The Frugal Vlog - E53 - Visiting the Phsar Leu Thom Tmey Market 🇰🇭 Siem Reap

[@mimibigdy1917]

When you move to Cambodia, you move to SE Asia because of one year VISA. You have access to every/ most SE Asian countries from SR international airport. No VISA run .. come and go anytime…

[@FrugalWanderer]

The one year visa is definitely appealing. The fact that it is multiple entry and the new airport is so close is a good thing. I fully plan on getting that visa for myself.

[@bushputz]

I live in the Wat Bo neighborhood about a km from Phsar Leu. I don't know what it's like at 3 or 4 in the morning, but at 6 am, it's a zoo. All the locals are there either doing their morning shopping or getting something to eat before heading off to work. I used to buy my beef and pork at this market and never had any problems. I would take it home, wash it a couple of times, then let it soak in some cool salted water for half an hour. With beef and pork, any harmful bacteria lives on the surface of the meat, so if you clean the surface, you should be OK. With chicken, you're taking a bigger risk because the meat isn't as dense and bacteria may be able to permeate the meat.

[@FrugalWanderer]

You handle the meat the same way I do. I live fairly close to this market now and I shop there regularly. I haven't been that early in the morning but at 7am it's still a zoo sometimes. Haha

[@deborahannv]

I wander also, when I do take video, they get to see what I see. Meat market....so be it. The different ways people live is part of why me and you like to travel. If they want to be part of the ride, don't hold back. One day they might get to see all of this in person.

[@FrugalWanderer]

I agree with you completely. I think I worry about it because I used to be vegan, so that old vegan part of my brain freaks out a little bit when I am recording and becomes one of those people leaving a comment. Haha. It's just my issue.

[@ChandySaoStreeteats]

Nice work. It's good to explore local markets we're there are no tourists. Looking forward to seeing the rest of travels

[@FrugalWanderer]

Thanks.. I usually prefer to go to the off the beaten path places that are more representative of the places I am visiting. The tourist places are fun, but I prefer the local stuff. I am here to learn more about the cultures and the countries I am visiting. Local markets are always a great place to start.

[@cryptotrader2779]

I'd love wandering round markets like that, even if I wasn't buying. So much life going on and so much to experience.

[@FrugalWanderer]

I agree completely. The energy at the markets is always something I enjoy. I prefer them to malls or regular grocery stores. The ones here in SE Asia are amazing in comparison to the ones back home. I also enjoy the controlled chaos in them. Haha

[@cryptotrader2779]

@@FrugalWanderer Sure. The only thing western malls are better at, is there's a lot less chance of being hit by a motorbike while shopping !!

[@FrugalWanderer]

@@cryptotrader2779 Haha.

[@user-StewMurp]

Sean notice only foreigner’s wear shorts at the market most in jeans. Looks like flee markets here in US looks very clean surprised to see scoters inside. Enjoyed

[@FrugalWanderer]

I am not sure why it's mainly foreigners wearing shorts. I'm not sure if it's because it's the winter for them or because the Buddhist temples require you to wear pants in them, so they wear pants in case they go to the temples. I'm not sure and I really didn't notice it until you mentioned it. Haha. The indoor portions of the markets are very clean and organized which I quite enjoy. The flea markets back home can be a little more chaotic than the markets here. I really enjoy them though.

[@Stevonthemove]

Im sure you will build up a good following,i enjoyed this thank you.

[@FrugalWanderer]

Thank you for the vote of confidence and for checking out the channel. I appreciate it. I am having a blast making content and traveling around.