Tribal Trio and Jay Our training continues on My Kilimanjaro Challenge! So, the first few weeks of our boot camp training sessions have been completed! With what feels like thousands of sit ups, squats, push ups, dreaded burpees, plus a load of more of Jay’s ‘toys’ (scaffold poles, tractor tyres, jerry cans and more),… [Read more…]
I had dinner last night at the Nepalese Embassy in London. It’s in one of those fabulously grand buildings in Kensington Gardens. There are so many embassies here that you kind of imagine that a thousand unseen security eyes must be following you as you walk down the road. I wondered if I should take… [Read more…]
Here is the next installment of My Kilimanjaro Challenge! You’ve already read about the challenge I am undertaking in June, but now I should give you a little background info on me and introduce you to two of the people joining me on the trek! Introducing the Tribal Trio……! Tracy Edwards – I’m 31 years old… [Read more…]
February 27, 2012
by Amanda Marks
As a tailor made travel company, we can of course plan almost any trip that you fancy (within our destination list). As I mentioned in a previous blog, luxury family holidays are different things to different families. A fortnight on the beach might be perfect for one family, whereas wild camping in the middle of… [Read more…]
February 21, 2012
by Amanda Marks
Robin Pope Safaris are one of the most notable and well-known safari companies in Africa. So what makes them so special, and why should you consider going on safari with them? Their camps: Robin Pope Safaris have camps in Zambia and Malawi. In South Luangwa National Park in Zambia they have three main camps: Nkwali,… [Read more…]
As Responsible Tourism Week 2012 draws to a close, I thought I’d share some of Tribes’ favourite 5-Globe Eco-Rated lodges and hotels with you. I hope these will give you some inspiration when looking to travel responsibly. Tribes undertakes both a social and environmental review of its hotels before awarding an eco-rating so travellers can… [Read more…]
I’ve been toying with the idea of climbing Kilimanjaro for a few years and now that the opportunity to climb Kili with a group of Tribes clients on the Discovery Tour of Kilimanjaro, I have jumped (or should that be hesitantly hopped!) at the chance to do it. I have to be honest, I am… [Read more…]
Following my post back in January, entitled ‘Why Do Travellers Choose a Peru Holiday?’, which listed a few of the reasons that make people decide to visit Peru, I thought I’d expand on one of the highlights – The Amazon Rainforest. ‘Most people first considering visiting the Amazon rainforest would probably think that Brazil would… [Read more…]
February 6, 2012
by Amanda Marks
A tailor made holiday means that you can get exactly the holiday you want, at the time that you want it, stay in the places which are just right for you, and have the experience you really want. Finding a really good travel company and consultant that you trust is key. You need someone who is… [Read more…]
February 1, 2012
by Amanda Marks
If you’re thinking of taking a safari in South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, let me recommend a really excellent small safari company – Shenton Safaris. It is an owner-run company, which is a great start in my view. Owned by Derek and Jules Shenton, this is a company whose passion for the valley of… [Read more…]
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March 9, 2012
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