Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

The walk up to the Croatian-Austrian Border. We retraced the steps of the 10,000 Refugees who trekked over these mountains in April 1945.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Before departing I picked up a book called "Slovenia 1945".by John Corsellis. It is about what happened, in Slovenia, during the Second World War. It is a fascinating and harrowing book and describes the events, in the exact area , in which the Trip is based. I found it gripping and a real eye opener as I knew little about the history of area . It is well worth buying or downloading, to read, while on the trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Suppose to be the Nepali Flat Trek but eventually it has become an earthquake.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very helpful, very patient, calm and with great sense of humor. Great companion. His huge experience and knowledge become essential and crucial during earthquake when nobody knew what to do.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't take too many stuff, make sure your kit bag is as light as possible otherwise you will feel bad knowing that somebody has to carry it for you. Invest in light gear and good sleeping bag. Make sure you have reliable trekking boots and blister plasters. Inform your relatives before trip where exactly you go, who with and give them contact details to your travel company. Be cheerful and enjoy every moment down there :)

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the top of some of the hills on our day in the Sierra Maestra. Visiting the mausoleum to Che.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Alex was excellent. A great organiser and some memorable anecdotes on Cuba and its history. There was clearly an obligation placed on him by his government to tell a particular story but he balanced the dogma with personal observations.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go without any preconceptions. Cuba may surprise you. If you go in April, be prepared for crabs!

Most Inspirational Moment

Completing the 'Walk of the gods' and not having sore feet at the end the 4.5 hour walk, plus 1,700 steps down!! The group were great fun. A variety of ages made it all the more exciting. Vesuvius was also incredible as was Pompeii, Herculanium and Naples. Enjoy the large amounts of delicious ice cream everywhere you go:)

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eduardo was brilliant.From the moment we arrived in Naples he made us feel welcome. Was always happy to answer any questions we had and each night before dinner he told us what was the next days itinerary. He has took us to places that as a tourist you would never find yourself and made each day enjoyable. Interacting with all the group and having a great time. His knowledge of the local area was incredible too and everyone seemed to know him whereever we went!!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Makes sure that you take lots of cash with you. There are a number of cash machines around, but sometimes you need to pay cash to a local guide or taxi so be sure to take enough for the 8 days. Enjoy yourself and the surroundings, it truly is a beautiful part of the world and there is so much to eat, you will certainly never feel starved!

Most Inspirational Moment

My most inspirational moments were when we went to desert (Merzouga)and to the Todra Gorge,We had a great time there and poeple running the hotels were excellent.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Moustafa our local guide was excellent,very experienced and knowledgeble person,very friendly and very helpful .

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the summit of Mt Vesuvius at the second attempt (thunderstorms prevented it on our scheduled visit) with our excellent guide Stefano. All the walks were very satisfying and we particularly enjoyed the time in Ravello.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine was excellent, enthusiastic, cheerful and professional at all times. She has great relationships with so many local people and dealt with all requests or problems efficiently. The duct tape has passed into legend!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Walking poles and decent footwear recommended for all the walks.

Most Inspirational Moment

I had several inspirational moments, but the two that stood out the most was our visit to Hiroshima and our walk through the bamboo forest in Kyoto (it had a zen feel to it).

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide was fantastic -- she did a great job keeping 16 different personalities happy and on the same page. She was very organized and made it look easy, but that was due to a lot of behind-the-scenes work on her part. She also handled a difficult situation very deftly. It was fun traveling with her!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared to walk quite a bit -- the walking was very pleasant and enjoyable, but more (including navigating your way through the train stations) than indicated in the trip notes.

Most Inspirational Moment

The Ravelo walk - great day and fantastic to end it with some time in Ravelo.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine was an excellent group leader - very knowledgeable helpful and patient. She always went the extra mile to make our experience special.

Most Inspirational Moment

Ravello, my favourite town, looking down on Positano at the end of the Walk of the Gods, the views from everywhere, the tour of Pompeii.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Christine was unstoppable enthusiastic, knowledgable about the area, the culture, seemed to know everyone, great with all of the group and their individual needs and was happy that we could run, skip and be happy. Word of the week 'doable'!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do take walking poles, the steps are part of the whole experience and there are lots. Take loads of photographs,

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking the Bysantine Way on Paros.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent - couldn't have been better. Very friendly, thoughtful, knowledgeable, interested, kind and extremely well organised. Thank you Thanos for a wonderful holiday.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book and go on this wonderful trip