A meeting beyond imagination
Thailand | Oct 8 - Oct 19, 2025

Stephen
Stephen R.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Feb 03, 2026

I presented KimKim with a unique challenge which they were able to respond to. I was interested in traveling to Thailand which is on the other side of the world for me, not so much for a destination trip of a lifetime, but to meet someone in person who had captured my heart. However, I had reservations about undertaking this endeavor on my own, so I reached out to KimKim and they put me in contact with Jook. Jook understood my concerns and unique requirements for this trip and was able to think outside the box of the more traditional type of trip plans and customize the itinerary to suit our specific needs. Jook created a perfect balance of free time and tour itinerary that allowed us to both get to know each other, and to allow me to get to know her homeland and its customs. Jook’s itinerary included a wonderful blend of hotel accommodation from elegant and classy, to remote and exotic with a splash of contemporary and modern mixed in. From the time I arrived in Thailand until the time I departed, I was completely at ease and comfortable in this foreign land so far away from home because I knew I had the KimKim Team with me. The scheduling and transportation arrangements were flawless and the food outstanding every step of the way. A must see for those that like isolation and remote wilderness were the float houses on the River Kwai, perhaps our favorite stop of the entire trip and our only regret was we only had one night there. If your interest is in the islands to the south a must is the James Bond Island tour provided by one of KimKim’s travel partners Sawanu Travel and a special thanks to our guide that day, Tee. I must say this trip ended up bringing two people from different cultures on opposite sides of the world closer together then ever could be imagined and felt much more like a honeymoon to both of us than a destination trip. We would not hesitate again to travel with the KimKim Team and a special thanks to Jook our local trip specialist for the personal touch and incredible effort in the arrangements.

Steve and Joonjing

Hotel Review
The FloatHouse River Kwai
Chang Wat Kanchanaburi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
James Bond (One - Day Trip)
James Bond (One - Day Trip)
Phuket
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Jook Prapassorn
Jook
Jook Prapassorn
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Feb 04, 2026
Dear Stephen and Joonjing,
thank you both so much for taking the time to write such a heartfelt review. Reading your words truly means a lot to me and to our team.
From the very beginning, I could feel that this trip was something incredibly special, and I was truly honored that you trusted me to help plan this trip. I’m so glad you loved the floating houses on the River Kwai — a truly magical place — and that my hotel suggestions were a nice blend for you. It’s also wonderful to hear that...
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Dear Stephen and Joonjing,
thank you both so much for taking the time to write such a heartfelt review. Reading your words truly means a lot to me and to our team.
From the very beginning, I could feel that this trip was something incredibly special, and I was truly honored that you trusted me to help plan this trip. I’m so glad you loved the floating houses on the River Kwai — a truly magical place — and that my hotel suggestions were a nice blend for you. It’s also wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the James Bond Island tour. I will definitely pass along your kind words to Tee and the Sawanu Travel team.
What touched me the most is knowing that this trip helped bring two people from different parts of the world closer together. Being a small part of that story is something truly margical.
Thank you again for your trust and kindness, and for letting us be part of such a beautiful journey. I hope to help you plan another wonderful trip in the future.
Cheers, Jook