Of Global Interest UPCOMING TOURS - International & USA 2009

UPCOMING TOURS (sign up now!):

On April 4, 2009, I will meet you at the airport in Kathmandu for a three week tour, including sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley, trekking to Everest Base Camp (17,600 ft.), a night with Everest climbers in tents on the Khumbu Glacier during the climbing season, and 2-3 days in the jungles of southern Nepal visiting the rhinos, tigers, elephants, sloth bear, peacocks, alligators, 10% of the world's species of birds and butterflies galore - that roam the place.  It is sure to be a trip of a lifetime.  Hope to see you in Kathmandu -- if not sooner!

Space is limited and filling fast so call for details.  For a sample itinerary and more information see this page on my website:  http://www.ofglobalinterest.com/s1.html.  And here:  http://www.ofglobalinterest.com/tripinfo.html.  I hope to see you in Kathmandu on April 4, 2009!  Contact Heather at:  (734) 369-3107 or ofglobal@aol.com.

Sincerely,
Heather O'Neal
Of Global Interest LLC Adventure Travel
Ann Arbor, Michigan
(734) 369-3107
http://www.ofglobalinterest.com
For more information about my tours click here and here.
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My tours are not like the big company tours.  I am an advocate for traveler who wants a meaningful experience without being confined to out-of-the-way hotel chains, tourist traps where the guide gets a commission for bringing you and your dollars, consolidators and tour industry conglomerates who are carting entire plane loads of people into Timbuktu.  We are not confined to rigid schedules and every minute is not planned.  We have an itinerary which we can stray away from if an unexpected delight or cultural opportunity exists.  I require travel insurance and have information on this for you.

On my tours, you are the boss, and I am the enabler.  I have knowledge of the good places to go and things to do, and I will make the trip as smooth and as wonderful as possible.  It is as if I am a Peace Corps Volunteer living in another country and you are coming to visit me.  Through me, you instantly have an IN into the culture, customs, traditions of the region, something that takes independent travelers weeks to discover.

In my mind, the best way to travel is to visit friends who live and work in far away places.  Unfortunately sometimes we don't have friends in all those wonderful places, and that's why there is ME.  Because I work hard when I am not traveling, I have savings that I devote to my tours twice a year.  My prices are low because my company helps cover my costs.  This way, I do not need 30 people following me around from town to town.  We travel in small groups and as friends.

I'll even go half way around the world if only ONE person signs up.  The traveling part of my work, is enabling me to live the lifestyle I want to live.  I am willing to pay for that privilege at times which saves you money while giving you the experience of having a personal guide - or more like - a friend who is there to pick you up at the airport, book hotels and show you around. 

On my trips, we are not attached to a 30 member group.  We are not stuck in the same place for the entire time.  My tours are varied, adventurous, active and ALWAYS interesting.  All you need is a sense of adventure, a good attitude and a few short days off work.  ;)

Sincerely,
Heather O'Neal
Of Global Interest LLC Adventure Travel
The Eighth Street Trekkers' Lodge B&B
120 Eighth Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
(734) 369-3107
ofglobal@aol.com