Early last year I also revisited the NGO SCAD (Social Change and Development) in Tamil Nadu. This is a Christian NGO that was founded many years ago by Dr. Cletus Babu and his wife Amali and encompasses numerous projects to improve the quality of life of the poorest sectors in the region. I … Continue reading SCAD in Tamil Nadu Revisited
Category: community tourism
Rajasthan Revisited
After dispatching my lovely tour party in Delhi in March 2023, I took a flight to Udaipur, the ‘white city’. I had arranged for lodgings in the guesthouse (Girnar Villa) of my friends Satyapal Singh Dodia and his wife Jhyotsna Jhala in Ambamata, and was very excited to see them again. They gave me their … Continue reading Rajasthan Revisited
India group tours 2018
New from 2018: special group trips to India We are very pleased to announce our new planned group trips to India in 2018. The first one will lead you to the most famous attractions of Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as off the beaten track places where you will have direct contact with the … Continue reading India group tours 2018
Musical update on the Pentecost festivities on Taquile Island, May 2016
In our last newsletter, we described the festivities of Pentecost on Taquile Island when we stayed there last during the month of May 2016. If you would like to experience the sounds of Taquile Island in the middle of a Fiesta you can check our latest YouTube Link: Fiesta on Taquile Island We also got … Continue reading Musical update on the Pentecost festivities on Taquile Island, May 2016
Fiesta on Taquile Island
On our most recent visit to our extended family of godchildren on Taquile Island during the month of May 2016, we were caught up in the middle of the festivities of Pentecost. I was accompanying a small group of vegetarian travelers who were more than happy to join in with the party. First of all, … Continue reading Fiesta on Taquile Island
Support for Taquile Island
Last month we introduced you to our godchildren from Taquile Island on Lake Titicaca and their project of building their own boat for transporting tourists from Puno to the island. We are still collecting funds in order to get this boat service on Lake Titicaca going. Remember you may also place orders in order … Continue reading Support for Taquile Island
Watching condors near Cusco
Insider’s Tip: Watch condors soaring in their natural habitat only five hours from Cusco. Combine your trip to the condor viewpoint with a relaxing stay at Yoga Limatambo Guesthouse to make your experience an unforgettable one!
Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca: constructing a new boat for transporting tourists
The island of Taquile at Lake Titicaca is one of the most amazing places you are likely to visit on your travels in the Andes. Not only is Taquile known for its beautiful and tranquil scenery. Imagine a place with no roads (the islanders reach everywhere on foot), no police (there is no crime), no … Continue reading Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca: constructing a new boat for transporting tourists