As 2014 draws to an end, we take a look at our most popular group tours this year. We see some old favourites as well as a rise in popularity of recently-added tours and certain destinations in response to 2014’s biggest events.
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Tour leader plans for Christmas Day
We take a look at what our hard-working tour leaders have planned to make their groups’ end-of-year celebrations even more special!
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Recipes
Travelling with Dietary Requirements
Michael Fab offers advice from his own experiences of travelling the world as a coeliac.
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Best Places to Experience Halloween
Hallowe'en and Día de Los Muertos, celebrated at the end of October and the beginning of November respectively, are when we celebrate everything that's dark, dire and dead. This year, take some inspiration from some of the scariest and most mysterious destinations in the world, from Dracula's Castle in the depths of the Romanian countryside, to the heart of the Namib Desert where charred trees have stood for over 1000 years in an otherworldly kaleidoscopic setting. Experience Halloween in...
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South America Flyer under the Microscope
Tucan Travel have launched a new Adventure Tour called 'South America Flyer', In just 11 days, you will be able to admire colossal natural wonders and get to know Latin America's most electrifying cities as you travel across the continent from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro. Encompassing South America's principle gastronomic region, you'll have plenty of opportunities to sample world class cuisine and taste some truly exceptional wines.
Day 1 - Santiago
Today, Santiago is a bustling...
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Sunrise over the Namib Desert
One of our most travelled Tucan Travel team members shares her thoughts on her favourite place in Africa:
Working at Tucan Travel, I have been fortunate to see many countries but Namibia definitely has to be one of my favourites. It is packed full of wonderful things to see and do. One of the best places we visit on our journey from Victoria Falls to Cape Town along the Western coastline of Namibia is Sesriem.
After crossing the Tropic of Capricorn as we head South from Swakopmund,...
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Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari
There is something very primal and exciting about setting off on safari. Seeing Mother Nature in its natural and comfortable environment, in its most pure and raw form; free from external influencing human factors. The animal kingdom – where every animal and everything for that matter knows its ranking and adapts to survive.
I have never been a big zoo person, I don’t get the same enjoyment factor most people seem to, and with air travel so accessible these days (and working in travel...
Africa
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Entering the Masai Mara
The ground ran red as the rain mixed with the dust that had stained our feet only hours earlier forming a rich paste matching the Masai’s clothes. It was a bumpy ride to the Masai Mara, down dirt roads, littered with rocks and holes. Grazing lands rolled out, as far as the eye could see with herds of cattle and goats dotted across the horizon, tended to by the tall and graceful men, carrying their staffs.
The atmosphere in the van was electric. There was not much of a drive to go. Soon...
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Rio de Janeiro – The Marvelous City
With its perfect beaches, dramatic peaks and year-round sunshine, Rio de Janeiro is surrounded by such outstanding natural beauty that this alone would make it worth the trip. But add to this iconic sites, colonial splendour and bustling nightlife, and you’ll come to know exactly why it’s called a Cidade Maravilhosa - the Marvelous City.
Blessed with a tropical climate with average highs of 25-30°C throughout the year, it’s no wonder why cariocas (residents of...
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Maramures and the Merry Cemetery, Romania
A full day excursion through the northwestern Romanian region of Maramures, home to many villages where century-old traditions are still part of daily life, has been added to the itinerary of our tours that cross from Hungary to Romania, such as our Transylvania Tale tour. This addition enables us to explore the traditional rural lifestyle of the Maramures villages and their wooden churches, some of which have been recognised by UNESCO because of their characteristic high...