Local Khmer knowledge with a touch of Western influence

Who is Cambodia Uncovered?

Souen and Frances began 'Cambodia Uncovered' when they realised that many tourists to Cambodia were not experiencing the 'real' Cambodia

Souen, born close to Phnom Penh, has had a varied life being displaced multiple times during the war. Along with many thousands of other Khmer, he finally found himself in a refugee camp on the Thai border where he lived for ten years. Here he spent some years as a monk before becoming a teacher. On his return to Cambodia, his family's land had been taken and so his family settled in a newly established village a few kilometres over the river from Phnom Penh with other repatriated families. Since then he has lived and worked in numerous provinces which means he has a good understanding of the many regional differences throughout Cambodia

Frances, an Australian has been living and working as a doctor in Cambodia since 2000. She has worked in many provinces so also knows Cambodia quite intimately now

The combination of a Khmer and Westerner means guests are well catered for as we are acutely aware of your need

Souen will give you an experience that you won't have anywhere else. He is polite, witty and has a wicked sense of humour (after you have spent a few days with him you will see the 'real' Souen)! He can give first hand accounts of life under the Khmer Rouge as well as the times immediately before and under Vietnamese occupation

He has an infinite passion about Cambodia and is proud to show his culture that has survived such an ordeal. He is keen to ensure you see the things that interest you and will go out of his way to find things that suit

Frances is there to back him up and with other staff work behind the scenes to ensure all guests are comfortable and secure

We have other Khmer that help us including:

• Chan, our delightful and always smiling assistant
• Liang, and son Kim Lee are the boat and mechanic experts who will make your day on the boat memorable

Accommodation and travel

For your comfort, we provide a 4WD Mitsubishi that seats 4 comfortably. A few extra seats are available in the back of the car if required (we prefer less than 4 people for day trips by car but can accommodate larger groups if necessary) We also have motorbikes and are happy to take you around Phnom Penh for short trips to the market, to have shoes made, to go for dinner. Our accommodation is quiet and safe and you will be well looked after and able to relax

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