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?:
In our 8th year, Journeys Within B & B became Journeys Within Boutique Hotel. Even with the hotel construction keeping things busy, the team still managed to make a lot of memories traveling around the region, making 2011 a very photogenic year!
2011
Milestones:
Journeys Within receives Global Vision Award from Travel + Leisure Magazine
Launched Journeys Within Family Adventure Tours
Journeys Within B & B becomes Journeys Within Boutique Hotel, opening 5 new guest rooms, a spa and a restaurant
What were your thoughts of the company that first year?:
For me, I have worked officially with Journeys Within since 2011 but I met Andrea in April 2010. We did great trip to Quang Ngai Long Wall, at that time it seemed that we are the first foreign group find the way to go there. And that was on my birthday, 3rd April and Andrea had a very kind decision: I can go home earlier and she will go to airport by herself. I can enjoy my birthday with my family. That was the first time I worked with her. She made me think about a real boss. So I met her and worked with Journeys Within’s clients until January of 2011. Of course, I agreed without being worry when she asked me to work as full time guide for Journeys Within.
Kanika Peou:
What year did join Team Journeys Within?:
2011
What were your thoughts of the company that first year?:
In first year, I thought that Journeys Within is quite busy because at that time Tour Company at Journeys Within Hotel were stayed together and it is under construction.