WILD MARKET SPREE in Cambodia 🇰🇭 (Siem Reap)

[@giannishen]

Congratulations on finding the Taiwan patch, that's really cool! I believe all Taiwanese are looking forward to you traveling to Taiwan again! The night market there is so big, clean and attractive! Every stall looks beautiful, and some are very artistic! That pizza looks like the one sold in Naples, Italy, it’s delicious! Thank you for sharing Cambodia’s beautiful evening, you are awesome! 👍🥰👏

[@NathanYork-c3j]

I am Cambodian and was there twice last year. Cambodia is very picky on USA dollars especially on the 100 dollar bills. It can not have any fold or mark or spot on it. The central Cambodia bank is very picky, the vendor was not, and they apologize and they have to follow the rules. It is an adjustment because it is fine in the USA for those dollars lol!

[@sknight2810]

I think it’s bc they’re starting to de-dollarize. It’s an encouragement to stop using Dollar. Even in banks, u get higher interest rates for ur acc if it’s in Riel

[@parislim853]

Yes, I know what u meant. They only except brand new crispy bills 💵, any bend, wrinkle, folding lines, ripped, old, faded ink 🖋️. They will not except periods.

[@lolaseymour1532]

Hello Zane! Glad to see you still your love of art. Ran into Wendy today at the nursery & she told me about your channel. Great job!

[@ChovyTravel]

Wow! Didn’t know they’re that strict with US currency 😱 That’s good to know when/if we decide to travel to Cambodia. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@owitYcom]

You're finally getting the hang of the negotiating man!!! I'm so proud hahahaha :)

[@lindenhardy9021]

I live in Siem Reap, and have stopped using USD. Riel is the way to go or ABA banking.

[@JJ-vy2rh]

I agree

[@seans7228]

Why?

[@TravelWithBradley]

Really enjoyed this and at first I wasn't sure if I would! I was in Siem Reap a few weeks ago, now in the east of Cambodia, but I absolutely love seeing peoples opinions and experience in places I've recently been, haha. ♥

[@harminparrarueda5615]

As for the impossibility of exchanging marred dollar notes, it also applies in Laos. They only like pristine notes.

[@WhitneyChakara]

Lol either Zane is giving away money or he’s agressively bargaining. there is no in between 😂.

[@toonman1892]

I was thinking the same, I was like, he's being ripped off there, then oh man, that was harsh bargaining.

[@nicholassmith8212]

Love your videos bro when i travel i watch your vids stay safe out there

[@jopollard7836]

I really appreciate your camera work. Too many you tubers focus mainly on their face, with all due respect I’d rather see the country they’re in. You get the balance just right. Bravo

[@TravelWithBradley]

I've realized I do this... and your comment rewired my brain.

[@OlliMcLane]

In a few weeks, I'll be traveling to Siem Reap with my family, we haven't been there for a long time. Thank you for your many impressions and I'm excited to see what else you will experience in Cambodia!

[@tiffany_ntnboston]

As American I went there recently is so bad ! People there are trying to rip you off. I warned you

[@JJ-vy2rh]

​@tiffai have been many times this is not true in my experience ny_ntnboston

[@LewisVideoArchive]

Great content so far. I’ve subscribed. Really making me want to visit!

[@amyrrrr9765]

Such a stark difference between laos and Cambodia. Crazy to think they are both considered LDC and curious why they only take some USD notes...?. Thanks again for always uploading such great content from countries I've never seen, love discovering all these new places.

[@sknight2810]

To answer ur question, they need the dollar to not be marred by any stain or tear. They’re trying to dedollarize the country. Plus, the bank dont accept those marred dollars anymore so vendors also have to be careful. Even as a cambodian, it’s so frustrating. If u ever come here and use dollar and you got ur change back in dollar, please don’t hesitate to tell them that the note is marred and u’d like newer ones. They will change for you

[@amyrrrr9765]

@@sknight2810 oh okay, that's so frustrating. Thanks for the info, I'll remember that if I'm ever there.

[@megaworldasia360]

After making 5 trips to Cambodia in the past 10 years, here's what I've learned about trying to exchange US dollars, or pay for things in US dollars. Unless the bill is in pristine condition (no fold marks, blemishes, marks, holes, or tears,) and is a recent printing, they won't accept it. If you want to take US dollars to Cambodia, this is the drill. Buy a stack of 100 dollar notes in Thailand (from a good currency exchange agent) which are in mint condition. Check every note before leaving the counter. When you get to Cambodia, exchange the whole lot for Cambodian Rial, either at the airport or a currency exchange in town. I now use Rial for every transcation while I'm in cambodia. Trying to use dollars is just too much of a ballache.

