curry and rice, but it was such a wow dish to open that it was worth the cost! We definitely will go back and will try these ideas! Yummy; you are making my mouth water now! -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie I also suggest you fly from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville and then take a speed boat to the island Koh Rong Sanloem. Stay at Lazy Beach cabins.
I'm adding it to our list for next year. This sounds like a great trip; thank you for the idea! Someone else also made this suggestion, so yours validated that we absolutely should go there! -Judy
I’ll knew a lots Canadians move back to Cambodia ! Myself would consider an earlier retirement life it’s much greener and affordable lifestyle economically it’s booming , I’ve mostly love in love with the rural side house by the sandy fresh water , field rices ,beaches , coconut trees etc..❤🙏🇰🇭🌎🦜💐Thank you for your beautiful channel . 🙏❤️
Thank you so much for watching. We met so many wonderful people in Cambodia and it really stole our hearts. You might want to watch our experience of the epic Angkor Wat, which inspired us a lot. -Judy 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
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Siem reap is a great place. The people are polite and kind. Been 2 or three times and your video has prompted us to return.
Have subscribed.All the best Peter and Silvi
Thank you so much for watching and for subscribing, Peter and Silvi! Cambodia sure is a special place and we're happy to hear you love it, too. I'm sure you've been to Angkor Wat, but here's a link to our 2-day experience there if you want a walk down memory lane. -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you very much for your visiting my home town, Siem Reap. You are welcome.
my favorite place. i hope to visit there again, people are very friendly indeed.
Hi @BFdEutschLaNd, Thanks for watching. We really loved Cambodia and would love to return. I'd actually like to explore more of the country as well. -Judy
Thank you very much for kind to Cambodia. To the people and the country. I'm Cambodia but now living in England 36 years so I'm British. I'm so proud the respect from young Khmer they always bou their heads saying hello pu
Chhem, thank you for watching! The Cambodians we met were such kind humans. Truly inspiring people and we are so grateful to have been able to visit. Do you ever come back to Cambodia for a visit? We also have a video of the epic Angkor Wat if you're interested. -Judy
This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
We love it here! Do you miss it? My husband is a brit, and I am Canadian. Cambodian people are the nicest we have ever met!
I’m glad you guys had a wonderful time here! You’re always welcome to visit anytime! 🥰💕
Hi Peng, Thank you so much. The hospitality was amazing, and we loved every moment of our visit there! Thanks for watching! -Judy
The first video I’ve watched on Cambodia. Loved it!!
Wow, thank you so much. Cambodia is incredible. It's not fancy, but the energy is so great. We didn't know much about it before we visited, and as we mentioned, we strongly considered cutting it from our time in Southeast Asia. We are glad we didn't! -Judy
Oh, you should check out For Riel.
Cambodia is amazing! The people are priceless. Beautiful inside and out ❤
We completely agree! We would love to go back and explore more. -Judy
Siem Reap was so lovely when we stayed there, definitely seemed different to a lot of other places in Cambodia. Saying that we could've lived in any part of Cambodia, the people, food and culture are all so great 😊
We are so glad to hear that has been your experience, too! I see you may be there now (or else you are ahead of your videos, which look great!). Enjoy the rest of your time there. We loved it! -Judy
Thank you for joining the kingdom of Cambodia welcome to Cambodia 💛🇰🇭🙏💛😊
Thank you so much for your hospitality, Meas! Cambodia and its warmhearted people are like no other! We can't wait to return so we can experience more! -Judy
Hi! Judy & Kevin, what an interesting video! We appreciate your transparency. We liked coming along on your bike tour..looked great! We have not seriously considered visiting Cambodia. But…your video changed our mind. Thank you from New Mexico!! 🌶️👍🏼
Thank you so much, Marion; and hello New Mexico! Honestly, we truly were very close to skipping it. The only reason we even included it at the start was because a friend had visited in 2022 and loved it. I don't even think what she posted about clicked with me; it was more her enthusiasm. And we knew so little about anything related to the country, including Angkor Wat. But its people and vibe hit us in the best way. We can't tell you how much it means to us to have you along with us on this journey! -Judy
Welcome to Cambodia 🇰🇭 thanks for your visit Cambodia.
Thank you for your hospitality, Eric. Siem Reap stole our hearts! ♥️ -Judy
So nice to see you enjoying SEAsia. Yes, Siem Reap is a really wonderful place, as you say, especially because of the people! It's impressive that in a town with such a huge tourism industry, people just don't seem to have become cynical about it. It's a great destination.
Absolutely right, Andrew. We did not know what to expect, but boy did Cambodia blow away any preconceptions we may have had for it. We are so glad we didn't cross it off of our list of places to visit in Southeast Asia. Thanks for watching! -Judy
I lived there for years, it's really one of my favorite places to have lived, particularly for Asia...
We loved it, too. We found Khmer history fascinating, and we appreciated the outlook and kindness of the many Cambodian people we met. We have an episode from Angkor Wat as well if you're interested. It was a great month in Cambodia! -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
I'm Cambodian-Korean, and I do agree with you, Cambodia is 1 of the best place to live for sure 😀
Thank you so much for watching! We currently are in South Korea (Busan) and having a lovely time. We met some of the kindest people in Cambodia, and we are finding them here in Busan as well. Thank you so much for watching! I've included our episode from Angkor Wat if you are interested in it. -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
I need to move there .what is the best way to find visa
Oh wow, you stayed in the same AirBnB that I did when I was there last year!!! Yes, it was a great place to stay, great location, and the hosts were wonderful. Really enjoyed Siem Reap and Cambodia in general. I really enjoyed my time in Phnom Penh as well. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for letting us know this. What a small world. ♥️ Yes, we could have stayed so much longer. It was such a shame to have to leave! We didn't make it to Phnom Penh, but we definitely plan to return. We're excited to bring you our video from our two days at Angkor Wat. Thanks for watching! -Judy
Thank you for visiting Cambodia and my hometown Siem Reap 🙏🇰🇭
It was completely our pleasure. We loved Cambodia and would love to return and explore more! You might enjoy our two-day experience at Angkor Wat, which was too short, but very interesting! Thank you so much for your kind words! -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Exceptional content, very well thought out and put together in post. Someone is spending lots of time and attention, and it SHOWS. The intro with pics swapping directly as the beat hits, is not lost on me. Do either of you have a background in video and photo or self taught. Lovely skills on display.
