At one time Cambodia was one of the easiest countries in Southeast Asia to obtain a long term visa. Just a matter of applying for an "Ordinary" visa when you arrived and renewing it to a business visa before the 30 days was up and you would have a multiple entry visa good for one year. Things are more complicated now with extensions for people working in Cambodia, retiring, or other categories. Of course you can still renew your tourist visa for 30 days but if you want to stay longer you'll have to exit the country and then return. I suppose with a huge amount of foreign investment and a population that's eager for good jobs the government is tightening up the rules to help favor locals looking for jobs. But I believe it's still possible for foreigners with experience to find work in Cambodia. I would recommend Phnom Penh for either a long term stay of employment or retirement. There are a few things they will have to do to adjust the infrastructure to meet the needs of all of the new development. Even with all of the new construction and traffic issues Phnom Penh still feels like one of the more laid back capitals of Southeast Asia. Thanks for listening! If you have any questions about the podcast or myself please send me an email to [email protected].
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As I settled in after arriving in Phnom Penh after my last visit 4 years ago and felt a comforting sense, a wonderful gift of experiencing so many different cities in and cultures in Asia and recognizing the subtleties of each place. I actually have been trying to arrange a return visit in the last 2-3 years to Phnom Penh but the stars never seemed to line up so perhaps my appreciation for Cambodia and the Khmer culture has only grown since my last visit. It's certainly different in that there is much more residential and retail development and a bigger global presence in for years. The massive investment from China is seen everywhere. As I said in the episode there still is a somewhat peaceful feeling along some of the streets near riverside, something that has long vanished from Ho Chi Minh City. But perhaps that will change here too with more foreign investment. Thanks so much for listening to the podcast! The Far East Travels Podcast is brought to you by sacredtrekking.com. Book your trek to the Himalaya for the fall now! Visit sacredtrekking.com to find out more.
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Having lived in Vancouver most of my life I have lots of great memories and for sometime I couldn't imagine myself living anywhere else, so I have no ill or bad feelings about the place. But I was very surprised to see Vancouver listed as the number 1 most friendliest city in the world on Lonely Planet's Top 10 Friendliest Cities list. Especially when I saw that Taipei, Taiwan placed number 4 considering it's the only other place I've lived long term.Knowing the way locals react to foreigners that visit Taipei compared with Vancouver is quite different. I discuss this in the episode. I was delighted to see that another one of my favorite cities in Asia made the top 10 list and came in at number 2-Kuala Lumpur. In this episode I also include some of my favorite Asian destinations that didn't make the Lonely Planet list but are certainly on my list of friendly cities or destinations.
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Far East Travels Podcast friend DaveInOsaka joins us from Ilulissat, Greenland for a beyond The Far East episode sharing his journey through this mysterious island full of ice fjords and sled dogs. Dave arrived in Nuuk, Greenland, the capital of the Danish territory via Reykjavik, Iceland before making his way to the most popular destination on the island, Ilulissat, with it's World Heritage Icefjord. Dave shares his impressions of the island from it's breathtaking landscape to what whale meat tastes like. Greenland is very much not for sale and it appears that with the exception of maybe a few locals are really interested in discussing the topic. Dave is also on the lookout for talkshow host Conan O'Brien who is also visiting Greenland. Thanks again to Dave for sharing his impressions Greenland. You can follow Dave on the rest of his trip and around Asia on Twitter and Periscope:https://twitter.com/DaveInOsaka, and Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/daveinosaka
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Yves Chouinard, the founder of the Patagonia adventure gear and clothing company once said the adventure doesn't begin until the s*** hits the fan. In this episode I share some of my misadventures or mishaps that uncomfortable or a little terrifying at the time, made the trip much more interesting to share. Unfortunately with the advent of Instagram and other platforms too many people gauge the expectations of their trip on someone else's experience rather than going in without any preconceived expectations. This can be fatal to ultimately enjoying your own experience. If you'd like to share your experience of a trip that went sideways but made for a great adventure send it to me at either [email protected] or to my Instagram account johnsaboesfareastravels. You can support the podcast by becoming a patron! Visit my Patreon page to find out more:https://www.patreon.com/FarEastTravels
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Demonstrations and the intensity of protests have escalated over the past couple of weeks leading to violence and unpredictability. As a result many countries have increased the degree of caution to their citizens who will be traveling to Hong Kong. Australia, USA, Canada, and others have raised the degree of caution to Level 2 or to "exercise a high risk of caution to their citizens this week. In this episode I discuss alternatives and safetly measures you can take when visiting Hong Kong.

