travel in time with traditional cultures… s l o w l y.
Immerse yourself into local ways with our featured cultural tour and event specialists, all boasting quality experiences in exotic locations, with extraordinary cultural itineraries and activities, to inspire a deeper understanding and connection to local life in a respectful way.
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Arnhem Land is pride of place for the Garma Festival, Australia's premier Indigenous annual event and cherished cultural celebration of the Yolngu people of Northeast Arnhem Land, hosted by Yothu Yindi Foundation. An extraordinary and authentic Australian experience to attend at least once in this lifetime.
Image: Garma is held on Gumatj land in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory and the Gumatj clan dancers perform the opening ceremony each year. Photo by Melanie Faith Dove.
Australian storyteller Emily Lush has been nicely positioned in Georgia to take advantage of the summer season slow travelling her way around local villages and countryside. She also joined Georgian travel tour hosts, Karavanly. Rich with cultural diversity, including the world's oldest wine-making tradition, we've definitely got Georgia on our minds…
if a lover of textiles, antigua is the ‘must’ place to visit and Jessica Bercovici from Stela 9 is the hostess with the most genuine sense of Antiguan life, with over ten years working with locals to curate ‘never want to leave’ craft and culture tour experiences.
If your heart yearns for more, or pandemic life has jaded your soul, this sacred walking holiday offers a majestic escape with peaceful vibes, healthy food and freedom to wander with traditional landowners on the Island of the Gods. Astungkara Way have created a timely pilgrimage experience across Bali, to re-boot human spirits and inspire responsible tourism recovery for the Balinese economy. The Astungkara Trail provides a wonderful slow travel experience to disconnect from modern life and surrender on Bali time. Soon we hope!
Oh Sumba, sweet Sumba! A surprising little gem that looks as exotic as she sounds. Not only sublimely quieter in comparison with her bigger island sister, Bali… Sumba still breathes with old-island culture and charm.
This is not just a picture-perfect postcard waiting to be taken, this is aGlobetrottinghorse-riding holiday of a lifetime, and Sumba may very well be the BEST kept secret on the planet! Giddy up!
Souk & Co. are a vibrant travel hosting agent with a passion for creating bespoke, authentic, immersive journeys.
Their magical getaways are designed and hosted by Sally and Hassan Cahlahan, usually during March to May and September to November, being the most beautiful times to be in Morocco. The weather is generally warm… perfect for alfresco dinners, amazing desert experiences and all the other sights and shopping to immerse in.