Thanks so much, Jay and Sarah! It's a great compliment from fellow TH-camrs who understand how much work goes into each episode. We each do our part and are self-taught, but Kevin takes the credit for his amazing video editing skills, which he's learned on the fly. He first started WhiskyRiffs.com in 2020, which is a TH-cam channel reviewing whisky, and then we both started collaborating on Finding Gina Marie, so he's been steadily increasing his skill set. I can be a critic at times (which is one of the ways I contribute 🤣), and Kevin always takes my feedback and blows me away with how he makes it all work. We are headed to Tirana later this year and your video, especially of the people parking, gave us quite a chuckle! Thank you for watching and for taking the time to leave us this comment! -Judy
Besides Siem Reap, I highly Recommend Kampot if you like slow, laid back, relaxed, stunning nature, and delicious food & fruits! Kampot is the one!
Hi Lionel, Unfortunately, we didn't make it there this time, but it's the perfect reason to return. We truly had such a great time in Siem Reap that we are eager to explore so much more of Cambodia as soon as we can get back there! Thank you for the suggestion and for watching! -Judy
OMG! I'm going there in a few days. Thank you so much. Wish I could see your Angkor wat video before departing
We had such an amazing time and we hope you do as well! Our tour guides at Angkor Wat were good, not great, but we still suggest you use one. Ours was from Get Your Guide. We did a sunrise/sunset tour that ran the course of two days. The first one started at 4am and lasted until around noon and the second day was from around 10am to about 7pm. They drop you off and pick you up each day. We'd *love* to hear your thoughts when you visit. If you stop at any of the restaurants we ate at, please give them a hello for us! Also, here's an article which lists the locations of some of our favorite restaurants: findingginamarie.com/articles/favorite-restaurants-in-cambodia?rq=cambodia
@@FindingGinaMarieYour city guides are much appreciated! I took notes. 😂 One helpful thing to include in the future could be the current visa info, at least how it applied to you at the time of arrival. Thanks again!
@@flutingaround Thanks for the reminder! We had gotten our visa so far in advance that it completely slipped our minds to mention it! We'll do a blog post about it. Thank you so much! We'll at least reference it in our Angkor Wat episode. Have a great time! -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarieCool! I went through the online eVisa application last night. It took me two times to get through it. The software was a little fussy.
Mine was smooth, but it did take a second try with Kevin. But it's convenient to be able to do it online and have it done! Ideally have a printout with you versus relying on your phone. -Judy
Thanks from all Cambodian, the best ways to donate to the Cambodia Community is to visit Cambodia and experience the warm, friendly people and the history of the Khmer empire.
We agree! Thanks so much for watching! Did you know we have a video from Angkor Wat as well? I've linked it below if you're interested in it. -Judy
This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Judy, I’m totally with you about not eating the bug “delicacies”! Unless my life actually depending on it, I refuse to eat bugs! Cambodia looks pretty amazing. The food? That looked scrumptious! So glad you got to experience Cambodia and looking forward to your Angkor Wok video.
Thanks so much for watching, Rebecca. LOL regarding the bugs. Fine if you have a very adventurous palate, but we think it would ruin versus enhance our experience! The food was excellent but the people stole our hearts. Making the connections that we did in Cambodia left such a meaningful impression on our hearts. -Judy
I heard they cook dog meat over there in Cambodia. One of the delicacies.
@Venmash-kx9zf Siem Reap banned the sale of dog meat in 2020. Older Cambodians tend to not eat dog meat as they believe it can bring bad luck. We try to accept that cultures are different in other countries even if we don't always understand them. -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarieyes it is true
@@FindingGinaMarie Cambodian people old or young like to eat dog meat from time to time while drinking beers, it is a street food snack, easy to find.
Loooved this video! Great job showing this area off. Cambodia sounds amazing.
Thank you so much, David; we appreciate your taking the time to comment! We SO loved our time in Cambodia. -Judy
That was a nice travel video thank you very much.. aside from a few gringo food prices it was very informative and fun. Safe travels..
Hi Wild Bill, thanks so much for watching. The reality is that Siem Reap is a special mix of West and Khmer. We tried to eat as much Khmer food as possible, but we had some bad food experiences in Vietnam that left our guts a little wonky. Thanks for taking the time to comment. -Judy
This video was amazing and I’m quite surprised at how clean siem reap is despite it being a tourist city.
It could possibly be because it's a tourist city that it's important to leave a positive impression on tourists. We did find more trash when we explored more of the countryside, but I wonder if that's due more to infrastructure and cost of garbage collection. But overall, we found Cambodians to be peaceful, tidy, and caring, and I think those traits applied to how they treat people as well as their surroundings. It was quite a wonderful experience. Our Airbnb co-host was mopping and cleaning the common areas and outdoors daily. We absolutely loved it. -Judy
Great video. Very informative, and I'm very appreciative.
Thanks so much for watching, Sojean. We had such a great time and are looking forward to bringing you Angkor Archeological Park this Saturday! -Judy
While in SEAsia, if you want something a little bit different, consider Timor-Leste, the world's second newest nation. It's a little bit expensive for SEAsia (return flights from Bali with Citilink or Aerodili cost about $500 each), but it has some beautiful scenery (mountains and beaches), good people and you'll be discovering it before mass tourism arrives.
Thanks for the suggestion. We are booked up with our time here, but we will add it to our list for 2025, when we hope to visit both Indonesia and Australia/New Zealand. It is not a place we know about, so we are eager to learn more about it! -Judy
Just go to Koh Rong Sanloem. Much closer and spectacular beach.
