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Al Dwyer’s Fogo Island Walking Tour
Fiddle music, a rich culture of storytelling, iconic landscapes – and cod. These are some of the things that come to mind when I think of Fogo Island. I’ve had the good fortune to visit Fogo Island twice now,
Luxury Eco Resorts in Costa Rica
In a country that promotes bird watching, rural tourism, and wellness, travellers have come to know Costa Rica as a top destination for eco resorts. Sure, there are sun and beaches, but the key thing that draws many of
Saudi Arabia Tourism
Saudi Arabia Opens its Doors to Tourism You may have heard recent news that Saudi Arabia has, for the first time, opened its doors to general tourists. Would you go? For most Westerners, we mostly know about Saudi Arabia
Custom Egypt Tour Itinerary
Custom Egypt Tour Itinerary Book This Trip Detailed Itinerary DAY 1 Destination: Cairo Arrival day. We will meet you at the airport. Look for your name on a sign held by our trusted guide. Overnight in a
Travel in Peru Beyond Machu Picchu
Travel in Peru - Beyond Machu Picchu In this blog, Peru travel guide of nearly 15 years, Fernando Figueroa, shares a local perspective on how things have changed in Peru and what those changes mean to communities. As
Social Impact Traveller Carbon Offset
Social Impact Traveller Carbon Offset When it comes to the environment, I am, by no means, an eco-warrior. Nor am I an expert on the topic of carbon offsets or the impact airplanes are having on the environment. I
Travel with Purpose: Local Perspective
Travel with Purpose: A Local Guide's Perspective in Peru In this blog, I asked Peru travel guide of nearly 15 years, Fernando Figueroa, for a local perspective on how things have changed at Machu Picchu and what those changes
Prince Edward Island for Families
Prince Edward Island for Families Ice cream, goats on a beach, lighthouses to explore and campfire marshmallows – it’s the kind of stuff that little kid dreams are made of. This is why Prince Edward Island (PEI) is great
Feynan Ecolodge Adventure
Feynan Ecolodge Adventure Off the beaten path in Jordan's Dana Biosphere Reserve, the Feynan Ecolodge is setting an example in sustainable tourism. We’re coming from Petra, our driver pulls off the road into a
Nzirambi Education Fund, Uganda
Nzirambi Education Fund, Uganda The Nzirambi Orphan Talent Development Centre (NOTDEC) was started by Dorothy Nzirambi nearly 30 years ago when she took in an abandoned baby whose mother had died during childbirth. She was living in
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Conservation: Gorilla Trekking in Uganda When it comes to conservation, Uganda prioritizes the protection of gorillas of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You can help too! When you choose a gorilla trek, you must pay a gorilla permit.
Women Artisans in Jordan
Women Artisans in Jordan Visit women artisans in Jordan to support the community and purchase traditional hand-made souvenirs. During my recent trip to Jordan, on our Custom Jordan Tour, we finished the trip with a stop to
