“Now is the time to go!”

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Melissa Graham

As the Tour Operations Coordinator at Classic Journeys in charge of our Myanmar trips, I speak to our guides and colleagues in-country on a weekly basis, and I also hear a lot of questions from travelers who are curious about … Continue reading →

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Will the ban on buses affect your visit to Angkor Wat?

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Melissa Graham

Like so many iconic destinations around the world, the temples in Cambodia’s Angkor temple conservation area sometimes come under stress from the sheer numbers of visitors. In April, officials announced that buses carrying more than 24 people would be banned … Continue reading →

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Sipping Sake with the NVA

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Dave Van Hook

In March 2013, retired Navy Commander Ed Arledge and his wife Darlene took their third shared Classic Journey together – this time to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Unlike their earlier trips to Peru and New Zealand, this trip to Vietnam … Continue reading →

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Answers to your questions about traveling to Cuba

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Edward Piegza

If you’re the kind of person who craves the opportunity to make connections with other peoples and cultures, Cuba is irresistible. The chance to meet, interact with and understand the Cubans – who have been so nearby and yet so … Continue reading →

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My Moroccan Kitchen in Connecticut

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Classic Journeys

My favorite part of managing tour operations is the stories our guests bring back from their vacations. After Marla Patterson returned to Connecticut from her recent Classic Journeys vacation to Morocco, she had such fun and worthwhile observations and experiences … Continue reading →

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The Private Journey Option: Your Vacation, Nipped & Tucked

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Edward Piegza

Let’s say you’re dying to go to the Galápagos. Every detail of the itinerary speaks to you. The July 7 departure date fits your calendar perfectly. The stars align, and just like that your vacation is a done deal. At … Continue reading →

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The GoGo Sisterhood

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Kate Siber

Not too long ago, the sight of a hot air balloon full of women might have caused quite a stir in the countryside of central Turkey. But when Nancy Richer, a travel consultant from Farmington, Connecticut, and eight other women … Continue reading →

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My Mom, the Zip-Liner

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Susan Piegza

My sons tease me about how I went bug-eyed behind my snorkel mask when I saw a (totally harmless) white-tipped reef shark off the shore of the Galápagos. And you know what? I love it that they do. At home, … Continue reading →

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The Secrets of National Parking

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Jennifer DeMaio

So there you are in your first slot canyon. Whorled walls of stone twist up to a narrow sliver of sky. Except for a burble of sandstone-red water, there’s a total hush. Just ahead, a young woman has stopped, head … Continue reading →

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