Why do Western women visit Cambodia?
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Re: Why do Western women visit Cambodia?
Well I don't think men and women like all of the same places equally and are attracted to the exact same things about a country. Plus there are way way more guys on here than women, so let's remove all of the guys who are only interested in mongering from the equation--would there still be more men than women on this site? If so, my question is "why is that the case?" In other words, why do men seem to be more interested in Cambodia than women?John Bingham wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:41 amSo how is that any different from the reasons men move here when there are so many other options?InkkieTime wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:33 amI have been to Cambodia, and I don't think all men come to Cambodia just for mongering. However, there are so many awesome places around the world, so I want to know why women might specifically choose to come to Cambodia as opposed to all of the other options.John Bingham wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:39 pmYes, I wonder if he's ever been here. If he has he's probably never been outside of 136/104 etc.
And, come on, can't you give me the benefit of the doubt a little bit before making assumptions about me?
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Re: Why do Western women visit Cambodia?
You might consider enlarging your sample set (the world beyond this website) if your hypothesis is one sex being "more interested" in Cambodia than the other. Seems a pretty subjective metric that really depends on the individual. If that's your yardstick, then just ask some women.InkkieTime wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:47 amWell I don't think men and women like all of the same places equally and are attracted to the exact same things about a country. Plus there are way way more guys on here than women, so let's remove all of the guys who are only interested in mongering from the equation--would there still be more men than women on this site? If so, my question is "why is that the case?" In other words, why do men seem to be more interested in Cambodia than women?John Bingham wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:41 amSo how is that any different from the reasons men move here when there are so many other options?InkkieTime wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:33 amI have been to Cambodia, and I don't think all men come to Cambodia just for mongering. However, there are so many awesome places around the world, so I want to know why women might specifically choose to come to Cambodia as opposed to all of the other options.John Bingham wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:39 pmYes, I wonder if he's ever been here. If he has he's probably never been outside of 136/104 etc.
And, come on, can't you give me the benefit of the doubt a little bit before making assumptions about me?
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Re: Why do Western women visit Cambodia?
Life is full of options, why do people choose anything over all the other alternatives? Why go to the Indian restaurant instead of the Thai restaurant next door? Why buy brand X instead of brand Y?InkkieTime wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:33 amI have been to Cambodia, and I don't think all men come to Cambodia just for mongering. However, there are so many awesome places around the world, so I want to know why women might specifically choose to come to Cambodia as opposed to all of the other options.John Bingham wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:39 pmYes, I wonder if he's ever been here. If he has he's probably never been outside of 136/104 etc.
And, come on, can't you give me the benefit of the doubt a little bit before making assumptions about me?
Again, I don't think most reasons would be specific to women - everyone can be interested in the history and culture of a country, anyone can be attracted to a place where their money goes further, anyone can prefer somewhere slightly off the beaten tourist path. Whatever lead you to Cambodia instead of somewhere else probably leads women too.
One question I have seen come up a lot in places online where people are looking for information though, especially solo woman travelers, is the question of safety.
If everything else - price of tickets, ease of getting a visa, exchange rates, ability to get around speaking only English - wasn't a factor, and you wanted to see a tropical country that hadn't turned into a complete tourist trap, go to local markets, eat great food, see ancient ruins in the jungle and all that, you might find yourself looking at either South East Asia, or Central/South America.
Both could look like good options until you look into how likely it is you'll get raped, robbed, or murdered the first time you leave your hotel at night. Decision made, Cambodia it is.
Re: Why do Western women visit Cambodia?
Why do you say that as if they have to choose ONE particular destination? Many women are very well traveled. I'd imagine for many of those who visit Cambodia, it's just one country among many on their list.InkkieTime wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:33 amI have been to Cambodia, and I don't think all men come to Cambodia just for mongering. However, there are so many awesome places around the world, so I want to know why women might specifically choose to come to Cambodia as opposed to all of the other options.John Bingham wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:39 pmYes, I wonder if he's ever been here. If he has he's probably never been outside of 136/104 etc.
And, come on, can't you give me the benefit of the doubt a little bit before making assumptions about me?
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Re: Why do Western women visit Cambodia?
I deleted this reply because it wasn't nice.
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Re: Why do Western women visit Cambodia?
I deleted this reply also because it wasn't nice.
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Re: Why do Western women visit Cambodia?
I think most people, men and women, go to Cambodia for Ankor Wat. I did as did my partner and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Why go a second time? More history and an experience of Street 130 and others in PP. Not sure what ex-partner is up to; maybe she’s in Nana as I type?
Why go a second time? More history and an experience of Street 130 and others in PP. Not sure what ex-partner is up to; maybe she’s in Nana as I type?
Re: Why do Western women visit Cambodia?
Could be these women dumped their baggage in the country they are from and want to set out on new adventures.
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Re: Why do Western women visit Cambodia?
They realized western society's most incalculably esteemed and valuable male specimens were living there, of course.
As much as some might like to believe women are somehow less inquisitive, lacking interest in the wider world, or devoid of pursuits outside Facebook marketplace and the current price of pacifiers..
As much as some might like to believe women are somehow less inquisitive, lacking interest in the wider world, or devoid of pursuits outside Facebook marketplace and the current price of pacifiers..
Re: Why do Western women visit Cambodia?
a know a few.. based on their social media posts it's a easy place to virtue signal
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