Blog Posts for November 2011
How to Find the Right Ashram for You
Picking the right Ashram in India is not that different from choosing the right college. The people, location, and ideals are all key factors in finding the perfect place to quiet your mind. Leora Novick helps you get started:
From the various forms of yoga, to the different regions of India, choosing the right ashram can seem an overwhelming task. Breaking down the key fundamentals that are important to you can be a good start. The first step is actually understanding what an ashram is.
Read MoreTravel FAQs: The Galapagos Islands
A trip to the Galapagos Islands is one of the world's great travel adventures. However, knowing what to bring and what to expect on the trip is often completely unknown. To save you some of the stress of this planning process we've chatted with travel expert Brendan van Son. These are his answers to the frequently asked questions.
Read MoreInterview with travel blogger, the Expert Vagabond
Brendan van Son interviews Matthew from Expert Vagabond:
Read MorePlaces where a mo isn't just for Movember, it's for life
In some countries, a mo isn't just for Movember, it's for life. The men of the Gecko's office have ditched their razors the past four week to help raise funds and awareness for men's health. But today we look at other mo-loving countries around the world and the significance of the mo in their culture:
India
Read MoreVegetarian Vietnamese feast
Our Social Media Coordinator, Leigh, is off in Vietnam at the moment. So in his honour, we've got one for the vegetarians today.
Next time you're hosting a dinner party, try this incredible and simple 3-course Vietnamese feast to wow your guests.
Avocado and vegetable rice paper rolls
Ingredients:
Read MoreCaption This! Giraffe in South Africa
This fantastic image came from Dr Robin Park and his wife, who just completed the 21-day Gecko's Overland from Cape to Falls trip.
The pair had some wonderful feedback to share with Gecko's travellers:
Read MoreI proposed to my girlfriend on a Gecko's trip!
We here in the Gecko's office are a bunch of old softies, so imagine our excitement when we learnt that two members of a Gecko's tour got engaged while in Vietnam!
Steven and Sophie went on the Vietnam Reunification Express tour and Steven proposed in charming Hoi An. This is their story:
Read MoreFirst impressions of Galapagos, by Brendan van Son
I'm a very fortunate person and have drifted around the world for a good portion of my life. Trying my best not to sound like a travel snob, I have to say that I spend the majority of my time in interesting and beautiful places that can only stir up one's sense of adventure.
Read MoreWeekly Wrap Up: 14-19 November
Welcome to another weekly wrap up, where we fill you in on what's been happening around the traps. If you've got any questions, leave them in the comments section below or email us at facebook@geckosadventures.com. We love to hear from you guys!
Read MoreMo Sisters get baking for charity
The Gecko's team is committed to Movember, and it's not just for the boys! This year the Mo Sisters are doing our bit to raise funds for men's health too. And what better way to bring people together than cookies!
We spent a productive morning whipping up some delicious mo-shaped cookies, and set up a decorating station in the kitchen. Everyone was invited to decorate a cookie for a gold coin donation. We had some pretty interesting results, here's a selection...
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