South African Safari
by Marcus Macdougall, October 2018 We flew out of Launceston and stayed overnight in Sydney for an early morning flight from Sydney to Johannesburg. We enjoyed our Qantas flight in the ‘quiet’ area of economy, where there is a curtain to divide you from the potential noise of the main economy cabin. Arrival in to …
Mystical Morocco with Cathi
by Cathi Burnett-Cogrove Travelling to Morocco during their Spring provides sights to behold! This was the second tour that I have escorted to this incredible country so I was very aware of what was to unfold. My guests were excited about the prospect of experiencing the magic of Morocco but had little idea that this …
Southern Africa with Scenic
by Brooke Allison, November 2017 I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to travel to my #1 bucket list destination, Southern Africa, with Scenic. No words can describe the sheer beauty, joy & experience that Southern Africa offers. From the mountainous coast line of South Africa, to the rugged private reserve in Thornybush …
Zimbabwe
by Rosie Reed, May 2017 The first thing you notice when flying into Zimbabwe is the landscape. Far removed from the dense Australian bush, the trees are spaced apart, allowing for glimpses of the orange red soil between. The clichés about the African sky going forever? Well, it’s a cliché for a reason! Provided you are sitting …
The Splendours of Spain, Portugal & Morocco
Escorted by Judy Tierney, October 2015 What a marvellous journey this was. 17 of us headed to Barcelona first for a feast of Gaudi’s often gaudy but magnificent architecture including the astonishing Sagrada Familia cathedral. We ate truly memorable meals in restaurants from The Ramblas to the vine laden hills dropping into the achingly beautiful …
Southern Africa: Deserts & the Delta
by Ruth Moon, September 2014 I recently had the privilege of escorting an absolutely fantastic group of twelve to Southern Africa. After eighteen months of planning and research, I felt confident that what we could control was in hand and I left home with my fingers crossed that the weather would be kind to us …