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.
Category: India
Cascoly Travel Small Group Tours
For 2026 we’re offering tours to India, Uzbekistan, Greece, Bulgaria & Turkey We’ll also be escorting AmaWaterways river cruises to Egypt, Xmas markets on the Rhine and Paris-Normandy 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… Continue reading Cascoly Travel Small Group Tours
Bodrum – Ancient Wonder and Medieval Fortress
We visit this site on our 2024 small group tour Bodrum is located on the southwestern coast of Turkey, known for its rich history and picturesque setting. Here’s an overview of the history of Bodrum: Ancient Halicarnassus: Bodrum was originally known as Halicarnassus in ancient times. It was founded by the Dorians in the 11th… Continue reading Bodrum – Ancient Wonder and Medieval Fortress
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
Cascoly Recipes from India
These are recipes I’ve developed based on my experiences traveling in India over many years.
Coriander Curry Chicken Recipe
Coriander Curry Chicken is a spicy addition to your poultry recipes, yet very different from the usual curries. Ingredients •8 chicken, leg pieces•2 leeks, or 1 medium onion•1 stalk celery 1 – tomato, chopped•1/2 cup – white wine•1 cup – chicken stock•1 cup – yogurt Curry:•1/4 t – cayenne•1 t – turmeric•1 t – paprika•1… Continue reading Coriander Curry Chicken Recipe
Experience India
India is a land of diversity
with people worshiping hundreds of Hindu deities as well as including the 3rd largest population in the world as well as Jain, Buddhist and Christian enclaves.
On Tuesday Visit the Shaman
We’d arrive at out hotel about 5 pm, dripping sweat, but the room had a cooling fan and nominal AC. We had a typical dinner — prawn tandoori and mushroom masala, both excellent ( Wildgrass Restaurant). In an India known for spicy food, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh pride themselves on the hotness of their food. … Continue reading On Tuesday Visit the Shaman
Advice from years of bargaining in souks & bazaars
Here are my subjective general rules and advice for travelers in foreign markets and bazaars gleaned from many years of bargaining in Turkey, Nepal, India, South America, China and North Africa.
The 39 (hundred) Steps
The sacred hill crescendos in a terrace of wonderful temples. In all 863 intricately and exquisitely carved shrines and temples climb in marble brilliance to the top of the hill.