Jan 2012 Travel Blogs

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Kensington Cares: Supporting Educational & Health Initiatives in Masai Mara

30 Jan 2012 / Compass Editor

Kensington Cares is currently funding the construction of a girls’ dorm in the Mara community near our Mara West Camp. This dorm will allow the 7th and 8th graders who currently live too far from the school to walk both ways every day and continue their education at the high school level. Without this opportunity most of these girls would not complete high school and have no hope of furthering their education.
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Photo Diary: Karishma Visits the Roof of the World

25 Jan 2012 / Compass Editor

Kensington Tours' India expert, Karishma Sharma, just returned from the roof of the world. She did high altitude exploring in Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal Tours. She started her journey in Tibet, where she had the chance to visit Potala Palace and discovered for herself how uniquely spiritual this country really is.
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Oscar Worthy Adventures: Braveheart, Lion King, Casablanca & More

23 Jan 2012 / Compass Editor

With the Academy Awards only a few weeks away, here's a list of Oscar winning films set in places that make for magic both on & off the screen. So follow in the footsteps of Hollywood legends with this blockbuster list of adventures - because we believe that every travel experience should be award worthy.
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Kensington’s Explorers in Residence Series: Pyramids of Cochasqui, Ecuador

19 Jan 2012 / Compass Editor

One of the greatest discoveries you’re likely to make while visiting Ecuador is the site of an ancient civilization that has a relatively recent history of excavation and exploration called the Pyramids of Cochasqui. When my son Herb – a professor living in Quito – told me about this little-known archeological find I was intrigued! We decided to make our own expedition to this mysterious site.
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Kensington Tours Presents Your Ticket to Hollywood Award Season

11 Jan 2012 / Compass Editor

Walk The Red Carpet At The Oscars, Golden Globes & Grammys With Kensington Tours Looking to rub shoulders with A-listers like Kanye West, George Clooney, or Kate Winslet? Well brush the dust of your tux and shine those diamonds as Hollywood’s award season is upon us and you no longer have to be a celebrity to see it firsthand.
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A Kensington Destination Wedding at Bluefields Bay Villas, Jamaica

09 Jan 2012 / Compass Editor

Soon after we got engaged my fiancé, Chris, and I decided to have a small and intimate destination wedding. The key was finding a place that would be more personal than staying at a big resort where we’d get lost in the crowd and our wedding would simply become the next thing to do on the list of activities for the day. I sought the advice of my well-traveled brother who immediately suggested Bluefields Bay Villas in Jamaica.
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Kanchanaburi, Thailand - Solemn History & Tranquil River Views

04 Jan 2012 / Compass Editor

Kensington Tours' Southeast Asia expert, Cindy Kwan, recommends Kanchanaburi as a perfect spot during Thailand Tours to unwind for a few days or hours. Most of its official tourism sites surround the infamous Bridge over the River Kwai but its serene riverside vistas also makes it a popular spot for travelers to relax. The town’s bridge is a must-see for any World War II buff.
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