Potentially almost gored to death in Siem Reap, Cambodia - Visiting Trapeang Phong temple!

[@ForRiel]

We probably won’t be around for the premiere chat as we are having a meet up in Siem Reap, but I wanted to let you know that this video is coming up tomorrow. As always, if you leave a comment, we'll get back to you!

[@Charlie-phlezk]

tell Jeff I (Charlie) said hello!

[@ForRiel]

I will try to remember!@@Charlie-phlezk

[@jamesanglin3032]

I enjoy your stuff and news.. It probably would be useful to see which snakes are harmful, (live), somewhere!!! Jim

[@smokefromsevenorifices8782]

it's surprising that this video was not blocked because of the word in the Title, (that I will censor) D*a*h

[@mimibigdy1917]

Thanks for exposing the real scammers.

[@ForRiel]

Thanks but unfortunately Travel Vloggers are everywhere 😕

[@mckayuk]

I wouldn't worry too much about the negative videos you are talking about, the kind of foreigners you would want and enjoy seeing visiting Cambodia are probably educated and youtube experienced enough to recognize click bait videos and not put them off. Myself I can hardly wait to locate to Siem Riep as my new retirement base in February 2024. Your videos have only added to the positivity I feel about my choice and my mate who just left after several Months there was a good source of what to expect. Great channel and one of the best non biased informational channels so keep up the gr8 work.

[@ForRiel]

Unfortunately these negative videos have a way of popping up and even a Clickbait title can effect people's opinions 🙄. We have a few ideas for some different kinds content when we get back from our trip so look out for them.

[@xtremerob1]

Love Cambodia, I'm coming back today,

[@ForRiel]

Fantastic 😍

[@BoydWilliams-od4hg]

Well said in the into! beautiful temple. Thank you for sharing.

[@ForRiel]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@LINZpassionzandtravelz]

Bravo! Clare well said these click bait videos disturb me too. As unfortunately some would be visitors believe this nonsense. I've also noticed posts popping up on travel pages with the same troubling agenda. As an Australian woman who has been coming here for 20 plus years and spending extended periods of time here since 2017. I feel safe here in Cambodia - it's a super travel friendly destination. Khmers are warm and welcoming hosts. In fact I had this discussion with another Expat friend this evening. I actually feel safer heading out at night here than I did in my hometown in Australia. That said I think we know there will always be people everywhere who exploit others. Common sense needs to be applied wherever in the world we are. But on the other side some visitors show poor judgement. Also as a solo woman Expat/traveller Cambodia ticks all the boxes. Super amazing country with a rich culture. Thanks for stepping up and raising this. important issue. ❤

[@ForRiel]

Thanks so much. Yes , we have seen the same thing happening with false comments made about Cambodia. No once have we felt unsafe or unwelcomed. We have politely refused may a offer for a beer from a random group of people.

[@hayharris6769]

Well said indeed For Riel !

[@ForRiel]

Thanks 😊

[@narithroath2041]

Thanks for your hard work . Plan to retire in Siem Reap after more than 40 years in US .

[@zhubajie6940]

9:47 Beautiful Prasat shows itself off well in the sunlight.

[@ForRiel]

It's certainly beautiful 😍

[@fasteddy60]

Outstanding Claire, well done. 😊👍

[@ForRiel]

Thank you! 😀 we missed you at the meet up.

[@fasteddy60]

I missed you guys & everyone else also. I'm in Kampot again for a while. Still searching for where I wanna be. 😀✌@@ForRiel

[@brettborder]

Thank you for your continued positive and informative videos on life in Cambodia.

[@ForRiel]

Our pleasure! 😀

[@biggles494]

Another winner, keep up the good work and Merry Christmas 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@ForRiel]

Happy holidays! 😊

[@paulcleary7437]

I feel safer in Cambodia than I do in parts of Australia

[@johnkerr7286]

A damn sight safer than London or any city in England.

[@ForRiel]

We have been told youth crime in Australia has got out of control.

[@Charlie-phlezk]

I feel safe anywhere I set foot on this earth. It's called mindset.