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@heythave I am just starting to hear about this area. We've added to our list of places to visit. By the way, those look like happy crabs in your vdeo! -Judy
You gave a wonderful tour of Siem Reap. This is one of the best I've seen. I'm hoping to travel there this year to see if it may be somewhere my husband and I can potentially move to now that we are retired. I am so drawn to this place.
We love your channel name and your handle! ♥️ We would love you to check it out and hear your experience with Siem Reap. We probably wouldn't live there full time as Italy holds our hearts, but it gets cold in Italy and Siem Reap seems like a good offset during the winter season. It's got a wonderful zen vibe, and the people are amazing. We felt like we really had a community around us and we loved that aspect of it. Thanks so much for watching and sharing a bit about yourselves! -Judy
Enjoy our country, Cambodia 🇰🇭
Thanks so much for visit our country 🫶
It was our pleasure. We had such a wonderful time. Nothing prepared us for the kindness of the Cambodian people we met. It was awesome. Here's a link to our Angkor Wat video. It's such an epic place! -Judy
This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
I left the country back in 1979 after I had to live through the genocide under Pol Pot killing madness. Most of my family members did not survive as we were forced to move out of the Phnom Penh City in 1975 to work in the rice fields.
I've returned to visit my sole surviving sister every year for the last ten years since my retirement from the US to heal the past.
Cambodia has come a long way since the prolonged civil war was officially ended upruptly in 1998. Here, you do not have to worry about mass shooting and gun death violence like the first world countries.
Be mindful of your surroundings . Be kind whenever possible. It's always possible as life is short to do the things we don't love doing. Happy and safe travels from a genocide survivor ✌️
Wow, we are humbled. I can't imagine what you lived through and our hearts break because of the tragic history that Cambodia has endured. It was a big regret of ours that we weren't able to make it to the historic sites to pay our respects to the innocents that were slaughtered. We definitely have it on our list to do that. It's always inspiring for us to hear about how people live through such adversity and aren't hardened as a result. You are good people, and it means so much that you have watched our video from Cambodia. We fell in love with the people of Siem Reap and are eager to return and explore and learn more. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. We are touched more than our words can express. ♥️ -Judy
Thanks for visiting our country Cambodia ♥️♥️♥️
Cambodia far exceeded our expectations. We went there preparing to be surprised because we knew very little before arriving, but we did not expect for the people of Cambodia to steal our hearts. We loved it. Here's our latest episode from Angkor Wat, which was breathtaking! -Judy
This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Im from Australia and visited in 2019 with my Uni on a placement with a NGO. Il Forno was the absolute best italian I've had. Glad you guys enjoyed it.
Thanks so much for watching and for saying this! We know that traveling to Cambodia and eating Italian food isn't ideal, but as full-time travelers, if we had to wait until we were in Italy before enjoying pizza and pasta, that would be a sad travel plan! And Il Forno *was* amazing! -Judy
You both did a great job and it was very informative. To the point without all the unnecessary fluff like watching you drink coffee for 3 minutes. Keep it coming.
Thank you so much for watching, Garry! We appreciate that you would have taken time to encourage us and leave this nice comment. We loved Cambodia, and we're glad to hear we pulled together a video that was engaging. We try our best! -Judy
I was in siem reap once and cambodia twice. That was a while ago. The people were the highlight for me. They didn't seem as jaded about tourists as other nearby countries with large numbers of tourists. I hope that doesnt change
Yes, the people were the highlight for us as well. Such warm-hearted people that cradled us in their arms and left us wanting to go back again. We felt such a peaceful energy there, too! Here's a link to our video from Angkor Wat if you're interested in watching it. -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Siem Reap is a beautiful, clean and friendly small city that fits the smallest of budgets. I’ve lived here now for 2 years and plan on staying! The people are amazing! ❤️
You are very lucky, Steve. We were so happy with our time in Siem Reap. Best of luck in such a beautiful, welcoming part of the world! -Judy
Just stumbled upon your channel. The bike ride was beautiful! Thank you for putting all the prices. 😊Everyone seems so kind. 😌We can't wait to check out Cambodia! Look forward to more of your SEAsia videos.
We are so glad to hear that you found us, Carolann! The Cambodian people we met were SO kind. An episode from Angkor Wat, Cambodia releases this Saturday. We have several episodes from Japan, two from Vietnam, and we'll be back to Central Vietnam in a few weeks. Stay tuned for Thailand, Taipei, and Busan, South Korea! Thank you so much for watching! -Judy
So wonderful your introduction is!
Thanks so much! We had a fabulous time in Siem Reap. Some of the best people we've met in our travels! Here's a link to our more of our Cambodia episodes if you're interested. -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
🎥 Beyond the Postcard: Comparing Cambodia, Vietnam & Thailand: th-cam.com/video/8sQ8hxVBXjg/w-d-xo.html
Thanks, and you are welcome to my home city in southeast China's Quanzhou. Best.@@FindingGinaMarie
@iStoneCarving Thank you so much! Not the same, but we recently finished up a month in Taipei. We’ll add Quanzhou to our list of places to see. -Judy
🎥 Taipei videos: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF0dD-pEyV1oCamZch9sUSpM.html&si=51-gS2Nijy0EbblF
Come back to Siem Reap during Khmer New Year the week of April 13th… 3 days of epic neighborhood party.. need to be open minded…
We wish we could! Our plans are already set to be elsewhere, but we'll make a note of it for another time. It sounds like it will be an incredible time to visit! Thank you for watching and for the suggestion! -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarieya don’t want ta come ta Cambodia in April, it’s the hottest month and the heat is unbearable
All that sugar filled food ya ate…ya gunna get even fatter and shorten ya lives
@@garyroberts3859 Actually, you are right. It was very hot in December, so I can only imagine what April would feel like. -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie hahaha, December is one of the coolest months. I basically lived in Siem Reap from 2011 until 2020
Thank you for your beautiful and positive video about Siem Reap. I live here and it is delightful to see your respect for the traditions and people here. Although I live here i tend to just eat near home or the school I teach at, so I learned a lot about some other places that sound delicious for Cambodian food. And the bike ride looks fabulous. By the way, one of our Khmer friend’s wife cooks for Khmer Kitchen. I’ll share your lovely review with her. The nibbling fish tanks have now been banned in Lao because the little fish often die from what travellers may have on their feet, such as oils, insect repellent and street bacteria. If you are in Luang Prabang you can meet these teeny fish in their natural habitat at Tad Kuang Xi. Of course they are everywhere. Safe travels. I am glad I discovered your channel. 😊
Thank you so much for watching, Pari, and for taking the time to leave a comment that tells us a little about yourself. We so appreciate hearing others' stories! Thank you for sharing our feedback about Khmer Kitchen! We'd love your friend to know how much we enjoyed it. We're glad to see that the nibbling fish have been banned in Laos. We weren't too keen on it and were surprised to hear people do it and enjoy it. We are learning a lot from our viewers and appreciate knowing about what's unkind to our non-human friends. (We've got an episode coming out from Thailand soon about how to find an ethical elephant park or sanctuary.) We would love to return to Cambodia and experience more of the country. -Judy
In case you missed it, here's our other episode from Cambodia: This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
be nice to share look good experience with your trip. I am PhiromWalker from Cambodia thank that share our countries to the world !!
