Designing the Expedition, Step 2: Putting the Dots on the Map

In Episode 2 of our behind-the-scenes series, Building the Magic of Thailand: Going Deeper Expedition, the dream starts meeting reality.

Last time, we started with the experiences. This time, I'm putting those experiences on the map and trying to figure out how we're actually going to connect them all in just 14 days.

The current plan takes us from Bangkok to the jungles of Khao Sok, across to Koh Samui, north to Chiang Mai and the mountains around Doi Inthanon and Chiang Rai, then all the way across the country to Koh Chang and Koh Kood before finishing back in Bangkok.

Along the way, I'm chasing some pretty incredible experiences:

• Bamboo rafting through the jungle
• Exploring Cheow Lan Lake by longtail boat
• An ethical elephant encounter
• Searching for dusky leaf monkeys in Ang Thong National Marine Park
• Exploring Koh Samui by ATV
• Whitewater rafting through the jungle
• Climbing the Sticky Waterfall
• Hiking above the clouds at sunrise
• Diving the HTMS Chang shipwreck
• Searching for a whale shark
• Sailing my Hobie Cat through the islands
• Snorkeling hidden beaches
• Swimming in bioluminescent plankton
• And one still-undiscovered experience on Koh Kood

But there's a problem.

I love the experiences. I'm not sure I love the logistics.

I don't want this expedition to become a 14-day race through airports, ferry terminals and highways just so we can check everything off the list.

That's why my next step is sitting down with the logistics experts at Asian Trails and asking them a simple question:

Can we actually pull this off?

And perhaps more importantly, should we?

In this episode, I'll take you through the itinerary as it stands today, explain why each destination made the map, and share some of the difficult decisions we may have to make before the final expedition takes shape.

This is what designing an expedition really looks like.

First you dream about the experiences... Then you put the dots on the map.

And then you have to figure out how to connect them.

Interested in Joining the Expedition?

The Magic of Thailand: Going Deeper Expedition is still being built, and that's why I'm sharing the process with you.

If you're listening to this thinking, “I want to do this,” I'd love to hear from you.

Or maybe you're interested but have questions about the expedition, the experiences, the physical activities, traveling solo, or what it would be like to become part of the expedition team.

Email me directly at support@ThailandAdventureNetwork.com.

Just put “Going Deeper Expedition” in the subject line and tell me what's on your mind.

I'm happy to answer your questions, and if you're seriously interested in joining us, let me know that too.

Sawasdee,

Bill Mullen

P.S. - Travel Far, Connect Deeply and Live Fully

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