Author Archives: anna

Live from Japan – Almost

Posted on January 16, 2012 by anna

For the next little while we’ll be posting the observations, insights and anecdotes of Karl’s soon to be brother-in-law, Victor Pajek. He’s become a real Japanophile over the last few years, including living and working in Japan, learning to speak … Continue reading →

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Barry Kemp updates from Amarna – Egypt

Posted on May 24, 2011 by anna

News from Amarna, May 2011 I see that my last report was dated 26th February, and was written with the optimism that flows from a crisis just passed. Within a few days of arrival at the expedition house, seemingly with … Continue reading →

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“Friendliness and graciousness of the Peruvians has surpassed anything I had imagined”

Posted on April 30, 2011 by anna

Your Journey travellers Donna and Cindy recently enjoyed a 12 day small-group tour in Peru in March, 2011. Learn about their experience in their own words and with their own pictures.   Donna- I just returned from a day trip, … Continue reading →

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Egypt Update – From our local agents in Cairo

Posted on March 3, 2011 by anna

This was an email sent to us from our local agents in Cairo. We felt that you may want to read this. Please feel free to ask any questions at all about the situation in Egypt. Great news this morning … Continue reading →

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Egypt – It does feel as if history is being made. Prof Barry Kemp

Posted on February 10, 2011 by anna

Amarna Spring Season 2011, 1st report It will come as no surprise to know that I am writing this first report of the season not from Amarna, but from Cairo. The demonstrations for governmental change that began in Cairo on … Continue reading →

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Looking back at 2010 – the year in pictures

Posted on January 8, 2011 by anna

Instead of telling you about what an incredible year of travels our clients had, we thought we should show you in pictures and let you hear about it in their own words. Ecuador The Ecuadorian people whom we met, although … Continue reading →

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Fun Fact about Tokyo

Posted on November 30, 2010 by anna

When you hail a taxi in Tokyo, be careful not to reach for the door handle to get in. You might get a surprise because the left back door opens and closes automatically. That’s one of the quirks of taxis … Continue reading →

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