Visitors to Myanmar are up 40 per cent for the first four months of 2013, over the same period last year — Thai budget airline, Nok Air has taken notice. 
Looking to capitalize on the increasing number of tourists heading to Myanmar, Nok Air is looking to add a number of flights to the mysterious destination to their schedule, with some expected to begin as early as September. Staging the flights from northern cities of […] View full post »
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Could Cambodia’s open door policy to multinational garment factories be creating an climate for impending disaster… Journeys Within hopes that everyone enjoyed themselves and their families during the Royal Birthday of King Norodom Sihamoni. Do tales of the smiling locals, exotic surroundings and delectable roadside dishes have you looking to visit Southeast Asia for your next holiday? With seasonal travel opportunities, why not let Journeys Within experts help you decide where to go and when. With experienced and knowledgeable guides, Journeys Within can help you explore one of the world’s largest archeological mysteries…
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…
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The partial collapse of a shoe factory in Cambodia’s southern Kampong Speu province has added to the growing death toll in Asian garment factories. At least two people were killed with dozens more injured when a portion of the ceiling collapsed at a footwear factory in Tream Tbal, located about an hour’s drive southwest of Phnom Penh. It is […] 
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 […] 
In today’s world, the benefits that come from shopping locally can extend beyond your neighborhood farmer’s market. For travelers in Southeast Asia, taking care to spend tourism dollars responsibly is one of the most direct ways to make a positive impact in communities visited. Buying local does more than support the vendor who sells you the goods — it supports the entire supply chain, protects local production and provides jobs. Studies also show that […] 
Heat, rain and holiday crowds can, and should, influence holiday travel plans. Have time off in April, but can’t face the scorching heat? Why no skip Cambodia, Laos and Southern Thailand in favour of […] 
More than 80 years ago, french archaeologist Madeleine Colani headed to the Xieng Khouang plateau in search of answers one of Laos’ great wonders. Braving the Southeast Asian rains and a considerable risk of dengue fever — many of her camp fell ill — Colani had her sights set on revealing the secrets long-held within the Plain […] 
Unlike many teenagers, Mony already knows what she wants to do with her life; she has her sights set on helping her community as a dentist. This week the 18 year old is getting a taste of what working in the field of dentistry would be like, acting as a interpreter for the Semiahmoo Outreach Dental Team — a group of visiting foreign dentists who have set up shop in her village. “I want to […] 
One of the best parts about traveling and experiencing a cultures is the opportunity to […] 
Covering 400 square kilometres, Cambodia’s Angkor park has more to offer than the thousand-year-old temples that attract the visitors by the millions.While the likes of Angkor Wat and Tomb Raider’s Ta Phrom may get all the attention, the 1200 year old site has much more to offer those who are interested in delving a little deeper. The well known archeological site is located in a stunning geographical area that houses ancient forests, swamps and an […] 
“We fight for everybody. We have made a commitment for life. All Khmer have rights, freedom and power. Your leader is your servant. We need to stop walking the path as before. They did not know their rights [then] and didn’t know how to use them.” – Tep Vanny to TheWip.com A Cambodian land rights activist is set to receive an international award for her efforts to bring attention to the country’s land grab crisis […] 