[@jamessherwood3480]

Great vid once again

[@ForRiel]

Glad you enjoyed 🥰

[@donbrashsux]

Music was perfectly matched 👍

[@ForRiel]

Thanks 😊

[@wow888888able]

Be safe.. love the Chanla temple very likely built during Queen Jayadevi, daughter of the last Chanla king, Jayavaraman I… Cambodia had queens as rulers

[@ForRiel]

They know how to get stuff done 😇

[@vaguepastelle]

Loved the new music

[@ForRiel]

Thanks 😊

[@mhouse1572]

Beautifully intact brick temple from the Chanla era or pre Khmer empire…

[@ForRiel]

It was beautiful and in some way struggling to get to it made it even better 😌

[@owlscoffeecats]

Your passion to bring good information about Cambodia to others trying to visit or possibly live there/retire is truly appreciated. My husband & I saw the fellow KZbin link from about that young ignorant man. It truly is sad the negativity that is put out about an entire kingdom over a short video. 😔 Hopefully people will not watch that & get watch your channel instead for quality content that is helpful & encouraging about Cambodia 🇰🇭 🎉

[@ForRiel]

The strangest thing is they he had a really positive day, but decided to focus on something that was nothing. Unfortunately he just keeps doing the same thing everywhere he goes.

[@marhar39]

Thanks, Claire for a wonderful temple ride and the call-out on Ethan Travels... it seems alls his vids are click-bait. Would love to have been in Siem Reap and able to go to your meet-up!

[@ForRiel]

Yeah, it's horrible what people will do for views. Next time you are around look us up.

[@johnkerr7286]

Thanks Clair, that was an awesome video. Don't know much about these vloggers, I only watch For Riel. 😉

[@ForRiel]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊 We only watch KZbin and we try and education these channels about other possible reasons or their own ill-informed comments. Mostly these people are just clueless of prices or local tourism, and then blame everyone else for anything negative that happens. 🙄

[@andrewtaylor4558]

So glad you lived to tell the tale! ❤

[@ForRiel]

Just.....🥺

[@porchheu1137]

The cow part of this video reminded me during Khmer Rouge. One time I was walking on a dike between rice paddy, at the same time a cow was walking on the opposite direction of me on the same dike. As we walked toward each other, I kept staring at the cow and the cow kept staring at me until we faced to faced. after we stood face to face for a moment, the cow decided to turn around, but it kicked me on my leg before it ran away. After it ran about 50 meters away from me, it stopped and turn around looked at me before it walked away. It seems the cow sent me a message, take that. Until today I keep thinking cows have their own pride too. It is a funny story, but it is true. Thanks for share this video.

[@ForRiel]

Or cows are unpredictable and aren't afraid to kick you 😏

[@StartLivingNow1963]

Another Awesome Adventure Clare & Jeremy🙂👍Do you have to worry about Landmines while out Exploring?????🙂

[@ForRiel]

Not at all, stick to paths and you will be perfectly fine.

[@rathmam]

Please be careful and stay safe.

[@Lushfan]

Thanks for the video Claire and it was great meeting you and Jeremy the other week. Yep, I get so tired of the clickbait titles about visiting Cambodia too! Like you said, they are there for a few days and make it look like they're experts by the time they leave, sometimes turning a minor incident into a "major" story. I guess it will always be like that as long as someone is trying to get more views. Anyway, Cheers!

[@ForRiel]

It was a pleasure meeting up 🤩 Unfortunately they are only in it for the money to fund their trip and don't care about anything except the money.

[@5loquesea]

@@ForRiel Very true unfortunately!

[@M.R.T.V.Videos]

The way they were able to shape those pillars and column with such precision and smooth detail so long ago is mind boggling . I have seen quite a few in person that are truely remarkable even after all this time .

[@ForRiel]

It's amazing that we can still see them after all this time.

[@k.k.9897]

Thank you for another great video. I've gotten to where I recognize the irritating click bait and I don't watch those videos. The temples are so beautiful and I never get tired of seeing them. So glad you survived the cow incident! Happy Holidays!

[@ForRiel]

Me too 😂, yes they are so over the top and misleading.

