We’ve now the set the dates for our new trip to Bhutan: October 10-19, 2015. You can read about this wonderful and exotic adventure here and learn more about this unique, tucked-away destination! This will be our second group tour to this fascinating, remote land. Bhutan is truly out of the ordinary with its beautiful, warm people; intriguing culture; and stunning scenery. Our tour leader is gay, has led some 20 trips to Bhutan over the past decade, and he will introduce us to some members of the Bhutanese gay community along the way.
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Our Gay African Safari Tour Is Half Full
Our gay African safari tour running in July/August this year is half full now — which means we have 6 spaces remaining. If 2015 is your year for doing an amazing wildlife safari in Africa then don’t delay . . . Our safari trips always go out full.
This incredible adventure begins in Cape Town, South Africa before venturing up into Botswana for the deluxe safari component. We finish off at stunning Victoria Falls. Visit our Africa page for more information and/or download the detailed itinerary.
This is a trip of a lifetime!
Last Week for Promotional Pricing on our Gay Japan Tour
January 15 is the deadline to enroll on our gay Japan tour at the current promotional pricing. In recent weeks the value of the Japanese Yen has fallen significantly against the U.S. dollar so we’ve passed along our reduced costs to the price of the tour itself.
In order to take advantage of the greatly reduced pricing (a reduction of $400 to $500 per person) your trip enrollment form has to be received by Friday, January 16, and both the first and second deposits must be made at that time (a total deposit of $1,419 per person).
If you’re thinking of doing this fascinating trip this is the time to act to lock in the savings! If you’d like references we can put you in touch with previous travelers who’ve done this very tour.
Cape Town, South Africa on the “15 Places You Must Visit” List
Nice to see Cape Town, South Africa make it onto the list of Conde Nast Traveler‘s 15 Places You Must Visit in 2015. We’ve long been an admirer of this beautiful — and gay-friendly — city at the bottom of the African continent. When we started running tours in 1998 Cape Town was in our first batch of gay tours. And we’ve been back with several more groups since then. This year we’ll be there yet again as we kick off our ever-popular Southern Africa Trifecta tour from July 27 to August 6. This trip is a splendid combination of the Cape Town environs; a superb wildlife safari in Botswana; and stunning Victoria Falls.
In Italy a Gay Twist on Vatican Tours
Here’s a new twist for seeing the world-renowned art of the Vatican in Rome: guided tours with a gay angle. A company called Quiiky offers tours of the Vatican Museums from a gay perspective.
After experiencing the wonders of Rome you can experience the wonders of lesser-known gems in north-central Italy on our own tour Italy: the Places in Between.
Buying experiences (like travel!) rather than material possessions makes you happier
Happy New Year!
The start of a new year tends to be a time when we take stock of our lives and perhaps make resolutions pertaining to the betterment of them. This article on the Becoming Minimalist site cites 11 terrific suggestions. And we couldn’t agree with Number Seven more: “Buy Less Stuff and More Experiences.” Scientific studies suggest that buying life experiences rather than material possessions leads to greater happiness.
Helping people to travel the world is what we do at Venture Out. And it’s not uncommon for us to hear — even years after a trip — how much the experience affected them for the better. Find your place in the world!