(EMAILWIRE.COM, December 08, 2009 ) TRUCKEE, Calif.— Journeys Within, a boutique Southeast Asia tour company, recently announced exciting new itineraries for the 2010 season. Described as “pioneers in philanthropic travel” by Conde Nast, and recognized for their efforts to positively impact local communities in Southeast Asia, Journeys Within is also dedicated to delivering its guests comfortable, memorable, and safe experiences while showing them the “real” Cambodia , Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. The following offers a sneak preview of customizable tours for 2010.

Culinary Immersion
From the spice of Thai food to the exotic textures of Laos cuisine and the sour mixes found in Cambodia, this tour takes travelers through these amazing countries while tantalizing their taste buds along the way. Highlights include cooking classes in each city focused on local cuisine, eating with a local family, visiting the Grand Palace in Bangkok, riding elephants in Chiang Mai, and much more.

Give As You Go Tour
This tour offers travelers a chance to see the highlights in each country, but also positively impacts the communities they are visiting. This tour visits important community projects in Cambodia that were developed by Journeys Within. Journeys Within Our Community was developed to give back to these local communities while giving travelers a once in a lifetime opportunity to give back to sustainable and inspiring projects. This is the perfect tour for people that want to have a philanthropic angle to their tour, but don’t have the time to volunteer.

Student Immersion Tour
Ideal for ages 12 and up, this tour offers students a look at Cambodia past and present and gives them an opportunity to interact with Cambodians in a safe and supportive environment. Students organize fundraisers before arriving in Cambodia so they can see their money being put to use within the Journeys Within Our Community Projects (JWOC) while meeting the people who benefit from their hard work.

Laos for Ladies
The ideal girlfriend getaway, this journey takes travelers to mesmerizing Laos for a healthy dose of cultural immersion and fun. Highlights include delectable Southeast Asian food, visiting cultural and historically significant sights, guided nature hikes, cooking classes, interacting with local communities, participating in JWOC’s community projects, and more.

Adventure Asia
This is a get-out-and-do-it-yourself tour. Travelers can peddle, paddle, and plod their way through these amazing countries. This is a great tour option for first time visitors to Southeast Asia who want to get out and get active while experiencing the highlights. Highlights include cooking classes, bike rides, elephant adventures, and kayaking and hiking through Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.

For more information about Journeys Within and to learn about their other exciting tours for 2010, visit the website at www.journeys-within.com .

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