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Lauren & BJ design and lead small-group Around the World tours, wildlife safaris & Galapagos adventures & Buddhist pilgrimages.

10/09/2024

We had a wonderful time at Samburu/Buffalo Springs, and we saw all of the special Samburu species! Reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, and the oryx—and a leopard putting on a heck of a show!

09/09/2024

What a joy to spend the morning with the elephant youngsters at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Just before noon, folks are allowed to see them drink their mid-morning milk (and then their post-milk mud bath!) All of these elephants have been rescued from dangerous situations and will be rewilded in Tsavo Park when they are ready.

07/09/2024

Come with us and meet the incredible women of Umoja!

In the red sands of Samburu, Kenya, fifteen brave souls created a women’s village in 1990. Called Umoja, or “Unity” in Swahili, this village provides refuge to women in a society that sees them as property–and expendable.

Umoja provides shelter for women fleeing female ge***al mutilation, child marriage, r*pe, forced ab*rtions, and more. These are not isolated abuses–these are injustices that every Samburu girl and woman faces in her life.

Together, the women create beaded handicrafts to sell to passing tourists. With that money they’ve created a primary school to educate the next generation–not only in reading and writing, but that women’s rights are also human rights.

One of our favorite things about our Kenyan safaris is introducing our guests to Umoja and its matriarch, Rebecca Lolosoli. You can learn more at RetreaTours.com/Umoja.

05/09/2024
05/09/2024

Good morning from Kenya! 🧡

04/09/2024

5 minutes ago on safari in Samburu, Kenya (and yes, I have 4G connection in the savanna!)

A few scenes from the first stop on our Kenya journey, Ol Pejeta Conservancy
04/09/2024

A few scenes from the first stop on our Kenya journey, Ol Pejeta Conservancy

04/09/2024

What a grand time we had at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya! We were blessed with more rhinos than we could even keep track of! We visited the last two northern white rhinos in the world, and we even said hello to the rescued chimpanzees at the Sweetwater Chimpanzee Sanctuary.

BLACK RHINOS!!! They’re even more endangered than white rhinos (markedly) and we saw a BUNCH today at Ol Pejeta in Keny...
02/09/2024

BLACK RHINOS!!! They’re even more endangered than white rhinos (markedly) and we saw a BUNCH today at Ol Pejeta in Kenya. Great first day on safari with our LOVELY group.

02/09/2024

We were so lucky to spend a lazy afternoon with these 4 white rhinos in Nairobi National Park before the start of our September Kenya Safari!

02/09/2024

Craig is one of just a dozen or so "super tuskers" left on the planet, elephants with tusks that weigh over 100 Ibs (45 kg) each. He is a fixture at Amboseli National Park on Kenya, in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro. Long live Craig!

Morning in National Park 🩷 (This is a technique I’m working on that I call a watercolor photo 😆)
29/08/2024

Morning in National Park 🩷 (This is a technique I’m working on that I call a watercolor photo 😆)

Our Facebook friends get the first look at our June 2025 Ladakh journey!
12/08/2024

Our Facebook friends get the first look at our June 2025 Ladakh journey!

Living LadakhDiscovering Himalayan Culture &Tibetan Buddhist TraditionsMay 31–June 12, 2025 Living LadakhDiscovering Himalayan Culture &Tibetan Buddhist TraditionsMay 31–June 12, 2025Living LadakhDiscovering Himalayan Culture & Tibetan Buddhist TraditionsMay 31–June 12, 2025Immerse yourself in...

Just adding a few photos to an old album, and you know what that means--we're about to launch our 2025 Ladakh trip!
12/08/2024

Just adding a few photos to an old album, and you know what that means--we're about to launch our 2025 Ladakh trip!

Every morning before sunrise the Theravada Buddhist monks of Luang Prabang, Laos hit the streets to collect donations ra...
04/08/2024

Every morning before sunrise the Theravada Buddhist monks of Luang Prabang, Laos hit the streets to collect donations rations of food from locals (and tourists), usually in the form of sticky rice. This tradition goes all the way back to the days of Buddha himself 2500 years ago. These days it allows laypeople to garner merit or “good karma” for supporting the monastics.

Rainy morning alms procession in Luang Prabang, Laos
02/08/2024

Rainy morning alms procession in Luang Prabang, Laos

Our August 2025 Madagascar journey SOLD OUT almost instantly, so we added a July tour to our schedule! There are spaces ...
18/07/2024

Our August 2025 Madagascar journey SOLD OUT almost instantly, so we added a July tour to our schedule!

There are spaces available if you want to join in the lemur fun ❤

Small group tour to Madagascar in July 2025Adventure on the 8th ContinentOur August 2025 Madagascar tour SOLD OUT in just days, so we’ve added a July trip to the calendar!Congratulations on beginning your exploration of ‘The Eighth Continent”–the fact that you are here means your journey has...

Goodnight, Thiksey Monastery ✨❤️
08/07/2024

Goodnight, Thiksey Monastery ✨❤️

We have ONE spot left on our February 2025 Walking with the Buddha pilgrimage with Tricycle: The Buddhist Review & Vishv...
02/07/2024

We have ONE spot left on our February 2025 Walking with the Buddha pilgrimage with Tricycle: The Buddhist Review & Vishvapani Blomfield!

Pilgrimage to India and NepalWalking with the Buddhawith Tricycle & Vishvapani BlomfieldFebruary 8–22, 2025 + optional Kathmandu extension Pilgrimage to India and NepalWalking with the Buddhawith Tricycle & Vishvapani BlomfieldFebruary 8-22, 2025 + optional Kathmandu extensionFollow in the footste...

