Jeffrey "Jeff" Gelatka
@Jeffgeo
American expat in Cambodia
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42
Contacts
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About me
American
Lives in Siem Reap
Speaks English only (But can order beer in many)
Registration: 12 July 2014
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
That depends on what you value your time as. I personally having done a "personal" extended visa and it only did it once.... I now have and will gladly pay almost any price to NOT go through the trouble myself. Yet, if ya wanna waste half ... Read More
How easy is it for expats to find work in Cambodia? by MichelletoCambodia
All feedback from those who have successfully found work appreciated
Just a bit of levity coming - After living here a few years, I thought when ya said 3-5 day weekends.... that ya really meant there is an occasional 3 to 5 day workweek here. - There is quite a few holidays that the Khmer's celebrate and have. ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
Y'all be careful when telling the newbie types coming in for the first time... of the visas here.... Makes sure ya clear between a "Tourist"... "T" visa and and "ordinary" or "E" (also sometimes referred ... Read More
Studying in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in Cambodia? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in ...
I hope this was a computer generated question. As infamous as the education system and schools, universities are in Cambodia with their overall lack of overall standards... why would anyone even consider to contemplate coming here? In fact all the ... Read More
Invaluable advice for potential expats!! by cindykern
American woman offering advice to anyone interested in relocating to Cambodia. Before selling everything you own to start life anew in Siem Reap, let my experience help guide you! Frank, honest and very helpful discussions you SHOULD NOT be without ...
Would love too but... to be honest, I've only been here going three years and I am getting ready to bail out of here. Don't get me wrong, it is a great area of the world. The people are nice, respectful, sweet but not to my ... Read More
Invaluable advice for potential expats!! by cindykern
American woman offering advice to anyone interested in relocating to Cambodia. Before selling everything you own to start life anew in Siem Reap, let my experience help guide you! Frank, honest and very helpful discussions you SHOULD NOT be without ...
LOL for swimming I can tell ya the Andaman Sea is much nicer than the Tonle Sap to swim in! If the Beach in a necessity you gotta pick Phuket over SR. If Cambodia is what you decide then you may want to check out the Sihanoukville area - it is on ... Read More
3g consistency within 1 km radius in central area of siem reap?
I can't speak of the higher costing plans/services but as far as the inexpensive 4 MB service.... Good luck! The only consistency is that it will be inconsistent. The jitter or line stability is very poor from the three companies I've tried. ... Read More
FILIPINA VISA RENEWAL ? by Wimbleton
Hi filipinas get a 21 day entrance to Cambodia Does any one know how long they can extend their Renewal without leaving the country? Thx
Just remember an "E" visa (ordinary not a tourist visa "T")) is only valid for thirty days - Then you can renew for up to either 3, 6, or 12 months. Also remember that you cannot have multiple entry (in and out) on the 3 month ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
Normally three business days if ya have and agent do it for you. If ya wanna go to PP and do it yourself, an afternoon or morning. Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
Hannes3 - yeah many say that - So please do it yourself. My money is on that if ya gotta do another extension - you are gonna be willing to pay twice that not to do it again yourself! It is called live and learn :) Read More
moving to Siem Reap by chrisbeit
Well finally I am in the last month of a year long decision to retire and move from Australia to Siem Reap. I am looking forward to the change but still have some concerns, mainly about the Health situation. But I think it will work out. If anyone ...
I'll be glad to help ya anyway I can. As an US expat whose been here now in SR for over two years I am pretty much over the shock. If ya got any questions or wanna ask something feel free to ask away or PM me. You might wanna get up on the SR ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
I am fairly (99.9%) certain that if you are wanting an "ordinary' visa (Cambodian government identification as an "E" visa often called 'ordinary' and NOT repeat NOT a "tourist" or their identified "T" ... Read More
Environmental protection in Cambodia by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Cambodia? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
RKGCAMBO - A bit touchy today are we? LOL - Perhaps if you were to substitute the the word "mentality" for the phrase "Local natives, Khmer, people of Cambodia's daily actions", would ease your appearent ire. If my comments ... Read More
makeup of flats - Why there are no or only small kitchens?
