New, meets old, meets busy, meets shopping, etc This ‘Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China’ is the fourth most densely populated territory on Earth. 1st is Macao (a short boat ride away), 2nd Monaco (but it is tiny), 3rd Singapore and then Hong Kong (HK). HK is home to about 7.5 million people and is smaller than greater London - but HK is not a … [Read more...]
Chile in February – Summer in the South
Just to clarify - that is the Chilean flag, not Texan! February is high summer in Chile. Our planet’s longest, thinnest country is incredible. The entire west is defined by the Pacific Ocean and its chilly Humbolt current. Almost the entire east (often barely 200 km’s away) is framed by the Andes. Indeed it would seem Chile’s sole purpose is to prevent Argentina from … [Read more...]
Confirmed Tour Dates 2019-2020
Here are Twomey Travel's confirmed tour dates from now until spring 2020! Follow the links to see the individual tours and to book! Hope to see you soon! (Last updated: 11 November 2019. More tour dates will be added soon.) Just added 7 June 2021 – Quebec, Montreal and New England with Lou Ann Kelly and Patrick Twomey (Go Ahead private tour) 2019 … [Read more...]
Flag Not Required… No Need to Export Patriotism
This is an issue I have wrestled with for some time. In a recent conversation I did not feel I had articulated my point as well as I should have. So here we go…. Travel is often called the best education - both structured and unintended. The visitor, one would hope, should be the most affected by the experience in a learning context But of course the visitee will also be … [Read more...]
