A Tale of Three Ships
The team of Spirit of Travel recently had the opportunity to explore three distinctive cruise ships, each offering its own unique slice of the cruising world, from contemporary to luxurious. Let’s dive into the heart of these experiences; This is our tale of three ships: Norwegian Spirit: The Contemporary Explorer Our first stop was the […]
Napo Wildlife Center in the Ecuadorian Amazon
An excerpt from Graeme and Sue’s November 2022 South American Adventure. This part of the trip is centred around the Napo wildlife centre in the Amazon Basin (but still in Ecuador). Ecuador is dived simply into three regions: the Andean region where Quito is, the coastal region where the port of Guayaquil is, and the […]
Greece Unearthed: Soaking Up the Magic
Soaking up the Magic of Athens and the Greek Islands Dreaming of turquoise waters, fascinating ruins, and vibrant nightlife? Say no more! The Greek islands have you covered. Set out on a breathtaking tour that will take you from the bustling streets of Athens to the paradisiacal shores of Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Crete, and Ios. […]
Case Study: Graeme and Sue’s South American Exploration of Biodiversity
A South American Exploration of Biodiversity Recently the opportunity arose to develop a custom itinerary for two clients I had the pleasure to work with before. By taking the time to get to know Graeme and Sue’s preferences for travel I was able to offer a unique itinerary which resonated with many of their wants […]
Borneo Travellers Part 1 of 3
Avid travellers Graeme and Sue share their adventures through Borneo. SARAWAK The Kuching Experience Sue and I were met by Rose, our Chinese-Malay tour guide, at the Kuching airport after a 1 ¾ hour flight from Kuala Lumpur. She was fantastically knowledgeable about everything to do with Sarawak, and in a polite way, talked non-stop […]
Borneo Travellers Part 2 of 3
Avid travellers Graeme and Sue share their adventures through Borneo. SABAH The 1st Kota Kinabalu Experience The flight DID take off on time, but it won’t take long to describe the 1st Kota Kinabalu (KK) experience. Arrived at 5pm, efficient pickup, comfortable ride to the oldest Hotel in KK, The Jesselton (‘faded grandeur from the […]
Borneo Traveller Part 3 of 3
Avid travellers Graeme and Sue share their adventures through Borneo. The Sandakan Experience + home Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre was set up 63 years ago in a far-sighted move to look after orphan orangutans and eventually return them to the wild. Besides its wonderful ‘mission’, Sepilok is a lovely place to visit, run by park […]