I feel like a walking ATM with no passport, unable to sleep at night.

There are people working in this country in scam compounds who have their passports taken. She tells me the visa is already in process, to save face. She could have just given it back and kept the money.

I need the passport. I need to leave.

https://open.substack.com/pub/whothefami/p/i-want-my-passport-back

#Cambodia #SoloTravel #Expat #TravelScams #PassportControl

Around the World in The Canton Place

在坎顿广场环游世界

The Canton Place isn’t just another dining street—it’s the beating heart of Guangzhou’s international community. Tucked away in the city’s bustling core, this lively hub buzzes day and night with expats from every corner of the globe. British teachers, American entrepreneurs, Korean students, and Middle Eastern engineers all gather here, drawn by the promise of familiar flavours and new discoveries. The air hums with a symphony of accents—English, French, Arabic, Japanese—mixed with the sizzle of woks and the chatter of friends reuniting over steaming plates. Walk its crowded laneways, and you’ll hear someone ordering tacos in Spanish, laughing over sushi rolls in Mandarin, or debating the best shawarma in the city. The Canton Place isn’t just a place to eat; it’s a crossroads where expats find comfort, connection, and a taste of home—without ever leaving Guangzhou.

广州的“坎顿之地”不只是一条美食街——它是这座城市国际社区跳动的心脏。藏身于繁华的市中心，这个热闹非凡的地方日夜挤满了来自世界各地的外籍人士。英国教师、美国创业者、韩国留学生、中东工程师——他们都被这里熟悉的家乡味和新鲜的异国风味所吸引，汇聚于此。空气中交织着各种口音的交响——英语、法语、阿拉伯语、日语——混杂着炒锅的滋滋声和老友重逢时围坐热腾腾饭菜前的谈笑声。走在拥挤的小巷里，你会听见有人用西班牙语点着塔可，有人用中文笑着聊寿司卷，也有人在争辩哪家的沙威玛最好吃。坎顿之地不只是一个吃饭的地方；它是一个十字路口，外籍人士在这里找到慰藉、连接，以及家的味道——而这一切，都不必离开广州。

So, which international dish at The Canton Place would you hunt down first—or do you already have a go‑to spot? Drop your favorites or dream orders in the comments—I’m always looking for my next must‑try bite!

那么，在坎顿之地，你会最先去尝哪一道国际美食？或者你已经有自己的心头好了？快来评论区分享你的最爱或是你想试的菜吧——我随时都在寻找下一个必尝的美味！