Living in Siem Reap | Explore Our Neighbourhood

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G'day everyone! Join us on this good ol wander around our neighbourhood in Siem Reap in the Taphul Rd area in the Northern Suburbs. Have you lived up this part of town before? How does it compare to other spots? I loved the location and the variety of food options at your fingertips!

[@ForRiel]

That supermarket at 10:44 is 24 hours. First one in SR if you don't count the 7-Elevens. Those salmon shop guys are loud! Great video🎉

[@kinalskitchen281]

There was a Triangle mart across the road from the Original Sokha hotel used to open 24/7 when I was teenager( old lady now 😂).there’s a supermarket now but I think it has different name, not sure if it’s a 24/7 one.

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

@ForRiel it is and it’s immaculate inside as well! The old Triangle Mart that was there was as well…was a little rough inside but did the job back in the day. Never got around to partying with the Salmon Store crew, maybe a job for Jeremy and I next time! Cheers!!

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

@kinalskitchen is that the one we did the video on years ago? I remember we got noodles there after our wedding party when nothing else was open!

[@Charlie-phlezk]

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[@dennismatheson6716]

Hi Mark Great video, Thanks for the plug, Yes im back in Benalla for now hoping to get back there in april, once again thanks Cheers Dennis

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

Dennis!! Mate! Great to hear from you mate and hope all is going well up there in Benalla! Might run into you again if we end up back in SR at the same time - we know where to find ya! Hope the shop is doing well too! Cheers mate and take care!

[@alexjohnson8338]

Very entertaining. Been watching for awhile. By far the best.

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G'day Alex - Cheers mate! Thanks so much for watching and glad you liked this latest one!! Cheers!!

[@QuinnPrice]

"You can wash your codeine down with beer." Sheer poetry. Thanks for sharing.

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

Haha Cheers Quinn!! Glad you enjoyed it mate!! Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@GoRFCnotKFC]

Another enjoyable watch Marc, thanks for taking the time to let us all into your world.

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G'day Kristian! Cheers mate - Thanks for the kind words - glad you are enjoying these videos!!

[@fazbell]

Always an informative video from Marc. Thanks.

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G'day Fred - Cheers mate glad you enjoyed it!!

[@grandslapper]

Den's bar used to be a really good French hotel, called Auberge De Mont Royal. Stayed there in 2019. Was really nice.

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G'day mate. Ahh that makes sense, the building did look quite nice so always wondered what it's past was. Thanks for sharing!

[@fazbell]

Very good "walk and talk" video. Thanks for your excellent information.

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

Cheers Fred! Thanks for the kind words too!

[@sams1786]

I just found you and subscribed. Wanted to say I enjoyed this video and will look at more of your informative information for the future. Thanks Mark and keep up the nice laid back style....Sam

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G'day Sam! Appreciate the kind words mate! Glad to have you along for the ride mate, hope you enjoy our vids! If you have any questions about anything we have seen, done or shown - let us know! Cheers - Marc

[@gerhardthen8851]

Funny, I did do that...wash the codeine down with a six pack.... I was there, on Taphul Rd a couple of weeks before this vlog was filmed...went to the Try Me place...very good, Khmer restaurant, and Himalayan resto, also the French Cafe...yeah, Brown Cafe is in Kampot, also...never went, because it just looked expensive....I will be coming back to Cambodia next year, from Australia...take my Khmer lady to Siem Reap....nice to see so many Aussie ex pats in Siem Reap...alot in Kampot, also. Cheers.

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G'day mate! Ah there you go - how did you feel after that combo of beers and pain killers hehe?? This was filmed back in September 2023 - It's a nice little neighbourhood isn't it! We went to Try Me a few times but never to the Himalayen place - Was tempted by it a few times so we must check it out next time we are there. You are spot on about Brown Coffee - it's pricy and not worth the extra $$ compared to a lot of the other joints. Do you travel back to KH often with your missus? Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@grahampeters7642]

Nice walk around hopefully you did a few more areas while you were here 😊

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G'day mate! Thanks!! Ah I was a bit less prolific this time in the walk and talks, but hopefully you enjoy the other rubbish i ended up filming! Hope all is well and that you are keeping those other two aussie trouble makers under control!!

[@mantarayal]

What a brilliant neighbourhood.

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G'day Mantarayal - mate it was a pretty good area! Looking back now it really had a lot to offer and we enjoyed our time staying in that location! Cheers mate!

