Tag Archives: culture

Celebrations mark the reopening of the Cinque Terre towns and footpaths

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Classic Journeys

Tanya Mohn from MSNBC.com called in last week to interview me for a report she was writing on the reopening and restoration of the Cinque Terre villages and footpaths. Her timing was perfect, as Sunday, March 25, marked a major … Continue reading →

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Hotels: Just a place to sleep? I think not!

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Classic Journeys

This is second in a series of blogs written by our newest colleague, Laura Degen. After 20+ years in the travel industry, Laura recently joined Classic Journeys on our Guest Services team. Laura is the primary contact for guests traveling … Continue reading →

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Guides can differ greatly, and make a great difference

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Classic Journeys

We’re always on the lookout for great people to add to our team at Classic Journeys. Recently, we added a new colleague to our Guest Services team. Her name is Laura Degen, and she’ll be a primary contact point for … Continue reading →

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The Embera have no word for “year”

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Edward Piegza

I’m enjoying our “Panama Family Journey” right now with my wife and kids, plus our two amazing guides, Beny and Christian, in a group that totals eight adults and eight kids (ages 8-18). Yesterday, we took piraguas, dugout canoes piloted … Continue reading →

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Pleasant surprises in Peru

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Classic Journeys

Some random thoughts as I gaze out the window of the Vistadome train, making my way from our Machu Picchu tour back to Cusco, traveling through the Sacred Valley of the Incas… The scenery is a cinematographer’s dream. It’s lusher … Continue reading →

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Doing our bit for international relations…

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Classic Journeys

Bumping into a wide range of people as we do in our adventure walking tours reminds me that diplomats we are not, but diplomatic is how we try to be. In fact, the best part of my job as president … Continue reading →

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