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 jungleExploring Cheow Lan Lake by longtail boatAn ethical elephant encounterSearching for dusky leaf monkeys in Ang Thong National Marine ParkExploring Koh Samui by ATVWhitewater rafting through the jungleClimbing the Sticky WaterfallHiking above the clouds at sunriseDiving the HTMS Chang shipwreckSearching for a whale sharkSailing my Hobie Cat through the islandsSnorkeling hidden beachesSwimming in bioluminescent planktonAnd one still-undiscovered experience on Koh KoodBut 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 [email protected] 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 MullenP.S. - Travel Far, Connect Deeply and Live Fullyhttps://www.thailandadventurenetwork.com/bioluminescence