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Everyone loves a cultural jolt now and then - it's part of what makes travel so exciting. Even a quick trip to Hawaii or Mexico can fulfill a yearning for the exotic. However, there are plenty of societies around the world that haven't joined the Western - or any other - way of life. The Achuar people of the Ecuadorian and Peruvian Amazon rainforest are one of the few lucky enough to have finally achieved a good balance between Western influences and their own way of life.
They took Ayahuasca and in their collective dream, they asked their ancestors what should be done. The ancestors spoke, and so it was decided - there would be no more negotiations with oil companies.
The Achuar nation may be one of the fiercest in the Southeast Amazonian region of Peru and Ecuador, and the world. This aggressiveness and their skill in shrinking the heads of their enemies, in which the head is reduced to the size of a man's fist, are sensational parts of their culture that often eclipse other aspects. Learn more... |
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 | | Taiwan boasts some very impressive scenic sites and Taipei is a vibrant center of culture and entertainment. The island is also a center of Chinese pop culture with a huge and vibrant entertainment industry. Taiwanese cuisine is also highly regarded among other Asians. The island is also home to high mountain ranges, great beaches and stunning national parks - many with hot springs. Come and let Taiwan touch your heart! Learn more... | |  | | Australia's biggest attraction is its natural beauty. From Sydney to Ayers Rock to Cairns' beaches and the Great Barrier reef, this trip packs a lot into nine days while saving time for enjoyment and reflection. Learn more... | |  | | Central Asia is a vast and area replete with deserts, steppes and mountain passes. For 2000 years a fragile network of intercontinental caravan tracks traversed some of the highest mountains and harshest deserts on earth. These are collectively known as the Silk Road. Join us on a journey where few travelers go. Learn more... | |
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 | | If you're looking for a 'beach +' vacation, this trip could be for you. With river rafting, mountain biking, canyoning and a host of other activities, your ten days in Central America's Eco-tourist hotspot will not only be memorable - it could hone your skills and tone your muscles! Learn more... | |  | | This is truly the best of both worlds: the culture and antiquities of the world's oldest civilization, followed by the meditative study of game large and small in Kenya's Maasai Mara National Park. From camels and pyramids to lions and wattle-and-daub, these 12 days encapsulate it all. Learn more... | |  | | From Bangalore's Palace of Tippu Sultan to the Venice of the East by houseboat, you'll discover the heart and soul of southern India on this, one of the more out of the way and culturally immersive tours through the southern part of this great land. Learn more... | |
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