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Can’t pronounce anything in Iceland? We can’t either
Published on August 26, 2014The North America Iceland ProCruises team has had some trouble pronouncing our Icelandic ports and we figured if we need help, you might too! Icelandic, we found out, is one of the hardest languages to speak and can be traced back to…
Read MoreIceland on the Rocks: To Björk … Or Not To Björk
Published on August 7, 2014“If you could ferment a forest, this would be it” . . . “Tastes like a tree” . . . “Woodsy natural flavor.” . . . “Taste’s like bark” . . . “A woodsy tea.” Can you guess what drink is being described? Probably…
Read MoreDr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka and Adventure Consults
Published on July 23, 2014She has an infectious smile, a wicked sense of humor, and don’t even get her started talking about gorillas. That would be Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, who organizes intimate gorilla treks for Adventure Consults in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. She knows mountain gorillas like…
Read MoreIceland Pro Cruises Webinar
Published on July 21, 2014Introducing Iceland Pro Cruises from Travel Webinar Replays on Vimeo.
Read MoreFive Quirky Things to do in Uganda
Published on May 8, 2014In addition to gorillas, big game and incredible scenery, Adventure Consults can also show you the eccentric side of Uganda. Below are our top five quirky adventures: 1. Hang Ten at Aero Beach Normally mild mannered Lake Victoria rocks on weekends as thousands…
Read MoreEARLY PENGUIN & EXPLORER PROMOTION
Published on May 3, 2014Plan ahead! Be the first to travel one of Australis’ new round trip routes with the Early Penguin & Explorer’s Promotion. Book May 7 through June 30, 2014 for a three night expedition cruise adventure, and receive a 20% discount and cabin…
Read MoreKampala’s Top Restaurants
Published on May 2, 2014Kampala is fast becoming a city with terrific dining. Corne Schalkwyk, the GM of Premier Safaris, located in Kampala, Uganda Shares his favorite eating spots in his adopted city: The Crafty Cupcake: Our favourite must try at Crafty cupcake – B52- the…
Read MoreRoyal Expeditions’: The Buddhist Trail
Published on March 11, 2014Home to some of the world’s most influential religions and steadfastly anchored in a heritage of philosophy, religious mythology, yoga and meditation that goes back to over 5000 years, India is one of the world’s leading cultural holiday destinations. You travel to…
Read MoreNew Promotion from Australis: Cape Horn and Patagonia
Published on March 3, 2014Right now Australis: Cape Horn and Patagonia is offering three separate excursions around Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, and Tierra del Fuego with FREE AIRFARE! You saw correctly. Three different amazing trips, all magical in their own ways, that offer free plane tickets when…
Read MoreSnow Leopard Trekking
Published on February 10, 2014Royal Expeditions has pioneered snow leopard treks with conservation centered treks offering 2 different snow leopard options. In Rhumbak Valley, they offer a fixed departure trip in January, or can do this as a FIT during other months. Again, they are pioneering…
Read MoreThe Last Maharajah
Published on February 9, 2014This fascinating article in the Wall Street Journal Magazine details the preservation efforts of Jodhpur’s Maharaja. He is the younger brother of Royal Expeditions’ founder and chairwoman, Rani Chandresh Kumari, who is also a member of parliament and the the Minister of…
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The Most Beautiful Lake You’ve Never Heard of: Uganda’s Lake Bunyonyi
Published on January 4, 2014Embark on a journey with Wall Street Journal writer Henry Wismayer as he describes his experiences on and around the spectacular Lake Bunyonyi in Uganda. Lake Bunyonyi is located on the southern tip of Uganda and is the canvas on which some…
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A More Personal Way to Experience Kenya’s Wildlife
Published on December 22, 2013While traveling in a 4×4 automobile is the most popular way to experience the African wilderness, Laura Kiniry of BBC Travel has some other ideas of how to experience Kenya along with some great first hand stories. Give this amazing article a…
Read MoreTripadvisor.com Releases Travelors’ Choice Top 10 Destinations on the Rise!
Published on December 7, 2013Hey everyone! Tripadvisor.com just announced their 2013 Travelers’ Choice top 10 destinations on the rise! There are some really amazing destinations on this list, all worth checking out. #3 on the list is Kathmandu, Nepal home to one of the wonderful companies…
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Amazing High Def Footage from a Hot Air Balloon in Namibia
Published on November 25, 2013This video features some truly breathtaking, high definition shots of the Namibian landscape from a hot air balloon. The footage captures just one of the many amazing safari opportunities offered by African Profile Safaris. Enjoy and spread the word about Emerging Destination…
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Take the Route of Charles Darwin through Patagonia with Australis!
Published on November 6, 2013Australis is pleased to announce the launch of two themed Patagonia cruises in December, 2013, focusing on the voyage of the HMS Beagle. Renowned experts will be on board to highlight Darwin’s landing points and his scientific discoveries. Two centuries after his birth, Darwin…
Read MorePremier Safaris Launches Game Fishing Safaris On the River Nile for Nile Perch, Tigerfish and More from Bank or Boat
Published on October 21, 2013KAMPALA, Uganda (10/2013) Premier Safaris, specialists in adventure/luxury safaris in East Africa, is launching Fishing Safaris in Uganda on the River Nile with professional fishing guides for short trips and specialist guides for longer trips. Rates for a seven day/six night Fishing…
Read MoreEmerging Destinations Bids Heartbroken Farewell to Young Humanitarian
Published on October 17, 2013Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, was recently devastated by a four-day assault on a popular, upscale mall. The terrorist siege left many dead and many more wounded. Among those killed in the violence was a dear friend to the Emerging Destinations…
Read MoreEast Africa Visa Changes
Published on September 3, 2013Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda have taken steps to ensure that a common tourist visa among the three countries will be reality by January 2014, as will unrestricted travel by using national identity cards. The decision was finalised without their two other EAC…
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