This is a work in progress.
Good to cover a few details to help in preparation for your journey.
Soon there will be links to individual fact sheets associated with each trip, Stay Tuned.
In General
Dress Code
I don’t like to lay down rules
But would encourage you to think of what the locals wear where we are going and respect that level of cover.
Generally, think neck to below knee and you are pretty safe for most places.
We are lucky enough to be invited into people’s homes and workshops, they will not say anything if you expose a lot more flesh than they are used to BUT it will make them uncomfortable.
On the street is a whole other thing, you could have way too much of the type of notice you don’t like.
Personally, I usually wear loose long trousers, and a sleeveless or cap sleeve tunic with a big scarf to cover up if I need to. Seems to work well.
Money
| Money | Notify 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 | |
| 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.
Travel Notes- Ghana
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Travel Notes- Morocco
Travel Notes- Romania
Travel Notes- Vietnam
Travel Notes- Uzbekistan
Creative Arts Safaris Tours are fully escorted, small group tours that focus textiles, arts and culture and yummy local cuisine.
On tour we like to get our hands dirty taking workshops, exploring locations and culture, in addition to including lots of local experiences.
Our friendly groups are inclusive. They are companionable and well organized allowing a relaxed adventure and great for solo travellers.
Tours include pickup & drop to airport, accommodation, group travel, sightseeing, workshops, and most meals; almost everything EXCEPT the shopping – that is your job.