Haven't ya noticed that the Khmer are small people? See many over weight Khmer? Small, thin people consume, eat small meals made in small kitchens. Read More
Environmental protection in Cambodia by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Cambodia? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
I am not an environmentalist by any means but in my few years hear in Cambodia this is what I have observed. The Khmer mentality is still focused on living each day for them selves. After the recent past history it is understandable that they ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
No minimum amount of time you have to be out of Cambodia. You can go strait to the border, check out through immigration and turn around and reenter, applying for a ordinary "E" visa (Make sure you get an "E" visa and not another ... Read More
Best cities to live in Cambodia by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Cambodia. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
LOL - I gotta get to Snooky and see this for myself. Personally I am a potato and generall like doing nothing for nothing. Hell even a trip to Angkor Wat, a whole 7km away in Siem Reap is a major production for or from me. Yet I still enjoy the ... Read More
Best cities to live in Cambodia by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Cambodia. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
I couldn't say until I knew exactly what the reason was of the why that person wants to be here. Next their interests, health, style. amenities, income, wealth or the whatever intangibles they prefer. What is best for one could be the worst for ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
LOL - The government cares, though not efficiently. I know personally three expats and have heard of a fourth here in Siem Reap who have been asked to prove their work permits since the first of the year,. Out of the couple hundreds of expats here ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
LOL - Every once in awhile they confuse themselves so badly that they end up "accidently" end up saying the same thing. They must have forgotten their oath of office motto "Same, same, but different". Read More
Three week holiday
Good luck but ya need to ask very pointed questions and I am sure many will help. I know a few expats here who own business and cold let you know the good and bad - but again pointed questions would help. Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
No work no work permit needed! Though it seems half the expat community here in Camboland refuses to believe that. I'll send you what the Ministers of the various departments (Labor, Interior and Tourism) have said if ya want... but it says No ... Read More
Driving in Cambodia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Cambodia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving ...
First to drive in Cambodia ya need a license (cough, cough). Though some of those papers they call riels seems to be an adequate substitution to that legal requirement. Secondly you must learn the driving laws of Cambodia, but this is fairly easy, ... Read More
Khmer rudeness, or my lack of understanding by madmax888
I have a question for those of you who know more about Khmer than I do. I have had my wife's family members visit me a number of times, including having her younger brother stay with us for 9 months. After visiting, not one of them has thanked ...
Thanks peeps, one of the best threads of the clash of cultures I have had the privileged to read A few, very thought provoking observations and theories presented. However it hasn't quite answered many of my questions and thoughts, but it has ... Read More
Frequency of power cut / internet cut in Siem Reap by expatr123
Hi everybody, I eventually plan to move to Siem Reap for a long period. I heard about powercuts / internetcuts that can occur from time to time. Let's define an Internet cut when internet is cut for more than 30 minutes. On average, how many ...
One year report on electricity in SR - first six months not to bad. Maybe once no more than twice a week generally less than 30 minutes at a time. However, in the last few months - one four day outage (Main line from Thailand cut by truck wiping out ... Read More
Frequency of power cut / internet cut in Siem Reap by expatr123
Hi everybody, I eventually plan to move to Siem Reap for a long period. I heard about powercuts / internetcuts that can occur from time to time. Let's define an Internet cut when internet is cut for more than 30 minutes. On average, how many ...
Gulfport - are you in the same Siem Reap as me? LOL I have offered to host a pool for us to guess in what decade EDC will be able to keep the electricity on for 24 consecutive hours. Read More
Prospective long-term volunteer by wrwoolley
Greetings from Beverly, Mass.! I anticipate retirement in the summer of 2016 and am strongly considering volunteering for an organization in Cambodia known as CPOC (Caring for Poor and Orphaned Children) for at least a year, if possible. Meanwhile, ...
As you have mastered the Latino program of the meaning of time... you should have no problem with Khmer time. :D Cambodia is truly wonderful, exciting country. Any and all help to these beautiful people and this nation is or will be appreciated by ... Read More
Prospective long-term volunteer by wrwoolley
Greetings from Beverly, Mass.! I anticipate retirement in the summer of 2016 and am strongly considering volunteering for an organization in Cambodia known as CPOC (Caring for Poor and Orphaned Children) for at least a year, if possible. Meanwhile, ...
I am a retired USN plus another civilian career type expat here. One year now in Siem Reap, Cambodia and my thoughts to you (Seen from another of your posts about Khmer culture verses US) - if you prefer a less hectic pace of life, Cambodia is right ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Cambodia by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Cambodia. What recommendations would you ...
1. Positive Attitude - If coming just cause it 'might' be interesting, fun, different - it is. But you must be well prepared for the exact opposite and it can happen two, three times, all in a single day. 2. You need not be active within the ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Cambodia by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Cambodia. What recommendations would you ...
