Artisans d'Angkor is a wonderful organization. They make and sell beautiful and high quality silk creations and other hand made Cambodian craft objects. The employees are all at-risk men and women who are taught a trade and given the chance to become economically self-sufficient.

In this video you can see how the silk thread is made from the silk worm cocoons.

In 2007, I made my first, but not my last, trip to Cambodia. This trip was to Siem Reap to see the temples of Angkor Wat and to do some so-called 'voluntourism'. I was touched more than I ever could have imagined by the beautiful and indomitable spirit of the Cambodian people.

I became close to my tuk tuk driver and his family. Now I am trying to spread the word about how wonderful a visit to Angkor Wat can be and how transformational an experience it can be to get to know the Cambodian people.

I made a return trip this past September. This time I spent 4 days in Phnom Penh and then 10 days in Siem Reap again. If you go, I know a great driver for you! See the informational website I have put together for my friend the tuk tuk driver (http:www.angkortuktuk.net). (less info)