The ABOUTAsia Team

Andrew BOOTH: Founder & CEO

Andy grew up on a small farm in rural England. Following a degree in Physics at Oxford University, rowing for his country and a 15-year investment banking career, Andy retired from the City of London. First visiting Cambodia on a family vacation, he was swept away by the beauty of the country. Andy established ABOUTAsia Travel determined to ensure that tourism made a difference, firmly believing that luxury travel can simultaneously change the lives of the world´s most and least fortunate: profits support the educational work done in the local communities by ABOUTAsia Schools. Siem Reap has been his home for over ten years where his unparalleled insider knowledge has been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure, naming him Top Travel Specialist for Cambodia 2013 in their highly coveted list of worldwide travel experts.

Favourite Cambodia Travel Experience: “Paddling a boat under a beautiful starlit sky to capture images of a stilted village awakening in the early dawn on the Tonle Sap Lake for a UK Newspaper.”

Edward GIBBONS: Business Development Manager

Edward originally comes from a background in real estate but having visited Cambodia for the first time in 2008, he discovered the beauty and remoteness of the Cambodian coast. Initially working for a marine conservation organization monitoring and documenting reef and fish stocks on Koh Rong Samloem he followed this by working in the development of Song Saa Private Island, living between Phnom Penh, the Islands and Hong Kong. His work afforded him the opportunity to travel extensively throughout Asia, researching the positive impact luxury travel can have on local economies and environments. His passion lies in creating unique and individual tours to South East Asia that provide a lasting impression of this amazing part of the world.

Joshua CLAYTON: Sales Manager

Travel has always been a big part of Joshua´s life. As teachers, his parents took him and his sister on long summer holidays to far-flung parts of the world, and he developed a longing to see deeper than the postcard-face of a country. Despite his young age, he has lived in Turkey, the UK, Australia and now Cambodia. He feels his lengthy stays in a given place let him meet people and learn the culture in a way that is impossible to write in a guidebook, or explain to family and friends. Enthusiastic and excited, if there is something to throw himself into he will.

Favourite Cambodia Travel Experience: “I´ve always been interested in aquatic animals, so for me it was seeing the little grey Irawaddy Dolphins in Kratie. Couple that with the beautiful French Colonial Architecture, and a sunset stroll along the waterfront and I had a great few days exploring. It´s a little out-of-the-way for some people, but for me it was a favourite!”

Savonn REANG: Senior Travel Advisor

Savonn comes from Cambodia´s second largest city, Battambang, where traditional French colonial tapestry is intertwined with a modern Khmer style. It´ also home to an unofficial Cambodian invention - the ‘bamboo train’. Savonn moved to Siem Reap in 2008 and has worked for ABOUTAsia for 4 years, initially focusing his efforts in the sales support team before progressing to the travel advisory team where he puts great care into designing itineraries. In his spare time, Savonn is undertaking a degree in Business Administration.

Favourite Cambodia Travel Experience: “Cruising out onto Prek Toal Core Bird Reserve to see the waterbirds and wildlife before kayaking through the floating village on the lake where the houses are all built on bamboo platforms.”

Sam Ang YI: Director of Guest Experience

Sam Ang has been around since the very beginning of ABOUTAsia. After proving himself in reservations and operations, Sam Ang landed in his current role, where he turns your dreams and our itinerary planning into reality to enable you to experience the best of Cambodia. Sam Ang ensures your itinerary is executed to ABOUTAsia´s exacting standards, mindful of always allowing for flexibility and a change of plan, so you´ll be met even if your flight is delayed! His passion for the travel industry has motivated him to continue his studies, and so in addition to his degree from Ecole Paul Dubrule he now holds a bachelor´s in Tourism Management. Sam Ang digs outdoor adventures, specifically multi-day dirt bike excursions and hiking, and has never lost his love for farming in the Cambodian countryside.

Favourite Cambodia Travel Experience: “Riding through the Cardamom Mountains in southern Cambodia on an epic dirt-bike trip. 1,600 kilometers; beautiful vistas; unforgettable memories.”