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by Izzy
Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:16 am
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Gift Ideas for visit to Cambodian family
Replies: 48
Views: 5193
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Re: Gift Ideas for visit to Cambodian family

In the end, I didn't get around to getting riel, but I did remember I had brought a big supply of small CARABINERS from home. On a previous visit here I had a "carabiner belt" and quite often the children, as well as adults, would show great interest in them. I think they were not as readi...
by Izzy
Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:05 am
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Gift Ideas for visit to Cambodian family
Replies: 48
Views: 5193
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Re: Gift Ideas for visit to Cambodian family

DeparRudeAnts wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:57 pm


Maybe spoiling them a little..
But feel free to come visit me anytime!

I'm not Khmer but I know a few
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Ha ha!
by Izzy
Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:00 am
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Gift Ideas for visit to Cambodian family
Replies: 48
Views: 5193
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Re: Gift Ideas for visit to Cambodian family

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Last time I was in KoW in Nov 2022 to Apr 2023, Lucky had them in stock.
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Thanks. I thought I had seen them somewhere but searched Lucky's yesterday and no luck. Next time I'll be prepared!
by Izzy
Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:25 am
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Gift Ideas for visit to Cambodian family
Replies: 48
Views: 5193
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Re: Gift Ideas for visit to Cambodian family

Thanks everyone for the great suggestions! So far I have marshmallows (which would have never crossed my mind, but I love it), Nutella, biscuit tins, small bottle each of rum and vodka, and an assortment of mini, individually wrapped Snickers and Kit Kats (hopefully won't be melted!), along with min...
by Izzy
Tue Jul 25, 2023 1:27 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Gift Ideas for visit to Cambodian family
Replies: 48
Views: 5193
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Re: Gift Ideas for visit to Cambodian family

Sod the Kinder eggs. With the whole* world focusing on single use plastics, small toy bits worthy of choking should be high on the list of ‘let’s just stop this’. The local markets are full of garbage $1 toys and bits, all of which get trashed quickly. Here’s a suggestion or two- Interact, find way...
by Izzy
Tue Jul 25, 2023 12:23 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Gift Ideas for visit to Cambodian family
Replies: 48
Views: 5193
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Gift Ideas for visit to Cambodian family

I am going to visit a local family in the Provinces and would like to take "arrival" gifts. They are not a family who "needs" anything so I just want to bring something they would enjoy. The family includes young children, early-teens, and adults. Suggestions I've gotten include ...
by Izzy
Tue Jul 04, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: Scammed at Larry’s Bar
Replies: 139
Views: 36010
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Re: Scammed at Larry’s Bar

What I've learned from this thread: 1) I think I'll go to Larry's! From the comments here it appears that there are many satisfied patrons. Had heard of it, but never went. On the way! 2) Note to self: Always be vigilant with money transactions, regardless of the place. ABA is better (except for tha...
by Izzy
Tue Jun 06, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: Asinine Arena (Enter at Your Own Risk)
Topic: Average amount guys are paying for a girlfriend?.
Replies: 80
Views: 18892
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Re: Average amount guys are paying for a girlfriend?.

ali baba wrote: Tue Jun 06, 2023 8:44 am#notallmen
What's wrong with Tall Men? #No Tall Men (JK :D :D :D )
by Izzy
Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:25 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: How ‘begpackers’ became some of Asia’s most disliked travelers
Replies: 21
Views: 4105
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Re: How ‘begpackers’ became some of Asia’s most disliked travelers

Go Fund Me is sort of the online BegPacking!
by Izzy
Wed May 17, 2023 5:30 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: Strange days
Replies: 17
Views: 4697
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Re: Strange days

Kung-fu Hillbilly wrote: Wed May 17, 2023 4:58 pm
violet wrote: Wed May 17, 2023 4:56 pm So you talked them down from their starting point? You got them to agree to pay you less than wanted to?
pissontheroof was left wonton.
Sounds like he got what he wanted and dim sum.... #CornyPuns