Here are all the “GT” Travel posts for those who appreciate the deep knowledge of a quality tour guide, and the access to mutually-beneficial experiences with local communities that the best organised tour packages offer.
Experiential tourism allows people to actively and meaningfully engage with a place’s history, people, culture, food, and environment. I recently journeyed to the Brazilian Amazon and experienced three days immersed in the environment and culture with the help of Wellington, my interpretive guide. I hope this blog post inspires others to take similar experiential journeys. I […]
Read More Immersed in the Amazon
When you think of Tanzania, massive elephants, beautiful lions, and migrating herds of zebra and wildebeest usually come to mind. And with good reason. This country has some of the most incredible wildlife on the planet. From the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater, there are so many stunning landscapes in which to witness these impressive […]
Read More Off-peak Tanzania: Go for wildlife, go again for people
Tucked away across the gurgling Beas, away from the chaotic touristy cacophony of Manali, lies the quaint village of Jagatsukh. One of the oldest villages in the Kullu district of India’s Himachal Pradesh state, Jagatsukh is nestled in the lap of nature. It’s the perfect getaway for the slow traveller. Himachal Pradesh is also called […]
Read More In love with a Himalayan homestay
“Where are you taking me this time?” I asked Somsavath at Luang Namtha’s airport. The year … 2012. I’ve toured with Somsavath, who runs Phou Iu Travel, several times. He is forever digging deeper into the mountains of Laos’ northwestern-most province. His itineraries make “off the beaten track” look like Main Street. “We’re trying something new.” […]
Read More Lapping Luang Namtha
Of all my travel experiences in 75 countries, none have been unique, life-changing, and memorable like my voyages to Antarctica. I got involved in Antarctic affairs in 1991 when I started my PhD research into the impacts and long term future of commercial tourism to Antarctica at Monash University. I spent three months at the […]
Read More Voyages to Antarctica: Unique, life-changing, memorable