Browsing Category South America

Hidden jewel of the Yucatán Peninsula


Monday, May 6, 2019

This week, guest travellers Celia and Calin explore Tulum in Mexico, a lesser known jewel of the Yucatán Peninsula and just up the coast from its famous cousins Cancun and Playa Del Carmen. Famous for its beach side Mayan ruins, this coastal ‘resort’ town is definitely worth a visit – and if you’re anything like them you ...

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3 weeks in South America


Sunday, June 9, 2013

I'm just wrapping up a 3 week journey through South America, taken alongside Scenic Tours and thought you may like to read a few notes on the trip... ​After a 60 hour trip from home, with more flight delays than even a seasoned traveller like me could handle, I'm humbled to arrive in The Sacred Valley of ...

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Tennessee and Nashville

Tennessee and Nashville


Thursday, June 30, 2016

After the glitter of New York City, the tranquil life of Amish families in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and the sombre site of Gettysburg, also in Pennsylvania, it was time for me and my fellow-travellers on the Scenic Tours ‘Historic Trails & Southern Belles’ journey to head south. First stop, Tennessee. Tennessee is known as the ‘Volunteer State’ ...

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The Year of the Monkey – Celebrating Chinese New Year 2016


Sunday, February 7, 2016

It's all about the monkey! February 8, 2016 is the kick off date in the Chinese calendar for their New Year and of course this years zodiac element and animal is... the Fire Monkey. So, I thought we'd celebrate those gorgeous primates with my top 3 travel experiences to get you up close and personal with these ...

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