The Art of Travel

10/11/2024

Ingjaldshóll boasts a significant historical landmark - its church. Until the 19th century, this grand structure was the third largest church in all of Iceland. Remarkably, Eggert Ólafsson, a renowned natural scientist, poet, and explorer, described it as almost as large as the cathedrals at Skálholt and Hólar. The present-day church still serves the surrounding villages of Hellisandur and Rif and holds a unique title as the world's oldest concrete church.

09/11/2024

Discover the wonders of East Iceland, home to the country's largest forest, lush farmlands and an assortment of streams and mountains. Thanks to the East's fjords and their natural harbours, a variety of picturesque fishing villages border the coast.

09/11/2024

Vik í Myrdal, or just Vik, is the southernmost village on the Icelandic mainland, located 186 kilometres from the capital Reykjavik. It's just next to Reynisfjara black sand beach.

Often visited by those traveling the popular sightseeing route along the South Coast, it is a wonderful place to stop, recharge, and, if you are taking your time, stay in Vik accommodations. Though it only has around 650 residents, the village is very popular amongst tourists for its convenience and beautiful surrounding landscapes.

09/11/2024

08/11/2024

Named one of 25 wonders of the world by National Geographic in 2012, the Blue Lagoon was honored for its unique geothermal seawater. Found nowhere else on earth, this renowned resource is rich in silica, algae, and minerals—the elements that give the lagoon its skin-nourishing powers.

08/11/2024

Thank you very much for joining our tour to Iceland. We are happy that you enjoyed the trip and hope to see you again soon!!

04/11/2024

Glacier lagoons are lakes that are filled with meltwater from an outlet glacier. The water from Jokulsarlon comes from Breidamerkurjokull, an outlet glacier of Europe’s largest ice cap, Vatnajokull. It stands out, however, because it also fills with icebergs breaking from the glacier, some of which tower several stories high.

These icebergs, other than their scale, are notable for their coloration. Although they are, as expected, largely white, most are also dyed electric blue in part, with black streaks of ash from eruptions centuries past.

In spite of being a rather recent formation, Jokulsarlon is the deepest lake in the country, with depths of 248 metres. With a surface area of 18 square kilometres, it is also growing to be one of the largest.

04/11/2024

13 days 10 nights Best of Georgia In-depth Small Group Tour - RM6900 per person!!

10 April to 22 April 2025 (spring) - Available
21 April to 3 May 2025 (spring) - Available
18 October to 30 October 2025 (autumn) - Available
29 October to 10 November 2025 (autumn) - Available

Highlights:
- Tour to southern Greater Caucasus mountains (Svaneti region and Kazbegi)
- Most beautiful cities in Georgia (Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi)
- Beautiful villages of Ushguli and Mestia
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Gelati Monastery, Mtskheta and Upper Svaneti)
- Cave monastery of Vardzia
- 4 stars hotels with breakfast throughout the trip
- Handpicked local restaurants for memorable dining experience

Include:
- Transportation by private vehicle
- 4 stars hotels with breakfast
- Entrance fees

Exclude:
- International flight to Tbilisi
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners
- Personal expenses

Georgia is just better with the Art of Travel!!

02/11/2024

BEST SELLING TOUR!! LIMITED SLOTS AVAILABLE!!

Switzerland and Austria Dream Small Group Tour (14 days 11 nights) - RM14900 per person (6 pax)!!

10 May to 23 May 2025 (Group A) - Last 2 seats
10 May to 23 May 2025 (Group B) - Available
22 May to 4 June 2025 (Group A) - Full
22 May to 4 June 2025 (Group B) - Available
28 October to 10 November 2025 - Available
9 November to 22 November 2025 - Available