Hi PhiromWalker! We had such an amazing time in Cambodia and can't wait to return and explore more. We are very happy to share your beautiful country. It is not talked about nearly as much as other Southeast Asian countries, but I'm not sure why. It is such a special place! We're eager to share Angkor Wat this Saturday as well, just in case people need more reasons to visit! -Judy
Great video, thanks for your time to visit Cambodia especially Siem Reap Angkor. Greetings from Phnom Penh Cambodia ❤❤❤
Thanks so much for watching! We had such a great experience in Siem Reap that I know we will be back to explore other parts of your beautiful country, including Phnom Penh. We'll be posting our video from Angkor Wat this Saturday! -Judy
See you soon again ❤️
Watching from Northern Australia (waves). Due to our close proximity to Asia (we are part of the Asian Pacific) we are fortunate to have a large population of Asian migrants and available authentic cuisine that I am so thankful for. This video makes me want to travel there just to learn the source. Loved!
Thank you SO much for watching and for sharing this with us! We've been to Sydney, but we hoped to make it to other parts of Australia this year (and New Zealand), but it just wasn't in the budget. I am so glad to hear that we have piqued your curiosity. Siem Reap was absolutely incredible. We have rarely felt so connected to the people of any other country as we did with the people we met during our month there. Next week we bring you Angkor Wat in all its beauty. ♥️ -Judy
Nice to hear kind review of my town ! Thank you.
We loved Siem Reap! In part, it was because the people we met were so incredibly kind! We were fascinated by the history of the Khmer Empire as well. When we were in Vietnam, exploring My Son Sanctuary, we learned about a ginger cake that was brought to Cambodia. You might be interested in it. Thank you so much for watching and for hosting us in your beautiful country! -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
📝 Champa and Khmer Ginger Cake history/recipe: findingginamarie.com/articles/cham-ginger-cake-ginrong-laya?rq=ginger
after hours and hours of looking at cambodian videos i cam accross your channel first one ive achual liked! new subscriber from Australia!
Wow, thank you so much for the kind words and for subscribing! It means a lot to us! Siem Reap was one of our all-time favorite places to visit. We loved our time there! Have you seen our episode from the magnificent Angkor Wat? I'll link it below. We loved learning about Cambodia's rich history. -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Here are our favorite restaurants in Siem Reap: 📝findingginamarie.com/articles/favorite-restaurants-in-cambodia?rq=cambodia
📝 Champa and Khmer Ginger Cake: findingginamarie.com/articles/cham-ginger-cake-ginrong-laya?rq=cambodia
Wow looks great, we’ll be there in November!December…so looking forward to it. The weather looked pretty good too…not too humid I hope.
Hi Annette, we hope you will love it as much as we did. It had such an unexpectedly special energy to it. It was hot, but not too humid. We had some days of nice breezes, but we did our share of sweating, so I don't want to sugarcoat it! We tried to spend the hottest part of the day indoors, but even at Angkor Wat we weren't miserable, even though we were covered up with long pants. Thank you so much for watching! -Judy
We are very grateful for your travels tip. Hope you enjoyed your trip here in Cambodia 🇰🇭.
Thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching. We loved Cambodia and have so much more that we want to explore! We're excited to share our experience at Angkor Wat this Saturday! -Judy
Thanks for visiting Cambodia 🙏🏻 such nice couple
Thank you so much for your kind words. We absolutely are smitten with Cambodia and can't wait to return! We will do our best to do justice to our Angkor Wat video which will be out this Saturday! -Judy
Probably the best travel guide video I’ve seen on SR, thank you so much!
Thank you so much. We loved our time in Cambodia and the people were some of the kindest we've met in all our travels. We also have an episode from the amazing Angkor Wat that you might enjoy. It's linked below. We appreciate your kind words! -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Siem Reap is a lovely city. Recently returned from a trip to see Angkor Wat (March 2024). The Cambodians are nicest people, very humble and polite. There is need to sorry on the food front. We had local food, Indian, Italian and Mexican. Starbucks is also there. We hired a tuk tuk driver outside our hotel as our personal taxi and tour guide. Great value as he showed around the city and country side and collected us and dropped us off. The old market is a must visit as well as Pub Street for night life. Lots of restaurants and bars. I would recommend the Angkor Wat museum as a must visit. The dollar is king there with virtually everything priced in dollars. So for foreign tourist especially from the US or UK Cambodia is very very affordable and well worth the effort to visit. Can't recommend it highly enough.
