Tourism is one of the largest money flows on earth, and where that money lands makes an enormous difference to the places we love to visit. A few small choices keep far more of your spend in the community you came to see. Stay small, eat local A family-run guesthouse keeps almost every dollar in…
Every one of our trip leaders travels carry-on only, even on the twelve-day routes. It is not about being hardcore – it is about being free. No waiting at carousels, no lost-bag anxiety, no dragging a suitcase up a cobbled hill in Cusco. The rule of three Three of everything that touches your skin, worn…
The single question we hear most is simply when. The honest answer is that almost everywhere has a window where it shows you its best face – and another where it tests your patience. Here is how we think about the calendar. Spring (March to May) Japan’s cherry blossom gets the headlines, and deservedly so,…