The Sam Veasna Blog
Our stories, trip logs & adventures
Looking back on 2020: A Year of Resilience
2020 has truly been a year like no other. A promising year completely turned on its head in the wake of the COVID-19 global epidemic that continues to impact the tourism industry...
SVC visit Koh Samseb Community-based Tourism
Last month, the SVC team visited a hidden jewel for birders known as Koh Samseb. Find out what we discovered at this incredible site!
Top 10 Birds around Koh Ker Temple
Our guides share their top ten birds to see in and around the forest temple of Koh Ker, one of Cambodia’s unique and beautiful archeological sites!
Tmat Boey Community wins Ministry of Environment Award
Congratulations to Tmat Boey Community on being awarded the Ministry of Environment award for the Outstanding Contribution toward the Protection of Landscapes and Protected Areas.
Top 10 Birds around Angkor Wat
Siem Reap is home to one of the world’s most incredible archeological sites, but did you know that you can also find fascinating birds around the ancient temples? Here is our list of the top 10 birds around Angkor Wat.
Birdwatching in Phnom Penh: A New Birding Experience for City Dwellers
On the weekend of World Tourism Day, Sam Veasna Conservation Tours introduced the first Bird Watching in Phnom Penh Tour.
World Tourism Day 2020: The State of Ecotourism in Cambodia
In Cambodia’s northwest, four organisations are working together to show how ecotourism can be a force for sustainable community development, while helping to promote wildlife conservation and rural livelihoods.
Birdtour Asia: Cambodia and Laos Trip Report 2020
Birdtour Asia report of their tour of Cambodia with Sam Veasna Conservation Tours and Laos in February 2020. Written by Mike Nelson, Birdtour Asia Tour Leader.
WINGS Birding Tours: Cambodia Trip Report 2019
WINGS Birding Tours trip report of their 2019 Cambodia birding tour with Sam Veasna Conservation Tours. Written by WINGS Birding Tours Leader, Susan Myers.
Top 10 birds to see around Phnom Penh
Just outside of Phnom Penh there is a whole world of birds just waiting to be discovered. Here is our list of the top 10 bird species to find around Phnom Penh.