"Enjoyed the emphasis on photo ops under all conditions, and the group we were

with. Couldn't ask for better pre-trip communications and planning. Great to get to

know you. Wonderful sense of humor and a very nice way of taking over 'when

circumstances warrant.' Your organization and flexibility are to be commended."

Why go on a group tour with me? Because I put together and escort terrific trips! Since I believe that good preparation makes for a better travel experience, I supply a wealth of material on our destination in the weeks prior to departure. Special extras include a group T-shirt, group photo, celebrations for holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries on tour, and an annual reunion each September.

I also try very hard to give good value for your money. My tours are usually priced much lower than comparable offerings from the big-name companies since I don't spend a lot on expensive advertising and glossy brochures, and I don't sell through travel agents, thus no commission needs to be built into the tour price. Compare and you'll see.

Upcoming Tours

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Laos & North Vietnam. In Laos, we explore the historic royal capital of Luang Prabang and photograph the dramatic landscape between Luang Prabang and Vientiane. In Vietnam, we experience vibrant Hanoi, cruise on a junk among the fairytale islands of magnificent Halong Bay, and venture into the mountainous north to Dien Bien Phu and Sapa for ethnic minority villages, colorful weekly markets, and gorgeous scenery. (October 29-November 20, 2010)   2 signed up so far

Burma & the Temples of Angkor. We begin in Siem Reap, Cambodia, exploring the magnificent ruins of the many temples of Angkor. A journey through Burma (now called Myanmar) is a journey through history. We'll visit the capital city of Rangoon with its gold-spired Shwedagon stupa, drive into the countryside to witness rural life, explore the pagoda-studded plain of Pagan, see Mandalay on the Irrawaddy River, and experience mystical Inle Lake with its leg-rowing Intha people. (January 14-February 1, 2011) 

Treasures of Turkey. Straddling the continents of Asia and Europe, Turkey offers ancient cultures, well-preserved archaeological sites, amazing geologic formations, very friendly people, and excellent shopping opportunities. Highlights of this itinerary include Istanbul and the Whirling Dervishes, the superb ruins of Ephesus and Aphrodisias, the stunning lunar landscape of Cappadocia, all the way east to Mount Ararat. (April 22-May 14, 2011) 

LOOKING FURTHER AHEAD
(Itineraries still in the planning stage)

Kenya Safari. Always my absolute favorite, especially in early summer when it's cool and green. This is the only tour I do every year, staying more days in the best game parks: Sweetwaters, Samburu, and Masai Mara. Excellent wildlife sightings guaranteed -- and usually only three to a car! (June 2011)   Itinerary out for pricing

Namibia Safari. This trip combines the best of our 2008 trip -- Etosha's fantastic wildlife-rich waterholes and the wind-sculpted dunes of Sossusvlei -- with the exotic Himba people of Kaokoland, the haunting "ghost town" of Kolmanskop, engulfed by advancing sand dunes, and the eerie quiver tree forest and bouldered formations of the "Giants' Playground." (July/August 2011)   Itinerary out for pricing

Autumn in Japan. Clear blue skies and colorful fall foliage should enhance photo opportunities as we visit Kyoto and Tokyo, Fuji Five Lakes for views of Mount Fuji, and explore the more traditional rural areas of Honshu and Shikoku, steeped in folklore and natural beauty, dotted with small villages and medieval castle towns. (November 2011)