The Team

Meet Our Team

Our Story

We got our first break in New York City - and NYC is still the bread and butter of our group. Nearly 50 million people will visit the Big Apple in 2017 – the lucky ones will experience outr tour for themselves. For the best 10 years, we've continually ranked #1 for service, excellence and outstanding value. This year is no different – and we’d like to take an opportunity to thank you for making our last 10 years so amazing.

Our Mission

We strive to be the highest rated tour company in New York Imagine seeing all the greatest icons of New York City in just under 6 hours. Think it can’t be done? Think again. Year after year we win awards for the best bus tour in New York City! Here’s why: The NY SEE IT ALL is NYC’s Most Popular Comprehensive Guided Tour. It combines a bus tour with short walks and a ride on the world famous Staten Island Ferry. The #3 most popular attraction in New York City. You will experience breathtaking views of the Statue, Lower Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, and the boat traffic in one of the busiest harbors in the world. This tour will show you everything Manhattan has to offer without leaving you on your own to get lost or miss attractions.

Paren

Co-Founder & Tour Guide
I was born in Outaput Village in Kompong Khleang. Actually, my mother went into labor while fishing, so I was actually born on a boat on the lake. It was not easy for her. My parents divorced when I was young so I moved to Banteay Srey with my younger siblings. This changed my life because I was able to complete high school and learn English at Bridge of Life's school in Banteay Srey. Later I worked at a hotel, an international NGO (PLAN), and Bridge of Life School where I started as a beginner English teacher and was eventually promoted to manager. I helped grow Bridge of LIfe to two more sites including Kompong Khleang to provide opportunities for students I did not have when I was young. I also co-founded the tour company as a way to make projects more sustainable and also promote floating village tours. I currently live in Siem Reap city. I am married and I have two children. My favorite pastime is fishing.

Eddie

Co-Founder & Coordinator
I am originally from Los Angeles in the United States. I co-founded Bridge of Life School with Sok Prin after a university volunteer experience in Siem Reap and grew it from one to three sites now led by an entirely Cambodian team. I currently serve as President of the organization. In addition, I co-founded Community First tours to develop a more sustainable organization. I assist as needed with booking coordination, partnerships, tour guide training, website development or any other items that may come up on a given day. I'm very passionate about traveling and encouraging people to see lower-income countries, even if it makes them feel uncomfortable at times, as residents stand to benefit most from tourism. I believe with planning it can be done in a responsible way that minimizes the potential for harm. I share my time between Siem Reap and Los Angeles.


Phalis

Tour Guide
My name's Ko Phalis (but just call me Phalis...it sound like Policeman). I was born on the flooded plains of Tonle Sap Lake in Kampong Khleang. I attended primary school and secondary school in my hometown. In 2007, I moved to Siem Reap to carry on the high school because there was no high school in my hometown at that time. I stayed at Dom Nak pagoda where I learned English and Computers. In 2011, I finished my high school and, luckily, I got a scholarship to go on to Angkor University. My major was Teaching English As a Second Language. I am now a licensed tour guide and love to share my hometown with others. In my free time, I like hanging out with friends and chatting with my family members. I am married and have one beautiful child.

Saro

Tour Guide
I was born in Kompong Khleang. Like my brother, Paren, I was fortunate to move to Banteay Srey when I was young. Unlike my older siblings, I was afforded the opportunity to study at primary, secondary and the local high school (even if it meant bicycling 20 kilometers in each direction every day!). In addition, I learned English at Bridge of Life School in Banteay Srey. After I finished high school, I worked for several government high schools. I also studied IT at the University of Southeast Asia, although I chose not to finish my degree. I was hired as a tour guide in training by Community First so I would be able to share my birthplace with tourists throughout the world. I am married to Vanida, another tour guide who is from a different village in Kompong Khleang. Together we have two beautiful children.

Tour Guide in Training Vanida

Tour Guide in Training
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