Fly Girl: Andrea Ross

After her first sojourn to Australia at age 7, the founder of Journeys Within Tour Company and B&B never looked back. Today, Ross and her husband offer trips to Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Below, a few of this seasoned globe-trotter's favorite things.

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Flip-flops
"In Asia, they're king! You can design your own in Vietnam." havaianasus.com, $18.

A go-everywhere bag
"This one is big enough to fit everything, but cute enough so I still look stylish." nikayahandcrafted.com, Maya bag $49.

Inspiring reads
"These stories about women traveling the world made me want to get out of college and explore." amazon.com, A Woman's World by Marybeth Bond $13.

Authentic jewelry
"Cambodian artisans craft these bracelets, sold in our online store." nikayahandcrafted.com, Kampuchea bracelet $7.

Good jeans
"Because of the stretch, they're great on planes, and you arrive ready to go." hudsonjeans.com, Carly Single Stitch Skinny $176.

Moon Bar
"The views from this hotspot, on the roof of Bangkok's Banyan Tree hotel, are just amazing." 011-66/2-679-1200, banyantree.com.

This body wash
"It gets so humid in Cambodia, it's hard to avoid breakouts and heat rash. This helps." drugstore.com, Aveeno Advanced Care Body Wash $10.

Travel tips:
1. "Don't forget to pack a pair of socks in your carry-on. There is nothing worse than cold feet on a long flight!"

2. "Get a card from your hotel to show your driver. It sounds so simple, but many a taxi ride has taken me in circles."

3. "Try the street food in Bangkok: Pad thai is only 50¢, and it's made right in front of you."

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Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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