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On a break from working as a tour guide, I was travelling from Brazil to Peru. The border between Brazil and Paraguay was closed. The Peoples’ Army of Paraguay had sealed the ironically-named ‘Bridge of Friendship’ with a makeshift barrier in protest at Brazilian traders (“sacoleiros”) buying cheap goods to sell at a big profit Read more about Tour Guide’s holiday in Paraguay[…]
How to travel with grown up kids Nowadays more and more families are travelling than ever before, and where once, adults would leave their children at home in the care of grandparents or relatives, these days families travel together. Many destinations offer activities specifically for young adults. Where once there was an ‘animator’ for young Read more about Travelling family secrets[…]
If you’re a grandparent, you’ll know how it feels to be concerned about your grandchildren’s future. You’ll also know that there are some basic life skills that are relevant outside of work. Skills like communication, leadership, and responsibility. The Tour Guide Course includes all of these, plus first aid and coping in emergencies, as well Read more about Grannies and gap years[…]
I have some really good news!! I recently moved my course from its former host platform to Teachable.com, and as a result I’m delighted to be able to tell you that my course is now selling at a massive 33% reduction in price. (That’s a third off the original price – thank you, Teachable) What’s Read more about BIG PRICE REDUCTION!![…]
I’m delighted to announce that not only will the price of my course be reduced, but I am introducing a payment plan to spread course payments over three months. Keep coming back to see when this will be implemented!
Sleeping through Siberia? How is THAT possible? my friends would later ask. Well, try staying awake when you’re being rocked gently from side to side for seven days and nights. My daughter and I spent a few days in fascinating St Petersburg before taking an overnight train to Moscow, where we would Read more about Sleeping through Siberia[…]
Only three ways to combat overtourism? There are more, but let’s keep things simple First, what is overtourism? (Photo courtesy of Lisa Cronin) Overtourism is a term that has come into regular use in the English language relatively recently. Only a few years ago the standard response to increasing numbers of tourists would have been Read more about Three ways to combat overtourism[…]
This truly amazing Singapore Tourist Guide by our friend Jillian Miller is a must to check out if you’re wondering what to do in Singapore. It’s packed full of ideas, is well researched, and gives a whole new insight into this vibrant city and its surroundings. Make sure you click here https://www.jenreviews.com/best-things-singapore/ to read her Read more about Singapore Tourist Guide-100 suggestions[…]
Best Tips on Travel to Guernsey If you want the best tips on travel to Guernsey in summer, you have come to the right place! Guernsey summers When I think of summers in Guernsey, I see images of wild (albeit Spring, but permit me to indulge my imagination) flowers. I see bluebells, cowslips and buttercups, Read more about Best Tips on Travel to Guernsey[…]
I find that many times group leaders are assigned because they’ve “been there before” or perhaps because they “sold the most tour members to sign up for the trip.” But neither of these attributes necessarily makes them the most effective leader. So what should a good leader bring to your travel project? My expectations are Read more about What To Expect Of Your Tour Group Leaders by Marty Sarbey de Souto[…]