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Year 3: 2006

In the third year, Journeys Within grew in size and experiences offered, with more staff added, Couper being born and Burma being included on the list of countries we serve.

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In 2006 Myanmar officially named its  new capital Naypyidaw, meaning “City of the Kings”, after the military junta moved the national capital from Yangon to a site near Pyinmana in November 2005.  At the time, less that 270,000 people visited Burma — a number that has ballooned in the last few years to over 2 million.

That same year Journeys Within started offering tours in the country, looking to help outsiders access this insular but fascinating place.

In 2006, Andrea’s family also grew by one with the addition of her son Couper, while at Journeys Within, we expanded our presence in Thailand.

2006

Milestones:

  • Andrea’s son, Couper, born
  • Journeys Within B & B Bungalows completed
  • Started offering tours to Burma

Touring to these countries:

Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Burma

Key Hires:

Khoa Dinh Nguyen:

Khoa
Khoa on the Mekong.

What year did join Team Journeys Within?

2006

What were your thoughts of the company that first year?:

I was guiding a tour and got chatting with a few guests who had just completed their Mekong Experience Trip with Journeys Within and they were raving about their trip and also how Journeys Within work in such a professional way for their tours and guides.

Linda Chhay:

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Linda is always quick with a smile.

What year did join Team Journeys Within?:

2006

What were your thoughts of the company that first year?:

That is the small tour company and in the Siem Reap office I work only me, Sela and Andrea, because per day we do only 2 or 3 new itinerary.

Narla Phay:

Dec 2006 (Christmas Day) Makara, Brandon, Seila and Narla
Narla (far right) with Makara, Brandon and Seila on Christmas Day, 2006.

What year did join Team Journeys Within?:

2006

What were your thoughts of the company that first year?:

Since I step in into this company in first year, I thought wow… this is a great company to work with because I was always dream of working in the tourism industry also interact with guests. This is not only the reason, the teams make me love my job. I started a receptionist at Journeys Within B &B then been promoted to be a tour director.

Special Memories from 2006:

Sihanoukville
Staff trip to Sihanoukville where everyone got a chance to enjoy the beach.
couper born
Andrea’s son Couper is born in Bangkok! And with a fill hotel, Mom and big sister Callie and 2-day-old Couper head back to Cambodia.
callie getting older 2006
Callie is growing up! Enjoying her own coconuts, visiting Kbal Spean with Seila and even helping her uncle Barrett take a break from setting up the Bangkok office.
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Kai-o’s wedding — a happy occasion.
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Andrea moves to Bangkok to set up the Thailand office and to give birth to Couper. Meanwhile, a peaceful coup takes place sending tanks into town. I guess some things don’t change.

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