[@mckayuk]

I retire to Siem Riep next year Feb so I enjoyed the walk about - which district is this?. Now that you know this district and if you were looking to move then which other districts would you be considering and why. cheers and take care

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G'day mate! Glad you enjoyed the vid! This I think is called the Svay Dangkum district - However I just call it the Northern suburbs as its north of pub street! Hmm good question - if looking again, Id say our most important thing would be a more sustainable house/apartment (i.e one that had a bit of sun protection), was close enough to my wife's family and close enough to town. So prob look north and north east or east of the main town. Everyones needs are different - so you really need to consider what is important to you and your lifestyle when picking a place to live. At the end of the day if you are retiring there - you could always do a couple of months in different spots to see how you like it before settling in on your forever place. Have you been to SR before - what areas attract you? Thanks for watching mate! Cheers!

[@heymaddo]

G'Day Mate , Yep having a balance for what you both like in an area is good , cos some times you get a craving for the western crap then regret it lol , just walked a little around there as you stated b4 its still quiet very few of those tourists lol , any way noice one Catchya...

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G'day Maddo - agree mate. No location is going to be absolutely perfect but this had plenty of good stuff for both of us. It's a little bit away from the riff raff so unless as a tourist you are seeking out one of those restaurants, most will prob never venture up there. Doesn't surprise me that its still pretty quiet whilst you wandered about there. Hope everything is under control mate!

[@andrewrobinson2565]

You ARE mildly interesting, Marc. Subscribed +1👍.

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G’day Andrew! Cheers mate!! I can’t guarantee I’ll be mildly interesting all the time but we’ll give it a crack! Hope you enjoy our vids and thanks for subscribing!

[@paul2d]

Had lunch one day a few weeks ago at the Turkish restaurant, namely EASTanbul, that you pointed out in the video. Food was very good, reasonably priced, and wait staff pleasant and helpful. Will definitely return.

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G'day Paul! Ah there you go! I was always tempted to do a lunch there one day and now regret it! The menu looked good and good to know the staff are great people too! How long are you in SR for? I think we just missed each other - Bugger! Cheers and hope you are doing well! Marc

[@TheOnlyPommyman]

Man, very different from where I was staying about 500m north west two weeks ago. Still, Siem Reap is an incredible place and I was working in the proper country areas around Kra Lanh and saw places I wouldn't have as a tourist. Siem Reap has a lot going for it, and nowhere near as "commercial" and Phnom Penh. Can't wait to get back.

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G'day mate! Couldn't agree more! There is so much to experience outside of the main touristy bits. Never a dull moment out there! And to your point you don't have to go far really to get out of town do you! What did you do for work out in SR? When are you heading back? Thanks for watching P Man!

[@TyeGoetz]

Good vid, should do one every day. I like your flair :)

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

Cheers Tye - thanks for that mate, glad you enjoy my style! I have made a few videos from this trip - don't think I have the energy for one every day though hehe but appreciate the encouragement! Cheers mate and thanks for watching!

[@frankkluz9787]

An intellectual perception & a breath of fresh air compared to many who stutter by comparison in reporting activity like this ! -- I like your style young man. -- Curious about the 5 o'clock temp however ? Didn't appear sweating ? (( Was this a 'comfortable' experience after 5pm ??? )) It is almost officially winter in the N. Hemisphere. Would tell me a bit of something (being in the US) about their climate ? -- Seriously considering retirement there & never been anywhere near SE Asia. > Cost of living has me sold with their amazing visa for expats over 55 ! Living somewhat frugal on my $1500/mo SS check should be great living. Been watching all I can of Siem Reap on here. Hate to cook so especially into street food & other options. -?- Seems quite affordable & easy to get with good variety ? -- I'm too old to do all that walking so thinking of '''buying''' a 3 wheel tuk tuk for transport. Those Bajaj RE fascinate me & would be good in the rain & for shade ? Exploring the city and the entire surrounding Siem Reap area would be fun - don't ya think -?- Take a loaded cooler & go !

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G’day Frank! Thanks so much for the kind words mate! We have plenty of vids on Siem Reap and Cambodia so if you have any questions on any subject you see please ask away in the comments! For this one: Climate -when I filmed that video it was hot but not oppressive. Generally the temperature in Siem Reap is hot and humid. April and May are the hottest (high 30s low 40s Celsius), November is considered ‘just right’ coming off the back of the wet season (get a storm here and there but not constant) and December is their winter where it dips below 20c at night! Wet season is from May to November - you set your watch to the daily storms! Short sharp and intense! Cost of Living - $1500 per month will go far in Siem Reap. There are lots if cost of living videos out there, not all will apply to your circumstances however they will give you some ideas. Food - mate, don’t you worry about cooking!! Plenty of good cheap food options in SR! Including local dishes and some great western food! You won’t go hungry - you will be spoiled for choice! Transport - hmm those Baja things are good for sealed smooth roads, on dirt or through pot holes they are horrible! The small wheels don’t do them any favours. I’d say make the decision on transport once you get there and get a feel for the place. Motos rule here with the ease of getting about and parking in town but agree having a roof at times can be handy! Having said that, getting a ‘passap’ ride is so cheap if you need to get around in poor weather it might not be worth buying one! Also easier to take your eski full of beers if you are not driving ;) Hope this helps Frank! Cheers mate and chat soon!

