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EAT YOUR HEART OUT TOURS

Uzbekistan

Silk Road Textiles, Arts & Crafts, Mar 2021

Morocco

Desertscapes, Arts & Crafts. Oct 2021

Gujarat-Kutch

Stepwells and Textiles, Feb 2021

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We are optimistic about resuming our tours in 2021. We also understand lingering reluctance about committing to travel plans. To ensure your safety and safeguard your financial outlay, we are offering 100% refunds up until 60 days prior to tour start, and generous tour re-booking options. Click for more information.

In the meantime, join us on virtual travel around the world. Discover art, history, textiles, and cuisines of your favourite destinations. Acclaimed speakers and experts. Most are FREE.

Take a look at our REAL travel offerings in 2021 and beyond. We can't wait to travel with you again!

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January 2022

Gujarat Stepwells and Textiles

The ultimate textile lover's tour! Explore a part of India that very few have the chance to see. Please contact us for 2022 tour.

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September 2021

Eco-travel in Madagascar

Endless jungles, endemic flora and fauna, karst forests . . .travel to the forgotten land of lemurs.

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March 2022

Sikh Shrines

Kashmir Textiles

Sikhism's holiest shrines and mightiest forts. With incomparable textiles of Kashmir

October 12-26, 2021

Uzbekistan's

Silk Road

In-depth exploration of the Silk Road's architecture, textiles, arts, and crafts. Please contact us for 2021's tour.

October 2021

Morocco deserts, arts and crafts

Journey deep into a country of shifting sands, centuries of history, and a passionate crafts culture.

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February 2022

South India

Temples and Tea

Hidden enclaves of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. History, culture, architecture, and Ayurveda

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— Mary-Lou S., Washington

“The textile tour of Gujarat-Kutch-Rajasthan was one of the top events of my life, exceeding my fondest expectations.”

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