Below you will find testimonials from some of my previous clients. I had a marvelous time with all of them, and am grateful for their time and letters of encouragement.
My trip to Cambodia in 2006 was truly amazing, not only because of the beautiful country and its awesome historical temples, but also because of its friendly locals. One in particular stood out -our tour guide, Chhen - who made our whole trip even more memorable. As far as tour guides go, Chhen obviously knew how to get around Angkor Wat.
 | But what was so great about this man (other than the fact that he can also speak English very well) is that he truly enjoys his job and takes it seriously - and this is dedication that just can’t be faked. Whilst I am sure that leading hundreds of different tourists up and down treacherous, steep temple steps in his course of work could be tedious and boring, Chhen seems to find enthusiasm in every story that he tells of the carvings on the temple walls. |
| He initiated us in local traditions and culture. He brought our group of five (consisting of my friends and myself) to local hangouts, showed us how the people in Cambodia live, away from the usual tourist traps. He was not only our guide during our five days’ stay there, but our concierge, bodyguard and friend. |
 | In all, I took back memories not only of a wonderful place that somehow seemed to have stood still in time, but also of a wonderful person. It has been over two years, and I still receive emails from Mr Kol Chhen, asking about how I am and my family. I have also recommended Chhen to my friends visiting Cambodia , and they have also come back with rave reviews about the place, and Mr Kol Chhen. |
| If you are going to visit Cambodia to witness one of the wonders of the world - look Chhen up. You’ll be pleasantly surprised that there are more wonders in Angkor Wat than temples, and that is its people.
Claude Goldenberg
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 | I hopped on the back of Chhen’s moto and he drove me out to the part of the West Baray that is still cultivated, where he phoned various contacts and soon had me thigh deep in water, sticking “baby rice” into the muck alongside a group of Khmer teenagers. When my boyfriend, also a journalist, had to find people who would give candid interviews about the sex trade and women’s health in the country, |
| Chhen took us to local people we would never have found on our own,made them comfortable enough to feel comfortable talking to us, and provided the background cultural knowledge that helped us put everything in perspective so we could write an honest news story. Living here, we have met many people who purport to be tour guides, translators, jacks-of-all-trades who can help a foreigner have a rewarding experience in Siem Reap, but Chhen is the real deal. We know Chhen to be fair, honest, and hard working. He speaks fluent English, enjoys his job and genuinely likes working with foreigners.
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 | Mindy & Kol Chhen We had the most wonderful time in Cambodia and Mr kol Chhen is the BEST!! Thank you for helping to make our trip perfect!! Regards Mindy & John Edmonds, WA & |
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