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6:00 PM
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112 5th Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
1-877-225-1994 |
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| Italian For Travelers |
Thursday Evenings from 6 to 8 pm, 5 weeks, $85
Starting August 1st to August 29, 2013
Just in time for your Fall departures to Italy!
Learn how to communicate in Italian in five easy and fun classes offered by Nicoletta Machiavelli, an Italian native. A great class to help you overcome language barriers. Nicoletta will cover ordering in restaurants, transportation, emergencies, directions, money questions, polite phrases and much more.
$85 for all five classes and materials. A small price considering how much more enjoyable your next trip will be by getting closer to the people and culture.
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| Packing Like a Savvy Traveler |
| Just in time for Fall travel departures we offer our most requested and popular seminar! Skillful packing is an art easily learned. Penny Todd is a seasoned traveler who will teach you how to pack a carry-on suitcase that can take you just about anywhere. She recently returned from a three-week trip with just carry-on luggage and she has taught thousands of travelers the skill of packing efficiently. She is constatly updating her class to include the newest security and safety requirements and medical information. She’ll share many valuable tips covering casual to dressy clothing and how to be prepared. You’ll arrive with more of the things you need, and less of the things you don’t—like wrinkles!
Please RSVP, space is limited. $5.00 Fee. |
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September 3 |
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0:00 AM
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112 5th Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
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| Summer Break! Happy Travels! |
| We wish you all a great Summer and Happy Travels!
Enjoy the Summer months in our lovely area and get out and explore!
"A man travels the world in search of what he needs and returns home to find it."
George Edward Moore |
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September 5 |
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6:00 PM
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112 5th Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
1-877-225-1994 |
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| German for Travelers |
| Sep 5 to Oct 3, 2013
Thursday nights from 6pm to 8 pm, 5 weeks, $85
This class will teach you the basics for traveling around Germany. Silke Harper is a native German, who will be teaching you how to order in a restaurant, how to ask for directions, transportation and money questions. You’ll overcome language barriers and enjoy small conversations with natives. The class meets on Thursday night for 5 weeks from 6 pm to 8 pm and is $85--a small price for the confidence you’ll gain.
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| Italy 4 Real |
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September 7 |
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10:00 AM
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112 5th Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
1-877-225-1994 |
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| Italy 4 Real |
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| Italy Day: Northern and Central Italy |
| Travel to Northern & Central Italy with Italy4Real and a fun, informative slide show lecture. We'll cover romantic Verona, the home of Romeo & Juliet, and elegant Lake Maggiore. You'll also hear about the scrumptious region of Piedmont, the now-famous Cinque Terre and not-to-be-missed Parma. Then we’ll move to two of the most breathtaking regions of Italy: Umbria and Tuscany. We'll journey to undiscovered Medieval Villages and see rare Renaissance art & architecture. Learn not only where to taste delicious wines in ancient Etruscan caves, but also how to tempt your taste buds with olive oil and genuine balsamic vinegar.
Presented by professional guide, travel writer and photographer Rem Malloy President of Italy 4 real.com. There will be a Question and answer period between each session. |
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| Italy 4 Real |
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September 7 |
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11:30 AM
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112 5th Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
1-877-225-1994 |
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| Italy 4 Real |
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| Italy Day: Southern Italy & Sicily |
| Gorgeous Italian ruins, stunning Roman mosaics and Moorish Palaces are just a few of the things that await you in Southern Italy and Sicily. Add beautiful ocean views, tropical flowers and palms waving in the breeze and you have some idea of the beauty southern Italy has to offer. See the Bay of Naples, The Sorrentine Coastline and the towns of the Amalfi Coast then continue to Sicily and the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, wonder at powerful Mt. Etna and gaze over the Mediterranean from your center-stage seat at the Greek theater in Taormina. We will even touch on the Aeolian Islands! You'll see all this and more at our Sizzling Southern Italy & Sicily slideshow presented by professional guide, Italian foodie and CEO of Italy 4 Real, Deborah de Maio who is from this region of Italy. |
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| Italy 4 Real |
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September 7 |
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1:00 PM
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112 5th Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
1-877-225-1994 |
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| Italy 4 Real |
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| Italy Day: The Practical Planning a Trip to Italy |
| Tips and insights to planning the perfect trip to Italy! From choosing the best route and making most of your time to knowing how to pick fun, authentic and original accommodations in Italy to make your trip memorable. This seminar is will teach you the nuts and bolts of what is required for a smooth trip abroad. Money matters, types of accommodations, getting around and more! Rem is the co-owner of Italy4Real.com and has advised thousands of travelers on the best ways to explore Italy, take advantage of the best exchange rates, the most efficient routes and he will share all the facts with you in this informative seminar.