Highlights:
- Filming location of James Bond movie Schilthorn with 360-degree panoramic views of the Jungfrau, Eiger and Mönch and Birg Thrill Walk
- Dining at Piz Gloria (revolving restaurant at the 10,000 ft high summit)
- Top of Adventure Grindelwald First with Cliff Walk
- Most beautiful Alps Lake Oeschinenesee with Mountain Coaster/Toboggan
- Most beautiful towns in Switzerland (Ascona and Stein am Rhein)
- Most beautiful towns in Austria (Hallstatt, Kufstein and Zell am See)
- Most beautiful villages in Switzerland (Lavertezzo, Foroglio, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen)
- Most beautiful cities in Switzerland (Bern, Zurich, Interlaken and Lucerne)
- Most beautiful cities in Austria (Innsbruck and Salzburg)
- Top of Interlaken Harder Kulm
- Car-free towns/villages of Zermatt and Murren
- Gornergrat with panaromas of Matterhorn and Swiss Alps
- Natural wonder of Aare Gorge
- Most beautiful mountain pass in Switzerland (Oberalp Pass)
- High-altitude resort village of Kandersteg
- Beautiful lake Blausee (Jiuzhaigou of Switzerland)
- Beauty and the beast village (Gruyeres)
- Largest waterfall in Europe (Rhine Falls)(include boat ride)
- Popular K-drama Crash Landing on You filming locations
- Handpicked local restaurants for a memorable dining experience

Include:
- Transportation by private vehicle
- Cable car to Schilthorn
- Cable car to Grindelwald First
- Cable car to Oeschinenesee
- Cable car to car-free village of Murren
- Train to Gornergrat Matterhorn
- Train to car-free town of Zermatt
- Train to Top of Interlaken Harder Kulm
- Accomodations for 11 nights
- Entrance fees

Exclude:
- Flight ticket
- Meals
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses

Switzerland and Austria are just better with the Art of Travel!!

02/11/2024

An aurora, also commonly known as the northern lights (aurora borealis), is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic). Auroras display dynamic patterns of brilliant lights that appear as curtains, rays, spirals, or dynamic flickers covering the entire sky.

Auroras are the result of disturbances in the magnetosphere caused by the solar wind. Major disturbances result from enhancements in the speed of the solar wind from coronal holes and coronal mass ejections. These disturbances alter the trajectories of charged particles in the magnetospheric plasma. These particles, mainly electrons and protons, precipitate into the upper atmosphere (thermosphere/exosphere). The resulting ionization and excitation of atmospheric constituents emit light of varying colour and complexity. The form of the aurora, occurring within bands around both polar regions, is also dependent on the amount of acceleration imparted to the precipitating particles.

Most of the planets in the Solar System, some natural satellites, brown dwarfs, and even comets also host auroras.

01/11/2024

Hverir (also part of Namafjall or Namaskard) is a geothermal area with incredible landscapes. Located in North Iceland near Lake Myvatn, Hverir combines natural beauty and geothermal activity that leave visitors feeling like exploring a different planet.

Like other celebrated geothermal attractions in Iceland, like the Geysir geothermal field, Hveravellir, and Landmannalaugar, Hverir offers a unique opportunity for visitors to witness the Earth's geological processes in action.

The history of Hverir in Iceland is deeply intertwined with the region’s geological evolution and its inhabitants’ cultural heritage. Over millions of years, the area around Hverir has been shaped by volcanic activity, leaving behind a landscape rich in geothermal features.

31/10/2024

Thank you very much for joining our tour to Pakistan. Hope you enjoy the trip and hope to see you again soon!!

31/10/2024

Godafoss waterfall is a spectacular waterfall located in northeastern Iceland. The mythical waterfall's beauty is further enhanced by the waterfall's roots in Iceland's religious history.

The name Godafoss means either waterfall of the gods or waterfall of the 'godi,' an old word for a priest or a chieftain. Some say the reason for this name is rooted in a pivotal moment in Iceland's history.

When Iceland was first settled in the 9th and 10th Centuries, the vast majority (those who were not slaves, at least) were Norwegians who followed the Old Norse religion, worshipping deities like Thor, Odin, Loki, and Freya. However, after the Commonwealth was established in 930 AD, pressure to convert began to push from Christianising Europe.

By 1000 AD, it seemed that Norway would almost certainly invade if the country were to stand by its pagan beliefs. The issue was thus discussed at Thingvellir, where the parliament met once a year. The lawspeaker at the time, the Asatru priest (or godi) Thorgeir Ljosvetningagodi, was given the responsibility of making the decision.

It is said that Thorgeir lay under a fur blanket for a day and a night in silence, praying to his Old Gods for the right decision. Eventually, he emerged and said that for the good of the people, Christianity would be the official religion, but pagans could practice their beliefs in private.

To symbolize his decision, he returned to his home in north Iceland and discarded idols of the Old Gods into a beautiful waterfall, which would later become known as Godafoss. The history of this defining moment in Iceland's history is engraved in a stained glass window in the church of Akureyrarkirkja.