"Each day is an adventure in discovering the meaning of life!"
Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia— I am a digital Nomad, and a recent Expat originally from Manila, Philippines, has been traveling and living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia since the year 2015 as Head of Digital and Creative Marketing for Arise Agency and Miss Cambodia. Previously, before moving to Phnom Penh, I was working as a Social Media Strategist for Rapid Cloud Singapore handling social media accounts for Southeast Asian countries.
The Kingdom of Cambodia has increased its popularity as a tourist destination because of the magnanimous Angkor Wat in Siem Reap— touted as one of the most visited destinations in the world. Whilst the capital city, Phnom Penh with a reputation for being quieter and more laid-back than most other cities in the region has developed a booming nomadic and expatriate community.
Of course, I can only speak for myself, the cost of living in Cambodia is greatly mitigated if you get to know the locals, notwithstanding, certain foodstuffs and transportation fees can be very pricey because of lack of market control or no competition to keep the prices competitive. Take note, Cambodia primarily uses both US Dollar and Cambodian Riel, and the exchange rate is roughly USD 1.00 to KHR 4,000.00.
So far, I have been in awe at the diversity of experiences working overseas. Those who know me in the blogging scenes when I was in Manila, we have launched Metro Blogger— a social circle of amazing bloggers in the metro. Today, I am taking my own unique path launching my personal blog— the Nomad Expat Blogspot that aims to build a community of like-minded and amazing people, highlighting our newest discoveries and adventures not only as Nomads and Expats but also as Travelers!
Overall, moving to the Kingdom of Wonder has been a great experience and I wanted to give an overview on why I have enjoyed it so much. There are so many interesting places and awesome things to do in Cambodia that it’s impossible to put them all into one list— so here are some the highlights:
☛ The best thing about being a Digital Nomad, an Expat, of course, traveling and exploring new places. Here's a snippet of the iconic beauty of the ruins of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap in Cambodia! ♥
☛ Dazzling Ball 2017 held at NagaWorld in Phnom Penh completed my 2016 with a bang. Overall, 2016 has been a massive year, and I can't wait to see what 2017 has in-store for me! ♥
☛ Brown Coffee and Bakery is perfect for brunch located at Street 57 in Boeung Keng Kang I, Phnom Penh offering a wide variety of freshly baked French and Asian pastries and gourmet coffee! ♥
☛ Incredibly honoured to be a part of Monk Blessing Ceremony at Arise Agency, a talent and event management company in Koh Pich— being able to experience this first-hand was priceless! ♥
☛ Visit the outstanding Independence Monument— an Angkorian style tower, one of the landmarks of Cambodia. It was built to commemorate the country's independence from France in 1953! ♥
☛ One of the best restaurants to go for a weekend BBQ Buffet brunch, of course, Hagar Restaurant in Phnom Penh located at #44 Street 310, Beoung Keng Kang area for only US$7.50! ♥
☛ Indeed, a magical sunset can take your breath away— here's our view of Phnom Penh sunset while cruising the Mekong River! Thank you Cambo Cruise for this wonderful, amazing experience! ♥
☛ If you find yourself in this lovely area, Pastel— a brand new concept store in Koh Pich, Phnom Penh, make sure to drop by and check out their home decor selection and tasty French menu! ♥
☛ Armada Ad Campaign with our muse Rebekka Hollevoet, for Fashion TV Vietnam Collections! ♥ Photography by Choy Suarez | Maquillage by Dori Molnar | Location at Arthur and Paul
☛ Touted as one of the most visited destinations in the world— the ancient beauty of the ruins of magnanimous Angkor Temples in Siem Reap, Cambodia is impeccable! ♥
One thing I’ve learned from this journey is that opportunity is everywhere, you just need to make yourself a well-rounded person— the more versatile you make yourself, the more opportunities you get.
If you know of any more interesting things to try here in Cambodia, please feel free to leave a comment below and share your experiences with us— your fellow nomads, expats and travelers! ♥
