Category: Small Group Discoveries
Virtual Travel Day 3: Kenya & Tanzania Safari
Virtual Travel Day 3: Kenya & Tanzania Safari This was my first time on an African Safari and it remains one of the most memorable trips that I have been on. To see these animals […]
Croatia & Slovenia: Spellbinding Panoramas
Imagine the perfect trip that provides a breathtaking snapshot of Europe’s natural splendors. One day, you explore one of the world’s best-preserved medieval cities with sweeping views of the glittering sea. Later, you ferry along […]
Croatia’s Surprising Vintages and Earthy, Fresh Cuisine
Raise your glass and raise your fork to Croatia’s fertile and prolific vineyards and farms. Raise Your Glass! Many travelers think of Croatia as a smaller version of Italy, right across the Adriatic. To be […]
Take a Walk Around Dubrovnik, Literally
To understand the civilized nature of those who governed the Republic of Ragusa—as the city of Dubrovnik was known from 1358 to 1808—look no further than the city’s motto. In Latin, it read, “Non bene […]
Plitvice Lakes: Gift of a Magic Queen
Legend has it that some time long ago, the people who inhabited a dense forest in the Dinaric Mountains craved water. Their crops were drying up and they lived their days in thirst. And so […]
Oh My, Myanmar!
Myanmar is entirely unique. Not only can the country be identified as two different names but it also has some of the oldest and best-preserved sites in all of Asia. Not to mention they are […]
Bagan: City of 2,000 Temples, Pagodas & Stupas
The ancient city of Bagan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the true spiritual hub of the country with over 2,000 pagodas, stupas & temples. The city sits in the center of the country, […]
Mandalay: A Buddha’s City, A Writer’s Inspiration
It doesn’t take long to realize that Kuthodaw Pagoda is much greater than the sum of its parts. The revered fortress-like complex rests at the foot of Mandalay Hill. Its stupas gleam white in the […]
The Rich and Remarkable Culture of Inle Lake
The freshwater Inle Lake is Myanmar’s second largest lake and famous for its scenic beauty. Throughout the seasons, its depth varies wildly, from five feet in the dry season to 12 in the rainy season […]
England & Scotland: Unrivaled History & Enriching Culture
Welcome to historic lands where royalty, pageantry, tradition and culture reign supreme; England & Scotland. If visiting a country to get a feel for their culture and historic background is something you value, you will […]
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