| Mongolia @ Khamar Monastery Tour |
| Visit Khamar monastery, established in the 1820's by famous 19th century Mongolian educator and literary figure Danzanravjaa. The Monastery was an important cen.. |
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| Jordan @ 8 Days of Nature, Culture and People |
| This tour combines both: an interesting programme to important sites of Jordan and the visit of some projects, established for women to support their families w.. |
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| Cambodia @ 10 Day Mekong Wanderer Tour |
| A ten day tour that takes in some of the attractions of Phnom Penh before setting out up the Mekong River. We visit cultural and natural sites along the river b.. |
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| Jordan @ The Best of Jordan |
| Explore the second wonder of the world Petra, for a full day tour to the Red Rose City. Upon arrival, you will begin an unforgettable trip on horseback till the.. |
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| India @ Exotic Kerala 8Nights/9Days |
| From the tantalizing backwaters to serene beaches, enchanting forms of art to magical festivals, relaxing ayurvedic massages to scrumptious food, exotic wildlif.. |
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| Costa-rica @ Jewels of Costa Rica |
| Visit Braulio Carrillo National Park one of the largest Nationals Parks in Costa Rica. From Braulio Carrillo we will head over to Tortuguero National Park locat.. |
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| Vietnam @ Adventure Halong Sapa Tours in Vietnam |
| Sapa is famous both for its fine, rugged scenery and for its rich cultural diversity. French used to consider Sapa as Summer Capital of Northern Vietnam in the .. |
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| Italy @ Oil Cheese and Wine in Impruneta and Chianti |
| This excursion begins in the heart of the Tuscan oil kingdom - the hills around Impruneta, were we’ll visit the Torrerossa oil farm. Here the olives are still.. |
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| Ethiopia @ Omo Valley |
| Lake Langano is bilharzia and crocodile free, and visitors can go for a swim, walk along the shores of the lake or go bird watching in the forests along the lak.. |
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| Sri-lanka @ Buddhist Tour of Sri Lanka |
| Buddhism is more of a philosophy than just a religion. No one is bounded by anything they are just free to choose the right path out of the. As Buddhism is the .. |
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Isalo (pronounced eeshall) National park in the south-west of the country. 203,900 acres. 150 miles from Toliary.
Canyons, cliffs, gorges and other striking geological features, due to wind and rain erosion. Exotic flora, native palm trees, giant cactus. Lemurs, harmless reptiles.
Camping and visiting permit delivered by the Direction des Eaux et Forets in Antananarivo, by the Service Provincial des Eaux et Forets in Fianarantsoa, or by the Forestry Ranger in Ranohira.
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Antsirabe is a memorable town to visit if only to experience the constant badgering of the pousse-pousse drivers. A pousse-pousse is the Malagasy equivalent to the rickshaw and Antsirabe is infested with them.
From the moment you arrive by taxi-bousse you will be swarmed by pousse-pousse drivers desperate for your business. They will take you anywhere in the town and because competition for your patronage is extreme, it is possible to negotiate a reasonable price before climbing on board, but remember, if you want to get to your hotel or destination quickly try to pick a young driver! The last time I rode a pousse-pousse in Antsirabe, my old driver could barely generate enough speed to reach walking pace.
Ants...
Antananarivo, thankfully shortened to Tana by tourists and locals alike, is the bustling capital of Madagascar.
Built on hillsides and ridges and ringed with rice paddies, Tana is an interesting place to spend a few days either at the beginning or end of your holiday. As it is also the location of the country's major international airport, most visitors will find themselves at least passing through the city.
Founded in 1610 after a Malagasy king conquered several villages in the area, it was named Antananarivo (town of 1000) because a garrison of 1000 men were left behind to defend the newly gained territory.
A palace (Rova) was built on the highest hill and in such a prominent position that it could be se...
Fianarantsoa is the largest town in the highlands south of Tana and is the capital city of the province of the same name. As with all of Madagascars highland towns, the place is very hilly, so be prepared for some steep walks.
Your most likely introduction to Fianarantsoa will be the dusty, bustling taxi-brousse station along the busy Rue MDRM. Here it is easy to find a ride to your next destination or the way to a nearby hotel.
Hotel Arinofy is located close to the taxi-brousse station and is relatively easy to find, although the short walk does take you up a very steep hill! The hotel is extremely clean and has a nice restaurant on the bottom floor. The double story building has magnificent views overlooking t...