Is there another 'Siem Reap' out there?
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Is there another 'Siem Reap' out there?
I like Siem Reap, despite having not lived there (yet).
One of the things I like is the availability of low-rise apartment complexes with pools and tropical gardens. I like that resort feel.
So, is there a place like Siem Reap out there, either in SE Asia, or Central/South America? Same sort of climate and vibe. A beach would be nice too (but not essential). Needs to be a place where you can live (i.e. visa availability) so you can rule out Bali/Indo.
Any of you more well-travelled guys have any tips?
One of the things I like is the availability of low-rise apartment complexes with pools and tropical gardens. I like that resort feel.
So, is there a place like Siem Reap out there, either in SE Asia, or Central/South America? Same sort of climate and vibe. A beach would be nice too (but not essential). Needs to be a place where you can live (i.e. visa availability) so you can rule out Bali/Indo.
Any of you more well-travelled guys have any tips?
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Re: Is there another 'Siem Reap' out there?
Maybe some ideas here ?timmydownawell wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 6:01 pm OK you're right, but you are missing the point of my post though. I'm looking for a Siem Reap that's not in Cambodia.
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all over phuket, ( far nicer than sr) must be a 75 or more complex's like thattimmydownawell wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 4:22 pm I like Siem Reap, despite having not lived there (yet).
One of the things I like is the availability of low-rise apartment complexes with pools and tropical gardens. I like that resort feel.
So, is there a place like Siem Reap out there, either in SE Asia, or Central/South America? Same sort of climate and vibe. A beach would be nice too (but not essential). Needs to be a place where you can live (i.e. visa availability) so you can rule out Bali/Indo.
Any of you more well-travelled guys have any tips?
rents range from 20,000 to a few hundred thousand Baht/month
sales from 2-100 million Baht
Visa: if ur over 50 and have the cash 1,900 baht/year>> no cash 14,000 baht/year
Have seen them in Kuta, legian and sanur Bali as well
visas will run ya $6-800/year
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Re: Is there another 'Siem Reap' out there?
I hear Sousa Dominican Republic is becoming popular
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An Australian friend of mine is thinking of moving to Costa Rica.
Re: Is there another 'Siem Reap' out there?
there may be still a lot of small coastal towns all over the worldtimmydownawell wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 4:22 pm I like Siem Reap, despite having not lived there (yet).
One of the things I like is the availability of low-rise apartment complexes with pools and tropical gardens. I like that resort feel.
So, is there a place like Siem Reap out there, either in SE Asia, or Central/South America? Same sort of climate and vibe. A beach would be nice too (but not essential). Needs to be a place where you can live (i.e. visa availability) so you can rule out Bali/Indo.
Any of you more well-travelled guys have any tips?
in thailand for example
undeveloped
the way you find them is the hard way: take a bus and just get off when it looks nice
some are nice, some are shitholes.
I judge towns by whether they are "wet or dry", if you know what I mean.
takes more time than money
big advantage to speak some local language
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Re: Is there another 'Siem Reap' out there?
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SzuMD3rtT7T8eDJd6Multipox wrote: ↑Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:40 amthere may be still a lot of small coastal towns all over the worldtimmydownawell wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 4:22 pm I like Siem Reap, despite having not lived there (yet).
One of the things I like is the availability of low-rise apartment complexes with pools and tropical gardens. I like that resort feel.
So, is there a place like Siem Reap out there, either in SE Asia, or Central/South America? Same sort of climate and vibe. A beach would be nice too (but not essential). Needs to be a place where you can live (i.e. visa availability) so you can rule out Bali/Indo.
Any of you more well-travelled guys have any tips?
in thailand for example
undeveloped
the way you find them is the hard way: take a bus and just get off when it looks nice
some are nice, some are shitholes.
I judge towns by whether they are "wet or dry", if you know what I mean.
takes more time than money
big advantage to speak some local language
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Re: Is there another 'Siem Reap' out there?
But Siem Reap is not really undeveloped? Siem Reap is pretty developed city in reality if you think about it. What I think what original poster is after, or at least the thing what I like about Siem Reap and I think is pretty unique for an Asian city is that it has small town feel (low rise buildings, relatively small population but still big enough to have stuff), parks, greenery, proper road and pavements, nice houses and apartments, doesn't flood badly, pretty clean, you have variety of foods available, fast cheap internet, safe, cheap etc.Multipox wrote: ↑Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:40 amthere may be still a lot of small coastal towns all over the worldtimmydownawell wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 4:22 pm I like Siem Reap, despite having not lived there (yet).
One of the things I like is the availability of low-rise apartment complexes with pools and tropical gardens. I like that resort feel.
So, is there a place like Siem Reap out there, either in SE Asia, or Central/South America? Same sort of climate and vibe. A beach would be nice too (but not essential). Needs to be a place where you can live (i.e. visa availability) so you can rule out Bali/Indo.
Any of you more well-travelled guys have any tips?
in thailand for example
undeveloped
the way you find them is the hard way: take a bus and just get off when it looks nice
some are nice, some are shitholes.
I judge towns by whether they are "wet or dry", if you know what I mean.
takes more time than money
big advantage to speak some local language
I have travelled in many countries and cities and haven't really been in similar city in Asia. I'm sure South America would have similar cities though, I just haven't travelled there enough.
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Re: Is there another 'Siem Reap' out there?
It does flood badly though.
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Re: Is there another 'Siem Reap' out there?
What ever happened to Timmy Down A Well? Did he fall in a well somewhere?
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