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| Wildland Adventures |
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September 14 |
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10:00 AM
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112 5th Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
1-877-225-1994 |
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| Wildland Adventures |
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| The Andes and Amazon of Peru |
| Discover the possibilities for exploration and personal discovery in the diverse lands of the Peruvian Andes and Amazon. We venture beyond well trodden routes to experience the simple rhythms of daily life, the mystical and sublime, traveling by a multitude of means that fit your style and budget. We'll explore the variety of options for visiting Machu Picchu whether by trekking the Inca Trail or riding the train. Then we'll travel by land over the Andes and by dugout canoe through the Amazon into Manu National Park, home of the most biologically diverse rain forests on earth. Wildland Adventures Peru specialists will share how we experience popular areas away from the hoards and discover more remote and pristine villages, natural areas and ancient sites of this culturally rich country. |
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| Volunteer Tourism |
| Volunteering while touring is one of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry. Why?
Come find out at this interesting seminar put on by the always entertaining and meaningful speaker Christine Mackay, founder of the local non-profit tourism organization Crooked Trails. Crooked Trail offers programs to improve the cultural, ecological and economic conditions around the world by changing the way people travel. They work with indigenous communities to create cultural exchange and community development programs that enrich the lives travelers and the communities they visit.
Chris will share her stories of volunteering around the world and give you plenty of advice about what to look for in your volunteer experience and why this kind of travel is so fulfilling.
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| SouthAmerica.travel |
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September 21 |
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10:00 AM
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112 5th Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
1-877-225-1994 |
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| SouthAmerica.travel |
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| South America: Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia & Chile |
| South America travel expert, Jürgen Keller, will be going in-depth on the subject of Peru and Brazil. During the 10 AM seminar, learn about the must-see highlights of Peru, along with the nearby countries that pair well with a trip to Peru. At the 1 PM seminar, Jürgen will discuss Brazil's top destinations, as well as the adjacent countries that make a perfect complement to any Brazil tour. At the end of the day, you'll come away with several ideas for creating a multi-country tour of South America. At the end of each seminar, there will be some time for Q&A.
Jürgen Keller is the President of SouthAmerica.travel, a South American tour operator with offices in Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Lima, as well as Seattle. Since 1999, SouthAmerica.travel has been offering 4* and 5* custom travel packages to South America.
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September 21 |
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1:00 PM
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112 5th Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
1-877-225-1994 |
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| South America: Brazil & Argentina |
| South America travel expert, Jürgen Keller, will be going in-depth on the subject of Peru and Brazil. During the 10 AM seminar, learn about the must-see highlights of Peru, along with the nearby countries that pair well with a trip to Peru. At the 1 PM seminar, Jürgen will discuss Brazil's top destinations, as well as the adjacent countries that make a perfect complement to any Brazil tour. At the end of the day, you'll come away with several ideas for creating a multi-country tour of South America. At the end of each seminar, there will be some time for Q&A.
Jürgen Keller is the President of SouthAmerica.travel, a South American tour operator with offices in Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Lima, as well as Seattle. Since 1999, SouthAmerica.travel has been offering 4* and 5* custom travel packages to South America.
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| Wildland Adventures |
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September 28 |
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10:00 AM
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112 5th Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
1-877-225-1994 |
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| Wildland Adventures |
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| Best of East & Southern Africa |
| Planning your African safari? Trying to decide which countries, destinations, parks and style of safari are right for you? Wildland Adventures Africa Directors will share experiences in amazing images and practical details on safari including Kenya and Tanzania's Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, gorilla tracking in Uganda and Rwanda, explorations deep into the Okavango Delta, South Luangwa and Kruger National Parks, and the Kalahari of Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and South Africa. Learn about the differences and major attractions that make each region special and the best ways to combine them including the range of accommodations that fit your travel style and budget from small mobile tent camps to intimate and luxurious safari ecolodges for individuals, small groups and families. Explore each region in detail – where to go to maximize your chances of amazing wildlife opportunities and authentic cultural experiences but also how to pack, when to go and what to expect. We draw on extensive experience on the ground to help answer questions about how to create the best African safari of your dreams. |
