Antipodean; Across the Himalayas
Published on December 13, 2018
By Ryan Neal Cordwell, AFAR Ambassador Just as Galileo had made headlines with his findings of the universe, some seven-thousand kilometers away, the great unifier Zhabdrung had just tossed a replica of the sacred Buddhist relic into the Mochu River. This implausible gambit, midst a grim and unflattering outlook, had effectively ended the Tibetan invasion. […]
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Rubies of Bhutan
Published on December 3, 2018
By Ryan Neal Cordwell, AFAR Ambassador “Chilis,” Dorji responded. I hadn’t yet asked the question, but drawing from the gaze I wore at the passing valley as our tour descended unto the mountain Kingdom of Bhutan, he’d preemptively and accurately answered. Why are the roofs painted red? They weren’t painted, of course. Their otherwise […]
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How to Make the Most of Your Safari Experience
Published on November 16, 2018
By Megan Murphy, AFAR Ambassador Africa changes you forever, like nowhere else on Earth. I heard that time and time again from friends, colleagues, and fellow journalists who were touched by the magic of safari. But only now that I’ve been on a Kenya Private Safari with Monograms do I whole-heartedly understand how true that […]
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African Adventures: Up Close with the Big 5 and Beyond
Published on November 5, 2018
By Megan Murphy, AFAR Ambassador Acclaimed travel writer Brian Jackman once said, “Everything in Africa bites, but the safari bug is worst of all.” I can now say with certainty that after being bit—hard—by the safari bug, I will never, ever be the same. As an impassioned animal lover and enthusiast of travel and […]
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USTOA Asks Why Instead of Where
Published on October 30, 2018
This year, USTOA set out to uncover the emotional connection between travelers and the destinations they visit with the Why We Travel campaign. Through a collection of articles and videos, like the one below, you can hear firsthand accounts of guests who traveled on four USTOA tour operator member itineraries this year. You can follow […]
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New Brunswick, Canada: Getaway Like a Maritimer
Published on October 10, 2018
New Brunswick’s famed Bay of Fundy coast, culturally-vibrant cities like St. Andrews by-the-Sea, and historic sites such as Campobello island are enticing travelers to experience Atlantic Canada in 2019. Whether it’s a walk on the ocean floor at Hopewell Rocks, or a visit to Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt’s beloved Campobello Island, USTOA member packaged […]
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Uncover the South Pacific’s Best Kept Secret
Published on September 17, 2018
Credit: David Kirkland, Pacific Corner, Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands Which tropical paradise is on your bucket list…Hawaii, Tahiti, or perhaps Fiji? While all these destinations offer sun, sand, and relaxation, for a truly off-the-beaten-path experience consider the Cook Islands. Located in the South Pacific Ocean northeast of New Zealand, the Cook Islands, comprised of 15 […]
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A Safari North of the Arctic Circle
Published on September 5, 2018
By John Newton, AFAR Ambassador Travelers with Quark Expeditions photographing belugas in Cunningham Inlet on Somerset Island Every year, thousands of travelers head to Africa in the hope of seeing the famous “Big Five” animals—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo—during a stay at one of the continent’s safari camps. Far fewer, only a […]
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September 1 Kicks Off Travel Together Month!
Published on September 1, 2018
During this year’s Travel Together Month, the members of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) are putting the world on sale with nearly 100 offers on bucket list trips to all seven continents. The month long celebration showcases offers like free airfare, direct savings, and complimentary add-ons from the country’s leading travel companies. Book […]
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Travels to the Far North
Published on August 28, 2018
By John Newton, AFAR Ambassador In March 2016 I traveled to the north of Canada—Manitoba, and specifically the town of Churchill, on the edges of Hudson Bay. The trip was centered around a dinner at a fort once used by the Hudson Bay Company where the meal would, according to the plan, conclude with […]
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