In an earlier post I described how I had found my perfect travel style in Intrepid's Original style tours. You might like some of the same things in a trip that I do but there may be other aspects that suit you better. In the table below I compare a range of different tours that are available that should meet most needs whether you want an 18-30 age group, an independent tour, a family trip, or more comfort. Most of the styles cater to a range of different activities (e.g. trekking, cycling) … [Read more...]
Cambodia: Bags of Social and Environmental Conscience
I discovered a great new company when I visited the Titirangi Markets a couple of weeks ago. It was their bags that first got my attention as they are so colourful, light and with a great design for almost every occasion. Then I discovered that they had an amazing back story and a purpose that I really wanted to support. The company is called Smateria and they create long-lasting, colourful bags for every occasion using up-cycled and re-purposed materials. The bags are beautifully designed … [Read more...]