Prime-Time Travelers

Today the word “Adventure” is synonymous with the term “Experiential” and the Adventure Travel Industry has expanded to include everything from golf, fly fishing, safari, yoga and other “soft”/”active” trips to culinary, wine, small ship expeditions, cultural heritage, language immersion, villa rentals, photography and volunteer tours. Even brands like Disney (“Adventures by Disney”) and Royal [...]

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Croatia!

Just back from an amazing 2 week cruise through central Dalmatia. June/July is really not the best time for an active land vacation but for an active cruise it worked out fine. 5am walks through villages and vineyards followed but gellato or espresso…then back to the boat for a swim before lunch. Afternoon Kayaking, swimming, [...]

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Kilimanjaro Birthday Trek

Travel Time: January-February 2008 Peripheral Information: It was a strange journey to Kilimanjaro as I flew into Nairobi and expected to take the 6 hour bus ride to Moshi. However, the political situation in Kenya was rocky and though it best to get out of dodge without driving through the countryside on a bus. I [...]

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It’s All About Italy!

As a frequent guest on my tours once said, before you travel anywhere else you always have to ask yourself, “why not Italy”. With incredible diversity of scenery, terrain, food, wines, and SHOPPING take a look at some of our favorites when planning your next visit. A few places we recommend.. In Florence: Great small [...]

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Sailing in Lithuania

Travel Time: July 2005
Review:

The village of Trakai, the medieval Capital of Grand Lithuanian Dukedom situated among lakes, is one of the most popular attractions in Lithuania. Our small group enjoyed the evening outdoor opera that takes place within the castle during summer evenings.

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A visit to Sa Pa (Sapa), in Northwest Vietnam

Travel Time: September Reviewer Background: This was my first visit to Vietnam. Review: I spent a week in Northern Vietnam (Hanoi, Sa Pa and Halong Bay) traveling with a guide from HandSpan and checking out the area for a potential tour. The beginning of my trip was an overnight train to to the SaPa region. [...]

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