December 28, 2018
Kev’s Vagabond Pub
He’s an American expat of Armenian heritage who’s been operating in the Southeast Asian region for nigh on twenty years and, for the last 18 months or so, he’s been running his own establishment, Kevin’s Vagabond Pub, in the bustling night market area of downtown Siem Reap.

He’s Kevin Sysyn, and his bar is especially popular with Aussie expats and travellers because it gives off an Aussie vibe.

Which seems to be news to Kevin. He says, “I didn’t know we had an Aussie vibe.”

But Kevin, a Seppo* expat hailing originally from New Hampshire, quickly redeems himself by adding, “Aussies are awesome passionate people, a great audience and a big presence in Siem Reap.”

Indeed they bloody well are**, and they’re attracted to the bar because of the distinct antipodean vibe that’s imparted by a number of things.

Mainly, Kevin’s partner Darren Weymes is a former miner from Leonora (population 556) deep in the heart of West Australia’s water-challenged interior, and because of him the bar stocks a small collection of stubby holders, an Aussie drinking accoutrement in the form of a round soft container for stubbies – small squat Aussie beer bottles – to keep them cool despite the wicked heat encountered in outback Australia, and Cambodia.

Aussie signs and paraphernalia are also liberally scattered around the bar. The bar’s logo has a distinct outback Aussie feel, and until recently the bar was selling genuine outback Aussie tucker (food).
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50563809/k ... abond-pub/

Fake surname.

Aussie bars can be fun.

Generally because aussies arent tight cunts and wont rob you like the Euro scabpackers or khmer hookers.

I know because i stayed in pattaya and had 3500 AUD in the safe and the maid didnt steal it.

Why?

Because i stayed in an aussie owned bar.

Maybe those shonky Scandinavian owned places i wouldnt trust because Scandinavia is over run with [Mod edit: Watch your racial slurs Trapper!]

Surely seppo is racist?

frank lee bent wrote: ↑Fri Dec 28, 2018 11:37 pm Surely seppo is racist?

seppo
Derogertory word used by the English and Australians for all American nationals. Derived from Rhyming slang (Septic Tank = Yank)

certainly offensive, but then indoor plumbing and sanitary systems are relatively new and definately desired by most of those that use the term.

My question was ironic