Normally a wedding announcement would be a great thing, right? I first thought so when I heard that the King of Bhutan is getting married in October (exact date still to be set). To be sure… I am thrilled. But our Bhutan Trek is scheduled for October and I was just alerted that flights will Read More…
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Book a Tour in April – Save $150!
My tax refund to YOU is to put $150 in your travel fund. All you need to do is book an international WanderTour in the month of April, and you’ll save $150 bucks! Such a deal! Here’s a roundup of the 2011 tours: Papua New Guinea Mt. Hagen Singsing Cultural Tour Dates: August 5 – Read More…
Papua New Guinea Mt. Hagen Singsing – Photo of the Day
It’s been 7 months since I visited Papua New Guinea, and I still don’t have my head wrapped around this country. Nor do I think I ever will. It’s just way too complicated with approximately 850 tribes found throughout this island nation. And many of them so isolated that they have their own distinct language Read More…
Santa Fe: Photo of the Day
I think in another life I lived in New Mexico. Because it’s here that I feel really at home and at peace. And it’s where I would love to retire (though the hubby has a different idea – ahem, Hawaii). Just looking at the adobe buildings, like this one in Santa Fe, always brings a Read More…
New WanderTours Site Launches!
I’m very excited to announce the launch of WanderTours.com – this is the new home to all of the Wanderlust and Lipstick tours that now include the popular women-only adventures as well as the growing number of co-ed trips! Why a new site? Well, I’ve been offering women-only tours to India, Bhutan and Vietnam & Read More…
March Bhutan Tour Update
Susan Weis from Breathe Books in Baltimore, MD, approached me recently. She wanted to lead a tour to Bhutan in the spring. “Why not join forces with me in March?” I suggested. Her answer was an enthusiastic YES! So, Susan, along with some of her dedicated customers will be joining the March 2010 women-only tour Read More…
After 5 Weeks – Back in Seattle
I know, I’ve been back for more than a week and I haven’t really mentioned much about my 5 weeks of travel as I led tours in India and Bhutan. I’m not trying to repress it, only absorb it and shake off the jet lag that has kept me up and down for much of Read More…
Photo of the Day: Bhutan Windows
Next to the beauty of the Himalayas, probably the most striking thing about Bhutan is the architecture. This is a series of windows at one of the country’s many monasteries. See more lovely photos at DeliciousBaby’s Photo Friday! Travel Well! Beth Related links: Spring Women-only tour to Bhutan (register before Dec. 1 and save $150) Read More…
Bhutan Cooking Class
As part of the April trip to Bhutan, our group took a cooking class in Bumthang, near Central Bhutan. I think this is a quite uncommon activity for tours to Bhutan and it was one of my favorite things we did in our nearly two weeks in-country. The class was held in the kitchen of Read More…
Bhutan Rolls Back Daily Tariff Increase
Tiger’s Nest Monastery A few months ago, the Bhutanese government made an unpopular decision to increase the daily tariff for tourists from $200 to $250 U.S. While this covers nearly all of a traveler’s expenses when in-country, even $200 a day is pretty steep for Asia. So why is Bhutan so expensive? There are two Read More…