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I want to open a hostel with my Chinese wife in a year or so and I'm considering options.
Cambodia is definitely high on my list. China seems like the obvious choice but I'm not sure I want to end my days in China.

Any advice or input regarding start up costs, legal issues and best city to open a hostel in?
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best of luck opening a place only the cheapest of the cheap will stay
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oh cmon, stop being such a wet blanket , every market has a niche, just find that niche and make ur dream come true, but if u r posting here for advice, most probably u do not hv any idea as yet, in that case, decide on a country and do ur homework, boots on the ground, that is....
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1 dollar dorms, 1 dollar joints, 1 dollar beers.....
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AmericanSteve wrote: Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:35 am I want to open a hostel with my Chinese wife in a year or so and I'm considering options.
Cambodia is definitely high on my list. China seems like the obvious choice but I'm not sure I want to end my days in China.

Any advice or input regarding start up costs, legal issues and best city to open a hostel in?
Having a Chinese wife may well prove an asset here. I recently saw a for sale sign on a hostel on St.172 that is or was run by a Japanese guy that wears fishnet stockings. It's a great location for backpackers, but don't forget to factor in a low season.
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And startup after July 31st.
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The problem is where in Cambodia ?!
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Ocheutal beach, what could go wrong?
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AmericanSteve wrote: Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:35 am I want to open a hostel with my Chinese wife in a year or so and I'm considering options.
Cambodia is definitely high on my list. China seems like the obvious choice but I'm not sure I want to end my days in China.

Any advice or input regarding start up costs, legal issues and best city to open a hostel in?
chinatown in sihanoukville would be a good choice
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