Battambang as a tourist destination?
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Re: Battambang as a tourist destination?
lol. Harsh ...but fair.
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Re: Battambang as a tourist destination?
You cannot integrate. Your horizons are limited without certain social skills, like having an ear or mouth.
You cannot find hidden gems. You cannot learn about family news, birthdays, etc.
You cannot learn the gist of a situation.
You are a self-imposed outsider. Like a Chinese or Mexican or Eastern European who refuses to learn English.
You are an eternal tourist.
You cannot find hidden gems. You cannot learn about family news, birthdays, etc.
You cannot learn the gist of a situation.
You are a self-imposed outsider. Like a Chinese or Mexican or Eastern European who refuses to learn English.
You are an eternal tourist.
Melvin Udall: Never, never, interrupt me, okay?
Not if there's a fire, not even if you hear the sound of a thud from my home and one week later there's a smell coming from there that can only be a decaying human body and you have to hold a hanky to your face because the stench is so thick that you think you're going to faint.
Even then, don't come knocking...Not for ANY reason.
Not if there's a fire, not even if you hear the sound of a thud from my home and one week later there's a smell coming from there that can only be a decaying human body and you have to hold a hanky to your face because the stench is so thick that you think you're going to faint.
Even then, don't come knocking...Not for ANY reason.
Re: Battambang as a tourist destination?
Cross the HE bridge and keep going east on that road. Lots of nightlife places about one km along. Very friendly people.timmydownawell wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2018 5:23 pmIt's dry season now and the river is still there. My guest house is only $6 for a large room with fan, LCD TV, a phone (don't ask me why), and a hot shower.that genius wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2018 5:00 pm Not sure I would call it a riverside, in the dry season you can literally jump across the river, more of a creek
Agree with richard, boring town, and expensive accommodation, thanks to a history of Korean/Japanese NGOs who gave their staff insane accommodation allowances
A Donald Trump town, imho
It is a bit boring though, which is why a few decent restaurants and bars would liven it up.
During the day follow the road North next to the river down to the lake.
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Re: Battambang as a tourist destination?
That describes my life in PP, but I think that's for another thread. Right now I am an actual touristSmartAston Martin wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:27 pm You cannot integrate. Your horizons are limited without certain social skills, like having an ear or mouth.
You cannot find hidden gems. You cannot learn about family news, birthdays, etc.
You cannot learn the gist of a situation.
You are a self-imposed outsider. Like a Chinese or Mexican or Eastern European who refuses to learn English.
You are an eternal tourist.
You must walk in traffic to cross the road - Cambodian proverb
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Re: Battambang as a tourist destination?
Ha, well that's OK. Take a look around! It's cheap.
Be prepared for a year's expenses. Maybe 2-3.
But I do see the region growing overall, and Cambodia playing catch up quickly.
Be prepared for a year's expenses. Maybe 2-3.
But I do see the region growing overall, and Cambodia playing catch up quickly.
Melvin Udall: Never, never, interrupt me, okay?
Not if there's a fire, not even if you hear the sound of a thud from my home and one week later there's a smell coming from there that can only be a decaying human body and you have to hold a hanky to your face because the stench is so thick that you think you're going to faint.
Even then, don't come knocking...Not for ANY reason.
Not if there's a fire, not even if you hear the sound of a thud from my home and one week later there's a smell coming from there that can only be a decaying human body and you have to hold a hanky to your face because the stench is so thick that you think you're going to faint.
Even then, don't come knocking...Not for ANY reason.
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Re: Battambang as a tourist destination?
Really I was just speculating that BTB could easily be more than it is. SHV is undergoing a major change in demograph, and I think that will spread to Kampot in time. I think BTB has the same potential that Kampot enjoys now (with the exception of proximity to the coast of course) but it could still be a cool, chilled destination. When the manbuns arrive you'll know I was right (ok there are some here already) but I just think the potential for cafes/bars is good here. And when the trains are running again business will get a definite boost.SmartAston Martin wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:39 pm Ha, well that's OK. Take a look around! It's cheap.
Be prepared for a year's expenses. Maybe 2-3.
But I do see the region growing overall, and Cambodia playing catch up quickly.
As for me, my future visa EOS lays in the hands of the powers that be...
You must walk in traffic to cross the road - Cambodian proverb
Re: Battambang as a tourist destination?
please god no, no a chiang maitimmydownawell wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:53 pmReally I was just speculating that BTB could easily be more than it is. SHV is undergoing a major change in demograph, and I think that will spread to Kampot in time. I think BTB has the same potential that Kampot enjoys now (with the exception of proximity to the coast of course) but it could still be a cool, chilled destination. When the manbuns arrive you'll know I was right (ok there are some here already) but I just think the potential for cafes/bars is good here. And when the trains are running again business will get a definite boost.SmartAston Martin wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:39 pm Ha, well that's OK. Take a look around! It's cheap.
Be prepared for a year's expenses. Maybe 2-3.
But I do see the region growing overall, and Cambodia playing catch up quickly.
As for me, my future visa EOS lays in the hands of the powers that be...
The most attractive thing about battambang is the lack of foreigners. We all come here to get away and wind up eating texmex in a barang sport bar discussing how bad local girls are FFS. that is not cool. Once foreigners get more than 10% its time to move
Re: Battambang as a tourist destination?
I find Battambang a charming destination. Great countryside this is easily accessible from the town. A few nice restaurants. A short hop to Thai border.
Not too many bars and a great one, Balcony Bar has closed recently. However Miss Wongs (same as in Siem Reap) will open in Battambang soon - perhaps March.
Not too many bars and a great one, Balcony Bar has closed recently. However Miss Wongs (same as in Siem Reap) will open in Battambang soon - perhaps March.
Re: Battambang as a tourist destination?
just be careful of the odd landmines in the countryside
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Re: Battambang as a tourist destination?
^ This.timmydownawell wrote:Well I think Kampot is poised to become the new Sihanoukville, so it stands to reason that Battambang will become the new Kampot.
As for there being no pub street, the little street between Rd 2 and Rd 3 is labelled on Google maps as Pub Street but (thankfully) it's much more low key and relaxed than its namesakes elsewhere.
Any town with a street 2 and a half has to be a winner.
At least for Harry Potter.....
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