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Photograph Africa Big Cats Safari

We Do More Than Asia (Departures May – September) Botswana, a landlocked country in southern Africa, is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world with up to 70% covered by the Kalahari Desert. Its vast open spaces make Botswana perfect to see wildlife. Traditionally game drives have been the way to view […]

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The Art of Persia (17 days)

We Do More Than Asia (Departure daily) Persia, or Iran, is home to one of the richest artistic traditions in world history and has many disciplines, including architecture, painting, weaving, pottery, calligraphy, metalworking and stonemasonry. Carpet-weaving is one of the most well known and distinguished manifestations of Persian culture and art, and dates back to […]

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The Art of Persia (17 days)

We Do More Than Asia (Departure daily) Persia, or Iran, is home to one of the richest artistic traditions in world history and has many disciplines, including architecture, painting, weaving, pottery, calligraphy, metalworking and stonemasonry. Carpet-weaving is one of the most well known and distinguished manifestations of Persian culture and art, and dates back to […]

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Phi Ta Khon Festival — Ghost Festival (4 days)

(Departure June 21 – June 24, 2013) Phi Ta Khon, also known as the Ghost Festival, is held in Dan Sai, a north central region of Thailand bordering on Laos. The events take place over three days and the actual date is chosen by the town’s mystics according to the lunar calendar. A spiritual Buddhist […]

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Rwanda Gorilla Trek with Chimpanzees & Safari led by Dr. Barry Levine (9 days)

We Do More Than Asia (Departure June 1 – June 9, 2014) This tour, led by the distinguished Dr. Barry Levine, is a rare chance to get to know Rwanda and Masai Mara. Rwanda is a prime destination to visit for you seasoned travelers wanting a once in a lifetime trip. Volcano-studded landscape and gorilla-filled […]

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Rwanda Gorilla Trek with Chimpanzees & Safari (12 days)

Departure June 15 – June 26, 2014 This tour, led by the distinguished Dr. Barry Levine, is a rare chance to get to know Rwanda and Masai Mara. Mountain gorillas and stunning volcanic scenes are the attractions that make Rwanda a prime destination to visit for you seasoned travelers wanting a once in a lifetime […]

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Dr. Barry Levine

“I have maintained a fascination with Africa, the wonderful people, the landscape and fantastic sites of the animals in their natural environment since I first set out to discover the continent by crossing the Sahara Desert overland many moons ago. Since then I have explored East Africa with frequent visits and safaris, participated in development […]

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China & North Korea with Bill Altaffer

(Departures August 23 to September 7, 2013 – China and/or September 5 to 16, 2013 – N. Korea) On this amazing tour of China we visit the magnificent Longmen Caves. Today the Longmen Grottoes, with their thousands of caves, pagodas and Buddhist images, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about China’s western region and […]

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China Tour with Bill Altaffer

Departure August 23 to September 7, 2013 On this amazing tour of China we visit the magnificent Longmen Caves. Leaders of the Northern Wei dynasty (420-589 AD) moved their capital to Luoyang in 493, and began carving out the Longmen Caves in the hills along both sides of the Yi River. The caves and niches […]

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Walk Amalfi Coast: Ravello to Positano

Departures April – October The Amalfi Coast is only an hour’s drive south of Naples but is one of the most spectacular parts of the Mediterranean, with mountains rising dramatically to almost 1500 metres above the prisitne sea. This magnificent six day walking tour takes you the full length of the Amalfi Coast. Starting at […]

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