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I recently returned from some solo travels in South America as I visited the Galapagos and Easter Island.
Having been on many of our G.A.P Adventures tours in the past, I wasn't surprised that half of my Voyage Galapagos tour consisted of other solo travellers. Why is solo travel so popular on our adventures? Quite simply, we make it easy. To learn a little more, be sure to read our Top 5 'Reasons to Travel Solo with G.A.P Adventures' article in this issue of bridging the gap.
We also have a great little story from Peru to share from one of our travellers, and news about an exciting Mayan site in Guatemala that will soon be a must visit for anyone heading through Central America.
Happy travels!
Red Hunt, Editor,
bridging the gap
Massive Mirador: Tikal times Three
Imagine a Mayan site in the middle of the jungle three times larger than Tikal (pictured above). The Mirador Basin in northeastern Guatemala is home to the largest tract of untouched rainforest in all of Central America. Within this region lies the remote site of El Mirador, which rivals famous, sprawling, Tikal, and, in fact, is the largest Mayan city that ever existed. Among the ruins at El Mirador are the Danta and Tigre pyramids, the former rising more than 230 feet high, and claiming to be the most massive pyramid in the entire world - yes rivalling even the greatest pyramids of Egypt by volume! Read more...
G.A.P Adventures Top 5: Reasons to Travel Solo with Us
Taking off on your own should be an exciting event, not a stressful or worrisome one. So many places to see and people to meet! Travelling with your partner or friends or family is a great way to join a G.A.P Adventures tour, but a large number of our travellers are doing it in their own! If you're not sure why travelling solo with a G.A.P Adventures group is a great idea, here is our list of Top 5 questions asked by solo travellers, and how we make it easy and fun to 'go it alone'. Read more...
Postcards from the Edge: Human Weather
Mark Rubin took a G.A.P Adventures trip to Peru and, after some amazing life inspiring experiences on his In the Shadow of Machu Picchu tour, he sent us his thanks and thoughts about a travel phenomena he refers to as 'human weather'. Here is his story...
I've traveled, toured, walked, swam, ridden, and run my way through most of the usual places on the p***t - and a few unusual places. In all this time, it never occurred to me that the real reason I travel is to figure out the common patterns between people and history.
Like most travelers, I am intrigued by the weather. I am amazed by the patterns of rising air currents, warmed by our sun, with energy transmitted over vast distances. Everything depends on the heating and cooling of the p***t, in endless cycles, caught by humans for a few tiny seconds as we try to make our way. The weather connects everything on the p***t, so it is intriguing and empowering. I am intrigued by people for the same reasons I am intrigued by the weather. Read more...
Where in the World Contest
Only a few correct entries last time. Jonathan Matte from Canada was one of a small number of people who guessed both images correctly, so congrats on being drawn as our winner from all correct entries.
Jonathan knew our images from the last newsletter were from Granada, in Nicaragua and from Rothenburg in Germany.
Guess both of this issue's images correctly and you could win your own "Acoustic Africa" CD from Putumayo, plus a G.A.P Adventures discount voucher. Simply email us your guess of where this issue's images are from. Don't forget to include your mailing address along with your submission, or you won't get your prizes!
Last Minute Departures - 20% off
Good things come to those who wait! And 20% off is a very good thing! The following promotion is valid for new bookings only, and is not valid in conjunction with any other offer. To qualify for the discount, please quote Promo code LM. Limited space and availability. 20% discount is valid as long as trips appear on our 'specials' page online. Bookings must be made online at www.gapadventures.com or through your travel agent. A listing of preferred travel agents can be found on our website.
South America
Voyage Galapagos - Family Adventure Mar 30 to Apr 4
Amazon Explorer Apr 12 to 20
Asia
China Splendour Mar 3 to 17
Africa
Project Mozambique Mar 16 to 29
For a complete list of discounted trips and other specials, including booking conditions, please visit www.gapadventures.com/specials
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El Salvador & Guatemala Loop testimonial:
"El Salvador was the surprise of the trip, and the greatest mystery. Juayua and Suchitoto were great destinations. An excellent highlight of three Central American countries."
- D. Xedos Tkac,
 Canada
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