The Travel Experiences

Posts about Big Yellow Door

Kilimanjaro, Serengeti & Zanzibar

Tanzania , Escorted or Guided Tour

From its highest peak to its animals to its fascinating culture and history, this 19-day tour leaves none of Tanzania’s stones unturned. The ...

Oahu and Maui Adventure

South America, South America , Escorted or Guided Tour

Why “see” Hawaii when you can basically live there like a local? This weeklong trip gives you an authentic (and delicious) taste with t...

Rajasthan: Laneways & Local Villages

India , Escorted or Guided Tour

Buckle up for this 15-day tour that’ll have you exploring some of India’s most incredible kingdoms, cities, towns, and villages. Set out on a walki...

Essential Vietnam & Cambodia

Vietnam , Escorted or Guided Tour

A wide-ranging adventure showcasing the region’s natural wonders and fascinating cultures, this 17-day trip offers a combination of guided excursio...

Wild China

China, China , Escorted or Guided Tour

Walk the Great Wall of China and trek through stunning Tiger Leaping Gorge. Stare down Terracotta Warriors and commune with giant pandas. For those...

Best of the Red Centre & Eastern Australia

Australia , Escorted or Guided Tour

Australia is over 7 million sq km (4.35 sq mi) of sand, reef, rock, koala, wine, sailing, ocean, city, culture, Dreamtime, and so much more than we...

Vietnam: Noodles & Nightlife

Vietnam , Escorted or Guided Tour

Now’s the time to explore Vietnam on your terms with this tour that’s affordable for young travellers. Savour your way through Nha Tran...

Hidden China & Inner Mongolia

China, China , Escorted or Guided Tour

To truly understand China, you’ve got to get out and meet it on its own terms, which is exactly what this 12-day trip through the country’s norther...

Mayan Discovery

Mexico , Escorted or Guided Tour

Mayan ruins peeking out from verdant jungle, street vendors hawking their wares on colonial streets, pristine white-sand beaches sparkling under th...

Highlights of Ladakh

India , Escorted or Guided Tour

Those who visit Ladakh are usually adventure-seekers looking for the next high-altitude thrill, but we wanted to focus more on the zen side of thin...

Sri Lanka & Maldives Adventure

Sri Lanka , Escorted or Guided Tour

This 14-day combo trip brings together the best of Sri Lanka’s cultural highlights and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sail the islands...

Montenegro Sailing - Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik

Montenegro , Escorted or Guided Tour

Sail the Adriatic with this eight-day Montenegro tour, conveniently starting and ending in Dubrovnik. Witness the dramatic scenery and impressive B...

Bolivia Discovery

Bolivia , Escorted or Guided Tour

Climb to the top of South America for an out-of-this-world Bolivian experience — encounter awe-inspiring geography, cities rich in colonial history...

Inland & Amazon

Ecuador , Escorted or Guided Tour

It’s quite poetic that Ecuador is the centre of this big, beautiful planet of ours. In so few kilometres, the peaks of the Andes, the jungles of th...

Best of the US Express

South America, South America , Escorted or Guided Tour

This whirlwind 18-day camping trip throughout the United States covers nearly every major cultural touchstone of this massive (and hugely exciting)...

Burma Family Adventure

Escorted or Guided Tour

You could wait in long lines at Disney World with multitudes of other hot, cranky families – or you could take your brood on an actual adventure to...

Paracas & Nazca Lines Independent Adventure

Peru , Escorted or Guided Tour

Discover the enigmatic Nazca Lines. The 1,000-year-old figures etched into the desert floor are visible in their entirety from the air. Board the i...

Atlas Mountain Trek

Morocco , Escorted or Guided Tour

The Atlas Mountains reward their visitors with a stunning combination of valleys, summits, and traditional villages clinging to mountainsides. On t...

Best of China

China, China , Escorted or Guided Tour

Combine the hustle and bustle of China’s booming cities with the tranquility of rural life on this unforgettable adventure. Explore hidden corners ...

Alaska Camping: Kenai Peninsula

South America, South America , Escorted or Guided Tour

Now’s the time to explore the United States on your terms with this tour that’s affordable for young travellers. They don’t call ...

envelope

Do you want to stay up to date on the best travel styles and options available to you? Would you like them delivered directly to your inbox to review at your own leisure? Sign up for my email marketing options and choose the options that best match your travel wants today.

Melanie Ruiz

Melanie Ruiz

Contact Me