Good to cover a few details to help in preparation for your journey.

In General

Dress Code

I don’t like to lay down rules, but I would encourage you to think about what the locals wear where we are going and to respect that level of cover.

Generally, aiming for neck to below knee coverage is a good guideline for most places.

We feel fortunate to receive invitations into people’s homes and workshops.

However, on the street, it’s a whole other situation, where you might attract the kind of attention you’d rather avoid.

Personally, I usually opt for loose long trousers and a sleeveless or cap sleeve tunic, accompanied by a big scarf to cover up if needed. This approach seems to work well in various settings.

Money

MoneyNotify your bank you are going OS and to expect activity in the countries you will visit, possibly transit lounges on the way, too. Otherwise they might flag unusual activity and block your card.
 Travel Cards can be good for security of your accounts CHECK before you leave that they actually work. A number of times guests have had issues.
 GOOD to have a backup card hidden in your suitcase, so that if primary card/s don’t work or get lost you have a fall-back card.
 ATM– easy to get cash  KNOW YOUR PIN– Tap is not everywhere.
 Cash to exchange- good back up but not always easy to exchange at a good rate. Ask at hotel front desk.
 Credit Cards in the developing world few places have the facilities to process credit card transactions
 Credit Cards expect an additional fee to cover high processing fees of developing world banks. Not always but it happens

Environment

Step lightly on our environment, be frugal in water use, turn off power switches, take rubbish with you where possible.

 Say NO to Plastic!

Please bring a cloth carry bag.

Our Blog Of Daydreams and Memories has stories from past tours and general observations

Creative Arts Safaris offers craft, textile & travel sketching tours to exotic locations.

We offer fully escorted small group tours and travelling workshops with respected tutors.

On tour we like to get our hands dirty taking workshops, exploring locations and culture. We include lots of local experiences as well as visiting iconic sites.

Crafts, travel sketching and textiles are our passion.

Our friendly groups are inclusive. They are companionable and well organized allowing a relaxed adventure, great for solo travellers.

They include pickup & drop to airport, accommodation, group travel, sightseeing, workshops, and most meals. Almost everything EXCEPT the shopping – that is your job. Help the local economy