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Steinmann · Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 2:32 am Post subject: Laos and Cambodia

Hey, all. First post here. I'm looking at heading to Asia to teach, and I think Laos or Cambodia may be places I might like to try out. I'm concerned that there may not be too many opportunities in Laos, and, to be frank, I'm worried about losing a leg in Cambodia. Anyone have any thoughts on either of those ideas?

khmerhit · Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:58 pm Post subject:

Thoughts? Yes, I do!

Cambodia! Try it and see Cool

Junka · Joined: 15 Mar 2009 Posts: 14

Amelie25 · Joined: 17 May 2009 Posts: 1 Location: China

Hello! I can�t decide between Laos and Cambodia! I just need few more answers if anyone can help me:

How�s the expat life like in Vientiane and Phnom Penh for a 25 year old girl? I have been teaching English in China for the past few months, and I am the only foreigner in the city where I am teaching. Even though I have met lots of great Chinese people, I think I need some foreign people around me to share my experience with; so any advice/experiences would be really appreciated!

Also, what are my chances to get an English teaching job over there as a non-native English speaker? I am from Quebec and still have that French accent Sad

That have never been a problem in India or China but what about Laos and Cambodia? I hold a TEFL certificate and a degree in an unrelated field.

Thanks in advance for your help!

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khmerhit · Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 5:03 pm Post subject:

Hello Amelie

there are lots of foreigners of all sexes in

C A M B O D I A

try it and see Cool

ALLEZ-- DECOUVRez--AMUSEZ_VOUS!!

SydGirl2 · Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 50

Given that in Laos, Cambodia (and Vietnam) there is a definite French influence, mainly in Vientiane and Ho Chi Minh City, you might feel more comfortable. I have visited all three countries but not worked there so I can't advise you on where to teach. Laos seems to get good raps on this board, not so much info about Cambodia. I believe that the TEFL industry in Vietnam is a lot more developed than the other 2 countries.

mcsensei · Joined: 11 Feb 2009 Posts: 31

jordanm · Joined: 13 Jun 2009 Posts: 5

I would travel over and check out the places yourself over the course of a few weeks. Laos has a much slower pace of life than Cambodia and the traffic is a bit better. I'm not sure about job opps but there are plenty of backpackers flowing through the major cities (typically from Thailand, to Laos, and heading then down to Cambodia) so you won't be lacking for company. Folks in both countries are very nice. Landmines are only an issue if you go hiking in the backcountry or off roads. Phnom Penh is a very hectic city but can be quite interesting. Plenty of expats there and monied NGO workers. I preferred Laos to Cambodia but I believe it depends on the job opps. I'm not sure how much one would pay as both countries get a larger share of volunteers who probably undercut the paying market.