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Zaman International School

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While I was in Phnom Penh, I visited my Turkish friends at the Zaman International School.  I knew one of the teachers when he taught at the Horizon International Bilingual School here in Saigon.  Zaman International Schools was founded in 1997 and currently enrolls over 800 students.  Zaman is considered one of the top international schools in Phnom Penh with state of the art … [Read more...] about Zaman International School

Backpacker Area – Phnom Penh

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For the first two nights in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, I stayed at The Last Home guest house on #21Eo, Street 172, in the backpacker area.  I shared a room for about $20 a night which included an air conditioner but no wifi.  I really liked my room.  The Last Home is located in at the far end of the backpacker area which means it is a little quieter here.  For your wifi needs, just … [Read more...] about Backpacker Area – Phnom Penh

From Vietnam to Cambodia

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Well, I finally arrived to Phantom Penh this afternoon.  I have to say, I wish I had come a lot earlier.  I cannot believe I lived in Vietnam for nearly 6 years and I had not visited Phnom Penh. The bus ride was not as bad as I thought.  I traveled with Chris Dollmont, who made this trip several times already.  I chose to travel with Mekong Express from Pham Ngu Lao though a … [Read more...] about From Vietnam to Cambodia

Work Permit Update – Authenticating

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Well, here is another update in regard to my work permit application.  Last week the Department of Labor (DoLISA) refused to accept my "consularized" notarized degree.  Though the process was legal in Vietnam and they admitted it, they still could not accept it and they had a valid reason.  It seems that recently some Americans, Brits, and Aussies were able to get their "fake" … [Read more...] about Work Permit Update – Authenticating