Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling along the Czech-Austrian border past the monument to those who had died trying to escape Communism.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Dana is outstanding, as a cycle guide/leader and city guide.
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Great itinerary, great guide, let down by the bikes
A fascinating route through four countries and taking in four capitals as well as beautiful countryside and gems of mediaeval towns (with excellent beer and ice cream). A good mix of cycling, beside the Danube and Voltava rivers, rolling pine forests, (most of the climbing comes in the first three days) countryside, excellent cycle paths and lots of history. Dana is a fantastic guide- gives great city tours, great sense of humour, excellent restaurant recommendations and a great cyclist.
vietnam adventure
excellent trip with many highlights and brilliant guide –Son Nguyen
Most Inspirational Moment
meeting the Hill tribe people in North Vietnam and the two home stays which were both lovely
Thoughts on Group Leader
Son was brilliant and an excellent guide --- was fantastic
Advice for Potential Travellers
travel light --dont need to much luggage and move frequently so too heavy a bag is a pain for all concerned ! mosquito repellent is needed as we were bitten quite a bit even though mosquitoes were not immediately obvious - bring a refillable bottle for water go to some spin classes for the cycling --although distance not great it was hard work in that heat =-!
Explore and discover the Baltics
I enjoyed discovering an area of Europe I knew little about. Visiting many areas of all 3 countries. Guide well organized and itinerary good. Only problems were Tallin hotel (hot weather but no AC and some rooms no windows to open) and lunch dinner stops sometimes very slow service.
Hotels in good locations.
Most Inspirational Moment
History of all 3 countries.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Organized, able to express local passion for small countries surrounded by larger powers. Very good.
Advice for Potential Travellers
We flew into Helsinki and took ferry to Tallin so we got a quick Finland visit. Ferry docks within walking distance of hotel.
Fantastic
Just got back from an amazing week of cycling in this lovely country. Our leaders, Tudor and Livio were wonderful, so kind and considerate, so knowledgeable about this history and culture of their country, superb English, they made this trip fun and interesting. The cycling was challenging on varied road surfaces but the scenery, views of the mountains and seeing rustic farming methods, scythes, horses & carts etc more than compensated. At the end of a hot day of cycling Livio was there offering cold beer and watermelon. At each comfort stop he was there with coffee, tea, a sweet from the region and fruit. Nothing was too much trouble. The accommodation was great, very clean and comfortable, and the hosts welcoming. As a vegetarian I was well catered for. I can recommend this holiday.
Most Inspirational Moment
In Viscri towards the end of the tour, watching the cows, horses and goats Being herded from the fields down the Main Street and finding their way to their own homes. An amazing sight. I was up at 6:15 the next morning to watch them all emerge from their homes and congregate in the street to away their journey back off to the fields. Each house in Viscr appear to own it’s on cow so there were quite a few.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Tudor was amazing, so very kind and thoughtful with a lovely sense of humour. We pulled his leg about his pronunciation of a few words, but his English was very very good. And his knowledge of Romanian history was encyclopaedic.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take a gel saddle cover for extra comfort, and a tube of sudocreme. Romania is a very cheap country to visit, for a week I took out £120 for tips, a couple of meals out, drinks, ice creams and other incidentals...and that was plenty. Investigate Strava for your phone beforehand.
Hard walks bring great rewards
This is a hard but doable walk that rewards you with enough views for a life time.
The fitter you are the more you can enjoy.
K2 and Concordia are unbelievable.
Sara Bull and the guides are professional and as well as ensuring you are safe give lots of encouragement.
A trek of a lifetime.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing Gilkey memorial and meeting climbers who reached the summit of K2
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara Bull and her team are top guides and all work,from cooks upwards, to make it happen for you.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Get as fit as you can. Buy the biggest hand gel you can. Much of the water you will drink is warm. Most streams are full of mica can clog filters. Think about a filter bottle and watertogo bottle. Bring a bottle of coke from Skardu for the first few days. Tummy bugs are usual...try and avoid.
A beautiful place!
