I've been to more than 60 countries. One Southeast Asian city kept pulling me back — now it's home.
A freelance photographer and writer shares her personal journey of relocating to Siem Reap, Cambodia, after traveling to over 60 countries. She highlights the city's affordability, creative community, and welcoming atmosphere as key factors that made it an ideal home for her and her husband.
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The piece reflects the growing trend of digital nomads and remote workers seeking long-term residency in Southeast Asian hubs.
Sonya Moore lives in Siem Reap, Cambodia, and works as a freelance photographer, yoga teacher, and writer; her husband is enjoying early retirement. Provided by Sonya Moore Sonya Moore has traveled to more than 60 countries but finds herself happiest in Cambodia. Siem Reap is ideal for remote workers with affordable living and a creative community. Earlier this year, she got married on a nearby island, and now the couple spends most of the year in Siem Reap. So far, I've been to 64 countries. I love discovering new destinations, but Cambodia is the one that has burrowed its way into my heart and keeps drawing me back. The first time I visited Cambodia, I took a short trip with a friend to see Angkor Wat. I fell in love with Siem Reap, the city, a few minutes from the temples.
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