
What we’re about
We're focused on mindful living at home and abroad. Our local events are often group mediation &/or Yoga sessions while our international adventures range from a broad variety of experiences all over the world. Many trips are to less fortunate ("3rd World Countries") to increase our privileged western awareness of how most of this world operates and exists.
Some trips are focused on compassion & have elements of giving back while others are more general and focus on great photography opportunities, unique off the path experiences, & small groups to increase our awareness of each-other and the "worlds" we visit.
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“Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.”- Gustave Flaubert
“If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears.”- Cesare Pavese
"This human being is a guest house,
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
Some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all,
Even if they are a crowd of sorrows
Who violently sweep your house
Of all it’s furniture.
Still treat each guest honorably.
She may be cleaning you out for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
Meet them at the door laughing, And invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
Because each has been sent
As a guide from beyond." ~ Rumi
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Colorful CubaHavana, Havana
Colorful Cuba
January 16th - January 24th, 2024
Join Here: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/cuba-small-group-tours/
E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!
Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club are relaunching their Colorful Cuba tour. It is an excellent program full of surprises, fun, and off the beaten path sights - and it is 100% legal! Take this once in a lifetime trip to this undisturbed Caribbean gem!
- 8N/9D throughout the best of Cuba with amazing off the path experiences!
- One-of-a-kind "casa particulares" (small converted homes & guesthouses!)
- Privately guided adventures and local experts throughout
- Breakfast every day
- 3 Dinners, 5 Lunches INCLUDED
- Legal, licensed & permitted program with all USA compliance requirements met under the SCP Program
Email us directly at joinus@photoflytravel.com to receive a detailed daily itinerary!
Havana
- Old Havana: Privately guided walking tour including many of the historical sites
- Fusterlandia & Jaimanitas Fishing Village: Colorful fishing village made famous by local artist, Jose Fuster, outside Havana
Soroa
- Unesco Biosphere Reserve
- Callejon de Hamel: Street art project where resident Salvador Gonzáles Escalona has decorated and painted in vibrant colors a pedestrian alleyway with scrap objects
- Las Terrazas: Mountain community was built as a reforestation project in the 1960s and is now part of the same UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
- Orchid Garden: Specialized botanical garden, with a collection of 20,000 specimens and more than 350 species of orchids
Viñales
- Sustainable Farm Discovery: Cuban farmer and his family who'll show us around their organic farm and explain the methods they use to grow their produce without pesticides or artificial fertilizers
- Valley Walking Tour & Tobacco Plantation: A beautiful walk through the valley to a local tobacco farm to learn about the making of Cuba’s famous cigars
- Cuban Cooking Class: Learn to cook Cuban-style with a cooking demonstration of 'platos tipicos'.
Cienfuegos
- Bay of Pigs: Scenic drive along the site where the Bay of Pigs occurred in 1961.
- Sinkhole or Ocean Snorkel: Stop for a swim and snorkel in the ocean or by a sinkhole which resembles a huge natural tropical fish tank.
- Guided Orientation Walk & Palacio de Valle : A short walk to see and learn the local landmarks followed by a visit to the Palacio de Valle, an "Arabian Nights" like aspiring restaurant with a fantastic terrace bar.
Trinidad
- Guided Trinidad Walk: Cultural tour of numerous churches, museums, and many colonial buildings
- Learn to Bartend: Bartending demonstration and discussion of the history behind Cuba’s most popular cocktails.
- Salsa Lesson: Visit a local dance school for a demonstration and lesson in the dances of Cuba
- Salto de Javira Waterfall: An easy hike to this beautiful waterfall, perfect for photos and a dip to cool off.
- Dinner on the Beach: Weather permitting, we'll celebrate this amazing journey together with a feast on the beach!
E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!
Price: $2,449.00
Single Supplement: $695.00Deposit: $600.00
Check out our club's official trip page: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/cuba-small-group-tours/
- Colorful Cuba - Second Departure!Havana, Havana
Colorful Cuba - Second Departure!
January 26th - February 3rd, 2024
Join Here: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/cuba-small-group-tours/
E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!
Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club are relaunching their Colorful Cuba tour. It is an excellent program full of surprises, fun, and off the beaten path sights - and it is 100% legal! Take this once in a lifetime trip to this undisturbed Caribbean gem!
- 8N/9D throughout the best of Cuba with amazing off the path experiences!
- One-of-a-kind "casa particulares" (small converted homes & guesthouses!)
- Privately guided adventures and local experts throughout
- Breakfast every day
- 3 Dinners, 5 Lunches INCLUDED
- Legal, licensed & permitted program with all USA compliance requirements met under the SCP Program
Email us directly at joinus@photoflytravel.com to receive a detailed daily itinerary!