We felt exactly the same! We felt a little guilty about all the non-Cambodian food we had, but we were there for a month and did pretty well at getting plenty of the local flavors. It was an easy place to stay and we loved our time there. Here's our video from our two days in Angkor Wat if you want to relive your experience. Thank you so much for watching, Joe! -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Great video,
You guys know how to live ,
Iam sitting in cold Detroit totally jealous .
thank you for sharing :)
Thanks for watching and for your comment, Dan. We had such a great time in Cambodia! And we can't wait to share Angkor Wat this Saturday. We are pretty spoiled by the weather here, but if it's any consolation, we both are from Buffalo, NY, so we know all about freezing weather. Sending you warm thoughts! -Judy
Amazing video ! Thank you for sharing it with pleasure . Happy week-end to you !
Hi Gilbert, Thank you so much for watching. We loved our time in Cambodia! You might also enjoy our video about the epic Angkor Wat. -Judy
This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
What a tour. Thanks guys y’all answered a lot of questions I had about traveling to Cambodia.
We are so glad to hear that our video was helpful. We found Cambodian people to be extremely kind and friendly, and it was one of the most relaxing places we visited in Southeast Asia. You might enjoy our episode from the epic Angkor Wat, which I've linked below. -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Amazing Video! Thanks! 🙏 can’t wait to try all the restaurants and cafes you mentioned!
Thank you so much! All the food we ate was delicious! If it's not on your itinerary already, we highly recommend you visit Angkor Wat! -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Great watch. Got some spots i now need to visit when i arrive
Thanks so much for watching! We absolutely loved our time in Cambodia. The people we encountered were so incredibly kind. We hope you have a similar experience. Here's a link to our Angkor Wat video, which is a must-visit if you go to Siem Reap. -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you very much for sharing your experience and kind to My lovely country Cambodia 🇰🇭
Cambodia really stole our hearts. The people we met were absolutely top notch and made our experience so memorable. We definitely will return to explore more. Thank you for watching. You might also enjoy our two-day experience at Angkor Wat, which fascinated us! -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for sharing your video about my country.
We loved Cambodia and would love to return. It really charmed us and the people were some of the kindest we've been privileged to meet. We also have an episode from the magnificent Angkor Wat if you're interested in seeing our take on it. -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
WOW ! SOUNDS WONDERFUL THANK YOU !~
Hi Enrique! Thank you so much for watching! We love seeing your emojis and are glad to hear you enjoyed our episode from Cambodia. Stay tuned for Angkor Wat next week! -Judy
OMG - On my bucket list for sure! @@FindingGinaMarie
We hope you love it as much as we did!
I found a sense of peace and universal harmony there that reminds me of a time now long gone from my childhood... @@FindingGinaMarie
Exactly! ♥️
Great overview of Sick Reap
Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. We had such a great time and we didn't want to leave. But we'll return. In the meantime, we are enjoying looking through our footage preparing our next video from Angkor Wat. Siem Reap is such a special place! -Judy
Great job on this video you guys! Love it. Who does the editing...impressive!!
Thank you so much! I see from your channel that you love Cambodia as much as we do! Kevin is our editor. He does an amazing job! You might also enjoy our video from Angkor Wat, which is linked below. Good luck with your channel! -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
@@FindingGinaMarie Thank you Judy! I've not been to Cambodia but have interviewed several that live there and they all seem to love it! Please stay in touch!
Wow how brave of you two to go too another country, I wish you guys success
Thanks so much for watching! We're full-time travelers and we have ten new countries we'll be exploring in 2024 as well as a few new cities in familiar countries. Thank you so much for taking the time to encourage us with your comment! -Judy
LOOK SO AMAZING TO TRAVEL AND HOLIDAYS AND LIVING
Hi Vi, It's an absolutely amazing place. We were so glad we could spend the holidays in Siem Reap. Truly one of our most favorite places! Thank you so much for watching and for leaving us this nice comment! -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie ONE MORE PLACE IN CAMBODIA 🇰🇭 IS KOH RONG OR KOHRONG SANLOEM SO AMAZING BEAUTIFUL SEA SAND SUNRISE SUNSET BEST VIEWS SO FRESH LIKE MALDIVES ISLAND 🏝️
Thanks for these additional recommendations, Vi! We have a running list of places to visit, and I'm adding them to it. We always appreciate hearing about our viewers' favorite places so we can spend time in them, too! -Judy
You both sound lik so professional in narration. Love you. ដោយក្តីគោរពស្រឡាញ់ពីប្រជាជនកម្ពុជា ។
You are so kind and thoughtful! Thank you for watching. We loved Cambodia. It looks like you've been there, too, but here is our video from Angkor Wat as well. -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Love the way you bond with the locals
Hi Thearith, Thank you so much for watching! We have been so fortunate to have met so many lovely people during our travels. You might enjoy these three videos which all spotlight some of our lovely recent experiences with locals. -Judy
🎥 Why Chiang Mai Thailand Is a Traveler's Paradise: th-cam.com/video/SZESAy_zqTo/w-d-xo.html
🎥 Top 8 Things to do in Hoi An: th-cam.com/video/YdCVhXAWf7I/w-d-xo.html
🎥 Busan, South Korea was not what we expected: th-cam.com/video/Jy0clN5HDh4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for visited Cambodia. the Fruit that you eat in the video 18.14 minute is called "Asian Green Sweet Jujube". it is not Called Longan fruit. after watching your video I miss home. I want to go back to visit.
