Why You Should Travel Off the Beaten Path in China
What comes to mind when you think of visiting China? Whether it’s hiking the Great Wall near Beijing, exploring Shanghai’s Bund, or eating Dim Sum in Hong Kong, China is … Continue Reading
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Hong Kong Day Trip: The Tian Tan Buddha to Tai O Village
When we think of Hong Kong, the images that come to mind are skyscrapers, people, and air pollution. So you can imagine our surprise when we explored outside the downtown … Continue Reading
Great Spirit Circle Tour – 10 Manitoulin Indigenous Experiences
Canada is filled with fascinating Indigenous experiences but nowhere is better than the Great Spirit Circle Trail of Manitoulin Island in Ontario. This tour takes you around the largest fresh water … Continue Reading
Tribes of Papua Indonesia – An Unlikely Guest at a Highlands Festival
Have you ever had a travel experience, or dreamt of one, that totally blows your mind? Such was the case for me back in 2006 in the highlands of Papua, … Continue Reading
The People and Culture of Greenland
One of the unique things about travel to Greenland is the opportunity to meet the locals and learn about the culture. The Inuit culture is fascinating and very few people … Continue Reading
People of India in Pictures
India as a travel destination needs little introduction – it’s somewhere firmly on the independent travellers circuit. I’ve recently returned from my third trip to the country, a visit that … Continue Reading
The Maasai People Kenya – A Special Stop at Selenkay
We knew that our visit with the Maasai People (Masai People) of Selenkay Conservancy in Kenya was going to be a cultural experience, but we had now idea how special … Continue Reading
Kenya Village Visit – Empowering People One Brick at a Time
When people think of a safari in Kenya, they instantly envision the sweeping landscapes of the Masai Mara. But a Kenya village visit is a must when exploring the country. … Continue Reading
Walking Amman – A Walking Tour of Jordan’s Capital City
It was an incredible 10 days in Jordan and it started off right with our stay at the luxurious Four Seasons Amman. Upon our return, we were eager to see how people lived in Jordan’s largest city.