1. Positive Attitude - If coming just cause it 'might' be interesting, fun, different - it is. But you must be well prepared for the exact opposite and it can happen two, three times, all in a single day. 2. You need not be active within the ... Read More
Hey!! i'm mike, moving from canada to cambodia with my puppy!!! by MichaelSean84
Hey to everyone here, I'm new yes, but you might be hearing from me a lot as im moving to cambodia alone with my dog and my wheelchair. I could really use a friend once i get there because im a big white easy target though my dog does defend me ...
Mike, Jeff here.. I'll send you an email within the next 48 hours giving you some words of what I know of (very little :). Just a bit about me for now. Retired U.S. Navy type, widower, was looking for Utopia, came to Cambodia, Siem Reap just ... Read More
Cambodia how safe is it.? by Bobjohnson1217
I am planning on going to Siem Reap Cambodia after the first of the year, any advice would be appreciated, I am a single retired male , I am planning on staying at one of the cheaper hotels , possibly up to a year.. if things go well.....
Hello Bob - Jeff here. Retired USN, fixed income, widower, bored with life and came here July 2014. Started in Ohio lived in various states but left FL to come here. Here is what I have experienced. One way ticket in from LA to some China airport ... Read More
American Football Fanantics? by Jeffgeo
Do we have any American football fans out there is SR? I am especially looking to enjoy the games with some others. It is always better to watch with friends. Living here now I know the games, pro games, will occur either late in the evening or ...
Sounds like you survived the typhoon. If you are coming in on Cebu Pacific from Manila it is supposed to get in around 9:30 PM but it is usually late 15-30 minutes. Clearing customs another 20 to 25 minutes. Don't know where you are staying ... Read More
American Football Fanantics? by Jeffgeo
Do we have any American football fans out there is SR? I am especially looking to enjoy the games with some others. It is always better to watch with friends. Living here now I know the games, pro games, will occur either late in the evening or ...
Dennis - good to meet you! I'll check things out and let you know when and where exactly, but considerate it as a done deal. I've been here over five months now and other than a few from Phnom Penh - you are the first person here in SR ... Read More
American Football Fanantics? by Jeffgeo
Do we have any American football fans out there is SR? I am especially looking to enjoy the games with some others. It is always better to watch with friends. Living here now I know the games, pro games, will occur either late in the evening or ...
Love too! How or when? Always ready almost 24/7. Let's meet up this week for a coffee or a beer (beer tastes better lol). we can discuss. Post back if interested. Read More
Potential move to Cambodia by Sam-Steve
Hi everyone, We are looking to move to Cambodia in 2015. Probably around March - give or take. We're not sure what part of Cambodia we we will move to. We love Siem Reap but we are looking for opportunities so the destination is still ...
Sam - If you are nearly an techno idiot such as I - the internet is adequate, not the best but it works fairly well here. As for you living arrangements I would go to a guest house here for as long as you want to look for a place. There are ... Read More
Potential move to Cambodia by Sam-Steve
Hi everyone, We are looking to move to Cambodia in 2015. Probably around March - give or take. We're not sure what part of Cambodia we we will move to. We love Siem Reap but we are looking for opportunities so the destination is still ...
My thought - Living now in Siem Reap: Attempting to become a big city with the last population estimate (June 2014) near 230,000. You can find most every thing, item or whatever (though limited selection) here. Nice place if you also want a quick ... Read More
Potential move to Cambodia by Sam-Steve
Hi everyone, We are looking to move to Cambodia in 2015. Probably around March - give or take. We're not sure what part of Cambodia we we will move to. We love Siem Reap but we are looking for opportunities so the destination is still ...
Internet situation - Broadband with ISP up over 95 percent of the time - in fact electrical outages way more often. Just did a test at 6:15 PM here and the results DNS Ho Chi Min: ping 29ms download speed 2.89 Mbps upload speed 0.29 Mbps - DNS in ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Siem Reap by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Siem Reap 天美麻豆 members in real life? Organizing an 天美麻豆 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 天美麻豆 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Up for a meet - I am teaching here - Rock-N-Roll will never die!!!! Read More
American Football Fanantics?
Do we have any American football fans out there is SR? I am especially looking to enjoy the games with some others. It is always better to watch with friends. Living here now I know the games, pro games, will occur either late in the evening or ... Read More