A Day in Rio de Janeiro
Published on October 13, 2015
By Colin Roohan, AFAR Ambassador The mention of Rio conjures up images and emotions for everyone. A funky, hip, fun city, it is a mix of Mother Nature’s paradise and man-made amenities. It’s a place where coastal roads hug the huge craggy mountain faces that jut up towards the sky, and a place that throws […]
Keep readingA Wish From Brazil
Published on October 6, 2015
by Kelley Ferro “Okay, now make a wish,” said Deniza, a Bahian beauty and a press officer from Embratur (Brazilian Tourism Institute), as she tied one of three knots of a Bahia wish bracelet around my wrist. I had been familiar with a colorful Brazilian tradition of the “Lembrança do Senhor do Bonfim da Bahia” […]
Keep readingBrazil: The State of Bahia
Published on September 29, 2015
by Colin Roohan, AFAR Ambassador When I learned I would be going to Brazil with EMBRATUR and LATAM as part of AFAR’s partnership with USTOA, I was extremely excited yet a little concerned as my knowledge of the country was limited. Almost everything I knew came from a high school friend who had emigrated from […]
Keep readingDiscover Papua New Guinea
Published on September 15, 2015
Papua New Guinea is one of the last frontiers of adventure travel, providing an unparalleled array of natural beauty, exotic wildlife and cultural tradition. Join Kelley Ferro, travel expert and video journalist, as she journey’s through Papua New Guinea with USTOA tour operator Swain Destinations to discover the vibrant collection of cultural possibilities found within […]
Keep readingAt the River’s Edge in Papua New Guinea
Published on September 9, 2015
by Flash Parker, AFAR Ambassador Everything changes for the traveler when he’s afforded an opportunity to become an active participant in his own getaway. Walking through museums, touring (but not touching – never touching!) sites of historic importance, or zipping around on a bus, boat, or car while the landscape whizzes past at 65mph: each […]
Keep readingTRAVEL TOGETHER MONTH…Extraordinary Deals to Extraordinary Places
Published on August 31, 2015
by Terry Dale, President and CEO, USTOA September is Travel Together Month! To celebrate the breadth of experiences offered by our tour operator members, USTOA has curated a collection of value-packed savings for travelers and special travel agent offers available throughout the month of September. Featured on https://www.ustoa.com/travel-together-month are special prices, premium offers, bonus commissions and […]
Keep readingPapua New Guinea: Where Smiles Loom Large
Published on August 25, 2015
by Flash Parker, AFAR Ambassador A question weighed heavy on my mind as my plane circled the landing strip at Mount Hagen, somewhere over the rugged heart of Papua New Guinea, a spellbinding place where the verdant Wahgi Valley is buttressed by the towering spires of the imposing Central Cordillera. How do I live like […]
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Papua New Guinea: Exploring The Most Remote Place on Earth
Published on August 18, 2015
by Kelley Ferro Things I learned when traveling to Papua New Guinea Leave your watch at home Downtime is necessary People who travel to Papua New Guinea are just plain cool Laughter is the universal language Go with an experienced tour operator “Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle!” shouted Lisa Greene, an attorney from Colorado. In the middle […]
Keep readingLive Like a Local in Peru
Published on August 6, 2015
From mountains to deserts, from city to sea, Peru’s diverse landscape is as rich as its culture and has had many stories to share since ancient times. Join Kelley Ferro, travel expert and video journalist as she journey’s through Peru with USTOA tour operator Travcoa. Known as a culinary capital of South America, Peru is […]
Keep readingSaxony Reborn From the Ashes of War
Published on July 17, 2015
by Adriana Yampey, AFAR Ambassador On Valentines Day 1945 British and American heavy bombers were dropping thousands of tons of high explosive bombs over Dresden, destroying 6.5 kilometers of the city center and killing an estimated 25,000 people. It’s almost impossible to believe that such devastation took place. You would not know this when visiting […]
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