This was a lovely trip! The ‘Picos De Europa’ area in northern Spain is vast but little known and there are very few tourists compared with elsewhere in Spain. It is surprisingly ‘Alpine’ in feel, with beautiful with high, pointed mountains, interspersed with some lovely, flowery meadows. Goats, wild horses and light-brown cows with big bells wander around everywhere. We very much enjoyed walking in this area, with our friendly, competent leader, Nacho. The lovely, family-run hotel is simple but comfortable and very friendly – nothing is too much trouble. The home-cooked food – a choice of three main courses daily – is surprisingly good and the lunch ‘rolls’ were MASSIVE with lots of filling! Any fairly fit walker would love this trip and I would highly recommend it.
Most Inspirational Moment
The panoramic views from the very top of the highest mountains (considerably higher than any in the U.K!)
Thoughts on Group Leader
Nacho was quiet but had a real sense of humour and was a good leader. He had a thorough knowledge of the area. He walks everywhere with a big, black brolly to prevent the sun from getting to him, which seemed a good idea considering the VERY high temperatures we had for the first couple of days!
Advice for Potential Travellers
We were lucky with almost all dry weather but it can change fast so I would advise anyone to take good waterproofs and plenty of sunscreen, plus a sun-hat too! A walking pole (or two) is very helpful on this kind of terrain. The gin and tonics in the hotel were very large, quite cheap and delicious....!
Fabulous sightseeing and walking holiday
Fun group, stunning scenery, enjoyable walks, lovely hotel, food and wine – what’s not to like?!
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking around Pompeii and understanding what really happened....
Thoughts on Group Leader
Martina was truly fun, friendly and tried her best to look after us all. She was also very patient!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do it!
Paradise in Asturias
Having never heard of the Picos, but liking the pictures, I was pleasantly surprised at the grandeur of the mountains. A stunning location, you won’t go hungry nor will you be disappointed.
Most Inspirational Moment
The last day of the trip, being rewarded with a fabulous scramble to the last summit of the trip and by far the best views. We stood looking into the distance where the clouds were, and stood above the cloudline marvelling at the spectacle greeting us.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Nacho is an interesting guide whose sense of humour seemed to grow as the week went on. He was kind, gentle and seemed to know how to treat everyone from very early on, understanding of people's needs, especially when you are unwell. He's fantastic at topiary creations (!) and has many uses for an umbrella. Knowledge of fauna was excellent, flora not so, my only E.B.I. of the week.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If it's going to be warm, bring some rehydration/electrolyte powders/tablets. Nacho, i'm sure, has shares in Aquarius and mineral salts!! Be prepared for mud on one of the days.
How many elephants does it take to fill a waterhole?
I always hope that my annual holiday will deliver a “wow” moment. This trip delivered three. Firstly, the trip from Sessriem to Walvis Bay was astonishing, passing through several radically different environments in one day – from the fringes of the Namib desert, via plains and mountains to the sea; then the incredible views from Vingerklip – reminiscent of California; then best of all the proliferation of wildlife at Etosha – we had 40 elephants young and old playing at the waterhole just yards from where we were sitting at Okaukuejo. Then there were the walking lions, the sleeping lions, zebras, springbok, kudu and a dozen giraffes at another waterhole. Oh, we finally got to spot a family of wild cheetahs after a long game drive near Namatoni. Mustn’t forget Dune 45 and Dead Vlei and the fact that often ours was the only vehicle on the road.
Most Inspirational Moment
Etosha, Etosha, Etosha. I guess we were particularly lucky to visit during the dry season, but even though I knew our chances of seeing the "big" mammals would be good, I could not have predicted the vast numbers we actually saw. We ticked off more than 40 species of animal - birds and mammals - in Etosha overall.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Shane was quite a character who clearly knows Namibia well and is proud of his country. He ensured everyone in the group got what they wanted from the trip. Our driver, Benson, was also a star, coping with the harsh African roads, despite having to repair a double puncture and a shattered window. He also proved to be a decent campsite cook.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you love spectacular scenery and spotting wild animals, then this is a must trip for you.
Dolomites
Excellent trip in amazing backdrops mixed with some demanding pistes and terrain. Our guide Martin was very engaging, knowledgeable and inspired confidence. He had time for everyone, and modulated the group well.
Most Inspirational Moment
Every moment was special, but getting to the top of Piz Boe and climbing Via Ferrata on a medium route (first time rock climbing for me) topped up the list for me.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Martin was cool, very engaging/helpful knowledgeable and inspired confidence. He had time for everyone, and modulated the group really well.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring walking poles even if you're an expert on all terrains. Dolomites is a bucket-list must do!