KampotBound wrote:So, if Kampot has been overrun since my last stay, does anyone have a suggestion for an area that's more like the older, sleepier Kampot (2012 - 2013)?

Kep is the only place I can think of... But most of you know the country better than myself. I didn't like SHV much.

I still going to test out Kampot, but if I see more than a couple backpacks a day... Probably will be moving along... Or at least be staying outside of town.

Thanks!

KampotBound wrote:II don't want to fall into the trap of drinking every night (at least not heavily..), the hard shit, bar girls, etc... Don't recall bar girls in Kampot, but I expect that's possibly changed. Whatever...

cannabistourist wrote: ↑Sun Apr 15, 2018 10:03 pm Hello, any update ?

I am wondering if we can find any supermarket in Kampot now ?

And how much for a bungalow or apartment to rent monthly ?

Thanks.

Duncan wrote: ↑Wed Jun 15, 2016 9:29 am

Barang_doa_slae wrote:Way too young to decide on a final resting place such as kampot.

I thought he was looking for a ''semi-final '' or '' runner-up '' to a semi-final place .

KampotBound wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2016 2:25 am I'd like to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread. I'm encouraged by the civil nature of the folks on this board. Perhaps a friendship or two may emerge from my time spent here. Or not... I'm easy going.

Shit is getting ugly in the states, albeit nothing at all on the scale of Cambodia's troubles,

Cheers to CEO and it's members!

Remaining, Kampot Bound

PSD-Kiwi wrote: ↑Wed Jun 15, 2016 11:32 am Not gonna put monetary values to anything, because how long is a piece of string? Best bet is to look around and speak to locals and expats once you're on the ground.

Kampot is expanding, and will continue to do so with the new deep sea port and Phu Quoc ferry terminal being constructed, although I doubt it will ever get anywhere near as big as Sihanoukville. There is still alot of natural areas and plenty of trees, plus the river and all of its offshoots. No high rises, no late night clubs/bars blaring out ridiculously loud music till the early hours, no hostess bars

Local market prices = on par with the PP markets, if not slightly cheaper. More local produce as opposed to imported.

Supermarkets = Not a lot of choice, but all the basics are available. A tad bit more expensive than supermarkets in PP.

Rent = Still very reasonably priced, some fantastic bargains to be had out of the town, closer to nature, away from the (minimal) hustle n bustle of the town.

Property ownership = Possible, through Blue Star Real Estate.

Western oriented bars/restaurants = Kampot is oversaturated with bars and restaurants, most of which have high quality food at reasonable prices. The excess of bars and restaurants helps to keep the prices down for consumers.

Local restaurants/bars = Plenty and inexpensive

KampotBound wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2016 1:55 am Again, a big thank you for each post. I like those lock boxes.

Thanks for the link "Frank". I spoke to my buddy with the place in Kampot for a good bit yesterday. Now remember, I've visited him already, but it's been several years. He reported that the street he's on, indeed the one that had "Bar Red" for a short while in 2011 - 2012, he tells me things are more paved, many new restaurants on his street, which used to be desolate and dark and had may aggressive dogs in the area after 10PM. It's a prominent, narrow street, he may have one of the nicest places within a couple blocks of the river. He got it quite awhile ago (mid 2000s, one of the first wave of expats to buy property, i suppose he still rents the land, don't know...) He fixed it up significantly. Gorgeous place, tons of cool stone to lay on, big kitchen, many windows, open with good air flow, one / two blocks from river. I could see buying it from him in a few years if he let's it go. He has a thai wife but she won't visit him in Kampot, I get the why on that. So, he spends less time there now than he did b/f 2011 when he got married.

I could rent his place, but it's way more room than I need, and neither he nor I would have a roommate, unless it was the other of us. I don't feel i need to pay $500 for a place big enough for three adults western style.

So, there's much more going on there than when I visited! But... I very much understand the head scratching at why a guy about 50 without a g/f / wife would be happy in Kampot. You'd have to know me better to get that i might be able to handle it. I'm visiting for several months this winter. And not to offend anyone, but no I'm not gay, I'm hetero. And I'm definitely not looking for a khmer g/f, it'd take me a long time to trust the motives of any woman, from anywhere, for me to date over there. In time...

My buddy rents his house for a mere $500/mo when not there. So the cost estimates you've given me seem right on. He doesn't stay there all that much, and I could see myself using Kampot as my base, while I occasionally travel to Thailand / Vietnam as I wish - depending on how much i want to spend. I could also - maybe - find some work there to help pass some time. Apparently there is still a need for more live music there. I'm a bassist and a sound guy. I did FOH sound for several performances while there b/f - pretty rough sound systems - greenhouse, bodhivilla (sp?) and one or two other venues.

Who knows. I may hate it my next trip. I loved it in 2012, but am wondering if the deep sea port and recent development isn't too much for me. My buddy reports the growth driven by the govt is rather slow to actually happen, as I'd expect.

He pretty much confirmed what I've been told here. My nest egg can support me there at the level I want (since i could go up in budget sig., if required). I'm just a bit conservative, if Kampot doesn't work out I may end up somewhere else where costs are up to 100% higher (double). But my love for the Khmer / mixed-asian culture, extreme heat and humidity, insane rain and the native food is immeasurable.

Right now I live alone, have for four years, and for five years earlier in my adult life - g/fs I don't have live with me anymore. Was married 12 years long ago. To much b.s. I'm used to spending a few days at a time without seeing or talking to anyone, or driving my car. I'm in the Rockies, not near any big towns. Small groceries are a half hour each way, real groceries are an hour each way. I'm social, just also like a lot of time to myself. Material comforts are relative - my buddy has everything at his place I'd need, he can do it, I believe I can. But he gets restless, I know that.

A marihuana "bar" opened up in Kampot? Anyone can confirm this?

This isn't an uninformed move... I know life can be short and miserable there. Lots of trouble to get into. To much idle time.

Thanks for reminding me of all that - I take those issues very seriously.

Thank You!

phuketrichard wrote: ↑Tue Jun 21, 2016 11:44 am and as woody allen said
"Nothing wrong with Masturbation, its making love with the person you love the most"

But what does that have to do with Kampot??
although as the op says, he is not interested in loose women so.........