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| Grand Asian Journeys |
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September 28 |
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1:00 PM
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112 5th Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
1-877-225-1994 |
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| Grand Asian Journeys |
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| Trekking in the Himalayas |
| The Ins & Outs of the Ups & Downs of Trekking in Nepal
Ever wanted to go trekking in Nepal but don’t know where to start? Come hear seasoned trekking veteran Pam Perry talk about what you need to do to prepare for a Himalayan mountain adventure. What will I eat? How about training? How do I get there? Which is the right trek for me? How much will it cost? Will I get to see cultural sites as well? What about trekking in Tibet, Bhutan or India? She’ll answer all of these questions and more. If you’ve ever dreamed of trekking in the Himalayas and have questions, this presentation is for you. |
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| Wildland Adventures |
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October 5 |
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10:00 AM
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112 5th Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
1-877-225-1994 |
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| Wildland Adventures |
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| Wild Isthmus of Costa Rica, Panama & Nicaragua |
| Home to an astonishing abundance of tropical flora and fauna, Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua are a mecca for nature and adventure travelers. Join Wildland Adventures Director Kurt Kutay, who worked for the Costa Rican National Park Service, on a guided exploration of spectacular images through the Central American isthmus filled with white-water rivers and waterfalls, tropical rain forests, active volcanoes, mountain cloud forests, coral reefs and indigenous cultures. Home to rare and exotic wildlife, travelers can see monkeys, sloth, sea turtles, caiman, poison arrow frogs, macaws and toucans, colorful butterflies, and amazing nocturnal creatures. Kurt will share his knowledge of the best ecolodges, the most beautiful beaches and show you how to get around, and how to best plan your personal adventure to fit your time and budget. Discover why Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua have gained worldwide acclaim as premier eco-adventure destinations. |
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| Jim Nilsen Photography |
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October 12 |
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10:00 AM
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112 5th Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
1-877-225-1994 |
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| Jim Nilsen Photography |
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| How to take Great Travel Photos |
| Jim Nilsen and Magrit Baurecht Nilsen of Photography Travel Tours will present a talk and slideshow on some of the photographic highlights of Tuscany, Venice, Croatia, and Slovenia. Join them for this informative talk and learn some tips from the pros on how to create stunning photographs. Jim and Magrit will also share some of their favorite small towns and villages, where to stay and eat, and the best time of the year to visit them.
Jim Nilsen of Edmonds, WA., has been a full-time professional travel and fine-art photographer for over 20 years. Jim exhibits and sells his images locally and nationally and has won numerous awards for his compelling photographs. Magrit Baurecht Nilsen is a graphic designer and gifted photographer with a trained eye for detail and design. Her design firm, “Core Creative Team,” is located in downtown Edmonds.
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| Exploring Zambia and Zimbabwe |
| Join us as we explore Zambia’s sprawling green plains, intricate river systems, lakes and lagoons. We will investigate South Luangwa, credited as the birth place of the walking safari and home to one of Africa’s densest populations of leopard. From there we venture southwest to take in impressive numbers of plains game in Kafue National Park.
The neighboring country of Zimbabwe will also be visited for an exciting canoe safari at Mana Pools, a house boat experience on Lake Kariba, and to uncover the wildlife hot spot of Hwange National Park. We will also take in the mighty Zambezi River and majestic Victoria Falls, one of the 7 natural wonders of the world.
Safari options will be presented along with suggestions for including the unique Okavango Delta region of neighboring Botswana in your itinerary. As always, we will discuss the topics of conservation and community development as related to the safari industry.
Your program presenter, Erica Varga, has led guests from around the globe on overland safaris in southern Africa. She currently owns and operates Acappella Safaris, which offers customized safari planning services that result in life enhancing journeys.
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October 19 |
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10:00 AM
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112 5th Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
1-877-225-1994 |
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| Preparation for World Travel |
| What do I do if I get bit by a monkey?
What the heck is Chikungunya fever? Do I need malaria prophylaxis in Honduras?
If you have ever pondered these travel questions and more, come to an update on travel medicine by Anne Terry, ARNP. Anne is a cerified travel provider by the International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM) and has been to 6 of the 7 continents as an avid traveler and a medical volunteer. She is the manager of the UW Medicine Travel Clinic at Hall Health Center.
Come join us ready with your questions.
