10 years have passed since Journeys Within was founded in Cambodia by Andrea and Brandon. Much has changed since the original team opened the doors to the Journey Within Boutique Hotel and the first guests enjoyed the inaugural celebrations. While Siem Reap has grown and Cambodia is receiving more guests than ever, Journeys Within’s dedication to providing guests with unique experiences and our sustainable travel philosophy has never wavered.
2004
Milestones:
Journeys Within Bed and Breakfast opened!
Journeys Within Tour Company opened!
Touring to these countries:
Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam
Press:
Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel: 40 Best Cambodia B&Bs
Sacromento Bee: Living the dream – A new life and a new business amid ancient sites
The Park Record : Parkite Ross opens shop in Cambodia
San Francisco Chronicle: Cambodia is catching on
Key Hires:
Kai-O: Our first hotel staff, Kai-o has worked for us since before our Grand Opening!
Toung: Hiring a cook was a lifelong dream realized and Toung still makes magic happen in the Journeys Within Boutique Hotel kitchen!
Brandon Ross:
What year did join Team Journeys Within?:
10 years ago : )
What were your thoughts of the company that first year?:
I was really excited and nervous because everything was new. Had to learn how to work in new cultures while working with a brand new company. Everywhere were possibilities and obstacles. I had no idea what the company would be like in 10 years or even 5, I was still trying to figure out what it was going to look like the day we were ready to open.
Ron Loonar & Chutimon “Bee” Sitthiwong:
What year did join Team Journeys Within?:
We both have joined Journeys Within on 2004 as the tour guides. Then 2013 as the Journeys Within office team.
What were your thoughts of the company that first year?:
Journeys Within was small at the first start year but very unique tour company.
Special Memories from 2004:
There is so much to be proud of! Good for you for making a difference in so many lives and building such a caring and cohesive team! The many projects you’ve started to make all of the countries better and richer are admirable. Such caring and kindness is noticeable. My journeys to Asia through you have been such fun, and so informative., and my journey through the blog was wonderful! Thank you for all you’ve done!
Thank you so much for your kind words Jo! We have loved every minute of it.