[@les8518]

Hi Claire, Really enjoy your videos. I have been to Siem Reap and live just over the border from you in Surin Thailand. I am from NZ and retired to Surin about 14 years ago. We get many Cambodians visiting Surin mainly at the Supermarkets and hospitals. I have find them to be some of the loveliest people I have met. I am starting to notice the same as you about the rubbish videos being posted on KZbin. It is being done in many countries. I just hope that people can see what you are talking about and realize what rubbish some people are posting.. Keep up the lovely videos and all the very best to you both. I want to go back to Siem Reap sometime. I hope we can meet up.

[@ForRiel]

So true, unfortunately these people don't seem to care who they hurt for money. We have tired to explain different ideas but you can't reason with stupid.

[@dieterschanzerbschonsmrics3528]

Loved every minute - such a beautiful country! Thank you :)

[@ForRiel]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

[@tricter2200]

The music background sound enjoyable 😂. I hope to see more this kind of exploring video. Only if you enjoy doing it. Because after watching this video, I myself have not known about that lost temple. I live in Cambodia for my whole life and I didn’t know that kind of temple existed. Anyway that thumbnail did make me wanna watch your Video xD

[@ForRiel]

Noted! It be loud! There is always a gem to be found.

[@AsainOverSea]

There are lots of Pre Angkorean/Khmer Empire that have not been explored.

[@00akcarl]

Absolutely gorgeous out there! I could totally see myself living there 💜❤️ hope you guys are doing well 🙏

[@ForRiel]

Thank you! You too! 😇

[@cambodiyeah1]

I've seen the effects of those kinds of videos on people who have claimed to feel extremely unsafe in Siem Reap. When I asked why, it wasn't that anything happened at all, they just heard horror stories and obviously internalized them and that became the filter through which they viewed SIem Reap, rather than seeing it as it is. It saddens me because the place is so safe and lovely.

[@ForRiel]

We have seen the same thing and they always as a friend told me...... something happened to a friend of theirs 🤯

[@franciscusjohannesburger3720]

Nice video , Thanks !

[@ForRiel]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@ourfinesthour6994]

Such a beautiful place that is. I believe the lady took you for a no goodnik and alerted the area. Including cows. Stay safe. Stay riel. Peace.

[@ForRiel]

And a snake.... 🤣

[@sukikom2259]

You're a brave Indiana Jane!😅❤

[@ForRiel]

My sidekick is never around to save me.

[@anthonymcandrew529]

Claire, glad to see that you are still in one piece. It looks like a beautiful ride through the countryside, including the Trapeang Temple & the close encounter w/the cow. It's sad that people post misleading, clickbait content about Cambodia (or anything) & that other people click on the content. I do think (I hope) that most people can recognize clickbait junk when they see it.

[@ForRiel]

But it only takes a few to spread the false news and then it's hard to stop

[@sandrabackhouse4397]

Thanks Claire and Jeb, loved this video of the country side and Temple, great music Jeb. After my first visit to Cambodia recently have to say my experience was only positive, especially the amazing Cambodian people.

[@ForRiel]

Our pleasure! Very true, but you did have amazing guides. Have a great Christmas and we will talk soon.

[@greekcafe1]

Great to meet you guys last night..very informative vids…Thanks for your efforts.

[@ForRiel]

Our pleasure! 😀

[@greekcafe1]

@@ForRiel 👌

[@buellrichardson5222]

I always love your videos Claire. I am also glad that you are working to point out how those click bait videos are very misleading. I have been to Cambodia many times visiting my wife's family. I always feel welcome by them and the other Khmer people around. I have been in Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Krong Kampot and other smaller places. I have never felt afraid but always welcomed. Though I do get a lot of looks when I am at my inlaws place because not very many foreigners are there

[@ForRiel]

Glad you like them! Jeremy gets a lot of strange looks as well.

[@travelworklife717]

Thank you for sharing, we need more KZbinrs like you. I appreciate all the effort you put into making these videos. It keeps me updated with all the news. I've been a big fan since day one and am always waiting for Wednesday's post every week.

[@ForRiel]

So nice of you, we love doing it and meeting new people.

