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Because of the length and complexity of this trip (2 months, 21 hotels, 13 airline flights, 2 train trips, and 10+ boat trips, not to mention travels by car), we worked with a tour agent to set everything up ... and pay for most of it ... ahead of time. We worked through IExplore.com, and would heartily recommend them to anyone; they were wonderful! Without exception, the logistics worked flawlessly; the accommodations were clean, comfortable, and hospitable; and the tour guides knowledgeable and helpful. Some of the guides were outstanding resources, and I've mentioned those individually in my blog entries.

With the exception of some beach resorts where we chose to spend free time and made our own arrangements, we had a personal, local tour guide and driver at each destination. We did not participate in group tours, but rather got private tours of various sites, mixed liberally with free time to explore on our own. The mix worked well for us, but IExplore will customize any trip according to the client's preferences.

If anyone has any questions about arrangements, costs, accommodations, sights to see, or things to do, We'll be happy to share with you our thoughts and impressions. Please just comment on this blog (I'll receive an email notice) or email me directly.

Thanks for your patience. It's been nearly 3 months since we returned from this trip, and I apologize for taking so long to get the blog up to date. Still, at least you'll have an opportunity to read about and look through some pictures of our adventures. Thanks again for joining us!!


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Thank you! (reply)
Apr 15, 2008 10:23 EST by bassalleckj 

Thanks for the nice comment, seesterwah. Although it was a lot of work, it was rewarding to spend the time writing the blog entries and uploading the best pictures. JS


Bravo! (reply)
Apr 14, 2008 09:31 EST by seesterwah 

What a fascinating trip you had! It was a treat to be a vicarious companion through your blog - both during your trip and now....as we caught up on your saga throughout SE Asia.
Great job on the blog, JS. I even learned how to navigate the TravelPod site!
Thanks for all your hard work which made it possible for us to share in your travel experience.


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1.Viet Nam Overview - Hanoi, Vietnam Nov 16, 2007 ( Comments 1 )
2.Hanoi - Hanoi, Vietnam Nov 17, 2007 ( This entry has 15 photos 15 )
3.Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Island - Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Nov 18, 2007 ( This entry has 9 photos 9 )
4.Sapa: Hill Tribes of Northern Viet Nam - Sapa, Vietnam Nov 23, 2007 ( This entry has 20 photos 20 )
5.Ho Chi Minh City and South Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Nov 27, 2007 ( This entry has 25 photos 25 )
6.Phu Quoc Island - Phu Quoc, Vietnam Nov 30, 2007 ( This entry has 15 photos 15 )
7.Mekong Delta, Vietnam - Can Tho, Vietnam Dec 04, 2007 ( This entry has 18 photos 18 )
8.Vietnamese Food - Chau Doc, Vietnam Dec 06, 2007 ( This entry has 16 photos 16 )
9.Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Phnom Penh, Cambodia Dec 07, 2007 ( This entry has 20 photos 20 )
10.Siem Reap / Angkor - Siem Reap, Cambodia Dec 09, 2007 ( This entry has 16 photos 16 )
11.Tonle Sap Lake and Cambodian Countryside - Tonle Sap, Cambodia Dec 11, 2007 ( This entry has 18 photos 18 )
12.Bhutan Landscape & Geography - Paro, Bhutan Dec 14, 2007 ( This entry has 21 photos 21 )
13.Bhutan Culture & Religion - Bumthang, Bhutan Dec 20, 2007 ( This entry has 29 photos 29 )
14.Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand Dec 25, 2007 ( This entry has 23 photos 23 )
15.Northern Thailand - Chiang Mai, Thailand Dec 29, 2007 ( This entry has 24 photos 24 )
16.Beaches of Southern Thailand - Ko Tao, Thailand Jan 02, 2008 ( This entry has 18 photos 18 )
17.Planning and Logistics - Albuquerque, United States Jan 14, 2008 ( Comments 2 )

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