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Tours & vacations in 2020 & 2021

The most memorable part of the vacation was the Isle of skye. (more)Della Yaroshko

Worth every penny. (more)Mary O

All the train journeys were memorable but the favorite was the trip from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh - weather was beautiful and scenery stunning. (more)Elizabeth Adamson

Cultural experience and interaction with locals and fellow travelers. (more)David Wu

Excellent...there were too many highlights for us to single out any one experience as the most memorable. Every day was memorable and for all the right reasons. (more)Gerald Sherry

Successful (more)Marcia Westreich

The Isle of Skye was stunningly beautiful, and we enjoyed all of the animals we met along the way. (more)Sarah Makowski

The highlight of the vacation was visiting Iona and Skye, not using car just trains and ferries and buses. (more)Gillian Yates

The most memorable part of the vacation was probably our first day on Iona - sun was shining and our room had superb views. (more)Paul Tobin

Memorable parts? Farmstead stay and forest overnight Tips? Local benefits? Some of the animals kept at the reserve were kept in enclosures that were too small. Overall rating? Great (more)Jeannie Hau

5***** (more)Jane Millar

Traveling on the Far North Line provided beautiful scenery and the train was comfortable and very clean. (more)Kathy Agerter

The most exciting part of the vacation was jacobite steam train from Fort William to Mallaig. (more)Anne Maughan

The vacation exceeded my expectations, it was truly fulfilling ! (more)Jackie Wynia

Seeing and learning about an off-the-grid settlement in operation, learning needle felting techniques that were new to me and participating in fiber dyeing with natural dyes were the most memorable parts of the vacation. (more)Deborah Martell

The week was packed full of activities without being in any way rushed. Very much enjoyed the opportunity to get away from the big city and savour country life... Excellent. Kudos to Rosie for this extraordinary vacation. (more)Kathy Imrie

Visiting the old town of Tallinn, the Art Nouveau buildings in Riga, and the Curonian Spit were the most memorable parts of our vacation despite the rain. (more)Kenneth Whittaker

The beauty of the landscape, the nice and clean cities, the wonderful organization and fantastic guides. Visit small villages. Eat in local restaurants. Meet local people. 5 stars I really recommend it. (more)Helena Melo

The whole weekend was memorable, Rosie is a very patient and wonderful teacher. We learned lots of informations about natural dyeing, we dyed fleece using different methods with amazing results! (more)Alicia Villain

The location was superb with amazing views overlooking the glen. We learned fascinating traditional skills, collecting lichens and bracken fronds from the woods and making up a wide range of natural dyes, using open wood fires... A wonderful, inspiring experience in a beautiful part of our country. (more)Annie Hibberd

All of it was memorable - but the yoga classes were excellent, the knowledge gained. Excellent, very well run and staff passionate about their service/teaching. (more)Claire Gripton

Content, food, level of yoga and meditation practioners, international background of participants and sublime location - well organized. (more)Adele Struyck-Ismay

Really enjoyed it and the company. At least now I know a little about the forgotten part of Europe and its peoples. (more)William Francis

The variation between the coast and the mountains was amazing and we enjoyed the trip immensely. We saw some beautiful countryside and towns, villages, monasteries, castles etc, it was great. The standout highlights, and there were many, were Skopje, Budva, Kotor, Biogradska Gora National Park, Ohrid, Prizren, Blue Eye National Park, Gjirokastra to name a few. (more)Michael Cain

We were welcomed everywhere, particularly in Albania - tourism is an important source of income. (more)Sue Reynolds

I enjoyed the in-depth nature of the interaction with the locals on this trip. I learned so much about the culture and history of The Shetland and Orkney Islands (more)Mary Ann Kessler

The most exciting part of the vacation was the Shetlands landscapes (more)Sebastien Delpont

The boat trip to see birds and seals, but all of it was great. (more)Elizabeth and Mervyn Kohler

5***** (more)Devon Beckett

Tusheti National Park was the most memorable part of the trip. (more)Sarah Wenden

Stumbling on a Sunday Farmers Market in a field near Korca was the most memorable... The Albanian one was in a field with local farmers selling livestock to one another (goats and piglets being loaded into the boots of Mercedes) when not sat around at pop-up bars drinking beer. A glimpse of traditional Albania with a modern twist. (more)Brian Hague

Excellent. I learned a lot, enjoyed good food and walking. (more)Jack Bilesky

The visit to a real ex-intercontinental ballistic site that was in use till early 2002. (more)BARON-VAHL AMOS