[@robertwilliamson922]

Thank you again Claire and Jeremy. Great video. Always that orange/reddish dirt in that region of Cambodia. Love the eastern sounding music you added in. 👍🏼 👏🏼 Yes, lots of snakes in that part of the world. I’ll be studying them…..hopefully to have a better idea which ones only have a bite…..and which ones have a bite with venom. I imagine that most of them are relatively harmless. But even if not poisonous, a bite could still get infected. We just have to keep our eyes open, and be careful of possibly poisonous creatures or creatures with horns etc…. Take care……Merry Christmas to you both. 🎄 😃 🦎 🌴 🌴 ☸️

[@ForRiel]

Thanks we just bought a subscription to a music website and it has a lot of good music we can use for KZbin now. A huge green tree snake silvered over our moto when we were buying it.

[@Kimbuja777]

Awesome video Claire. Do landmines ever cross your mind when you're walking through those paths?

[@SoYappy]

Landmines are along the borders with Thailand, in the western parts of the country. Landmine victims which are quite rare these days are from those areas.

[@ForRiel]

No, they are well used tracks that would have been clear a long time ago.

[@Appokalis]

Thank you for addressing that some video DO represent Cambodia in a negative way, and by no means the situation might apply to everyone. Also, how some of these videos use the clickbait method to gain views. I have been visiting Cambodia since 2016, almost every summer that I get from off from work in the U.S., and my experiences have always been POSITIVE AND BEAUTIFUL. Glad to know that you decided not to play bullfigther with the cow, they might look skinny, but they can pack a good wallop (punch). Take care.

[@ForRiel]

We understand things happen while travelling, but some people have a negative attitude before even arriving here from these over the top Videos. Very disrespectful.

[@350mde]

thank you Claire; up to your usual high standard. I am coming to the kingdom in February; and am interested to know if you have had other snake encounters....?

[@ForRiel]

This snake was only the second of two that I have seen in Cambodia. The first slithered past us as we were buying a secondhand moto, so we saw it as a good sign. Snakes are protectors and considered lucky in this culture.

[@wneighbor2523]

This temple could be one of the temples between the Chanla and Khmer empire. Queen Jaya-Devi ( Jayavaraman I’s daughter) ruled the area in the Bakong area. At that time, there were smaller kingdoms before Jayavaraman II created the Khmer Empire.

[@ForRiel]

Thanks for the information 👍 😀

[@antruok4950]

Cool video Claire - Ah yes plenty of click bait videos everywhere - but we know where the Riel stuff is . As mentioned , it’s a lot safer than AU - Take care and see you soon 👌👍😃👋🙏

[@ForRiel]

Very true! Unfortunately these kinda of people don't care about anything but the money.

[@mikestraveldiary]

Those vloggers won't stop me coming to cambodia 🇰🇭 Every country has problems. We have to ignore these vloggers & enjoy cambodia for why we love the kingdom.

[@ForRiel]

Unfortunately some people do watch them and believe it. Jeremy has been in contact with these KZbinrs and they say they were only Vlogging what happened or there impression of the incident. The problem is they started with a negative attitude before even arriving and made everything into a huge Drama.

[@adrianallison9994]

Thanks for your videos. Content always interesting. I've got it in my list to visit and maybe stay. If you have time, I'd love a video on sport facilities..for example..I like to do laps and are there pools 25 metres or longer? Just a thought . Thank again. Cheers

[@ForRiel]

I'll check it out! 😍

[@kbird529]

Thank you Claire for taking us along on your adventure. We should all boycott and report the KZbinrs that have no moral compass, karma will give them there reward in the end.

[@ForRiel]

They are the worst, do so much damage for money. Then they say they are just saying what happened but in all honesty they are drama Vloggers and sad people.

[@ChhormBorith]

Will you record a footage around the old runway that didn’t finish building in 60s? I heard the runway supposed to build by an American, but the king cancelled the project. 🙏 Thank you.

