People of China

April 29, 2020
By Dan Friesen We’ve taken many groups up China’s Yangtze River, third-longest in the world. One thing China has no shortage of is people! At every stop along the river,… Read More

Meet Hildrun and Louis!

April 26, 2020
By Dan Friesen Those of you who’ve traveled with us any length of time have likely traveled under the tutelage of Hildrun, a supremely competent, passionate, knowledgeable, and good-humored guide… Read More

Missing Morocco

April 25, 2020
By Dan Friesen Today, April 25, is the day our group was supposed to return home from Morocco, out of Marrakech. Of course, that did not happen, but over the… Read More

Visit to a Sri Lankan Farm

April 24, 2020
By Dan Friesen Last winter our group visited a tiny farm in Sri Lanka in the center of the island just a few miles from Sigiriya, the Lion Rock. The… Read More

#ArmchairInspiration

April 23, 2020
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A good book can inspire some of the best Adventures! We’ve put together a travel book list for our latest Taste of Travel Event that makes for some great… Read More

Taste of Travel Seminar – COVID-19 virus

March 6, 2020
We have received inquiries regarding the current coronavirus situation in the Seattle area. As the Seattle area has been at the forefront of the coronavirus news cycle this week, we… Read More

Tips for a Smooth Sailing Cruise

February 27, 2019
By Susan Arnot Ready to dive into your first river cruise experience?  You’re not alone.  River cruises are fast becoming the newest method for experiencing the world.  Over 100 river… Read More

How a Tour Planner Packs – A Timeline

March 5, 2018
By Sierra Suits One of my favorite parts of traveling? Packing! No really, it’s true! But that wasn’t always the case. In my early travels, I found that I would… Read More