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Andrea makes Wendy Perrin’s WOW List

Websites and apps are great, but for those people who love a human approach to travel planning, Wendy Perrin has released her own list of go-to experts.  A guru in all things travel and a writer on the subject for more than 20 years,  Perrin has included Andrea as a top planner for all things Southeast Asia on her recently released WOW List…

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There are experiences can’t be found online or in travel books, something we here at Journeys Within know. With her Wow List — a listing of top travel experts by region — Wendy Perrin is tipping her hat to those who help others plan a dream vacation with their firsthand knowledge. After a decade working in Cambodia, and having travelled the surrounding countries extensively, we aren’t surprise, but we are honoured, that Andrea has made this list.  Across six countries, the Journeys Within team is so proud to stand behind Andrea’s vision of individualized trips that make that enrich both the guests lives and the communities visited.

In Perrin’s words:

During the ten years she lived in Cambodia, Andrea founded Journeys Within and traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia, opening additional offices in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Her network keeps her up-to-date on the newest and best hotels, restaurants, and experiences, and her close relationships with the region’s hotels ensure that her clients get the best rates and the best care, regardless of their travel budget. She specializes in family, experiential, and philanthropic travel, and founded the nonprofit organization Journeys Within Our Community, which operates education and poverty relief initiatives in Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia. Andrea meets with each of her guides every two years to ensure that they offer the highest caliber of service, and is proud of the philanthropic opportunities that Journeys Within offers to travelers who want to make a difference to the communities that they get to know when they travel. Contact Andrea to plan an extraordinary trip, and read her Insider’s Guide to Angkor Wat and Siem Reap.

A big thanks to Wendy for recognize the good work that Andrea does and an even bigger thanks to Andrea for leading a team we are all proud to be part of!

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Boat races take over Luang Prabang

Each year in early September the boat race festival takes place in Luang Prabang — what better way to take in the culture and hospitality of the Laos people. Here our Country Director Phaeng talks about their appeal …

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Each year in Laos there is a Boat Racing Festival that goes on during August or September, depending on Lunar Calendar. This is the biggest festival held on the Nam Khan River in Luang Prabang — there are so many boats that attend including racing boats from neighbor provinces. Boat racing is most fun time of the year for those who like to a good time because most people come to the races to cheer on the boats and ban the drums along the river bank. The boats each take about 35 people who race the boat by padding side-by-side hoping to beat each other. The festival starts in the morning and goes until late afternoon. If you perhaps to come to Luang Prabang during this time make you go early to pick the best spot for photo and get good view from beginning of the race until the end of the stage.

Taking part in this even you will get a true taste of Luang Prabang hospitality! So book one of our Laos tours for early September and take part in the fun.… Read more »