What to do in Bergen and Aalesund November 1st, 2023 • by Matt Holmes These two lovely Norwegian cities offer so much to visitors who want to spend an extra day exploring independently. Bergen is easily managed on foot, with several interesting sites; Ålesund (also spelled Aalesund) is a charming, quiet town made of several islands. linked by bridges and tunnels.
Wildlife Guide to Palau October 30th, 2023 • by Matt Holmes Palau is a world unto itself. Although located just outside of the official “Coral Triangle” (an area of pristine marine habitat covering around 2.3 million square miles between the Philippines, Timor, and Papua New Guinea), it has four times the reef diversity of the Caribbean. While there are more than 1,500 species of fish and… Read More »
Puglia Walking Tour Slideshow October 29th, 2023 • by Deborah Tobey Italy: Discovering Puglia This region, on the heel of Italy’s boot, is a place where the union of art, food, and nature has been celebrated for years. Interested in experiencing this fascinating region of Italy on our Puglia hiking tour? Contact us.
5 Things to Know for Your First Small-Group Tour October 20th, 2023 • by Matt Holmes So, you’ve never been on a small group adventure tour? Neither had I until I started working in the travel industry. Most of my traveling was done post-college, solo, and with a big backpack. While I had a lot of fun, saw some amazing sites, and had life-changing experiences, I won’t return to that way… Read More »
The Island that Time Forgot October 20th, 2023 • by Deborah Tobey Often shrouded in fog, Great Blasket Island lies just three miles off the coast of the Dingle Peninsula. At the height of its population in the mid-1800s, around 150 farmers and fishermen eked out a life on its windswept slopes. That’s where time stopped on Great Blasket. As the rest of the world moved into… Read More »