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They are a charity so there is no profit involved as with other operators in the area. I have seen where the money goes - new buildings, education, food, clothes, bedding etc for these kids. They are not just in it for the money, they really care.

When I checked out some of the others in Siem Reap they send volunteers to these places but that's where their support ends - Globalteer are also the cheapest so good news all round. Really friendly people working there too.

They take people for three months or even if you are in the area for a few days and want to help they will find a placement for you.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15627 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15403
I gave blood at Jayavarma VII hospital. The blood bank room was clean, my vein was wiped with alcohol before the needle was put in, and the phlebotomist took an extra sample of my blood to put in a test tube for analysis. I had to complete a questionnaire on my health, medications, sexual partners etc.

If you like music, Jayavarma VII also holds fundraising concerts each Saturday evening from around 7:15 pm.

AHC has an online shop with some beautiful cards and prints of Angkor.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15403 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13715
He booked all accommodation, guides dinners & Angkor Tours. The big one for us was a 4 day 4WD adventure tour to Beng Mela and Koh Ker with an overnight in the village beside the temple. The second night was at Preah Vihear, a fantastic eleventh century temple on a mountain.

We stayed an additional night in Anlong Veng, a very interesting location which has strong Khmer rouge connections.

All in all, food, services and attention to detail provided, Hidden Cambodia was excellent and I would highly recommend them!!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13715 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12070
Take time, find a decent guesthouse and spend at least five days there. Hire a bike and pedal round, stopping at anything that catches your eye. A five-day pass costs 60$USD, it will be one of the best buys you'll make.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12070 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11453 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11453 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11452 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11452 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11101 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11101 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11099 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11099 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11098 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11098 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11015
They also serve great English food for those who have been away from home a while and crave sunday lunch, bangers and mash etc.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11015 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10693
I went on day trips to Koh Ker, Beng Mealea and a day trip on the Tonle Sap lake. As a photographer they look for good light situations and locations where people out of the city were less bothered by tourists with cameras. Amazing photo opportunities with small groups and reliable transport with knowledgable guides that mostly spoke good English.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10693 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10691
After I had been sick I started leaving some of my camera equipment with him and he would mind it while I explored the temples. He also made me aware of tourist spots that I may have missed and knew the way everywhere.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10691 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10668 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10668 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10405 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10405 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10370
The center was created in memory of Sam Veasna, to carry on his work of promoting wildlife conservation and research. It is located in an inviting building, open to the lovely garden, with a library full of resource material, publications for sale and a donation box in the lobby.

The SVC can arrange visits to several remote birding locations where visitors can see such rarities as Giant Ibis, White-shouldered Ibis, Bengal Florican and Sarus Crane, and many other bird species.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10370