Thiksey Nunnery at Nyerma is a special, powerful place ❤️📿 Stay tuned for ways that you can receive benefit from the ...
27/06/2024

Thiksey Nunnery at Nyerma is a special, powerful place ❤️📿 Stay tuned for ways that you can receive benefit from the at Nyerma as well as help sustain this precious .

Adventure on the "8th Continent!"The call of Madagascar’s unique wildlife, geology, and culture beckons only the most se...
23/06/2024

Adventure on the "8th Continent!"

The call of Madagascar’s unique wildlife, geology, and culture beckons only the most seasoned, savvy travelers.

This journey is unlike any other you’ve ever experienced, quite literally: almost every plant and animal you’ll encounter on this island nation are found here and here alone. We expertly handcrafted our itinerary to show you the best that Madagascar has to offer in a safe, comfortable, and astounding voyage.

Create unforgettable memories as you encounter endangered lemurs. Walk the rich red earth among the spiny forest. Relax into the rhythm of the rainforest as we spot rare birds and quirky chameleons.

Madagascar is a wildlife lover’s paradise and an adventure seeker’s dream come true. Let’s begin our journey together!

Small group tour to MadagascarAdventure on the 8th ContinentCongratulations on beginning your exploration of ‘The Eighth Continent”–the fact that you are here means your journey has already begun! The call of Madagascar’s unique wildlife, geology, and culture beckons only the most seasoned, ...

15/06/2024

What a marvelous journey we had on our June “Pilgrimage to Ladakh” with Tricycle: The Buddhist Review & Megan Mook Meditation!

Ladakh 🙏❤️
08/06/2024

Ladakh 🙏❤️

06/06/2024

We enjoyed the masked dances at Lamayuru Gonpa in Ladakh’s lunar landscape 🙏📿👹

03/06/2024

Nothing wrong with a little adventure mixed in with our Buddhist journey! 😂🙏 It was a beautiful day on the iconic Indus River.

Our June Pilgrimage to Ladakh is off to a beautiful start! 🙏
03/06/2024

Our June Pilgrimage to Ladakh is off to a beautiful start! 🙏

Some of Lauren’s photos from this journey ❤️
01/06/2024

Some of Lauren’s photos from this journey ❤️

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We had a wonderful time at Samburu/Buffalo Springs, and we saw all of the special Samburu species! Reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, and the oryx—and a leopard putting on a heck of a show!

What a joy to spend the morning with the elephant youngsters at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Just before noon, folks are allowed to see them drink their mid-morning milk (and then their post-milk mud bath!) All of these elephants have been rescued from dangerous situations and will be rewilded in Tsavo Park when they are ready.

Come with us and meet the incredible women of Umoja! In the red sands of Samburu, Kenya, fifteen brave souls created a women’s village in 1990. Called Umoja, or “Unity” in Swahili, this village provides refuge to women in a society that sees them as property–and expendable. Umoja provides shelter for women fleeing female genital mutilation, child marriage, r*pe, forced ab*rtions, and more. These are not isolated abuses–these are injustices that every Samburu girl and woman faces in her life. Together, the women create beaded handicrafts to sell to passing tourists. With that money they’ve created a primary school to educate the next generation–not only in reading and writing, but that women’s rights are also human rights. One of our favorite things about our Kenyan safaris is introducing our guests to Umoja and its matriarch, Rebecca Lolosoli. You can learn more at RetreaTours.com/Umoja.

Good morning from Kenya! 🧡

5 minutes ago on safari in Samburu, Kenya (and yes, I have 4G connection in the savanna!)

What a grand time we had at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya! We were blessed with more rhinos than we could even keep track of! We visited the last two northern white rhinos in the world, and we even said hello to the rescued chimpanzees at the Sweetwater Chimpanzee Sanctuary.

White Rhinos in Nairobi National Park
White Rhinos in Nairobi National Park

We were so lucky to spend a lazy afternoon with these 4 white rhinos in Nairobi National Park before the start of our September Kenya Safari!

Craig the Super Tusker elephant in Amboseli, Kenya
Craig the Super Tusker elephant in Amboseli, Kenya

Craig is one of just a dozen or so "super tuskers" left on the planet, elephants with tusks that weigh over 100 Ibs (45 kg) each. He is a fixture at Amboseli National Park on Kenya, in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro. Long live Craig!

What a marvelous journey we had on our June “Pilgrimage to Ladakh” with Tricycle: The Buddhist Review & Megan Mook Meditation!

We enjoyed the masked dances at Lamayuru Gonpa in Ladakh’s lunar landscape 🙏📿👹

This novice monk knows how to make an entrance 😂❤️🙏📿

Nothing wrong with a little adventure mixed in with our Buddhist journey! 😂🙏 It was a beautiful day on the iconic Indus River.

The monks at Thiksey Monastery created and destroyed a sand mandala this month. This intricate creation and ritualized destruction highlight the Buddhist tenet of impermanence.

Sometimes you need to have a little adventure, even on a Buddhist pilgrimage! We had a nice float on the Indus River in Uleytokpo today 🩵

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We specialize in affordable and authentic small-group Around the World journeys, in addition to cultural, meditation, & Buddhist groups around the globe. We like to think that we provide “tours for people who don’t like tours!” Each group trip considers the needs and interests of the individual guests and is handcrafted to deliver the best experience possible.

We are a small, family-owned business with a clear mission: to create itineraries that are authentic, accessible, and affecting. We have lived on the road for 6 years (since January 2013), personally designing the details of each of our custom itineraries. We craft each trip to maximize the greatest good for the greatest number, including our guests, our partners, and the local community.

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