Ah, thank you, Ros! I think we did have a longan fruit, but we may not have included it in the video and then misnamed this fruit. Thanks for the clarification! We had such a lovely time. You absolutely should return if you can. ♥️ -Judy
Enjoyable, thanks for sharing. I’m really love Cambodia 🇰🇭
Thanks so much for watching, Lee. We love Cambodia, too! We have a video all about Angkor Wat that you might also enjoy. -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Cambodians are the sweetest people! ❤️
Hi @wesgraham2262, They really are! We are so grateful for our time in Cambodia and would like to go back. The history there is tragic but fascinating, and the people are incredibly resilient considering what they've been through. -Judy
Hi Judy and Kevin ~ love your videos! I have watched many of your earlier videos and enjoyed them too. I would love to see a video update on how you are feeling now that you are a year or so in. In earlier videos you considered 'digial nomading' where Kevin would continue his job. You also considered settling down at one point in Portugal and of course, Italy 🙂. Are you preferring moving around or still plan to settle in one area? Would love to hear your thoughts now that you have been doing 'world travel' for a while now. Keep up the inspiring videos, I love them! ~ Amy
Hi Amy Joy! Thank you so much for following along with us, especially in our early days when we were still figuring out our path forward. Here's a recent 2024 video we shared about our lives as full-time travelers in case you missed it because it answers some of those questions. In a nutshell, Kevin ended up quitting his job with Apple in January 2023 because the company stopped being friendly to remote work. It was a blessing because we could see that balancing everything would be hard and our hearts were more invested in building our channel and our creative work versus the restrictions of corporate America. We did discuss living in Portugal, but after a visit there in October 2022, we decided it wasn't the place for us after all. Italy still is in our hearts, and we have a video from Turin, that we loved so much more than we expected to! Right now it's between Verona and Turin. We have several trips to Italy scheduled for this year, including one with our daughter. We're excited to share all of those this year. Italy is freezing in winter and after time in Lecce and Assisi, we aren't sure if we want to endure the winters there, which is where Cambodia may enter the picture. We could envision living in Cambodia from November or December through March each year as a break from the cold.
I'm still navigating the dual citizenship process and that could take another two years. It's okay, though because we still have so much of the world that we want to see that we aren't ready to settle down in one place yet. So living in a new country each month has suited us very well.
Thank you so much for these questions, for watching our videos and for your support. It truly means the world to us. ♥️ -Judy
Pros and Cons List of Full-Time Travel: th-cam.com/video/63LgYpY31fw/w-d-xo.html
Why you MUST go to TURIN: th-cam.com/video/XV4MbmKaJAs/w-d-xo.html
@@FindingGinaMarie Thank you so much for sharing your update. Looking forward to your future videos. Stay safe and enjoy your beautiful destinations! 🙂 Amy Joy
Wow, great Video.
It’s very informative and great coverage ❤
Thank you so much for watching, Tony. We have a second video from Cambodia that covers our two-day experience exploring Angkor Wat. It's linked below if you're interested. -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
@@FindingGinaMarie Thank you Judy,
It really is a terrific place - one I could retire in easily - if not for the killer heat ! -- I'm old and doubt I could handle those temps. - with all that humidity ? -- Heat stroke recipe for many. -- Otherwise - a wonderful city with international food available - and quite awesome people. Also has a very low cost of living ! Much to like.
Hi Frank, We wouldn't choose to live there full time, but we could see ourselves spending winter in Cambodia. The temperatures were hot, but not completely sweltering, and we'd prefer that over freezing in Europe! You are right with all your other points as well! Thank you so much for watching! Have you seen our other videos from Cambodia? Here's a link to them, including one from Angkor Wat.
🎥 Cambodia playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLNT98lWfwdF36uzKAw4rrY5Ih1A9XZNgy.html
Cambodia are so beautiful, we love Cambodia ❤️❤️❤️🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🙏🙏🙏
Hi Taylor, We really enjoyed our time there. The people are so kind! Have you seen our video from the magnificent Angkor Wat? It's linked below. -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Welcome to Cambodia 🇰🇭 ❤🙏
Hi Sina, Thank you so much! We had such a wonderful time in Siem Reap. Cambodia stole our hearts and we can't wait to be back and explore more of this beautiful country. -Judy
Excellent video guys EXCEPT... I kept trying to eat my phone!😂 What delicious looking food. Italian restaurant reminded me of my Italian Grandfather's old restaurant. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much for watching! We weren't sure whether to include the Italian restaurant, but it was SO delicious that we couldn't bring ourselves to leave it out! And sorry about the phone. I hope you have AppleCare! 🤣 It means a lot to us to have you take some time to leave this comment for us! -Judy
The Park Hyatt is just WOW! If you have Hyatt free nights, use them there!! It’s a category 3 and designed by Bill Bensley.. it’s the only Park Hyatt in that category, and I rarely say you can get more than you pay for, but this hotel is exquisite and truly a steal. Their room service is as good as it gets. Rare for a hotel if any caliber
Thanks for the suggestion; we know people who love using points to stay in Hyatts, but personally we prefer to stay in more local places. Also, we tend to get better deals in Airbnbs as slow travelers since we typically spend a month in each place we visit. But I'm sure a lot of our viewers will be happy to know about this. -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie it was shockingly intimate. Feels like the people who work there have been like a family for a long time. Never really felt that in a hotel before
That's great to hear! -Judy
Welcome to Cambodia
Thank you for your review, comment, and recommedation.
Hope you have another similar episode for another places in Cambodia such as Kampot and Kep, or Battambong
Unfortunately, as slow travelers, we only stayed in Siem Reap this time. BUT we loved our time in Cambodia and look forward to visiting more of the other parts of it. We were especially interested in Kampot, but there will be time for the other places, too. We have a video about Angkor Wat, that we hope will give people an additional incentive to visit this beautiful country. Thank you so much for watching. -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
@@FindingGinaMarie
Thank you for your wonderful work. It is very helpful for tourism sector in Cambodia.
Moreover, I wonder if you have a chance to visit Koh Ker temple in Preah Vihear province. If you plan to visit there, don't forget to check in Yellow Garden restaurant (សួនផ្កាលឿង).
Thank you so much for the compliment and for your suggestion. We will make a note to see it on our next trip to Cambodia! -Judy
I’m really grateful for your presence 😇🙏
Thank you so much for watching. Cambodia was an amazing experience, and we loved Angkor Wat. You might enjoy seeing that video as well. It's an absolutely magnificent place! -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for joining to Cambodia 🇰🇭 so Warmly all people around the world ❤❤▪︎
Thank you so much for welcoming us, Lim! We had such a great time in Cambodia. Here's our video from Angkor Wat as well! -Judy
This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Thank so much for visiting Siem Reap CAMBODIA
It was our honor. Thank you so much for watching! We absolutely loved our time in Cambodia and the people there made such a huge impact on us. We would love to return and explore more of the beautiful country. You might enjoy our episode from Angkor Wat. It was a very meaningful part of our travels and helped us to learn and understand a lot about the Khmer Empire. -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Everyone who visited Cambodia always mentioned that Khmer people are the most kind and warmest of all Asian cultures that they have visited ❤
Hi David, Those people who say those kind things are absolutely correct! Have you seen our episode from Angkor Wat, which we also loved? Thanks so much for watching and for your comment! -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Pretty awesome video, I love it so much.👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much for your kind words! Cambodia is incredible! You might enjoy our video from Angkor Wat as well! -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
I really like your video ❤.
