The Most Beautiful Walk in the World - a pedestrian in Paris, by John Baxter, Harper Perennial Reviewed by Ceridwyn Parr What is the most beautiful walk in the world? For ex-pat American John Baxter who has chosen to live in Paris- sigh- the most beautiful walk is down his street. His street happens to be Rue de l’Odean, in St Germain –des-Pres. This is where Scott Fitzgerald wrote The Great Gatsby, where Gertrude Stein lived with Alice B … [Read more...]
Women Adventure Travel Sweden
Northern Lights to Midnight Sun - womenadventuretravel.se Tatiana Rynbäck had been working in tourism almost 20 years in different areas (as a guide, leader, marketing manager, etc) getting a wide knowledge of the business and most of all the feeling of sharing experiences and friendship with new people. During all this years I have been travelling around many countries my focus has been nature, adventure, culture, food , local people and new … [Read more...]
Africa – experience the heart of Africa and it’s People
For New Zealander Denise Carnihan travel is more than the WOW of great scenery. It's about meeting the people and touching a bit of their lives. Denise and her husband have built schools in Kenya and remain strongly connected to the country and it's people through that. Denise decided that she wanted to introduce more people to Africa and has done that through her book "I share my Heart with Africa" and now through the tours she organises … [Read more...]
Plan the ultimate New Zealand self-drive tour
Driving around New Zealand is the perfect way to explore the incredible countryside. Roads are generally well maintained and on the most part easy to navigate. It is perfect if you are having an extended holiday in NZ. Driving yourself means you can take full advantage of the freedom to stop and take photos of the incredible views, or eat a few pies and sausage rolls at the tearooms dotted throughout the small rural towns. While people travel … [Read more...]
Getting around in New Zealand and Australia – instead of a car – try a train or fly
Many people coming to New Zealand or Australia want to hire a campervan to do their whole trip. My suggestions is think in a more varied way flying between some centres, catching a train or bus, or hiring a small car. New Zealand suggestions For your international flights - try flying into Auckland and out of Christchurch or vice versa instead of in and out of Auckland Hire a car to drive north of Auckland - not many tourists make time … [Read more...]
Women: 48 Hours in Phnom Phen
Cities remain the same despite the nation you're visiting but to truly grasp the heart of a city, you need to explore its history - and there’s endless history in Phnom Phen, Cambodia - so here is how to spend 48 Hours in Phnom Phen. Luckily, if you're short on time or just on a stop-over, you can still experience Phnom Phen in 48 hours - or less, depending on your energy levels! In order to maximise your stay, book accomodation in the city … [Read more...]
Tamil Nadu-Kerala trip – Ioved it!
by Hilary Mackenzie Twenty-three days in Tamil Nadu and Kerala! I had never been to India before, and though I felt a somewhat daunted before setting out, I soon fell in love this part of the world. We travelled in a small group of six brought together by Mary Butterworth's company Pure Kerala. We were in air-conditioned 10-seater buses with wonderful drivers who shared their love and knowledge of the area. We avoided the big cities and … [Read more...]
Cooking Class Bali: Release Your Inner Chef as you delight Your Taste Buds
Since every detail of Bali’s daily life is patented by complex artistry, it is no surprise that the culinary realm is no exception. Aside from the dazzling sunsets, picturesque landscapes, jaw droopingly amazing beaches and glamorous resorts, one thing that is to die for on this Island is its diverse Indonesian Cuisine. Bali is home to some of the best restaurants and chefs in the world. Therefore, it is only wise to take cooking class bali … [Read more...]
Cycle New Zealand – Great Walks and Great Rides
For many years doing one of the New Zealand Great Walks was on everyone's bucket list. Now you can do a Great Ride - Cycle New Zealand! I have never met anyone who did not have New Zealand on their bucket list - even those of us who live here have more of New Zealand they want to see. And one of the great features is our scenery - in a small country we have everything from Glaciers to hot pools, beaches to lakes, sand dunes to … [Read more...]
Meet the women and discover the heart of Kenya
Linda Higdon lived and worked in Kenya and made a connection to the women there which she keeps alive through one to two tours a year taking a small group of women to Kenya with her company Global Heart Journeys From the teeming capital of Nairobi, along the verdant slopes of Mt. Kenya, and out to sweeping high deserts meet the remarkable women shaping change in contemporary Kenya. Visit these women in their own homes and villages where you … [Read more...]
