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by Lesli Heron  For some people with wanderlust, the lure of exotic lands and people so unlike home are what keep them going. For others, it’s the opportunity to immerse themselves in history and culture. Luckily, travel to the various regions in Asia satisfies most travel hankerings. One location you might consider adding when travelling to the more well-known travel destinations of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, is Burma (Myanmar). You...Read More

Last May, Lynn and her husband Bill went on an amazing safari trip through Southern Africa, visiting Cape Town, Johannesburg, Namibia, Botswana, and Victoria Falls. We decided to sit down with Lynn and get all the details on her adventure! Q: What inspired you to embark on this adventure? A: I had been all over – through Asia, South America, Europe, Australia – but not yet to Africa. Bill had...Read More

by Wendy Fougner In October 2011, my husband and I had the unfortunate experience of having our passports stolen when we were in Athens. Over the years, people have frequently told me that you should bring always bring photocopies of your passports in case they get stolen, to help with the issuance of a temporary one, however, we found out the hard way that this really wasn’t the case. Here...Read More

Everyone has a few travel experiences that stand out as especially memorable, awe-inspiring or life changing. With this in mind, we decided to ask the Lloyds Travel team which travel experiences stick out to them as unforgettable. Barbara: On Safari in Tanzania A few years ago Barbara went on safari in Tanzania with Abercrombie and Kent tours. Barbara said that the extraordinary setting and the company’s expertise made it a...Read More

by Wendy Fougner At the end of this past November, Bruce and I embarked on a biking trip through Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is an amazing destination with stunning landscapes and warm, friendly people. On the first day of our trip, Bruce and I visited the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage which provides care and protection to orphaned elephants found around Sri Lanka. At PinnawaIa you see the elephants outside of their...Read More