Culture & History Blogs

Jewels of India | February 2025

Follow our adventurous group of kiwis as they explore the vibrant landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of India. From the bustling streets of New Delhi to the serene ghats of Varanasi, the majestic Taj Mahal in Agra, and the royal palaces of Rajasthan, our travellers will experience the essence of this exotic land.
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Central Asia 2024 | September 2024

Follow our group of kiwis on an epic journey to five exotic countries; Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
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E-Bike: Paris & Loire Valley | August 2024

Follow our E-Bike: Paris & Loire Valley E-Bikers as they cycle through from Paris to the Loire Valley in France.
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The Balkans | May 2024

Follow our Balkans group on this wonderful tour as they travel through Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia ending in Bulgaria.
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Taste of Colombia | March 2024

Follow our adventurous group as they travel around colorful Colombia with all its tastes & aromas.
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African Trilogy | October 2023

Follow our Shongololo Train group as they travel across Africa from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic Coast
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Walking in Ireland | August 2023

Follow our happy walking group as they tour around the beautiful Irish countryside.
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Way of St James | May 2023

Travels through France & Spain following in the steps of this 1000 year old pilgrimage with a happy group of kiwis.
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Central Asia | April 2023

Travels through Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan with a happy group of kiwis. Following the ancient silk road.
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Central Asia: Our Highlights

Our top 5 highlights of this epic journey of discovery.
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Janet Shankland

Ethiopia Flavours

People’s ways of eating, what they grow, how they cook it, share it and their food customs, develop over time as part of their culture and in response to their environment. Charmian Smith discovers how food and culture are interrelated in Ethiopia.
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Lourdes

Stu McGregor offers insight from his visit to Lourdes as part of the Way of St James walking tour.
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Way of St James 2017

Stu McGregor, offers some thoughts on what makes the Camino de Santiago so special.The Way of St James
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Khiva: Lighthouse in the Desert

A mirage appeared on the horizon – a tall tower faceted with blue tiles rising above the beige walls of a fortress.
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Bukhara: Whispers of the Silk Road

Hot sun, blue tiles, a whisper of a breeze and the faint smell of camel – all this means I have to be on a street in Bukhara.
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