5 Ways to Add Slow Travel to Your Life March 20th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes You may have heard the term Slow Travel, an offshoot of the Slow Movement, which began with Slow Food. All three are grounded in the notion that quality matters more than quantity. Slow Travel is not a mode of transportation, it’s a travel mindset that our staff and guides wholeheartedly support and champion in our… Read More »
Botswana vs. Tanzania: Where to go for a once-in-a-lifetime safari! February 12th, 2019 • by Bryan Haggerty Perhaps the most daunting task when planning a once-in-a-lifetime African safari is simply deciding where to go. Tanzania and Botswana are two of the most celebrated wildlife destinations (and our two most popular). Ultimately, you’ll have to do some soul-searching to determine the type of experience you are looking for, but here are a few… Read More »
Top 6 Guided Tour Destinations for 2019 February 4th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes The internet is awash with lists for 2019 – from “New Year, New You” healthy living plans to the latest interior design trends. Our favorites, of course, are those that highlight the best travel experiences and most exciting emerging destinations. Recently, our staff narrowed down our own Top 5 Destinations for 2019. Read on to… Read More »
What to do in Geneva and Chamonix January 29th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes For both our Haute Route and Mont Blanc hiking tour, Geneva is the closest airport to our European adventure tour‘s starting town of Chamonix. We recommend arriving a day or two before the tour to combat the effects of jetlag and to do some independent exploration of the incredibly Swiss city of Geneva or the… Read More »
Interview with our Croatia and Slovenia Guide January 17th, 2019 • by Matt Holmes Irena hails from the southern islands of Croatia and currently lives in Slovenia. A passionate and curious traveler, she has been exploring remote regions in Asia and southeast Europe for the last 15 years. Irena knows every small corner of the Balkan region, is an outdoor and adventure enthusiast, and for as long as she… Read More »