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As we bid farewell to another remarkable year, we take a journey back through the travels that shaped our 2023. This year has been a kaleidoscope of destinations, each contributing its own vibrant hues to the canvas of both our memories and the ones of our travellers.
We proudly achieved over 30 successful departures across these popular itineraries: 'Balkan Kaleidoscope - 8 Balkan Countries in 14 Days,' 'Caucasus Explorer - Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan,' and 'The 5 Stans - Follow in the footsteps of Genghis Khan.'
Our adventure tours on the Balkans attracted more travellers than ever and in the past year, we saw a huge growth in interest in the following tours: Balkan Cycling (Bulgaria); Rila-Pirin Mountain Trek (Bulgaria); The Best of Halkidiki On A Bike (Greece); Balkan Village Trek (8 days progressive ride in Teteven Balkan area)
When it comes to our off-the-beaten-path destinations, we are proud to have successfully completed over 20 departures across these tours: Senegal and The Gambia: A Cultural and Wildlife Odyssey; South America's Forgotten Corner - Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana; Iraq - A Journey to the Cradle of Civilization; Angola Highlights; Ghana, Togo, Benin - Voodoo and Tribal Festivals and others.
As we close the chapter on 2023, our hearts are filled with gratitude for all the people that trusted us and shared their adventures with us. Here's to the countless miles traveled, the lessons learned, and the adventures that await us in the new year.

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