Greg and I are in London this week. and enjoyed a visit to the Columbia Flower Market - here's a little taste of England at the holidays... (Don't forget to… Read more…
I love to travel but let’s be real it can be stressful. I wish planning trips were all roses and strawberries but that may not always be the case. I… Read more…
John Locher, world traveler, lover of all things China, and tour leader for our Spirit of China trip, guests this week on Halle’s blog. In March 1974, two farmer brothers… Read more…
The date is 12/12/12, the last number in the repeating series we've been experiencing for the past dozen years. This is on top of 12/21/12, its near twin, when we will either experience a date of strong planetary alignment or the apocalypse. In other words, if we make it past Christmas, we're golden. Read more…
Over the years, I’ve traveled with hundreds of our guests all over the world, and seen dozens of people petrified at the thought of getting on a plane. There’s something… Read more…
Ketut Liyer - visiting with a BalianDid you read "Eat Pray Love"? Do you want to meet with a famous Balinese Shaman? Ketut Liyer, thanks to the best-selling book, "Eat Pray Love", has found himself catapulted to fame and at least some small fortune as the most important Balian on an island of very spiritual people. And earlier this year, Spirit Quest Tours was in Bali for two weeks with a group of 35 American tourists, many of whom had read the book and were hoping to meet Ketut. Luckily, our Balinese guide knew him, and where he lived, and I was able to send him over to Ubud to set up an afternoon for our group to see him.
Egypt Travel Tips - 5 things you should know before you goMost of the guests who come on our trips have never been to Egypt before - hey, some of them have never left their country before! We want to make everyone comfortable and at ease, but we do always get the same questions in advance of a trip and after ten years, I thought this should be the first thing I address in my brand new blog!