Bulgaria surprised me. I found old monasteries tucked into the mountains, quiet towns with layers of history, winding roads, and plenty of places I had never heard of before the trip. The best parts were often the unplanned ones—local food, roadside stops, old streets, and the small details that made each day feel different. Explore… Continue reading Wandering Through Bulgaria
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Journeys Through Ancient and Modern Greece
I’ve traveled through Greece exploring ancient ruins, historic cities, mountain villages, and scenic back roads. Along the way, I discovered the history, culture, landscapes, food, and everyday moments that made the journey through Greece so memorable. 2027 Small Group Tour to Greece & Bulgaria – expanded itinerary
Journeys Through the American West and Beyond
Living in Seattle has made the Pacific Northwest my home ground for years of exploring. Many of my travels have taken me through the Cascades, Olympic Peninsula, Washington coast, Oregon, and the back roads in between. These stories mix road trips, hiking, photography, small towns, and the landscapes I keep returning to, along with travels… Continue reading Journeys Through the American West and Beyond
A Night of Bears and Lost Food in the Olympics
A Night of Bears and Lost Food in the Olympics We started our Labor Day trip heading to Anderson Pass in the Olympic National Park . We took the trail up the Dosewallips River to Honeymoon Meadows. Along the way several people mentioned that there were bears nearby and then we met a woman who… Continue reading A Night of Bears and Lost Food in the Olympics
Cascoly 2027 Small Group Tours to India
Some start dates are approximate since links between segments may vary by a day or two. You can link any consecutive segments. You download expanded itineraries below. For more details – Exploring India 2027 detailed itineraries Contact us for dates & prices or questions
Cascoly Travel 2026 Uzbekistan Small Group Tour
Jewels of the Silk Road: A Grand Tour of Uzbekistan Our small group tours explore a mix traditional and classical sites and seldom visited areas. In Uzbekistan we’ll spend 2 days in each of the major cities: Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand & Tashkent. With a maximum of 12 participants, we eat at small local restaurants and… Continue reading Cascoly Travel 2026 Uzbekistan Small Group Tour
Cascoly Travel 2027 Uzbekistan Small Group Tour
Jewels of the Silk Road: A Grand Tour of Uzbekistan Our small group tours explore a mix traditional and classical sites and seldom visited areas. In Uzbekistan we’ll spend 2 days in each of the major cities: Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand & Tashkent. With a maximum of 12 participants, we eat at small local restaurants and… Continue reading Cascoly Travel 2027 Uzbekistan Small Group Tour
Experience the Mumbai Trains System
Since we would be in Mumbai for a week, we decided we should use local transportation. We were staying near the airport, so the best choice was the Mumbai trains. If you thought college students of the 50’s were tightly crammed into telephone booths, you haven’t experienced the Mumbai commuter trains. The first time we… Continue reading Experience the Mumbai Trains System
Not Quite the Fourth of July We Planned
Climbing the NW Ridge of Dragontail Peak Huddled on a rocky ledge, Ross and I huddled together through the final dark hours, waiting for enough dawn light to continue our descent from the mountain. This was the 4th of July bicentennial weekend. With Audrey and our friend Lynn we’d hiked up to Colchuck lake in… Continue reading Not Quite the Fourth of July We Planned
Cascoly Travel 2027 Small Group Tours
Our small group tours explore a mix traditional and classical sites and seldom visited areas. With a maximum of 12 participants we eat at small local restaurants and go where larger groups cannot. We stay in 3-4 star hotels, often with 2 night stays. When possible we select boutique hotels where we may be only clients. Our trips include most meals, hotels (based on double occupancy), domestic air where indicated, most tips, guide services and entry fees and transportation in an air conditioned, private minibus.