Hi Vicheka, thank you so much for watching. We had such an awesome time in Cambodia. The people there are first rate and we are so grateful to have made so many happy memories there. We're excited to bring you Angkor Wat next week! -Judy
Big thanks for sharing my country to the world
Thank you so much for watching! We absolutely loved our time in Cambodia and would love to explore more soon. Here's a link to our experience of epic Angkor Wat-Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
A little different topic but do you slow travel with backpacks, carryons or some other size luggage? Just curious as we start our travels. I enjoy your videos.
Hi Dean, we recently posted a video-from Cambodia actually-of what we currently have in our packs. Bear in mind we are traveling full time and everything we own is what we carry, so we do have some luxury items that most travelers wouldn't need and we also pack heavier than we would if we were spending even one or two months on the road. We each carry a backpack and a 22" rolling suitcase and except for super budget airlines like Vietjet, we don't have to check our bags. Happy to answer any questions after you've watched the video. Here's a link: What we're Packing in 2024: th-cam.com/video/yD-45hCjQl0/w-d-xo.html -Judy
Welcome to Cambodia 🙏🇰🇭😊❤, Have nice day and enjoying fun time.
Thank you so much for watching, Domrey! We had such an amazing time in Cambodia. Some of the friendliest people we've met on our travels live there. We have a link to our video from Angkor Wat that you might be interested in as well. Also, we have a recipe from the Cham people for ginger cakes, which our guide told us was also brought to Cambodia when the majority of the Cham people relocated there after threats from the Dai Viet. -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
📝 Champa and Khmer Ginger Cake history/recipe: findingginamarie.com/articles/cham-ginger-cake-ginrong-laya?rq=ginger
Eating a BLAT or Italian in Cambodia? Ok, ok. I fully understand. I love local food; however, when I spend extended time in Asia I sometimes like a break from curries, pad thai, pho, ramen, etc. and I crave one western meal - then back to local food!
Hi Martin, we have mostly felt the same way. After a few bad food experiences in Ho Chi Minh City, we got a bit more careful about food. And The Little Red Fox was a place recommended to us by our Airbnb as one of the best places for breakfast. Where we stayed was a little village in a village and they were all about lifting up all the businesses in the community, so we were glad to support them. Plus, Kevin can get really cranky when he's hangry or can't find foods that are great for his more sensitive stomach. And honestly, the people there were absolutely incredible. They made us feel like we were part of a community, which is something we were really craving after feeling mostly disconnected in Vietnam.
But I totally get your point. We have never eaten Western food until Vietnam beyond the rare one-off. I will say that Cambodia's pizza at Il Forno truly rivaled what we've eaten in Napoli! It's important for us to immerse ourselves in the culture of a place and eating the local foods is a huge part of the memories we bring back with us. Unfortunately, we also had a lot of very average tasting Khmer meals there that we don't talk about in our video. Thanks so much for watching and for sharing your experiences! -Judy
Best video I seen so far about Cambodia 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
Damien, Thank you so much for watching and for your very kind compliment. We're excited to bring you Angkor Wat and the rest of the Angkor Archeological Park this Saturday. We loved our time in Cambodia! -Judy
Glad that you both love Cambodia, do you guys have a chance to visiting Phnom Penh?
Hi Paris, Unfortunately we did not. We looked into it, but we prefer to slow travel. We definitely are eager to see Phnom Penh and give it a full month where we can enjoy it more fully and really immerse ourselves into it. The cost of another plane fare and ground transfers didn't make it feasible for this trip. We get discounts at Airbnbs when we stay an entire month, so we lose some of that benefit by doing a three-day detour to another city. It's better overall to give it its full attention. Great question, and thanks for watching! -Judy
I like kthat you HIGHLIGHT the local business and people!
Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment. We travel to make connections with people in other parts of the world. It's what we treasure the most, and the people of Cambodia were absolutely wonderful to us. We hope in some small way to repay them for the kindness they showed to us. -Judy
wonderful and thanks for visiting cambodia 🇰🇭
It's a beautiful country and its people are incredible! Thank you so much for watching and for hosting us, Heng! -Judy
Greetings welcome to Siem Reap. Sending love from Native Khmer in Southern Vietnam ^^
Thanks so much for watching! We have a few episodes on Vietnam as well and we'll be going back to Central Vietnam in a few weeks! Not sure why, but Siem Reap was a better fit for us, so we're trying to figure out what we missed while we were in Vietnam. And this Saturday we have a video coming out from Angkor Wat. I see you have a wedding video from there. Very cool! -Judy
One of the last flights into the old Siem Reap airport end of last year (Chinese built Siem Reap a new airport). Flew in from Hanoi. I love Cambodia's people as they are very genuine. Wish the West would join in and help to build up their infrastructure...
Lucky you! Although the drive was long, we enjoyed the statue that was constructed inside the new airport. The distance did make it prohibitive for us to travel to other destinations as weekend trips while we had a home base in Siem Reap, but it meant that we could really get to know the people and culture a bit more. Yes, Cambodians are some of the kindest people we've encountered. -Judy
P.S. Here's our version of Angkor Wat. We loved learning about the history of the Khmer Empire. 🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for visiting my hometown.