[@bryanloke4627]

5'18" - "How much Ringgit?" 😂😂😂 Dude, at 13'20" the shopkeeper was trying to tell you (again) that Hanuman is the King of Monkeys.

[@PamelaAlston-x5j]

Great video……pizza and ice cream look so good!

[@roshmosar6504]

It’s a nice video. Thank u for visiting Cambodia. If you still have time, please come to Kampot.

[@joyyyy777]

You're a master of negotiation. When you're about to leave, the sellers allow to pay what you want haha. I learned a lot.

[@Kushal978]

Love your videos 😊😊 Zane

[@ElieRosie]

They called expired money old money cannot be use in Cambodia in local, but maybe the ATM or the actual back accept it.

[@Yaastika]

Hey Zane, Hanuman is the Hindu god that sided with Lord Ram and defeated the Demon King Ravan. I am shocked to see Hanuman in Cambodia. In India Hanuman is the most powerful god who is worshiped when you need the strength and protection and good luck. He is revered a lot in India.

[@remhk6672]

Cambodia was notably Hindu in ancient times. How is that shocking? And yes, hanuman is worshipped the same way in cambodia. We also still worship Shiva, vishnu, ganesha, etc.

[@jeffh3984]

i've heard that there is a lot of counterfeit u.s. currency in cambodia.

[@jorgenrh7598]

Who told you? There is not a lot of u.s. counterfeit currency in Cambodia. As you might have noticed they are very careful when receiving dollar bills.

[@ChimpsAI]

Some $1 t-shirts there. Nice. 🍺 If you accidentally spill your $0.50 draft beer on it, you can just buy another. 🤣 Can't wait to visit Siem Reap.

[@Dylan0520]

You should have try that pizza oven. It’s really good.

[@aylin3306]

I’m really enjoying your videos! It’s interesting to see how it is to be traveling alone in Southeast Asia :)

[@lexo8947]

i'd recommence to use rial our currency. When it come with dollar they'll be very caution about it. usually we using it unless we buy something expensive above 100$.

[@chrisevanssohandsome]

I am Taiwanese. Congratulations on finding our national flag. I also look forward to your coming to Taiwan again.😊

[@ColouredPixels]

for this reason alone i’m gonna stick to riel

[@harminparrarueda5615]

As for the paintings, they are not originals. They are copies. You can find the same painting in different stores :):) And they can ask quite a lot of money for those mere copies :)

[@passportbro7]

Mate 👍 nice to see you up and about 🍻

[@sokpisethlalalanno]

Welcome brother

[@rousenghak8381]

Ur bargaining is so far better from some local Cambodian

[@markbigelow2608]

If you go to BRED bank in SR main branch and use the ATM, if you get bad money you can go into the bank and exchange money for good money. I did it many times. Bills must be perfect. Good luck🙂

[@JJ-vy2rh]

Did you need a passport?

[@markbigelow2608]

@@JJ-vy2rh No. I had the ATM reciept to prove it was from their bank. Check your bills at the ATM and get replacements right away. Often, the condition will be perfect but there might be some marking stamped on one or more.

[@wesgraham2262]

You can take your $100 bill into any ABA or Canadia bank to get change. I would recommend $10 and $5 bills.

[@alvinantonio8033]

Will you be traveling to Myanmar next?

[@harminparrarueda5615]

You became a tough negotiator. LOL

[@Tirex-nl1yu]

I‘m in Siem Reap too 👋🏻

[@sonevongkot6046]

In Laos too, I don't know why they're being so picky. In the USA torn bills with types on it, are still acceptable

[@djvk1686]

Have a good luck for you❤

[@doc_zithu]

Cambodia ❤

[@JJ-vy2rh]

You didn't do research about the money? You don't need a hundred dollar bill there. You will get clothes at zando for just as cheap the market isn't that cheap

[@johnanderson8123]

Sawadee Ka, why not exchange currency at your bank in the US before leaving for the trip - should be the best rate available.

[@markbigelow2608]

Siem costs $3 for shirt. Saigon...$14😮. Tourist trap.

[@chynnasavath3369]

Why not go to the bank ?

[@LilyBeth-wm6lg]

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[@howardouk1056]

The dollar has to be in prestine condition

[@roadrunner7279]

That shirt was definitely worth a $1, i paid $4 for that 😅

[@yiyitata355]

Woo 😮😮😮❤❤

[@lilybertine5673]

Typical guy: "what is my size?" Thanks for showing those shops! I was wondering if I could find a khmer sarong there. Wish you lots of good stuff!

[@unityroullet495]

You don’t bargain ?😅 2$ is a bit expensive for a patch. Maybe toy can try bargain half of the price first 😅 Will you be visiting Cambodia again soon ?