[@frankkluz9787]

@@MarcsMildlyInteresting-- Oh yea - detailed enough for me. Appreciate your time & effort for an old man. Don't know what 'passap' is ? Just so used to driving my own car all my life......owning my own with the ease & freedom of any second - just going ! Been driving my own since 1966 (?) so be hard for me to do w/o 'something' ?!? It's an independant thing I suppose ? A 'freedom' of sorts ? --- Thanks for the friendly response. All the best & take care young man. 🙏 Cheers ! 🍺

[@seans7228]

What was the name of the bakery please?

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G'day Mate! Here it is here maps.app.goo.gl/iVGcFbKRRGqvR6kB6 It's called Le Pain Du Coeur - don't ask me how to pronounce that! The food there was pretty good and well worth checking out! Are you on your way to Siem Reap? Been before? Cheers and Thanks for watching!

[@seans7228]

@@MarcsMildlyInteresting Thank you! I spent months in Phnom Penh last year. I've never been to Siem Reap. I'm trying to get there within the next 3 months.

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

Nice!!

[@SoloJetMan]

tad more than mildly interesting mate

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

Thanks mate!! Appreciate the kind words! Hope you enjoy our vids and reach out if you have any questions. Cheers!! Marc

[@beaulong]

What kind of visa are you there on?

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G'day. I was on a 6 month business visa. From memory I arrived on the E class visa then got it extended. Cheers!!

[@dubagentselekions8221]

Regarding housing, do they require 2 months deposit or just 1 month rent payment?

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

Good question - Our place needed one month up front as well as one month deposit. Not sure if this is common practice as I am not a seasoned renter. You could probably reach out to someone like IPS Siem Reap - the local real estate agent - to get an idea on what is required in general. Hope this helps! Cheers!

[@MarkBennett007]

Is Siem reap a permanent Home?

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G'day Mark - We live in Melbourne, Australia full time and travel back and forth to Siem Reap as often as we can. My wife is from there and I have been going to SR for over 10 years now so it is a very familiar place - which we love! Where are you based mate? Thanks for watching - Cheers, Marc

[@jimellis1810]

The big glass building on the corner used to have a grocery store on the first floor and then a food court above it on either the 2nd or 3rd floor. There used to be a nightclub below the grocery store.

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G'day Jim - ahh thanks for filling in the blanks there for us mate! The use of the building was a bit of a mixed bag wasn't it! Cheers!!

[@heythave]

Max is a cutie. He has grown so big.

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

Mate he is getting bigger and bigger every day! Will be taller than me soon haha! Hope you are well mate!

[@carldseekingpeace]

Thanks for the walk about…apparently we are neighbors, i will stop you and say Hi.

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

G'day Carl! Mate sorry to say but we are already back in Australia (these vids were from a few months ago). Did you live in the same building or the one across the road? How do you like the area? Cheers mate and thanks for watching!

[@carldseekingpeace]

@@MarcsMildlyInteresting travel safely!

[@Cohowarren]

Maybe I'll meet you. I am move there from the USA to live. RD 6

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

Hey Warren! Ah mate we are already back home! I film as much as I can during our stays then edit back in Australia when I have a little more time. We held a couple of meets when we were there so perhaps next time we can catch up for a cold one! How are you liking your place on Rd. #6? Cheers for watching mate!

[@Cohowarren]

Jasmine Lodge is owned by a friend. I will live in a hotel for now.@@MarcsMildlyInteresting

[@user-ep3ck5re4o]

Mate - why come Cambodia and eat Pizza 🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

Errr cause I want to. I live in Australia, am I allowed to eat Khmer food (or Vietnamese, or Italian or Greek or Mexican food) here or is this strictly forbidden and can only be consumed on the cuisine of origins home turf??

[@user-ep3ck5re4o]

Keep eating Pizza mate - you are so international - wombat

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

@@user-ep3ck5re4o I will! I guess i'll keep doing what makes me happy! Ain't life grand! You just keep fighting the good fight there champion, one useless anonymous KZbin comment at a time 👍

[@user-ep3ck5re4o]

Any specials today - Pepperoni man 😂😂😂 Try some Asian - philistine

[@MarcsMildlyInteresting]

@user-ep3ck5re4o living rent free in your head little buddy. Keep the comments coming, great for engagement on my videos! Better still, go watch all my other vids and comment on those too! Thanks mate, what a little legend!