I am lucky enough to have a lot of inspiring people in my life and none more than Dr. Andrea Marshall. Andrea and I met in high school and have been friends ever since -yes, that’s getting close to 20 years now, but who’s counting!?? Well Andrea just announced some very exciting news – her hard work has paid off and the Giant Manta Ray is being protected as a migratory species! As you can […] View full post »
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I had to go into work today despite it being Sunday as we are so busy at the moment and I was busy feeling sorry for myself, then I got this email. I have to admit, it made me cry a little and I am so thrilled to have guests that so appreciated the tour we arranged. Obviously in our marketing we use phrases like “Trip of a Lifetime”, but to see guests tell us […] View full post » I still remember my first Thanksgiving in Asia, before we had moved to Cambodia or started Journeys Within and JWOC. At the time we were traveling in Borneo and I sent an email back home to my friends and family to wish them a happy Thanksgiving and I just went back through my emails and found it! Here is an excerpt: “We just had noodles at a local stall restaurant for dinner, it didn’t feel […] View full post » By: Nicole Long – Laos country director Where: LPB Restaurant Luang Prabang, Laos What I ordered: -Mixed Fruit Shake -Ordered a la carte from menu: Fried Spring Rolls Luang Prabang Sausage Mok Pa – fish steamed in banana leaves Spicy Fish Curry Soup Stir fried chicken with vegetables and peanuts Sweet and spicy dipping sauce Steamed Rice This month I decided I wanted to try one of the many restaurants along the Mekong River. […] View full post » By: Jeab – Thailand country director The blog for this week I would like to show everyone Khao Lak beach, Phang Nga. Khao Lak is a beautiful coastline and close to Phuket; it is not a long journey as it takes only 1.5 hours to get there by bus, car, train or airplane (you must fly to Phuket). I was thinking that it’s a long way but after my experience I think it’s worth the […] View full post » By: Michelle Nguyen An Inspirational Journey with Dinner in Saigon Your guide and driver will transfer you to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mai. The stories of Vietnamese history and culture can be heard and understood through its traditional music. Mr. Truc and Mrs. Ngo (husband and wife) are experts at playing the melodious traditional Vietnamese musical instruments (monochord zither, bamboo xylophone, stone lithophone….) and have been granted special permission to share their knowledge […] View full post » By: Andrea Ross I just spent the last five days in Bangkok assessing the situation for myself and figuring out the best options for our guests. Callie came with me and she’s a great partner as she is always up for an adventure (trekking through flooded streets) and gets everyone around us smiling despite the current situation! Here is my synopsis after my week here: The Tourism Authority and the larger high-end hotels in town […] View full post » By: Andrea Ross I have been working on researching some good lunch options for our guests to give them a break from touring and to offer restaurants and experiences that are more than just a meal. Last week Kate and I had the pleasure of going to lunch at the Paul Dubrule Hospitality School. This is a not-for-profit vocational school that teaches young adults hospitality and cooking. We actually were there about a week into […] View full post » By: Andrea Ross Last week Brandon and I took a morning away from the office to explore some lesser known temples with one of our amazing guides. We did have to walk a little and the flooding isn’t completely gone, but the end result of a perfectly peaceful temple in the middle of the Angkor Wat Complex was reward enough. We will be offering this tour as part of our tour packages, after a day […] View full post » By: Michelle Nguyen – Vietnam country director The Rex, Majestic and Grand hotels are moving with the times… So this week I met with each hotel to hear and see what is being planned and what it means for you as our guests. Rex Hotel Today, following a 3 year development phase, the Rex is a historic landmark 5 star hotel with its perimeter walls now bordering 4 streets: Nguyen Hue, Le Thanh Ton, Pasteur […] View full post » |
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