If you are traveling around Thailand or Cambodia, it might by a good day to stop in at a nearby Pagoda. 
Cambodia is celebrating a public holiday — May has 6 total — today; Visaka Bochea the marking the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha, Sedatha Gautama. Buddhists mark the occasion by making food offering at temples and lighting candles. Fruit, lotus flowers and jasmine are also offered to garner favour both for the […] View full post »
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Journeys Within hopes that everyone enjoyed themselves and their families during the Royal Birthday of King Norodom Sihamoni. During a recent trip with Journeys Within, Christine Beebe and her daughter got to take part in a Baci ceremony while in Laos; it became one of the highlights of their time in Southeast Asia. With New Year celebrations taking place across the region, the upcoming weekend is the perfect time to get a feel for local festivities… Anyone looking to do some shopping while in South East Asia needs to get on board with bartering. Here are a few tips from Journeys Within on getting a fair price…
By: Heather Van Hull- Booking Coordinator and Cambodian Tour Consultant The freshness, variety and complexity of Southeast Asian cuisine continue to amaze me. Balance, I have learned since first arriving in Asia, is key to good cooking-the zing of fresh ginger root and the fire of the tiny red chilies must be offset by the slight lemony flavor of lemongrass or just a touch of palm sugar. Although I love food, cooking has never been […] View full post » By: Anna Baldwin- Operations Manager My next stop after Hanoi was to jump on the night train in search of the stunning paddy fields of Sapa. As the train pulled out of the station I said goodbye to the noises, lights and smells of the bustling Hanoi streets and settled into my cosy cabin as we set off north towards China. The cabins are generally made up of four beds- 2 sets of bunk beds- […] View full post » By: April Cole- US Director of Operations and Tours My family and I recently took a little escape to the newly opened Song Saa Private Island Resort off the coast of Sihanoukville, Cambodia. To say we had a wonderful time would certainly be an understatement. Song Saa far exceeded our standards and expectations. Reflecting on our stay, I wanted to piece together how the luxury resort managed to exceed my high expectations. Being in the […] View full post » |
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Born May 14, 1953, the King celebrated his 60th birthday over the holiday weekend. In honour of Sihamoni’s landmark birthday the central bank will be releasing a 100,000 Riel note ($25) — the largest bank note available in Cambodia. According to its model, the bill displays the portraits of late King Father Norodom Sihanouk and Queen Mother […] 
One of the best parts about traveling and experiencing a cultures is the opportunity to […] 
South East Asian countries are known for their markets — whether it is clothing or souvenirs, one never suffers from a lack of choice. But be warned, in most cases the price you’re quoted isn’t the one you should be paying so travelers need […] 
Long hidden from the world’s gaze, Maynmar’s tumultuous past hasn’t stop adventurers from wondering what mystery, diversity and beauty lie behind its borders. As the country opens up to the world and begins to court an increasing number of tourists, Myanmar is quickly emerging as South East Asia’s newest ‘must see’ destination. As a result of its new-found popularity, more than one million people visited Myanmar last year, a 30 per cent increase over […] 
In 2012, Journeys Within partnered with Ray of Hope for a “Culture and Conservation Tour” meant to educate first hand about the separate and shared passions of each organization. Led by regional expert, Andrea Ross (right) and marine biologist, Andrea Marshall (left), guests spent one week exploring the highlights of Myanmar and the one week diving among the manta rays and learning about their plight. Ross and Marshall’s venture raises the question, can tourism help […] 
Newest Journeys Within team member Miranda Minassian reflects on Cambodia being named World’s Friendliest Country… There is a game that local kids play in Cambodia, one that never ceases to bring a smile to my face. Whether you are peddling along on a bicycle or riding past cars in a tuk-tuk, youngsters from one end of the country to the other go out of their way to offer up the warmest of welcomes. “Hello,” they […] 