No Regrets? A Western Expat’s 9 Years Living in Cambodia

What happens when you leave Canada and build a new life in Cambodia? In this interview, I speak with Steven, a Canadian expat who has lived in Phnom Penh for nearly 9 years. Living in Stueng Meanchey, a local Khmer neighbourhood far from the typical tourist areas, Steven shares his honest thoughts on expat life in Cambodia, learning the Khmer language, adapting to Cambodian culture, and whether he has any regrets about leaving the West behind. If you’re considering moving to Cambodia, retiring abroad, or escaping Western life, this interview offers real boots-on-the-ground insight into long-term life in Phnom Penh. Music Attribution 87.5bpm Bassline riff.wav by Snapper4298 -- https://freesound.org/s/493121/ -- License: Attribution 4.0