A visit to the Tamang Heritage Trail takes you to some of the most superb trekking in Nepal. Lying just north of the Kathmandu Valley, the Tamang Heritage Trail is perhaps the most accessible trekking region in Nepal, where you can experience some of the most beautiful scenery in the country and trek through unspoiled Tamang villages while providing a [….]

We departed Kathmandu by land cruiser to the start of our trek at Gatland. It was an incredible drive over rough terrain and on one of the most dangerous roads not only in Nepal but in the world. Our driver was very experienced and cautious making sure that on every bend he blew his horn to any on coming traffic. [….]

The gorillas and Rwanda were a real highlight for us. Being so close to the gorillas was a special experience. Then visiting the local village was memorable to. All the children followed us and sang us songs. It was wonderful to see the country so happy after all their hardship. The safari was also a very memorable experience, the accommodation [….]

Thanks for everything  – it all  went smoothly.  I had a great experience walking the Camino with the all the other  ladies in the group.  They were all such nice people. The tracks we walked each day were all so different and diverse as seen in some of the following photos.  The weather was superb.Although my next holiday will be [….]

Oh dear sorry I have not sent you an update since day 8 and SO much has happened!!! It has been an awesome journey and I have had SO much fun and MANY unforgettable experiences. The people I have met and traveled with have been  inspirational read on …. I was blessed to be able complete the whole trek without [….]

We had a lovely last day together with David taking us to many beautiful spots, as well as a great lunch place.  It was great to be together again, as Wednesday, we went our own ways after the morning tour. Arrival into Santiago was awesome!!  For me personally, it was a very emotional moment, as I had dreamt about it [….]

We had a lovely last day together with David taking us to many beautiful spots, as well as a great lunch place.  It was great to be together again, as Wednesday, we went our own ways after the morning tour. Arrival into Santiago was awesome!!  For me personally, it was a very emotional moment, as I had dreamed about it [….]

Hi Lyn. Thank you for your message of encouragement to all of us, which we received via Sherrie yesterday, when ‘celebrating’ our long day. Personally, The Camino has & is a wonderful experience. The group is fantastic & firm, long-standing friendships will endure from all that we have shared. Tomorrow, our big day of arriving in Santiago lays ahead of [….]

We were prepared for a wonderful holiday however we have been amazed beyond belief.  From being 2 metres away from Mountain gorillas in Rwanda to seeing elephants,  giraffes, hippopotami, zebras, wilder beast, water buffalo, gazelles,  baboons up close and wild in Kenya and Tanzania, and doing a welcome dance with  the son of a Masai chief,our expectations have been exceeded [….]

Chianti is one of the most beautiful areas in Tuscany. Breathtaking landscapes and good wine makes Chianti a must for your holidays in Tuscany. Our final days in Tuscany were spent, visiting wineries, castles, hiking and retail therapy. The Brolio Castle which is owned by the Ricasoli Family since 1141, is still resided by the family. The residence is located beside [….]

Yesterday we enjoyed a Beautiful walk through the hills near Siena, discovering some of the evocative churches and abbeys hidden in the woods which tell of a time when the trails were busy with merchants and pilgrims. Meeting at the medieval village of Torri and visiting the Cloister of the Romanesque-Gothic towers, before climbing the wooded hills around the village [….]

We departed Venice by train to Pisa with a change in Florence. We were not expecting the journey to go smoothly,but it did except for the lack of luggage storage on Italian trains, basically zero. Reaching Florence we had plenty of time to transfer to the train which took us to Pisa. During the 1-1/2 hour journey I guarded our [….]