[@ForRiel]

I'm unsure what you are talking about 🤔

[@ChhormBorith]

@@ForRiel Oh, l’m just curious if there a new town being build there on the old runway. I used to live in the wooden huts 40 years ago before I left to come to the US. I hope in the future, I will explore it myself. I like all your genuine footages of Siem Reap city. Thanks🙏

[@Paristan01]

Nice to hear the Koel

[@ForRiel]

Yes, lovely! We call him the For Riel bird because his call sounds like our name. :)

[@frankkluz9787]

I just can't get over - how many - temples there are scattered all around that entire area / country ! -- Seems to me - it's more than any religion would need ? - - - Those paths look difficult to navigate and I can't locate these locations on Google Maps ? -- You seem quite at ease out there roaming around & taking it all in ? --Something I would enjoy doing - with '''my personal''' - 3 wheel Bajaj RE tuk tuk and loaded cooler ! They have positive traction & Filipinos take them off road and even overnight remote camping through creeks and all kinds of out of the way places. Even expats have a club & go all kinds of places even ferry to other islands. Yea they do - just like a jeep !!! Some neat stuff.

[@ForRiel]

That all some like fun. Jeremy has a idea about a TukTuk which you might see in future episodes

[@frankkluz9787]

@@ForRiel I would love that. I used to ride a Motorcycle and this would be almost like it - but with a roof overhead to keep dry and shaded from the sun w/o a hot helmet ? -- Can't wait to see what Jeremy has in mind. Please consider sharing as much as you can.

[@kenhilton8544]

I just found your channel, I have been considering Thailand , now it seems after your input Cambodia would be a great option. I need to get busy and get my passport. I am 72 , no close family and no roots here

[@ForRiel]

Yes, a lot of people are starting to look at Cambodia because of the Thai visa and tax rules. We love Cambodia and don't feel atcall as if it is a second choice.

[@kenhilton8544]

Thanks for responding Clare, you are my only contact in Cambodia, lol@@ForRiel

[@w.m.p-w8989]

Please inform the viewers that you have 500 likes as goal for each video. This will help to grow the channel so When Reap charities can benefit. This is hard time In Slam Reap..

[@jorgenrh7598]

❤😮😊🤔🙂🤗😉😉😇

[@ForRiel]

❤💚😁💜😎

[@mckayuk]

Claire can you comment on this that I saw in news in Germany "Cambodia to launch e-Arrival Card next year for all travelers". One other question I have on retirement Visa is it true that this one year extension can be done at most any travel agency or have I got that wrong. Your knowledge on this appreciated and if our paths cross in Siem Riep I would love to buy you guys a coffee over a wee chin-wag. Wishing good health and enjoy your day

[@ForRiel]

That is in this weeks Moto Vlog. Yes you can easily renew it with a visa agent.

[@FrugalWanderer]

I am planning to visit Cambodia next month and these click bait videos drive me nuts. I have never understood the desire for clicks when it comes at the expense of others. I've only been in SE Asia for a few weeks and I can only say that so far the people I've met have been the kindest and most generous people. The West could learn a thing or two about being kind for the people here.

[@ForRiel]

So true, unfortunately these people value money over people's lives 😒

[@FrugalWanderer]

@@ForRiel I am not one of those people and when I make a video it will be a true reflection on the fun I am having experiencing a new country fo rthe first time.

[@SteveSmith-zz4ih]

Always be careful around a cow and calf also bulls.

[@Charlie-phlezk]

bovine, even!

[@SteveSmith-zz4ih]

HaHa don't let the Feminists read that.🤣@@Charlie-phlezk

[@Charlie-phlezk]

@@SteveSmith-zz4ih are they against science?

[@SteveSmith-zz4ih]

@@Charlie-phlezk They are against anything with an appendage, personal opinion of course.

[@elementkx]

Love these little trips!

[@ForRiel]

Glad you like them! It was a very interesting story 🤔

[@MyLifeThai371]

Good job on the video. That tuk tuk driver never did anything to "Ethan travels," but Ethan tried to destroy that man's reputation. "Cris Travels" is terrible though. He claims that the Cambodians have stolen his cell phone 3 times on his 3 trips to Cambodia. It makes me wonder if anyone even stole his cell phone...I think it would help tourism to black list "cris travels."

[@ForRiel]

Unfortunately KZbin needs to remove these real life scammers, because that's what they are.

[@ckwicko]

You should keep a couple of compression bandages in your bike if you’re out and about by yourself. If you do get bitten they will buy you a lot of time to get help, it’s cheap life insurance.

