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Contiki Eternal India: Goa
Following a bittersweet farewell to their Contiki group in North Goa, I transitioned to a luxurious solo retreat at the St. Regis in South Goa. The stay was defined by high-end perks: a suite upgrade, welcome coconuts, and a $100 spa credit used for a Swedish massage. Days were spent sampling diverse on-site dining—from riverside beef to Italian gnocchi—and enjoying signature rituals like the Champagne Sabering.

Mike McHugh
Mar 136 min read


Contiki Eternal India: Udaipur
Udaipur was highlighted by great food, a sunset boat ride & some exhilarating rickshaw rides through the narrow streets.

Mike McHugh
Mar 64 min read


Contiki Cape to Delta: The Okavango Delta
Our time in the Okavango Delta was highlighted by our visit to a den with wild dog pups.

Mike McHugh
Jul 6, 20256 min read


Contiki Cape to Delta: En Route to the Okavango Delta
To break up the long journey to the Okavango Delta, the group enjoyed a unique stopover at Gweta Lodge, kicked off by a lucky sighting of wild dogs. The highlight of the detour included a visit to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, where they interacted with wild meerkats and experimented with forced perspective photography in the vast landscape. The day concluded with a sunset viewing and stargazing under a majestic baobab tree before they turned in to prepare for the final leg of

Mike McHugh
Jul 3, 20252 min read


Contiki Cape to Delta: Chobe National Park
We headed to Chobe National Park for game drives, a night of camping & a sunset cruise down Chobe River.

Mike McHugh
Jul 2, 20254 min read


Contiki Cape to Delta: Kruger National Park
Our time in Kruger National Park was the experience of a lifetime, where we saw cheetahs, leopards & wild dogs!

Mike McHugh
Jun 28, 20259 min read


Cape Town: Wine Tasting & a Walking Tour
I spent my first two days in Cape Town seeing an old friend, having a wine tasting, and taking a walking tour of the Bo-Kaap area of Cape Town!

Mike McHugh
Jun 22, 20258 min read


Ushuaia & Tierra del Fuego
With our mission accomplished of going to Antarctica, a trip five years in the making, we had a few more days in Ushuaia. Since my...

Mike McHugh
Mar 5, 20234 min read


Zanzibar
Even though my East African Safari was over, I would have landed back in the USA on Friday if I left right from Arusha. I don’t like to...

Mike McHugh
Aug 14, 20213 min read


Contiki Egypt & The Nile – Day 5: The Temple of Horus & Luxor
We woke up the following morning & were docked in Edfu for a morning visit to the Temple of Horus. I boarded a cart pulled by a donkey...

Mike McHugh
Jul 25, 20174 min read


Contiki Big Indochina Adventure – Days 8 & 9: Driving through Laos & Vang Vieng, Laos
Laos is one of the most untouched countries I’ve been to, so our drive from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng was filled with beautiful...

Mike McHugh
Feb 21, 20175 min read


Contiki Russia Plus: Days 12 & 13 – Minsk & Brest, Belarus
We arrived in Minsk after a full day of driving from Moscow, through the Russian border, and through part of Belarus! Shortly after...

Mike McHugh
Jul 14, 20161 min read


Contiki Russia Plus: Day 3 – Stockholm & Cruise to Helsinki
Our final morning in Stockholm kicked off at 8:15 AM when we left our hotel for a tour of the Stockholm City Hall, home of the banquet...

Mike McHugh
Jul 5, 20162 min read


Alaskan Adventure: Day 3 – Railroad from Anchorage to Fairbanks
The Alaska Railroad journey from Anchorage to Fairbanks was the most beautiful train trip I’ve taken in my life. It cut through beautiful...

Mike McHugh
Feb 14, 20161 min read


The Amalfi Coast & Naples
The Amalfi Coast was, without a doubt, the most beautiful place I have ever been. Everywhere you looked there was a breathtaking view....

Mike McHugh
Apr 18, 20114 min read
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