Phnom Penh - Post Report Question and Answers
What do you wish you had known about this particular city/country before moving there?
I heard there was no greenspace, but REALLY, there is no greenspace. If you want outdoor parks and playgrounds, or like to hike and do outdoor activities, this is not the post for you. Yes, you can find it outside of Phnom Penh, but it's at least a couple hours drive out. It's difficult to find places to do any outdoor activities besides swim because of the infrastructure and heat/humidity/rain. - May 2024
It’s worth traveling locally. - Nov 2020
I actually did a lot of research before moving but some realizations only come with time and experience. Like learning how to interact with locals on their terms rather than coming in like a know-it-all Westerner. - May 2017
I think I knew what I needed to know. Like anything else your expectations make it what it is. Be open and relaxed and flexible, take necessary precautions and enjoy this place. Things will certainly drive you crazy but overall it is pretty great. - Oct 2016
How dirty the sidewalks and streets were. - May 2015
Our expectations were way too high. Phnom Penh is an okay place - not terrible, but not fabulous either. Phnom Penh is a concrete jungle. Most houses have concrete patios instead of yards. There is very little grass and few trees - although the U.S. Embassy grounds are a nice oasis of lawn, trees, and flowers. But if you need green space in your life, this is not the place for you. - Feb 2015