[@onevision8097]

You can buy it for me Zane 😂

[@mariaperea9949]

👍👍

[@paul2d]

What I found in Cambodia is that you end up with children at market stalls adjudicating whether your USD is acceptable or not. The only stress-free strategy for Cambodia is to bring new, crisp 20s/50s and exchange them at a currency exchange for riels. This avoids all the f**kery involved with using USD for daily purchases: pay for purchases in riels only. Although I loved Siem Reap, I found Viet Nam and northern Thailand more accommodating to visitors: just get the local currency. Any additional money I need while traveling I to an ATM attached to aa branch of the ABA bank during banking hours using my WISE account card. If something bad happens at least you can speak to someone at the bank to remedy the situation. I have encountered people who rely on their WISE account almost exclusively when traveling. Cambodian government is desperate for tourists but do little to encourage them such as restricted use of USD and single entry visas.

[@travellingtascha]

All this haggling l is exactly the reason why I don't go there. Rather buy a shirt in a Khmer shop, you pay 1 or 2 dollar without having to haggle

[@MahdiAorta-hb5qy]

first person😮

[@Agentofkaos6808]

They don’t take dollars bills with any kind of blemish

[@ShiroiKarasu634]

Maybe she thought lincoln was a bad president or something 😂

[@mindandsoul-1]

8:13 that's Buddhism flag 😊😊😊

[@w.m.p-w8989]

The vendor said Hanuman was the king of monkeys

[@jorgenrh7598]

Yes. From the Hindu mythology. Read the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. 😊😊😊

[@LoveNowCryLater702]

I forgot to tell u old money is no good over there

[@blazon29]

That was the Buddhist flag btw 🙂

[@Stanveljkovic69]

King of monkey dude 😂

[@andybaker2456]

That Taiwan patch wouldn't have worked for me. If it's not bought in the actual place, it doesn't count!

[@erictrippe2778]

Very classless! Treating people that make less than $100 per month like 2nd class citizens. You think that it is cute to rip them off for a few bucks but those few bucks help them survive. Grow up Zane and have some respect for others that don't have what you do!

[@robertwilliamson922]

I spent six months over there in Thailand and Cambodia. In the street markets haggling is expected and part of the culture. You only pay full price in regular western type stores. If you pay the first offered price without haggling and trying to get a better deal, as soon as you gone the merchant will be laughing and joking with the merchant in the next little booth about the “…stupid rich western tourist actually paid full price. Didn’t even try to talk me down ha, ha, ha. Idiot …”. Go to a big fruit and vegetable and meat and fish and clothing and supplies market where the LOCALS shop….like Phsar Leu Market for example…. and you will see the Khmer people haggling over prices all day long. It’s part of their way of life. Namo Buddhaya. 🙏🏼 ☸️ 🇰🇭 🇹🇭 🌴

[@Mikpm57]

You could’ve paid 5$ for that shirt! Shameful!

[@robertwilliamson922]

I spent six months over there in Thailand and Cambodia. In the street markets haggling is expected and part of the culture. You only pay full price in regular western type stores. If you pay the first offered price without haggling and trying to get a better deal, as soon as you gone the merchant will be laughing and joking with the merchant in the next little booth about the “…stupid rich western tourist actually paid full price. Didn’t even try to talk me down ha, ha, ha. Idiot …”. Go to a big fruit and vegetable and meat and fish and clothing and supplies market where the LOCALS shop….like Phsar Leu Market for example…. and you will see the Khmer people haggling over prices all day long. It’s part of their way of life. Namo Buddhaya. 🙏🏼 ☸️ 🇰🇭 🇹🇭 🌴

[@Jakkawat-zj4eo]

Clembudier

[@angkear6267]

thiefland

[@Stanveljkovic69]

You really need to do a little more research before you enter a country for the first time. You wouldn’t be frustrated if you knew some basics.

[@deenzmartin6695]

SIEM RAPE

[@Thailand-Wanderer]

all of the souvenirs look like copies of Thailand.

[@nataliev.149]

Many of those cultural souvenirs are hand made in Cambodia.

[@nikaaanikaaa3244]

The word should be Cambodia to be used for Thailand.👇🏻🫵🏻 all of the souvenirs look like copies of Thailand.

[@Thailand-Wanderer]

@@nikaaanikaaa3244 lol wut

[@johnchen6041]

I didn’t find tasty foods in Cambodia. Thai foods are delicious.

[@justthetruth2662]

boring...same old thing night markets and beer...time to unsubscribe...boring

[@deenzmartin6695]

BYE

[@twixcff]

I have never thought of visiting Cambodia… but after your video, I may just add it in my travel list! Thanks always for fun and informative content, Zane! 😁 (No girlfriend.. aww 🥲)

[@nikaaanikaaa3244]

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[@SamE.55555]

👍👍

[@SartSart-l1i]

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