Get Off the Tour Bus
Published on July 7, 2014
by Nina Dietzel, AFAR Ambassador AFAR’s co-founder Joe Diaz likes to boil ‘traveling like a local’ down to “Get off the tour bus and sit at someone’s kitchen table”. On our first day in South Africa with Collette, that’s just what we did. We got off the bus and visited Alina Mlotshwa’s home in Soweto to […]
Keep readingBeing Hugged by South Africa: Behind the Scenes of our Swain Destinations Tour
Published on June 30, 2014
by Kelley Ferro Our 20-seat plane skipped and bounced down the dirt runway and I had to blink a few times to realize that I was looking out the window at the African bush. Just 20 hours ago, I was waving goodbye to glittering Manhattan and now I was on a charter flight over the […]
Keep readingA Local Perspective in South Africa
Published on June 19, 2014
by Nina Dietzel, AFAR Ambassador To me, South Africa is one of the most fascinating countries to visit. It is furiously multi-cultural; a young democracy struggling to grow up fast to meet the country’s many challenges. When I was invited to join Collette’s tour back in April, I was overjoyed, and at the same time I […]
Keep readingUSTOA Travel Together Sweepstakes
Published on June 17, 2014
Ready to experience one of the UK’s most iconic regions? Enter the USTOA Travel Together Sweepstakes and you and a friend could win a 5-day journey through The Heart of England provided by Worldwide Traveler, including visits to Harry Potter Film locations, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and much more! If you’re having […]
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Cruise The Nile With Abercrombie & Kent
Published on June 10, 2014
As part of her journey in Egypt, travel expert, video journalist and contributor to Tripfilms.com, Kelley Ferro was taken on a luxury cruise on The Nile by USTOA member Abercrombie & Kent, a highlight of her experience. The vessels are equipped with an ever-accommodating staff as well as modern amenities, chic design and floor-to-ceiling windows […]
Keep reading70TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY
Published on June 5, 2014
By: Terry Dale, President and CEO, USTOA June 6 marks 70 years since allied forces invaded Normandy, a crucial turning point in the war against Nazi Germany, and people from around the globe will come together to honor the brave soldiers who fought during World War II. At the invitation of French President François Hollande, […]
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Local Food Experiences in Cairo
Published on June 3, 2014
by Alison Cornford-Matheson, AFAR Ambassador For me, there’s no better way to explore a country’s culture than to explore its food scene. Wherever you travel in the world, you can find passionate foodies, and Egypt is no exception. While visiting Cairo with Abercrombie & Kent tours, I had two food experiences that left me feeling […]
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The Egypt Experience
Published on May 27, 2014
by Kelley Ferro When the travel bug hits and I daydream about about traveling to far off lands, one of the first images to pop in my head has always been the temples and pyramids of Egypt. Ancient Egypt was not only intricate, advanced, and impressive, it’s one of the few historic cultures that still […]
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Living Like a Local In Egypt
Published on May 19, 2014
by Alison Cornford-Matheson, AFAR Ambassador There is a myth that group travel sets you apart from local experiences. Tucked away in air-conditioned buses and luxury hotels, travellers are distanced from the country they are visiting. However, on my recent tour of Egypt with Abercrombie & Kent, coming in contact with passionate locals was one of […]
Keep readingDestinations of Endless Rediscovery: South Africa and Egypt
Published on May 12, 2014
by Anita Mendiratta, CNN Consultant and International Tourism Strategist “Have you ever been to South Africa?” “Yes, I was there in the early 1990s.” “But then you have not been to South Africa.” It is a familiar exchange. The response is often given to people who have not visited South Africa since 1994 – the […]
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