In our 9th year big things happened at Journeys Within – National Geographic Magazine named our Mekong Experience tour a “Tour of a Lifetime”, JWOC partnered with the Cambodian Ministry of Education to provide 32 schools with clean water, Andrea was named as an A-List Travel Agent by Travel + Leisure, and so much more – read on to find out more milestones of 2012.
2012
Milestones:
Journeys Within and The Marine Megafauna Foundation run the first Myanmar Culture and Conservation Tour
Mekong Experience tour was named a “Tour of a Lifetime” by National Geographic
Andrea named A List travel agent by Travel + Leisure Magazine
JWOC partners with Cambodian Ministry of Education to provide 32 schools with clean water.
Andrea, Callie and Couper moved to the US full time
What were your thoughts of the company that first year?:
It was a pretty big move for me as I took over operations on the ground, almost immediately, so I’ll be honest it was all pretty daunting at first! But after no time at all I realized I had nothing to worry about. The reason Journeys Within is in my view one of the top tour companies in Southeast Asia is because it has one of the most talented and hardworking teams in the industry. Every single member of the company brings something new and exciting, with a unique passion and skill that develops every year. That first year I was introduced to some incredible people, from the guides that look after our guests on the ground, to our amazing Country Directors who help us develop these unique tours that set us apart us from other companies. Working with these people has taught me more than I ever could have hoped for or imagined.
Michelle Crawford:
What year did join Team Journeys Within?:
2012
What were your thoughts of the company that first year?:
A company that cares about their customers
Special Memories from 2012:
Andrea and Nicole attend a Baci ceremony in LaosAndrea and the girls at the waterfall at Kulen Mountain, Siem Reap, CambodiaAnna goes horseback riding at Happy Ranch in Siem Reap, Cambodia.April and her kids at Song Saa private island in CambodiaApril, Gavin and Scarlett at the waterfalls in KulenCouper, Brandon, Jeab, Santhou, Bee and Ron on their way to a team building activity in Siem Reap, CambodiaTeam JW rides off into the sunset. Siem Reap, CambodiaThe sun sets into the flooded rice patties in Siem Reap, CambodiaAndrea Ross and Andrea Marshall lead the Myanmar Culture and Conservation tourAndrea had the rare opportunity to see “The Lady” Aung San Suu Kyi speak in MyanmarAndrea makes Truckee, CA her new homeAndrea at the Directors meetingCouper and Gavin playing games while picnicing at Kulen MountainGavin explores the temples in the Rolous GroupNarla, Andrea and Anna take a helicopter ride above Angkor WatKanika at the Directors MeetingOne of my all time favorite pictures. Scarlett, Callie, Sabai and Kiao at Kulen MoutnainSreyleak, Win Win and Kanika enjoy a picnic at Kulen MountainLinda and Leak are ready to go horseback riding!Linda’s got her eye on you. Watch out!Catching the sunset in Luang PrabangAnna always takes the most beautiful portraits on her travels. She shared this one she took of a monk at Angkor Wat.The Myanmar Culture and Conservation Tour groupNarla at the Directors MeetingNicole and Andrea aren’t afraid to get muddy when they are out on tour in Laos!Nicole on a boat.Phaeng on a boat.Santhou on a boat. (Have you noticed we have a theme going on here? Lots of boats in Southeast Asia!)Scarlett loves the new Journeys Within Boutique Hotel Kidz CLubSina and Scarlett explore the temples.The sunset at Song Saa Private Island, CambodiaTeam JW gathers for a group photo at a secluded temple after their horseback rideJourneys Within will make you, Jump! Jump!JW Jr. hard at work in the Truckee, CA officeAndrea enjoys the winter at her new California home.Anna and Andrea at The Siam hotel in Bangkok, ThailandWat Arun, Bangkok, ThailandSomebody’s got to try the breakfast to make sure it’s good enough for our guests. These waffles at The Siam hotel breakfast got the thumbs up from us!Kids and water buffalo, as seen from a bike ride through Siem Reap, CambodiaNicole on a boat. Again.Team JW get some rest after a beautiful bike ride to the temples in Siem Reap.The view of Angkor Wat from the helicopter
