Travel Philosophies
Experiential travel is not just about checking destinations off a bucket list; it's about diving headfirst into the cultures, flavours, and rhythms of a place. It's about getting lost in the fragrant chaos of a Moroccan market, haggling for spices and trinkets, the air thick with exotic smells. It's about trekking through the misty mountains of Bhutan, the silence broken only by the crunch of your boots and the call of prayer flags fluttering in the wind.
Experiential travel is about pushing yourself outside your comfort zone, trying new things, and making memories that stay with you long after you've boarded your flight home. It's about connecting with people from all walks of life, sharing stories and laughter over steaming cups of tea or plates of unfamiliar food. It's about learning a new language, if only a few words, and feeling the pride of being understood.
It's about returning home not just with souvenirs, but with a changed perspective, a broadened mind, and a heart full of stories. It's about realising that the world is a much bigger, more vibrant place than you ever imagined, and that you, yourself, are capable of so much more than you ever thought possible.
So, ditch the package tours and embrace the unknown. Let your senses guide you, let your curiosity lead the way, and experience the world in all its messy, beautiful, unforgettable glory.
OTS is all about experiential travel, and the "Surprises" travel offers, like a secret local restaurant find, arriving at accommodations with no preconceived ideas, just knowing that Richard has checked it out, and knows that this property is delightful, well located and meets the style of the trip. Meeting new and interesting travel companions who often become lifelong friends.
As we like to say, OTS is designed for the "almost independent traveller" and often we are the very first small group tour people have considered doing. Its wonderful when so many come back time and time again.
Experiential travel is about pushing yourself outside your comfort zone, trying new things, and making memories that stay with you long after you've boarded your flight home. It's about connecting with people from all walks of life, sharing stories and laughter over steaming cups of tea or plates of unfamiliar food. It's about learning a new language, if only a few words, and feeling the pride of being understood.
It's about returning home not just with souvenirs, but with a changed perspective, a broadened mind, and a heart full of stories. It's about realising that the world is a much bigger, more vibrant place than you ever imagined, and that you, yourself, are capable of so much more than you ever thought possible.
So, ditch the package tours and embrace the unknown. Let your senses guide you, let your curiosity lead the way, and experience the world in all its messy, beautiful, unforgettable glory.
OTS is all about experiential travel, and the "Surprises" travel offers, like a secret local restaurant find, arriving at accommodations with no preconceived ideas, just knowing that Richard has checked it out, and knows that this property is delightful, well located and meets the style of the trip. Meeting new and interesting travel companions who often become lifelong friends.
As we like to say, OTS is designed for the "almost independent traveller" and often we are the very first small group tour people have considered doing. Its wonderful when so many come back time and time again.
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