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Forbes: Classic Journeys expands into Myanmar
Classic Journeys now offers a cultural walking tour in Myanmar with a base in Yangon.
By: Laurie Kahle, Contributor
January 2013
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Luxury Travel Magazine: Top Travel Destinations
Classic Journeys offers ultimate trips to New York Times Top Travel Destinations
By Luxury Travel Magazine
January 2013
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Modern Traveler: Volunteer Immersion
Starting with Myanmar, Classic Journeys now offers volunteer immersion opportunities.
By Modern Traveler
January 2013
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Dolce Vita Magazine: Moroccan Magic
Edward Piegza shares some of his greatest memories and what he loves most about Morocco.
Written by Edward Piegza, Guest Travel Editor
Summer 2012
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MSNBC: Italy's Cinque Terre region readies for spring tourists
Edward Piegza shares encouraging news directly from our guides in Italy
By Tanya Mohn for MSNBC
March 2012
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Travels with Amy heads to Tuscany with Classic Journeys
Travel with Amy on our Cultural Walking Adventure to the Tuscany and Cinque Terre
By St. Louis Post-Dispatch
January 2012
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Frommer's highlights Classic Journeys' Costa Rica Walking Adventure
Classic Journeys is offering a special deal for Frommers.com readers
By Frommer's
January 2012
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The Miami Herald: Travel News
Reporting on the reopening of the Cinque Terre after devastating floods. Classic Journeys is one of the first tour company's going back.
By The Miami Herald
January, 2012
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Panama Ranks #1 in NY Times "Places to Go in 2012"
We take you far beyond the Panama Canal on our Cultural Walking trip and Family Journey.
By The New York Times
January 6, 2012
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5 Summer Vacations Your Tween Won't Hate
"Tweens are...ripe to get the most out of their exposure to other cultures. 'In our experience, kids ages 7 to 16 are ideal for traveling on family adventures abroad,' Edward Piegza, president and co-founder of Classic Journeys, tells ParentDish."
By Amy Hatch
AOL's Parentdish.com, July 18, 2011
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Eastern Europe

Classic Journeys is a specialty tour operator that offers unique, upscale escorted vacations to a variety of destinations around the world.
Frommers.com, April 2009
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The American Plan
"To lure recession-strapped travelers, tour operators who have long specialized in trips to places like Vietnam and China are scouring the U.S. for closer-to-home alternatives."
By Candace Jackson
The Wall Street Journal, April 4, 2009
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Best Outfitters on Earth
Classic Journeys was selected as one of the "Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth" in National Geographic Adventure's 2009 rating.
National Geographic Adventure, February 2009
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Low-cost options on high-end travel
Tour operators are starting to offer cheaper, recession-era versions of popular vacation packages to entice penny-pinching travelers. By Michelle Higgins
The New York Times, December 28, 2008
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The Pie's the Limit
"New York. Mexico. France. Some food enthusiasts go to great lengths to satisfy a craving, try a new dish, or perfect a cooking technique."
By Brigitte Yuille
The Boca Raton Observer, December 2008
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Mad Dogs and Americans
"Who runs 125 miles across the Sahara? Welcome to the world of extreme-adventure travel."
By Mark Kirby
WSJ. The Magazine From The Wall Street Journal December 1, 2008
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In tune with Tuscany
"Tenor Andrea Bocelli's architect brother, Alberto, has ambitious plans for the hill town, Lajatico, where he grew up."
By Marc Zakian
Times Online, November 23, 2008
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Biologist has head in the clouds
"The naturalist guide's home is in Costa Rican mountains amid lush vegetation, dormant volcano, exotic wildlife."
By John Bordsen
The Charlotte Observer, November 22, 2008
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Morocco's capital of handicrafts
"In the city of Fez, goods such as carpet have been made in the same way for ages."
By John Bordsen
The Charlotte Observer, November 8, 2008
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Classic Journeys Debuts China Walking Tour
By Mark Rogers
Travel Agent Central, October 2, 2008
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Great Walking Holidays
"The best way to really discover a country is on foot."
Spire.com, Suzanne's Files
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For Some, Next Year is already here
"Tour operators say travelers have been booking unusually early this year."
By Michelle Higgins
The New York Times, July 20, 2008
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Next Year is already here
"Tour operators say travelers have been booking unusually early this year."
By Michelle Higgins
International Herald Tribune, July 23, 2008
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Walking Tours and Trips
Slow mode offers globe-trotters chance to stay in shape, make friends.
By Sarah Schlichter
IndependentTraveler.com, July 9, 2008
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Best Places To See The World by Foot
"Walking tours can be done in one's figurative backyard, but there are several destinations around the world that expose travelers to the best of nature and culture."
Rebecca Ruiz, Forbes.com, April 23, 2008
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All in the Family
"Thinking about taking several generations on the same trip? These companies can help."
By Glenn Ruffenach
The Wall Street Journal, March 22, 2008
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Taking the Road Less Traveled

"Weaker dollar pushing tourists to try different destinations."
By Penny Crabtree

San Diego Union Tribune, December 11, 2007
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Crete and Santorini: Better with a Guide
"The Greek islands of Crete and Santorini are best seen in the company of an expert, local guide."
By Marlene Ellin
Eons.com, December 2007
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Best Outfitters on Earth
Classic Journeys was selected as one of the "Best Outfitters on Earth" in National Geographic Adventure's first authoritative rating of adventure travel companies.
National Geographic Adventure, November 2007
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Luxury Walking Tours
Unique and luxurious walking trips that could not be replicated by an independent traveler.
ForbesTraveler.com, July 2007
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Wellness Escapes

"Classic Journeys...offers amazing walking vacations complete with self-indulgent lodging (after all that time on your feet, don't you deserve it?), gourmet dining, and fascinating itineraries."

The 100 Best Vacations to Enrich Your Life, May 2007, Published by National Geographic
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Family Adventure
"Spurred by tales of incomparable sightings of flamboyant scarlet macaws and...spewing lava, three generations signed on for an...exploration of Costa Rica...orchestrated by Classic Journeys."
Excerpts appeared in Marin Magazine, April 2007
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Tours of Every Stripe
"Costa Rica independent vacations can be difficult, particularly if you're driving, because of the poor roads. So tours make sense."
By Martha Stevenson Olson
The New York Times, January 17, 2004
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