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Travel diary from Varanasi

By kellie.bright on 12/11/2012 - 10:04am

On a recent Gecko's trip to India and Nepal, Phil and Jane kept a travel diary of their experiences. They've been nice enough to let us share a few excerpts to give you an idea of what goes on during our small group tours:

Friday, 4:30am
Varanasi is on the Ganges River. We are going to watch the sunrise from a rowboat at this most sacred site. Varanasi...

Top 5 destinations for vegetarians

By kellie.bright on 05/11/2012 - 2:52am

Being a vegetarian can be tricky at the best of times. The closest most local pubs get to a meat-free option is a stodgy risotto. And some places still don't understand the concept that not all vegetarians eat fish.

Often this is magnified when travelling. The good news is, there are some countries which specialise in vegetarian cuisine. And even meat lovers will find it easy to ditch their normal tastes for vegetarian options on...

Wanna go or already been: East Africa Mission Orphanage

By kellie.bright on 28/10/2012 - 10:11am

On Facebook, we asked for your comments on visiting the East Africa Mission Orphanage (EAMO) in Kenya. It's one of the highlights of any Gecko's trip to this part of the world, and gives you a chance to see the incredible work being done by owners Ralph and May Spinks.

There's over 200 kids at EAMO, and on our...

Touring the Galapagos solo

By becky.wicks on 23/10/2012 - 10:17am

Does it get lonely, travelling alone? This is a question I’m asked quite a lot as a travel writer and the answer is, yes and no.

I know, I know, that’s not an ideal answer but it really depends on who you meet along the way, right? You might be alone sometimes, but you’re never lonely if you know you’ve got a great tripped planned with other adventure-loving explorers!

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