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The world is filed with stories. Every
culture has myths and legends to explain all facets of it’s history.
From the ancient creation myths, to legends of founders and heroes,
these stories shed valuable insight into the basic beliefs of each
society.
As we move forward in our evolution,
modern man finds many scientific explanations for past myths. Ancient
texts and legends lead to exploration which unearths many answers yet
always raises new questions. “New discoveries” require a review of the
old stories for clarification or the need for the discovers to create
new hypothesis, a never ending loop of answers and questions.
The past lives in the stories and
traditions of every society. This month’s Tour Hosts help bring alive
the spirit of the cultures they visit, and open traveler’s eyes to the
world of mystery and imagination that make every destination unique.
This
month's tour hosts review:
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Tibetan Expeditions
Pick of
the Month |
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Location: Tibet, Bhutan
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| Specialty:
Historic, religious and artistic traditions |
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We Like Them: A fabulous collection of scheduled and custom trips
throughout Tibet’s various regions and the neighboring
countries. These challenging “expedition” style journeys,
introduce the traveler to the spectacular scenery, great
monasteries and shrines as well as to the religious and
artistic traditions of the local people. Their web site has
an immense amount of information on all aspects of history
and life in the region and is a must for any traveler
planning to explore this remote and fabled land of myths and
legends. |
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Andean Treks Inc. |
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Location: South America |
| Specialty:
Small group adventures and treks |
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We Like Them: 25 years experience in South America and a great
selection of over 30 different itineraries, Andean Treks can
provide custom or scheduled trips to the wonders of the
Incan Empire, the mysteries of the Nazca Lines and the
natural beauty of the Galapagos and Amazon. With U. S. and
local offices, the staff is expert in the region and will
make sure your trip is memorable. |
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Cultural Romtour |
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Location: South America |
| Specialty: Andes, Amazon and Galapagos |
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We Like Them: Offering small group scheduled departures and
customized itineraries, Whether your interests lie in the
Saxon
Culture in Transylvania, Dracula’s legend, the
Byzantine traditions of the Romanian
Orthodox Church or the magnificent Monasteries of
Valachia, Cultural Romtour provides an in-depth selection of
travel opportunities throughout Romania. Special care is
directed toward the festivals and traditional celebrations
of the seasons. |
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Article:
The maiden's fair on the Hen Mountain |
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Scottish Clans and Castles Ltd. |
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Location: Scotland |
| Specialty:
Custom designed independent itineraries |
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We Like Them: To explore the beauty of Scotland, discover the Clan
Lands of your ancestors, or visit the Highland games, let
Alastair Cunningham create a spectacular custom designed
holiday for your needs. His knowledge of the Clans and
legends that surround them as well as custom Clan research
insures that your trip will be a spectacular journey into
the past. Accommodations can be castles, inns, country
houses or local B and B’s all chosen with your specific
needs and interests in mind. |
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Article:
Highland Myths and Highland Realities |
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Interhostel |
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Location: Worldwide |
| Specialty:
Intellectual voyages and learning vacations |
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We Like Them: For over 25 years the University of New Hampshire’s
Interhostel and Familyhostel programs have been providing
journeys that offer exploration and educational experiences.
From the Gardens of Florence, to the Wonder of Harry Potter,
the Rogues, Rascals and Pirates of Rhode Island to the Ends
of the Earth in Argentina, all trips are co-
local universities. Total immersion in the sights and sounds
and highly skilled guides, make these trips as entertaining
as they are educational. |
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Article:
Mysteries of the Maya |
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Gecko Travel |
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Location: Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam |
| Specialty:
Very small group trips and tailor-made journeys |
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We Like Them: Dedicated to getting close to the land and people,
Gecko Travel creates itineraries that cater to travelers
looking for a real experience in the area visited. Enjoy
local cuisine, family-run hotels and guesthouses along with
a wide array of transportation; elephant rides, bamboo
rafts, and river journeys for a thorough exploration of the
region. Respect for the cultures, religions and traditions
as well as responsible tourism are central to the Gecko
Travel philosophy. |
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Article:
Vietnam, But Not As We Know It |
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