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Fantastic! Most memorable were the lovely hosts who picked us up at the railway station and delivered us to another station after our stay.
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I loved this little farm and the people who run the B&B. It was in a lovely spot by a stream...I loved my time in the area of the B&B. (more)
Climbing up to the Tiger's Nest on our last full day in Bhutan WAS pretty great - but I think my prize goes to seeing big pink orchids growing on the side of the road - and having the leisure to go photograph them, thanks to our wonderful driver. (more)
The most memorable part - Everything from arriving at the airport till leaving the airport. The Nepalese guide was FANTASTIC.
(more)Really wonderful! It exceeded my expectations. Steve could not have been more helpful in coordinating and supporting us in this vacation. We loved the places we stayed, enjoyed the people and small towns. The food was excellent. The hikes we great. I felt like we really got to see the country and small communities. (more)
The most memorable part was stopping for lunch on top of hills with amazing views and the homegrown oranges... Top, really enjoyed, excellent value, very well organised, great fun and wonderful people. Also loved accommodation.
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The location itself was very quiet and peaceful, but only a short journey to the facilities of the nearest town. It was amusing to be greeted by the free range chickens each time we went out. (more)
Magnificent! We had a wonderful time in Lubrin. John was an excellent host - informative and very attentive. The accommodation was outstanding value for money. The gardens and pool were a real delight. We will definitely return.
(more)Everything about this vacation was excellent, and exceeded expectations. The walking was varied, the guide/s were knowledgeable and supportive, the food was simply wonderful, and my walking companions were friends by the end of the week. (more)Most interesting people very proud of their country, enjoyed the whole visit,
have encouraged my friends to head to Croatia. (more)
Being on stomboli while the volcano rumbled and spat - being so close to lava fountains was the most memorable part. (more)
We were intrigued to stay in a house made of straw bales and to see how recycling/ reuse can be put into practice and good effect.- we were not disappointed! We found the photo albums showing the building of the house really interesting.
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The most memorable part of our vacation was camping in Mt Fitz Roy National Park; it was so beautiful and the walking was excellent. We had some really good mountain guides; lots of fun. (more)
The whole trek and experience before and after was fantastic but if I had to choose...ABC camp - traditional 'courting' song by the porters and everyone including guides and tourists joining in. Also a quick view of the mountains in the middle of the night by moonlight. (more)The best memories I take away from this vacation are of the gorgeous springtime Sardinian scenery, eating enormous home-cooked meals at the agricoturismos and of the all-round kindness and generosity of everybody we met. (more)
Excellent - one of the best self-catering places we've stayed at. Would be very happy to go back there.
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Walking vacations by their very nature are low impact and allow you to experience the area at a pace not afforded by other types of vacation. Whether you're exploring the hills of Andalucia or on a walking safari in Kenya a walking vacation allows you to take the time to engage with local people and to fully appreciate the beauty of your surroundings. The important thing when choosing your walking vacation is to ensure that you travel with a responsible tour operator. On responsibletravel.com we offer hundreds of walking vacations all around the world. We work closely with the tour operators to ensure that they have developed responsible travel policies that ensure that local people receive maximum benefit from tourist revenues and that there is minimal environmental impact. Find our more about walking vacations, take a look at this walking article.
