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All Points East

Monday, March 7th, 2011

A word from a sponsor …………

All Points East has been offering exciting small group and family adventure holidays to South East Asia for over 10 years.  Whilst we recognise there are ‘must see places,’ we also realise that the modern day traveller has a desire to uncover each country’s best kept secrets – off the beaten track.

With exciting itineraries to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Yunnan, Malaysia, Borneo and Sri Lanka, All Points East has a proven philosophy – to provide small group tours that ensure genuine interaction with local people.

Winners of the 2010 Tourism Authority of Thailand Green Award, we have a commitment to local communities and to ensuring that our tours have respect for the people and places we visit.

As much as possible we stay in smaller, locally run hotels and guest houses, eat in local restaurants and use local style transport.  Guides and agencies used are considered friends rather than business contacts.  In keeping with our commitment to the communities we visit, our group sizes are usually a maximum of 10, very occasionally 12.

If this style of travel is for you and you want to get to know the real South East Asia, we would love to show it to you.

Philippines – Pinatubo & Palawan

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

The Philippines offer extreme adventure and incredible vistas . The island nation is easily accessible from Hong Kong for shorter getaways and is well worth the trip from Europe and North America for longer expeditions.  Above is a volcanic lake not far from Mt.Pinatubo.

Palawan, Northeast of Borneo in the South China Sea is excellent for mountaineering and diving . The Coral Reefs are pristine and mostly undisturbed.

ArcticTropic will be adding several new providers in the Philippines today. Reminder to current providers : Keep your websites up to date, or you lose your opportunity to reach our adventurers !

Nigeria

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

Nigeria, the most populous contry in Africa, offers Argungu International Fishing Festival, Oshun Oshogbo Festival, Sallah Durbar, Iri-Ji festival, Cross River Christmas festival. Our packages take tourists to Obudu Cattle Ranch, Drill Monkey Ranch, Tinapa, Idanre Hills, Abeokuta, Oshun Grooves, Jos, Yankari National Park, Kano, Kaduna, Nok, Kafanchan, Kagoro, Lokoja, Calabar, Ijebu Ode, Ife, Akure, Port Harcourt, Lagos, Gurara Falls, Assop falls, Riyom Rocks, Kurra falls, Slave Trade Museum, Badagry, etc. Special opportunities are available to see Nok Terra Cotta, the Rocks of Jos, Sukur World Heritage Site, Bilikisu Sunbo Shrine, Long Juju of Arochukwu, Kofa Mata Dyeing Pits, Gidan Makama, Old Kano City Walls, Emir’s Palace Zazzau, Emir’s Palace Kano, numerous endangered monkey species of equatorial tropical forests, Slave Relics at Badagry, Museums in Lagos, Kaduna, and Calabar !

ArcticTropic currently l links to 3 Nigerian destinations, with room for many more. Visit the Nigeria link HERE.

Mozambique

Monday, January 12th, 2009

Mozambique is an excellent nation to go on safari – at fraction of the cost in Kenya. Just now returning to the world exploration stage, after 35 years of war, Mozambique is a country where one can travel independently without fear of running into a large tour bus group. The Tete Highlands and the Lebomo Mountains are fascinating.

ArcticTropic currently features 3 Mozambique destinations, with room for many more. Click HERE to visit the Mozambique page directly.

Laos

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Long Lost Laos was cut off from the world for nearly 20 years after the Communist occupations. The country had never changed much before that – a great advantage if one is looking for the Old Southeast Asia – much like Thailand might have been 40 years ago. Jungles, mountains, Holy villages, the limestone forest of Khammouane and caves such as Xe Bang Fai are all part of Laotian Adventure.

ArcticTropic currently has three locations in Laos – with room for many more! Go HERE to visit the sites directly.

2008 – Latin America Adventure Year

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

2008 saw several trips to the Far South. Above, a forest road in Southern Chile. In March.

Surf in Pichelemu, Chile. March.

Western Argentina highway – March.

Mexico – June.

El Popo Volcano – Mexico , June.

Pie de la Cuesta , Mexico – June.

Pie de la Cuesta , Mexico – June.

Jalapão, Tocantins,Brazil – August.

Jalapão, Tocantins,Brazil – August.

Rafting, Rio Novo ,Brazil – September.

Night forest fire,Jalapão, Tocantins,Brazil – September.

São Paulo,Brazil – September.

Andes crossing – Chile to Argentina – November.

Mendoza, Argentina – November.

Springtime – Mendoza, Argentina – November.

Cafayate, Argentina – November.

Salta, Argentina – November.

Buenos Aires, Argentina – November.

2009 plans include Asia and the Middle East.

Guatemala

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

In German, showing the Central American nation’s incredible beauty and culture. ArcticTropic has three destinations in Guatemala right now, with many more to come.

Gambia

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

A tiny sliver of a country connected to the rest of the world via Senegal, and flights from London. The footage looks remarkably like the ArcticTropic footage from the coast of Orissa, India. We have 2 beach destinations in Gambia right now.

Ecuador

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

ArcticTropic, located in Miami, is only 4 hours from Quito and Guayaquil. We are planning to visit soon and will add many new locations. Add your own below.

Cote d’Ivoire

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

Abidjan is only 6 hours from Paris . The country still lives up to its’ name with a small population of elephants. At the moment ArcticTropic has only one listing, a modern hotel in the capital. We welcome new listings, please comment below.