I have just spent 3 weeks with my tuk tuk driver Chenti in Siem Reap, Cambodia who is such a great friend. I have set up a site for him to try and get more work for him. He is my lead tuk tuk driver for my Digital Photography Holidays and a close personal friend. He is extremely reliable, courteous and totally trustworthy.
Chenti Sia tuk tuk driver Siem Reap Cambodia
Chenti has such a great knowledge and passion for his country and I personally recommend him. He was 3 when the Khmer Rouge took over and lost his parents and 4 of his brothers and sisters but has an amazing forgiving heart, though this part of his life will remain hidden until your trust is gained.
Stephen graduated from LCP in London in 1987 with a 2:1 BA Honours degree in photography. Since then he has travelled the world as a professional freelance travel & garden photographer.
His photography has been published in many areas around the globe; from front cover of National Geographic magazine, to countless travel books, brochures and print media. His work has also been used in many advertising campaigns, with clients such as Fiat, Citigroup, Caribou Coffee, Expedia, BBC and countless others and his photography has picked up numerous international awards..
Stephen leads travel photography holidays and tours to Burma, Cambodia, Angkor Wat, Vietnam & the USA. He also leads Bluebell photography workshops in Gloucestershire and landscape photography workshops in the Gower, Wales. http://www.digitalphotographyholidays.com
Stephen can be contacted for commissions via his photography website.
6 thoughts on “My great friend Chenti – tuk tuk driver for the Angkor Wat temples”
Hello steve, it’s Mo’s mate Tom here. I often check out your blog looking for a bit of inspiration! Genuinely touched by this simple act of kindness. What a great thing to do. I’ve shared with as many people as I can in Japan. Tom
Hi Tom,
Thanks, funny because today in Bangkok I bought a jacket and Mo said “that reminds me of the style of jacket that my friend Tom would choose”.
Am trying to pass on more work for Chenti in a way I can some, thanks so much for sharing with your friends, very much appreciated. All the very best, Steve and Mo sends her love.
Hi Stephen, He sounds like an amazing guy, what a story and a lovely thing to do for him. I hope he becomes the most in demand tuk-tuk driver in Siem Reap. 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your travels.
Thanks Louise,
He is a great friend, the idea of setting up the page for him came to me and I hope it helps him loads too, he is such a gentleman and wow has he been through and seen lots in the Pol Pot era.
Thanks again for the kind words, much appreciated.
Stephen
I’m not that much of a online reader to be honest but yiur blogs really nice,
keep it up! I’ll go ahead and bookmark your website to come back down the road.
Many thanks
Thanks for the kind comment, apologies for the late reply, have been in S.E. Asia.
Have a great festive season and thanks for popping by,
All the best for 2014
Stephen
November 14, 2013 at 9:31 am
Hello steve, it’s Mo’s mate Tom here. I often check out your blog looking for a bit of inspiration! Genuinely touched by this simple act of kindness. What a great thing to do. I’ve shared with as many people as I can in Japan. Tom
November 14, 2013 at 3:20 pm
Hi Tom,
Thanks, funny because today in Bangkok I bought a jacket and Mo said “that reminds me of the style of jacket that my friend Tom would choose”.
Am trying to pass on more work for Chenti in a way I can some, thanks so much for sharing with your friends, very much appreciated. All the very best, Steve and Mo sends her love.
November 15, 2013 at 10:51 am
Hi Stephen, He sounds like an amazing guy, what a story and a lovely thing to do for him. I hope he becomes the most in demand tuk-tuk driver in Siem Reap. 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your travels.
December 23, 2013 at 6:24 pm
Thanks Louise,
He is a great friend, the idea of setting up the page for him came to me and I hope it helps him loads too, he is such a gentleman and wow has he been through and seen lots in the Pol Pot era.
Thanks again for the kind words, much appreciated.
Stephen
November 29, 2013 at 4:46 am
I’m not that much of a online reader to be honest but yiur blogs really nice,
keep it up! I’ll go ahead and bookmark your website to come back down the road.
Many thanks
December 23, 2013 at 6:21 pm
Thanks for the kind comment, apologies for the late reply, have been in S.E. Asia.
Have a great festive season and thanks for popping by,
All the best for 2014
Stephen