Havana
- Old Havana: Privately guided walking tour including many of the historical sites
- Fusterlandia & Jaimanitas Fishing Village: Colorful fishing village made famous by local artist, Jose Fuster, outside Havana
Soroa
- Unesco Biosphere Reserve
- Callejon de Hamel: Street art project where resident Salvador Gonzáles Escalona has decorated and painted in vibrant colors a pedestrian alleyway with scrap objects
- Las Terrazas: Mountain community was built as a reforestation project in the 1960s and is now part of the same UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
- Orchid Garden: Specialized botanical garden, with a collection of 20,000 specimens and more than 350 species of orchids
Viñales
- Sustainable Farm Discovery: Cuban farmer and his family who'll show us around their organic farm and explain the methods they use to grow their produce without pesticides or artificial fertilizers
- Valley Walking Tour & Tobacco Plantation: A beautiful walk through the valley to a local tobacco farm to learn about the making of Cuba’s famous cigars
- Cuban Cooking Class: Learn to cook Cuban-style with a cooking demonstration of 'platos tipicos'.
Cienfuegos
- Bay of Pigs: Scenic drive along the site where the Bay of Pigs occurred in 1961.
- Sinkhole or Ocean Snorkel: Stop for a swim and snorkel in the ocean or by a sinkhole which resembles a huge natural tropical fish tank.
- Guided Orientation Walk & Palacio de Valle : A short walk to see and learn the local landmarks followed by a visit to the Palacio de Valle, an "Arabian Nights" like aspiring restaurant with a fantastic terrace bar.
Trinidad
- Guided Trinidad Walk: Cultural tour of numerous churches, museums, and many colonial buildings
- Learn to Bartend: Bartending demonstration and discussion of the history behind Cuba’s most popular cocktails.
- Salsa Lesson: Visit a local dance school for a demonstration and lesson in the dances of Cuba
- Salto de Javira Waterfall: An easy hike to this beautiful waterfall, perfect for photos and a dip to cool off.
- Dinner on the Beach: Weather permitting, we'll celebrate this amazing journey together with a feast on the beach!
E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!
Price: $2,449.00
Single Supplement: $695.00Deposit: $600.00
Check out our club's official trip page: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/cuba-small-group-tours/
- Southern Vietnam & Phi Phi Islands of Thailand!Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club ( https://www.photoflytravel.com/ ) have planned an amazing cultural and visually stunning adventure through southern Vietnam and finishing in Thailand's picturesque Phi Phi Islands!
February 26 - March 6, 2024
Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/vietnam-thailand-small-group-tours/
E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!
We’ll be exploring southern Vietnam's cultural treasures and landscapes and finishing the adventure on picturesque islands off the coast of Thailand. From the one-of-a-kind floating markets along the Southern Mekong River Delta, to the world-famous white sand beaches of the Phi Phi Islands, we’ll show you our favorite parts (on & off the path!) on a small group tour.
------------------------------------------ 9 nights/10 days
– 5 nights/5 days of unforgettable Southern Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta)
– 4 nights/5 days of tropical Phi Phi Islands in Thailand- Charming hotels throughout
- Breakfast daily
- 5 Lunches & 3 Dinners included
- International flight included (Vietnam -> Thailand)
- Transportation throughout
Southern Vietnam (5 Nights):
- Tour of Ho Chi Minh City (Notre Dame, Hotel d’Ville, Ben Thanh Market, & Bitexco Tower)
- Cu Chi tunnels (Visit the vast underground network of tunnels built first as a defense against the French, and later expanded during the American war)
- Floating Markets of Cai Be & Cai Rang (Sampan ride through the floating markets colorfully congested with women and children jostling for space and vying to sell their wares)
- Khmer Pagoda in Can Tho City (The most beautiful Khmer pagoda in the Mekong Delta!)
- Optional food tours
Phi Phi Islands - Thailand (4 Nights):
- Beautiful accommodations at our luxury boutique-style resort located on the beach
- Incredible amenities and services including multiple restaurants, several bars, spa, dive center, fitness room, large swimming pools, tennis and more!
- Marine Discovery center where local experts educate visitors on sustainability programs underway, including raising baby sharks and clownfish
- Available activities include kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkeling, water sports, bicycle rentals, and dive excursions (additional fees may apply)
- Private speed boat tour for island hopping the area's five islands with stops for swimming, walking on the sand, caves, lagoons, and much more
- Optional jungle hiking opportunity inside the island's interior with local hiking guide
*Don’t forget to e-mail us for the daily itinerary of Vietnam and Thailand small group tours ( joinus@photoflytravel.com )
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Join Us!*For our solo travelers I will pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.
Price: $2,995
*Single Supplement: $625Deposit: $600
Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/vietnam-thailand-small-group-tours/