Traveling the World: Tours to Nepal, Japan, Scotland, and Australia

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Fishing nets on Erraid.
Fishing nets on Erraid.
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One thing you'll discover from traveling the world: the Japanese are avid gardeners.
One thing you'll discover from traveling the world: the Japanese are avid gardeners.
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"Iona" means "dove" in Hebrew, and the birds are plentiful at the Scottish isle's ancient abbey.
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Golden gorse surrounds Findhorn.
Golden gorse surrounds Findhorn.
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Japanese landscaping will inspire you.
Japanese landscaping will inspire you.
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A village scene in Nepal.
A village scene in Nepal.
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The Himalayan foothills.
The Himalayan foothills.

“… I became a new being, and the subject of my own admiration. I was a traveler. A word never had tasted so good in my mouth before.” (Mark Twain)

Whether it be negotiating the rugged trails of the Himalayan foothills (and remember, the foothills at the “Top of the World” are higher than our Rocky Mountains!), becoming engrossed in the horticultural practices that produce Japan’s exquisite gardens, flying “down under” to meet with alternative-energy experts from around the world, or getting in touch with one’s own higher consciousness in Scotland’s New Age communities, travel is quite simply among the best investments in time, energy, and money that a person can make.

To begin with, an excursion can lift one out of the rut of everyday living (and the chief difference between a rut and a grave is its depth). The opportunity to interact with other cultures also provides a useful measuring stick for judging one’s own lifestyle and priorities. Additionally, when an adventure is shared, binding relationships are often formed. Then — once the trip is over — the resulting memories, friendships, and personal growth become lasting benefits.

These are only a few of the reasons why we feel traveling the world can provide a person with a good return on his or her money. Of course, the people involved are the most important aspect of any trip, so we’d like to take this opportunity to thank those who have made our past tours so memorable … and to welcome folks who’d like to share the following destinations with us.

A Long Journey “Home”

  • Published on Jan 1, 1983
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