Peru’s Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu: What to Know Before You Go February 6th, 2022 • by Emily Trostel The Sacred Valley of Peru is a feast for the senses—colorful woven fabrics, mountains that soar skyward with little warning (or foothills), an ancient culture full of innovation, and a contemporary cuisine that has emerged from traditional crops, international influence, and creative playfulness among the country’s best chefs. In September 2018, I joined our Machu… Read More »
Video: Granada to Fes March 1st, 2021 • by Emily Trostel For centuries, southern Spain and Morocco — separated by the 9-mile Strait of Gibraltar — have shared a sometimes-fraught history, but have maintained distinct identities and a rich cultural heritage that has left them forever intertwined. Check out the full itinerary.
7 Cultural Treasures of the World November 15th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes No exploration of a new destination is complete without interacting with and learning about the culture. Culture affects the landscape and vice versa. For us, a well-rounded, fulfilling journey means balancing time in nature with unique cultural encounters. Here are 7 of our favorite cultural treasures of the world: It’s impossible to describe the full… Read More »
Video: Peru's Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu October 17th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Peru is equal parts magnificent beauty, mysterious ancient cultures, and treasured heritage. In this picturesque and rustic country, messages from mountainside Incan temples seem lifted to the heavens on Andean peaks. For nature lovers, archaeology buffs, and adventurers of any measure, our tours in Peru reveal the country’s intimate heart. Check out the full itinerary for… Read More »
The Mighty Tug of War, African Folktale October 14th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Storytelling is an important part of traditional African culture through the continent. Sometimes stories explain something in nature, but often they are fables meant to impart a moral or lesson. Our safari partners, Wilderness Safaris, shared with us a few stories that they’ve collected over the years from their staff and guides, many who hail… Read More »
Patagonia Slideshow September 1st, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Argentina: Patagonia Hiking Journey Vast, remote, and at times, unforgiving, it’s a place that has captured the imaginations of everyone from explorers and scientists, to ranchers and visitors from around the globe. Interested? Contact Michelle at 1-800-941-8010 or [email protected]
7 Cultural Treasures of the World August 24th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes No exploration of a new destination is complete without interacting with and learning about the culture. Culture affects the landscape and vice versa. For us, a well-rounded, fulfilling journey means balancing time in nature with unique cultural encounters. Here are 7 of our favorite cultural treasures of the world: It’s impossible to describe the full… Read More »
Curiosity of Language August 18th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes Language is a curious portal into understanding a culture—an insight into what’s important in a society. For example, Icelanders have over 40 words to describe snow because it’s an inherent part of living in Iceland. And there are dozens of words to describe camels and their behavior in Arabic because North African and Middle-Eastern desert… Read More »
Winter in Iceland Slideshow July 20th, 2020 • by Deborah Tobey Iceland: Northern Lights Adventure From the dancing colors above to the vast and stunning landscape here on earth, Iceland will not disappoint. Interested? Contact Deborah at 1-800-941-8010 or [email protected]
Scotland's Most Beloved Festivals July 16th, 2020 • by Michelle Cournoyer Although the Highland Games may have originated in Ireland 3,000 years ago, they are now one of Scotland’s oldest and most treasured traditions, taking place in localities throughout the country. Equal parts athletic competition, heritage celebration, and community festival, they are a highlight in the Scottish calendar each summer. One of the main parts of any games are… Read More »