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.
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:
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:
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:
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:
