Omo tribes and Langano Lakes

This tour takes you to the heart of the Omo valley where you will discover the different types of tribes, among other the rites and cultural peculiarities of the famous Mursis. It ends on a quieter note, on the shores of tropical lakes between flamingos…

View From The Train: Fort William to Mallaig

Listen to the stories of Scotland’s amazing nature and culture. Let View from the Train audio guides take you on a journey of discovery around Scotland. Listen to these short clips and watch the world go by. From the rich oak w…

Doughnuts West of the 405

Jonathan Gold himself, famed Pulitzer Prize winning Los Angeles food critic, has proclaimed LA as “a doughnut town”.  While there are endless options for all doughnut tastes no matter where you are in the sprawling city, you’ll fi…

LA Goes Tiki

All photographs are my own.  Tiki bars have long captured the imagination and tastebuds of local Angelinos! Join us for a tour of three Tiki Bars in Los Angeles: Tiki Ti, Tonga Hut, and Tiki No. Explore this rich local tradition with historical ins…

Kitesurfing in Sicily

Around the world, kitesurfing is also called kite board or as it’s very often referred to in France fly surf, which highlights the relation this sport has with flying. Over time, kitesurfing has embraced many disciplines such as Free style where s…

Miami and Fort Lauderdale with Tim Richards. Travelbook

Miami and Fort Lauderdale are almost the twin cities of southern Florida. Miami is probably more ethnically mixed and bigger and louder… Fort Lauderdale is slightly more genteel and tasteful. They both have great beaches and tourist attractions, g…

OK Kiowa Tribe – Past and Present

The purpose of this non-profit, educational self-guided tour is to explore places in Oklahoma of historical significance for or involving the Kiowa Nation as well as places to see Kiowa historical cultural artifacts and contemporary works of art. The Ki…

Edmond, OK – Historical Places & Sights

Edmond’s beginnings are attributed to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, which built its line south through the Unassigned Lands in the 1880s. Located at a point originally called Mile Marker 103, Edmond was a coal and watering stop on the…

OK Historic Train Depots & Sites

This guide presents a partial list of historic and a few current passenger train depots across the state that exist in Oklahoma. The majority of them have been taken over by local historical societies and/or chambers of commerce. The only passenger trai…

Antique markets in Sicily

In the markets of Sicily, you talk, trade and live immersed in a world that seems almost a theater.   Born with Arabs, suk are present in different cities and towns of the island and have preserved the Arab roots of the Sicilian culture. This is sh…

Flying over Priolo Gargallo

A few years ago, when we planned to create a network between cultural sites of Priolo, somebody thought it was an idea coming from one of the most famous cities in Italy rather than from a little one of Sicily, moreover, better known for the presence of…

Las Vegas: A trip up the Strip

My name is Katherine and I’ll be your guide on this tour of Las Vegas, as presented by Insight Guides. The tour will take around 3 hours, not including time spent stopping off at attractions on the way. Las Vegas. Just saying the name cr…

Visit Las Vegas with Tim Richards. Travelbook

Casinos have sprung up all over the United States in recent years as native american land was given over to gambling joints, but Las Vegas remains the top spot for entertainment and gambling. Whether you want to play roulette or not … it’s j…

Sicilian UNESCO sites tour

Do you know that Sicily is the region that has the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world? Here is a route for you to discover them!

Brightest Night to Memory

The Drive will require: -A Car -Night (Start anytime post sunset, 9PM suggested, preferably on a Friday or Saturday) -A Partner(s) (At least for the initial experience, there’s no limit to how many people may be in the car, and may be driven alone…

Civil War in St. Louis

Welcome to the Civil War in St. Louis tour. You’re about to set out on an exciting journey that will allow you to step back in time and imagine the sights, hear the sounds, and experience the complex emotions of those who lived through one of the …

2018 World Cup venues

This guide will introduce you to the venues where the WorldCup matches will be held. Buying tickets FAN ID Schedule

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