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What The New Homogenization of Travel Means to you, the Traveler

Today I heard of yet another company revamped and most likely bought out by a larger mega corporation in efforts to survive the travel industry’s decline since the early 2000’s and company oversaturation. GAP Adventures is now G Adventures, Imaginative Traveler now only exists as a brand name and is operated by Gecko and promoted […]

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Vietnam Flooding

Flooding in Vietnam update from one of our land operators on site: In Central Vietnam earlier this week, there was heavy rain resulting in minor flooding of some of the popular tourist areas of Hoi An and Hue. The rain has ceased and both of these cities are returning to normal as water levels subside. […]

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More on Thailand Flooding

We’re pleased to provide a brief update on the flooding situation in Thailand from one of our on site land operators. “Central Bangkok appears to have survived the recent combination of flooding with very high tides. No tourist sites or hotels are affected – including Riverside hotels. Most tourism activities remain unaffected, except for Ayutthaya […]

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Flooding Update in Thailand

Thanks to one of our Indochina land operators we are able to provide you with a current update on flooding which has affected travel to Thailand recently. “Flood waters are increasing in and around the city and some localized flooding is happening in some riverside areas. Traffic is still able to pass through these areas […]

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Bali Earthquake October 13, 2011

By Trisha Sertori DENPASAR, Indonesia | Thu Oct 13, 2011 11:10am EDT (Reuters) – Indonesia’s resort island of Bali was struck by a 6.2 magnitude earthquake on Thursday, injuring dozens and sending tourists running out of hotels. The Red Cross said 44 people in the south of the island suffered injuries, some with head injuries […]

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Where will you go in 2012?

The New York Times: Tell Us the Best Places to Go in 2011 From the beaches of Mexico to the wilds of Kurdistan, the places on this year’s list take you to the end of the world and back. According to Justin Mott for The New York Times it’s the Absolute Sanctuary, a yoga and […]

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ARMCHAIR TRAVEL (September 8, 2011)

DISCOVERING INDOCHINA Armchair Travel with Teri Goldstein Thursday, September 8, 2011 Teri Goldstein, of Travels with Teri in Sausalito, will give an Armchair Travel presentation on Discovering Indochina. She will describe her experiences traveling in Indochina, including Thailand, Burma, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Her talk will explore the history, culture, traditions, and landscape of a […]

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THAI AIRWAYS Update

Nonstop Flight to Bangkok with Thai Airways’ Special 2011 Fare THE DEAL “Special Fare” Starting as low as $1,176*. Contact your local travel agent or Thai Airways for this special deal. For a limited time only, this special fare is valid from now until November 30, 2011. SAVE TIME, HASSLE, & MONEY Thai Airways (THAI) […]

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Have You Considered a Trek in Nepal this Fall?

To most people autumn means colorful leaves, cooler nights, Halloween and harvest culminating in Thanksgiving. To me fall means the perfect time to trek I Nepal. Yes, I have been fortunate to have unlimited time to hike across the Himalayas in Nepal, India, Tibet and Bhutan yet I realize this is not the same for […]

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15 Ways to Protect Your Money on Vacation

By Lucy Lazarony • Bankrate.com Highlights • The zero-liability policy makes a credit card the best choice. • Make copies of key documents and leave them at home with someone you trust. • “Try to stay as organized as possible.” This will make you less vulnerable. Don’t let a fraudster, pickpocket or identity thief ruin […]

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