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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Parents looking to plan a family holiday no longer have to resign themselves to the screaming crowds of Disneyland. With an abundance natural wonders, cultural experiences and kid-friendly activities, Southeast Asia is attracting more families than ever. 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. 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… In another weekly installment of Pemika’s adventures around Bangkok, she heads for cocktails on top of the world… Used to planning the perfect trip for others, tour consultant April shares her experience planning a trip that both she and her husband will love…
Pemika takes a step back in time and out of the hustle and bustle of Bangkok with her visit to the Jim Thompson House…
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