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Giza 3D Tours

Is this the ultimate in armchair archaeological adventure? Quite possibly. A brand new application launched this week allows you to take a 3D virtual 'interior and exterior' tour of the pyramids of Giza, Egypt - without having to leave your seat. 
 


Why the 'fly and flop' has 'flown and flopped'

As a leading adventure travel company, we admit to being a little biased when it comes to what we'd recommend as a travel option. Clue: adventure, culture and relaxation! 
 


Remarkable women wanted for Channel 4 TV documentary!

Are you about to embark on a 'voyage of discovery'? Have you reached 'mid-life' and are wanting to turn your life around? Have you done so already?
 
If so, then Channel 4's prestigious documentary department would like to hear about it for a 2-part documentary with writer, actress and comedian, Sharon Horgan. 
 


The 'other side' of Iran

It may be a destination that makes the headlines for the wrong reasons (it's government, rather than its culture, landscapes, architecture or people), but, as a recent surge in bookings testify, for seasoned travellers it remains one of the great 'must sees'.
 
From the exquisite Islamic buildings of Esfahan to the strange mud-brick towers of the ancient desert city of Yazd; colourful bazaars and shimmering deserts to cosmopolitan tea-houses in modern-day Tehran, there's just so much to see.
 


Australasian war history

 
Tomorrow (25th April) marks one of the most significant events in Australasian war history:  the  anniversary of the landing of Australasian soldiers - the Anzacs - on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915.
 


Holi Moly

It's certainly true that a picture can say a thousand words so, as India and Nepal celebrate what must be one of the world's most colourful religious festivals this week - Holi - we thought we'd share this gallery courtesy of the Guardian.



Photography on holiday

At Destinations last weekend there was a display of Ponting's photos from Antarctica which conveyed the immense power a photo can have on the viewer.  The image of Scott and his ill-fated companions at the South Pole in front of the Norwegians' tent is almost too poignant to bear.  Do go and see for yourselves - it's at the Royal Geographical Society, it's free and on now until the end of March.



The Falklands back in the news again

So the 'Las Malvinas/Falkland Islands' issue rears its ugly head again.  The politicians are back barking at each other with David Cameron somewhat amusingly accusing the Argentineans of 'colonialism' which may well be the most classic case of 'pot calling kettle black' in recent times.  How much of this relates to the very attractive possibility of rich natural resources being discovered down there and how much to the tragic war is anyone's guess but what we do know is that all the islanders really want is to be left alone and to continue to attract much needed tourism. 



Burma trip review

With perfect timing after hearing today that Suu Kyi will be running for Parliament in the April Burma elections, we have just received this wonderful trip review from a client hot off one of our Burma tours.



Bungee jumping - Victoria Falls activities

In light of the recent bungee accident in Victoria Falls we would like to advise that we are suspending offering the bungee jump as an optional activity on our tours until the full investigation is complete.


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