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| The Positive Impact of Travelers in Kenya |
| Crooked Trails, a non-profit travel company in Seattle has been bringing travelers to Kenya for over 10 years to visit a Maasai community near Amboseli National Park. Co-Founder Christine Mackay returns from Kenya on Oct 3rd and will share her recent photos of the schools, community clinic and water system that were all funded and built by travelers. Come listen to the wonderful stories of cross cultural sharing and commitment as well as tales of wildlife and more in a Maasai village. “We have so many lions these days because of the water hole project built by travelers that have attracted hundreds of zebras. I have seen so many positive things because of travelers” said Kakuta Ole Mai Mai of Merrueshi village. |
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| Wildland Adventures |
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November 9 |
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10:00 AM
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112 5th Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
1-877-225-1994 |
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| Wildland Adventures |
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| Ecuador & Galapagos Islands |
| Imagine swimming with playful sea lions, stepping around comical blue-footed boobies, and photographing gigantic tortoises and prehistoric-looking marine iguanas. Nowhere else on Earth can you commune so closely with exotic and bizarre wildlife as in the Galapagos Islands. With an expert naturalist guide, venture among the cinder cones, lava flows, white and black sand beaches, rocky cliffs and dramatic shorelines of this showcase of evolution. Wildland Adventures' Galapagos travel specialist Sherry Howland will detail the myriad of travel styles available from voyages on small yachts and expedition ships to land-based adventures utilizing new eco-lodges and a luxury camp. Combine your Galapagos trip with an exploration of the native villages, rainforests and Inca ruins on the Ecuadorian mainland or visit the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru. Whether traveling as a couple, a family or a group of friends, Ecuador offers a plethora active adventures and cultural explorations from the Andes to the Amazon and the Galapagos Islands. |
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| Grand Asian Journeys |
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November 9 |
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1:00 PM
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112 5th Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
1-877-225-1994 |
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| Grand Asian Journeys |
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| Bhutan: Land of Gross National Happiness |
| The matchless beauty and tranquility of Bhutan make this country a treasure in the Himalayas and in the world. Fervent storms in these dramatic mountains gave Bhutan its name which means “Land of the Thunder Dragon.” Closed to the outside world until 1974, the government enforces maximum tourist numbers to ensure preservation of a lifestyle that is famously measured as “Gross National Happiness.” Join Grand Asian Journeys’ Pam Perry to take a photo journey through this intriguing country.
Come learn about Himalayan culture and unique, millennia-long traditions while learning about this last true Buddhist kingdom. |
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| Imprint Tours |
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November 23 |
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10:00 AM
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112 5th Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
1-877-225-1994 |
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| Travel with Intent |
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| India, Incredible India! |
| “India, incredible India” proclaims the international add for Indian tourism. For once the destination equals the hyperbole. Incredible, captivating, seductive, extraordinary, mystical, enchanting – the experience of India outstrips any attempt of description. It is an intricate tapestry of amazing sounds, sights, colors, smells, mysticism, beauty, culture, and history.
Come join Reid Coen of Imprint Tours on a virtual tour of northern India featuring the Mughal sights of Delhi, the holy city of Varanasi, the splendid temples of Khajuraho, the Golden Temple of Amritsar, the Taj Mahal, and the cities, forts, temples, palaces and desert of colorful Rajasthan. |
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| Imprint Tours |
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November 23 |
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1:00 PM
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112 5th Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
1-877-225-1994 |
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| Tantalizing Thailand and Angkor Wat |
| Thailand has long been one of the foremost jewels of Southeast Asian travel. Blessed with a dizzying array of natural wonders, a welcoming society, a splendid cultural heritage, and a well established tourism infrastructure, Thailand makes for a perfect first foray into Asian travel. Furthermore, Thailand is a great bargain for American travelers, making this exotic destination increasingly attractive. Join Reid Coen of Imprint Tours on a visual journey that takes in the best of Thailand’s sights plus a bonus of neighboring Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Our virtual tour will include the Buddhist temples and imperial wonders of Bangkok, the northern city of Chiang Mai, the spectacular natural wonders of the Andaman coast, and the World Heritage sites of Ayuthaya, Sukhothai, and Angkor Wat. Come learn the ins and outs of travel in this gateway to Southeast Asia.
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| Acapella Safaries |
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November 29 |
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1:00 PM
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112 5th Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
1-877-225-1994 |
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| Discover Botswana |
| Botswana’s Okavango Delta: The River which never finds the Sea.
One of the world's largest expanses of sand, Africa's Kalahari Desert, ironically supports an amazing water wonderland. Nothing like the Okavango Delta of northern Botswana exists anywhere else on the planet. Rain in the highlands of Angola travels over 600 miles through a narrow panhandle before fanning out into a vast inland delta of lush lagoons, artistic channels, and palm islands. Described as “the river that never finds the sea," this annual flood arrives during Botswana's dry season just when it is needed the most, thus sustaining a diversity of life that includes Africa's most extraordinary plants and animals. Over forty percent of Botswana's unique habitat is being conserved through the country's low volume, high quality tourism approach.
Learn how to best access the pristine areas of the Okavango region. An overview of safari options and activities available to travelers today will be presented by Erica Varga who in the 1990s led people from around the globe on overland safaris across Botswana and into Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. We will discuss community development and conservation efforts as related to the safari industry.
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