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Replacing a passport due to loss or theft is obviously necessary when traveling but what about just a normal renewal process? For many the only time they will ever need to visit their consulate or embassy abroad would be if they have lost their passport or had it stolen. But for those that plan on traveling for several months or longer, or just plan on living abroad indefinitely renewing a passport is actually almost as easy as just doing it in your home country. There are a few differences, things to remember and make note of and in this episode I go over a typical passport renewal for anyone who finds themself in need of getting this done away from their home country.
Sometimes it's too early to renew your passport before you leave home because either it's expiry date is too far off, or you are running out of available pages for visas and stamps. In these two instances you most likely will not be allowed to renew your passport before you either are close to your expiry date, 6 months or less, or you are down to your last 2 pages. I hope this episode helps you be prepared and just as importantly puts you at ease about taking care of this while you're traveling.
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The latest episode was inspired by a chance meeting with an expat Irishman in Saigon this week. I asked him where he was off to after Saigon. He said to me Thailand, but he had troubles with obtaining Thai visa so he might have to travel to Laos first. I summed up that he had done too many visa runs in a row on exempt entries. Thailand allows many foreigners to visit the country with either a 15 or 30 day visa exemption, meaning you can enter without a visa, but only for one of these short stays. It also may require showing an onward ticket, proof that you're not staying longer than the exemption. Some people will leave the country and then immediately return, essentially doing a visa run, to extend their stay. The problem is you can going do so many of these before it raises suspicion with immigration. If you've done this more than two times they may ask you why you haven't gone to a Thai embassy and applied for a proper visa. This is where I think my Irish friend went wrong. If you're an expat none of this will be new to you. If you've lived in a place like Southeast Asia for more than a year you're very well aware of the requirements for entry into the countries of the region. This episode is kind of a brief overview of the some the do's and don'ts when it comes to visa runs, and visa exemption.
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I'm always eager to receive email feedback from listeners of The Far East Travels Podcast. Scott from Utah recently came back from an extensive trip covering Hong Kong, The Philippines, and Taiwan and shares his thoughts and feelings on visiting these three destinations in East Asia. Palawan has been gaining attention especially recently so it was nice to hear Scott's impressions of the paradise, and it sounds like it exceeded his expectations. If you have a recent trip to either East Asia, Southeast Asia, or South Asia you'd like to share please send it to john@ fareasttravels.com to possibly have it shared or featured in an upcoming podcast.
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Kuala Lumpur easily is one of my favorite food cities. The cultural mix of Chinese, Malay, and Indian cuisines as well as the various dishes that are a result of this meltling pot of cultures makes KL a must do destination for food lovers. In this episode I highlight some of the best places to go to sample food, whether it's Indian in KL Sentral/Brickfields/Little India, Malay/Chinese in Kampung Baru or seafood and bbq on the Jalan Alor. I mention too that KL has some of the best food value especially for a major city in Southeast Asia. The little restorans that appear everywhere in the city are great places to stop for a quick snack of roti canai, or a masala dosa and a teh terek, (pulled milk tea), typically a drink and a snack is less than $2! I agree that Saigon and Bangkok offer some of the best food on the planet but don't overlook Kuala Lumpur if you're a serious food lover!
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