Follow the Evidence Today the world is faced with a pandemic. COVID-19, caused by the novel Coronavirus is now present in the majority of countries and has infected at least 1 million people (and conceivably many more). In an age of a 24-hour news cycle and widespread social media, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction - this is the time to listen to … [Read more...]
Cultural Mexico
The largest Spanish speaking country in the world, Mexico is an economic and cultural powerhouse. Located in Monte Alban, this was a court for the classic ball game All too often, tourism to Mexico is relegated to all-inclusive beach resorts. There is nothing inherently wrong with this, but it does overlook a country replete with history, diversity, colour and fun. … [Read more...]
Ecuador in November
Dear friends and fellow travellers – by request I am planning a custom Ecuador trip in November. This will be a small group and a unique tour style. How so? This will be a flexible itinerary – fixed dates for flights and of course guaranteed highlights, but we’ll play with the routing much closer to the date, based upon weather, activities and requests. When? 5-18 November … [Read more...]
Raymond R. Twomey
Feb. 7, 1938 - July 24, 2019 Raymond (Ray) Twomey, father, composer, artist, fly fisher and traveller, died painlessly at 12:15 pm, Wednesday, July 24 while listening to Ode to Joy at the Peter Lougheed Centre, in Calgary, Alberta. Ray was born just before World War 2, in Camborne, Cornwall to Thomas and Nora Twomey of Cork, Ireland. The war years were difficult and in … [Read more...]
Mexico Twomey Travel Tour – March 2020
NOW BOOKING! By request, people have been asking about a Mexico tour (finally)! Starting in Mexico City we'll make our way through the important cultural regions of central and southern Mexico - particularly Oaxaca, the centre of Mexican cuisine and sight of the first planned city in the Americas (pre-contact). We'll even have two beach / tropical days! The tour includes … [Read more...]
