Poe Travel

Say Wat?

Phnom Penh: the name can’t help but conjure up an image of the exotic. This trip begins here with a visit to the Royal Palace and Pagoda of the Emerald Buddha. Located on the banks of the mighty Mekong, it is one of Asia’s undiscovered gems. You’ll then travel to Siem Reap, one of the most popular destinations on the planet right now, where you’ll visit famed Angkor Wat, the largest religious structure in the world. Continue on to colorful Luang Prabang, Laos’ foremost tourist showpiece. The mix of gleaming temple roofs, crumbling French provincial architecture and multi-ethnic inhabitants captivates even ...

On The Right Track

The Danube Express is Central Europe’s distinctive private train, offering a sophisticated, relaxing way to travel to some of the continent’s most enticing destinations—essentially, it’s like a luxury hotel on wheels. The sleeping cars, restaurant car and lounge cars are all newly refurbished—and waiting to transport you to a bygone era, fin-de-siècle style. An added bonus, each sleeping car has a staff member who will be at your service throughout the journey. Okay, when else in your life are you ever going to have your own manservant?

The Perfect Long(horn) Getaway Weekend

Well, the cat’s out of the bag—or perhaps in this case, the bull’s out of the pen. Whatever the idiom, the secret about Marfa isn’t so secret anymore. This small west Texas town has become a mecca for creative types looking for a slower-paced way of life—and for visitors looking to soak in the cool scene. Years ago we started hearing whisperings about this place called Marfa and then it started popping up everywhere—in conversation, in Dwell magazine, in our daydreams. Even though the word is getting out, it’s not yet on everyone’s radar. In other words, keep this on the ...

The Road to Damascus, And Beyond

Jordan, Syria, Lebanon February 2010 Begin your journey in Damascus, a place that vies for the title of the world’s oldest continually inhabited city. There is hardly a city in the world that has packed so much history into such a small space as the Old City, which is filled with bazaars and blind alleys, minarets, mosques and fountain courtyards, street-cart vendors and coffeehouses. The full-day city tour includes the National Museum, Azem Palace, and much more. From this home base, you’ll visit Qanawat, Palmura and other remarkable destinations before traveling to Aleppo and Lattakia. You’ll end your journey in dynamic Beirut with ...

Let’s Do The Time Warp Again

“[Burma] is quite unlike any place you know about,” wrote Rudyard Kipling. So true, and more than a century later Myanmar remains a world apart. (Kipling also said, “The first condition of understanding a foreign country is to smell it,” but that’s another story.) Turn back the clock with a trip to this time-warped country where old-time adventure travel lives on. It is a land of friendly locals, golden Buddhas, and literally thousands of stupas. Go to pagodas. A lot of them. Arrive in the handsome city of Yangon and begin your sightseeing with a tour of three spectacular ones. Continue ...

Where The Wild Things Are

It’s no wonder that South Africa draws more visitors than anywhere else in sub-Saharan Africa. World-class wildlife-watching, cosmopolitan cities like Johannesburg, stunning natural panoramas and topographical extremes will impress even the most jaded of travelers. The intrepid Nancy Dickins leads this adventure, which begins in Johannesburg and continues to Botswana and the Okavango Delta. Travel then to Livingstone, Zambia and the Lower Zambezi and end your journey in Cape Town, the Mother City of South Africa that occupies one of the world’s most stunning locations. September 9 – 20, 2010, Call Nancy Dickins for more information.

Orion Expedition Cruises

Each day of this expedition will reveal yet another aspect to the wonderful cultural diversity of Papua New Guinea and the breathtaking scenery unique to this remote land. This is still a land of magic and spirits despite the best efforts of colonial missionaries over the centuries. A land of 800 languages, the cultural diversity will take your breath away. From volcanic tropical fjords and the flooded crater that is Rabaul’s Simpson Harbour to pristine white sand beaches, the beauty of PNG is wonderfully varied. Itinerary 11 Night New Guinea Islands Adventure departing 27 March 2010 Day 1 Cairns, Australia Day 2 At sea Day 3 Alotau ...