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Papua New Guinea – Exploring the Western Highlands
Papua New Guinea is one of the least visited places on earth. Once you start planning you trip to the
Egypt – Daraw Camel Market
A camel market visit gives you insight into a unique cultural aspect of the middle east. The entire process, from
Komodo Boat Tour – The Islands of Rinca and Flores
Indonesia is a hugely varied and intriguing continent and a one time visit is difficult to plan as there are
Varanasi – A Giant Step Back in Time
Varanasi is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. It has been known by many names, including the
Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang Palphug Monastery)
Paro’s biggest attraction is the sacred Buddhist monastery called Tigers Nest. It is situated at 10,000 feet up on a
Borneo & Beyond
Borneo, is the 3rd largest island in the world and home to the planet’s oldest rain forest. Here’s how we travelled by houseboat to see the Orangutans…
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Bedding with Bedouins
Wadi Rum is a spectacularly red desert in the south of Jordan, inhabited since prehistoric times…
Plan a Historical Trip
Israel – Jerusalem Itinerary
Everyone wants (and should) visit Israel at least once in their lives. If you want a religious perspective when visiting
Jordan – Amman to Petra
Jordan’s Petra should be on everyone’s bucket list of “must see places”. The trip will most likely start
Turkey- Cities to Visit – Ephesus and Didyma
Whether you are an ancient history buff or merely want to understand Turkey’s historical diversity, a visit to Ephesus (
Take a Cruise
Amazon River cruise – from Peru or Brazil?
When planning an Amazon river cruise, one important consideration is which country do you choose? Peru or Brazil? We chose
The Galapagos Islands – A showcase
The Galapagos Island Reserve is a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’. The islands are (or should be) on
Baltic Cruise – From Copenhagen to St. Petersburg
There are actually only 3 Baltic states: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. However, 9 countries have a shoreline along the Baltic Sea: Sweden, … <
Plan a Safari
Safari in India: The Big Five plus One (the Bengal Tiger)
India’s Bengal tiger is an endangered species and to see one in the wild is a thrilling experience. The
The Serengeti-Mara Great Migration
The holy grail of African safaris is the great wildebeest migration that takes place each year in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem
Churchill, Manitoba – polar bear tour
Although Churchill, Manitoba is not technically in the Arctic (the Arctic Circle is 66.6 degrees latitude, while Churchill is 59 degrees latitude),
Explore the Countryside
Italy – Exploring Abruzzo on horseback
Along the Transhumana Trail – The Abruzzo Apennines mountain experience is filled with tiny picturesque villages, spectacular views and ancient trails.
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: Permits, Parks, and Packing
Our visit to Uganda was during Covid, which made everything just a little more problematic, but it was still a
Peru – Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley
Machu Picchu Machu Picchu, a symbol of the old Inca civilization, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of
Explore New Cultures
Cambodia – Siem Reap & Angkor Wat
The famous temples at Angkor City in Cambodia are a world treasure and are not to be missed. Other interesting
Vietnam – 10 day itinerary
The Mekong Delta, Chan May/Danang and Ho Chi Minh City are the three places we would definitely recommend to
Sadhus: Fact and Fiction of Holy Men of Varanasi and Kathmandu
In holy cities like Varanasi and Kathmandu, some holy men (Sādhus) are quite conspicuous because of their eccentric appearance,
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