[@trevorscott3574]

And here's me thinking all this time that dogs were your nemesis 😁. Notice mama never took her eyes off you for long, be aware of any mum protecting her youngies I say...

[@ForRiel]

It was certainly about the calves, so that's why I didn't want to go through.

[@w.m.p-w8989]

Beautiful pre- Khmer empire brick temple… look like JayaDevi temple….shake off the scammers…

[@ForRiel]

They can be so damaging if untreated, just like termites.

[@heymaddo]

G'Day Claire , Absolutely dislike the click baiters ! I end the vid as soon as I realize it with a thumbs down , not worth the effort for any thing else , maybe a video calling them out hehe, good one itchy !! our return to P/P we got scammed but so did some locals , they raised their displeasure to the driver and he got really angry as he was scammed too , anyway another noice ride to the temple n back , loved it when the ox passed you lol memories hehe (transport joke) .. Catchya..

[@ForRiel]

Thanks Maddo, I hope your Dad is OK 👍

[@riandisaputra2938]

@forriel is Trapeang Phong located at rolous group ?? what is inside the temple ?? it is my list to visit when 2022.. but i can not find it whe using google maps. could you reply and put link by google maps for me ?? and is it need ticket to entry Trapeang Phong ?

[@ForRiel]

Hi, Trapeang Phong is a bit south of the main Rolous group. I have added the location map in the description box of this video because KZbin frequently deletes comments that contain links. I hope you can see it there. These structures are solid - nothing inside as far as I know. Thanks for watching!

[@riandisaputra2938]

@@ForRiel thank you..

[@MyLifeThai371]

What are all the fees do you have to pay with a debit card account with "ABA" bank in Cambodia?

[@ForRiel]

$5 yearly fee, we haven't paid anything else. But they do have a full breakdown on their website.

[@Charlie-phlezk]

Where'd you get the music from? Cheers!

[@ForRiel]

We signed up to epidemic sound and will have a referral link up soon.

[@Charlie-phlezk]

@@ForRiel I also signed up for it! Amazing service, so affordable!

[@bangbangyt1641]

Number one thing is these vloger get view from Thailand because Thailand don't like Cambodia and they scare that those tourist will go to Cambodia instead of Thailand.

[@ForRiel]

They love to play to their base subscribers and throw other countries under the bus for views. We love Thailand but some of the hate is horrible in their comment section. 😕

[@AsainOverSea]

​@@ForRielwait till one day that you'll come across their comments joking about how Cambodian were killed by khmer rouge or laugh off of how Cambodian sill rule by pol pot and even wish why we Cambodian didn't get kill during that time. Never once hate thai people or thailand as I've always thought we are neighboring country and share alot of similarly regarding culture and language, etc. After I've been reading so much hated comments from them towards Cambodian, I can honestly say that I have zero respect for them.

[@asjka67]

Hello, I almost choked on my cookie: A tuk tuk driver tried to take her to a girls' bar! If not that, it's the costume sellers' shops in BKK, or elsewhere. Okay, for a young person it can be scary. It made me burst out laughing. I find this quite common. I'm looking forward to discovering Siem Reap in a few months. Thank you for your videos, often very informative.

[@ForRiel]

We try our 👌 👍

[@SteveSmith-zz4ih]

Apparently the Indians built a lot of temples ie Ankor Wat That restoration Jobby look Daunting as the bricks seem very soft, Seems a tad futile as it is tucked away but it offers jobs to local i hope.

[@Hea9lt9hy9]

Be careful with the cows… very disturbing to hear about these KZbinrs… I won’t contribute to their views by watching them. The brick temple looks like pre- Angkorian ( Chanla era). Very cool experience…

[@ForRiel]

Usually they are pretty relaxed but this one had a few young ones nearby.

[@michaeldean6691]

Yes I had issues with that embarrassing attention seeker ethan

[@ForRiel]

Unfortunately as long as he takes his shirt off and gets into drama he will get views.

[@NotYourAveargeAlien]

Hmmm, I have been to Cambodia 7 times and many other country's, I will eventually live there when I'm finished with travel . I keep coming back, why? Simply the people!