Your tuk tuk driver for Siem Reap and Angkor Wat

 Hi, my name is Leonard from Amsterdam in the Netherlands (I'm the white guy on the left ) and I want to introduce you to Mr. Pit Savuth. Savuth was my tuk tuk driver for six days when I visited Angkor Wat, Cambodia, in October of 2007 (also of course when I returned in September of 2008).

In the summer of 2008 Savuth asked if I could help him get a website going to see if he could generate more business and I was more than happy to help. Not only because he was a great driver - honest, friendly, knowledgeable and open - but particularly because during my first visit Savuth and his family became friends. By making this site perhaps I can give Savuth some support in his drive and dedication to create a better future for his family.

In this simple site, you can read about hiring Savuth to be your tuk tuk driver when you visit Angkor Wat. You can read what other guests have had to say about their Cambodia experiences and you can see some of my pictures if you are wondering what things look like. There also are some links that I found handy before I traveled there and a few impressions from my own experience.

A Personal Note

I went to Cambodia to see the wonders of the Angkor Wat temple complexes. And they are truly a world wonder to see and walk about. But what really moved me was my contact with the Cambodians I met there. I hope you decide to go, and regardless of who ends up being your driver, I hope that Cambodia and the people you meet there will touch your heart as much as they did mine.

I made a return trip to Cambodia this past September, 2008. I hope to soon find the time to add some travelogues to the website. I spent a great deal of time with Savuth and his family. We toured to some places together and I explored some new places on my own. I also had the opportunity to meet with many people running small, independent and innovative NGOs. I hope to share their stories with you also in the near future.