It was our pleasure. Thank you for watching and for this comment. We had such a great experience and are so glad we make time to visit. It's a beautiful place. Here's our video from Angkor Wat, which took our breath away. -Judy
This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Been there several times, love old city area, and magnificent Angkor Complex
Lucky you! We definitely have plans to return. We're excited to share our Angkor Archeological Park video this Saturday! -Judy
Thanks you so much for your love
Thank you so much for watching! You might enjoy our episode from Angkor Wat, which was so much richer of an experience than we imagined! -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you both for sharing 😊 be safe and take care :)
Hi Josephine, Thank you so much for watching! We had a wonderful time in Cambodia. Have you seen our video from Angkor Wat? We were enamored by its size and learning the history of the Khmer Empire. And the people of Cambodia were incredibly kind to us! -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Wow your video covered everything
Thanks for your kind words! We should have mentioned the visa process, but we'll touch on that in our episode this Saturday about Angkor Wat. Oops! -Judy
I got one of the last flights into the old siem reap airport last year... Grab ride was only 10 minutes to my hotel.
You were lucky, Greg! Although we were pretty impressed with the four-faced Brahma made of copper inside, so it wasn't terrible. But it did mean that we opted to skip Phnom Penh because the long drive back and forth made it just enough more of a hassle than it was worth. Thanks for watching! Have you seen our Angkor Wat video? Such an impressive piece of history.
Also, we are very interested in the Camino. We'd been thinking about walking it this year, but we decided to stay in Southeast Asia a little longer. We just subscribed to your channel. It's on our bucket list for 2025. -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Thank for visit my country ❤️️🙏
We loved our time in Cambodia. The kindness and friendliness we experienced was first rate. And learning about Angkor Wat was fascinating. -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
I have been many times to Siem Reap. It is a very nice place to visit for a few days, but quite a small city. After a while, it may be quite boring to live there, i guess ….. I only mentioned this because your video thumbnail rhetorically asked whether could we live there? 😊.
Did you watch the PHARE circus? Quite enjoyable. Performed by a group of young people, who I understand have also performed overseas, in Europe for example
Will you be going to Phnom Penh ? Just curious😊
Btw, keep up the good work ! I am still dutifully following your journey ….
Hi Mike, I think we just made some special connections and there was such an ease that we haven't encountered elsewhere. We still love Italy and likely will settle there at some point in the far distant future, but it gets cold in the winter, and Cambodia might be a perfect winter location. We were struck by the strong community atmosphere in Siem Reap, too.
We didn't see the PHARE circus but we heard about it. There were a lot of things we didn't get to while we were there, which is why we feel like we could spend a lot more time there. We skipped Phnom Penh, but primarily because (1) we had a lot of work to catch up on; and (2) now that the new airport is an hour drive from the airport, between the expense and the lost time, it seemed better to devote an entire separate trip to it. If you've been there, do you recommend it? How about Kampot, which also has been recommended to us?
Thank you so much for reaching out. It's always great to hear from you! -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie Yes, the people is Siem Reap are very hospitality- and service-oriented. Very pleasant. Kampot is nice but too far down South. Quite a taxing road trip, even from Phnom Penh - due to lack of highways. Phnom Penh is not as interesting as Siem Reap - it is more for business. I like Phnom Penh because the Chinese food is really good at my many favourite restaurants - even better than back in my home country :). I haven’t been back to Cambodia since 2019, and I do miss the Chinese food in PP 😊. Somehow, I find the Khmer cuisine a bit limited, compared to other South East Asian cuisines but what do I know ?😊
On top of cost, we did think that it looked like Phnom Penh might be more business oriented, so thanks for clarifying that for us. It's disappointing to know that highways make Kampot a challenge. We found some Cambodian/Thai fusion places that were interesting, but we did enjoy a lot of Cambodian food as well. But it was nice that if I wanted Khmer food and Kevin was craving a burger, we could easily do that as well. It doesn't make for as authentic of a culinary experience as it could, but we didn't struggle with food in Cambodia nearly as much as we did in the part of Saigon that we were in. Thanks for all your input. It's very helpful! -Judy
That was a great day, spend your time with wonderful place '' Angkor wat temple '' .
We loved our time in Cambodia! Did you see our video from Angkor Wat, too? We actually spent two days there, and it wasn't enough! Thanks for watching! -Judy
This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Very good review we think about to live in Cambodia when we retire thanks you
We really enjoyed our time there. Here's our video from Angkor Wat, which was incredible. We can see ourselves spending our winters there! Thank you so much for watching! -Judy
This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks you so much for your love Cambodia ❤❤. I love you both 😘 ❤️
Cambodia's people were really good to us. We enjoyed our time there immensely. Here's our experience of Angkor Wat. We tried to do it justice! -Judy
This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Very informative video. THE dish to order at Malis Restaurant is their mango salad, so so good. Their salt roasted fish was also very good. And I highly recommend Treeline Urban Hotel which is directly across the river from Malis. Also, there are good waffles and roasted bananas just in front of Cafe Amazon.
Thanks so much for your suggestions! We were a little disappointed in the chicken red curry and rice, but it was such a wow dish to open that it was worth the cost! We definitely will go back and will try these ideas! Yummy; you are making my mouth water now! -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie I also suggest you fly from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville and then take a speed boat to the island Koh Rong Sanloem. Stay at Lazy Beach cabins.
I'm adding it to our list for next year. This sounds like a great trip; thank you for the idea! Someone else also made this suggestion, so yours validated that we absolutely should go there! -Judy
I’ll knew a lots Canadians move back to Cambodia ! Myself would consider an earlier retirement life it’s much greener and affordable lifestyle economically it’s booming , I’ve mostly love in love with the rural side house by the sandy fresh water , field rices ,beaches , coconut trees etc..❤🙏🇰🇭🌎🦜💐Thank you for your beautiful channel . 🙏❤️
Thank you so much for watching. We met so many wonderful people in Cambodia and it really stole our hearts. You might want to watch our experience of the epic Angkor Wat, which inspired us a lot. -Judy
🎥 This is Angkor Wat: th-cam.com/video/HUDJvMsbRAA/w-d-xo.html
Surely will do thank you my beautiful couple ! Welcome to Cambodia , enjoyed your stay! 🙏🇰🇭❤️🌎😁