15 Oct 2024
A guide job is a very specialized skill. Some choose tour guide as a profession just as a means to make a living. And then there are people like Mr. Hok, for who have made their passion as their livelihood. We have visited many many places, but never seen such passion in the eyes, in the voice and in the demeanor of a tour guide. My wife, daughter and I, chose to visit Cambodia this October. Our itinerary included 3 days in Siem Reap and couple of days in the Kratie island. It is a bit odd itinerary, especially for people from India, but we wanted to experience history, architecture, culture and the interiors of Cambodia at the same time. And fortunately, we had Mr. Hok as our guide for the entire duration. His main strengths are that he is a very level headed person, who never gets flustered by any situation. He will always have a smiling face and make you feel relaxed. He also has a very soft-spoken attitude. And his knowledge of Cambodian history, culture, people, mythology is phenomenal. He can tell you story after story enlightening you about his country in such a way that you will never feel bored. An extremely friendly person, who went out of his way in multiple occasions to accommodate our needs and wants. And he loves his country and its people. It shows in his eyes, in his voice.
We can go on and on about him. Highly recommended to have Mr. Hok as your tour guide for whatever length your stay is.
Kaushik Bokshi
India.