•  We believe the experience of the trip begins long before you step on to the plane.  Preparation can be as much or as little as you prefer but can be a significantly rewarding part of your overall experience.   Even knowing which book to read can help you prepare for your big adventure...if you choose.  At the very least, knowing what to expect regarding food, money, getting around and such are essential skills.  Knowing a couple words and phrases will really accelerate your experience if you are willing to learn - and such engagement brings big smiles on the faces of locals.

•  Once you register for the trip, you'll be on the contact list for our pre-trip newsletter.  Several newsletter dispatches in the weeks leading up to departure day will hit your email inbox; each containing mini-features that profile various aspects of travel:   pointers, facts & info, suggested items or activities, food profiles & more.  The dispatches are short and fun, come with photos and a Q&A answer section where earlier client questions are answered in group-dispatch form for the benefit of the whole group.  Important updates regarding visas and travel documents are conveyed through the newsletter; it's a convenient and accessible way to prepare for your trip.