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Our Favorite Rare and Exotic Animals from Across the Globe

December 15, 2020 by Luxury Gold No Comments

If you’re passionate about wildlife, it’s likely that one of the reasons you travel is to catch a glimpse of an exotic animal in its natural habitat. Perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to spot a leopard stalking its prey, while on safari in the Kruger National Park or the Common Shelbruck, which, despite its name is actually quite rare, while birdwatching on a luxury journey to India.

Now that we’re all wondering when it will be safe to travel again, we can dream of our next vacation and the possibility of seeing something in the wild that we’ll never forget. We have time on our hands to learn more about these remarkable creatures that have roamed the earth for thousands of years. We can explore how to travel sustainably so that we preserve and conserve their spaces and ensure that the next generation can admire them as we have.

Incredible India – Home to a Vibrant Wildlife Population

Discover the remarkable wealth of wildlife that India has to offer. This enormous sub-continent, the second-most populous country in the world, is the perfect place to search out the elusive tiger. India is home to almost 3,000 tigers, which is a boost on figures from five years ago, suggesting that conservation measures are proving successful. The Bengal tiger is native to the country, although it is still threatened by poaching and encroachment on its habitat. Ranthambore National Park is home to many of the creatures and although they prefer to lurk among the trees for camouflage, the abundant prey and lakes of the park do lure them into sight on occasion. Take an early morning game drive to see if you can spot one, and you’ll also encounter spotted deer, playful rhesus macaque monkeys and wild boar feeding on the wild fruits and plants that grow in the park.

Many visitors see leopards, sloth bear and nilgai on their safari, and graceful gazelles can be observed from time to time grazing on the wild growing flora. While exploring the park, don’t miss the 1,000-year-old fort, which is where many different species often hang out.

If you’re a fan of birdwatching, you’ll be spoilt for choice with more than 300 species of bird found in the park. Painted storks and egrets wade around the wetter areas of the park, while cute parakeets can be spotted sitting in the trees. Colourful kingfishers and black eagles also populate the park. During the winter season, from October to March, plenty of migratory birds visit the park, including the sarcus crane and falcons. This is a splendid time to visit, but note that safaris can be hard to arrange on your own so it’s best to visit with a recognized company. Choosing a company such as Luxury Gold supports sustainability travel and means you’re making an ethical choice that encourages protection of our planet and wildlife.

The dry, deciduous forests of the park are also an ambling ground for the Asian elephant, with sightings delighting travelers who visit any time of year. These magnificent creatures may be smaller than their African counterparts, but they still weigh in at around 2,000 – 5,000 kgs each!

A sad reality is that elephant welfare awareness isn’t common in India, which has led to the mistreatment of the beautiful animals. They are used for processions, performances and manual labor. Through their partnership with TreadRight, Luxury Gold has helped support Wildlife SOS to build a permanent training facility that trains staff in proper elephant management and laws around animals, to improve the situation between humans and elephants and protect these magnificent creatures.

Even wandering the streets of Jaipur, cows are a frequent sight. This is because cows are revered as a symbol of life in Hinduism, and almost 80% of the country identify as Hindus. It is worshipped as Gaumata, mother cow, because it provides milk, so it’s seen as life-giving. There are also more cows here than anywhere else, it’s estimated that there are approximately 45 million of them roaming around India. It’s an odd sight to see them ambling unguarded wherever they please and travelers never fail to get a kick out of it.

Stunning Safari in South Africa

Travel deep into the wilderness for the opportunity to see the Big Five in their natural terrain. One of the most immersive experiences you can enjoy is staying right in the heart of the African bushveld at the Lion Sands Game Reserve, which forms part of the ecosystem that contains the largest concentration of wild animal species in the entire Southern hemisphere. Stay in contemporary African luxury and admire the animals that congregate near the Sabie river, a world away from busy city living.

Here you’ll have an excellent chance to see a pride of lions roaming through the reserve looking for prey. Awaken early to catch the animals at feeding time – experienced rangers and trackers will take you on a fascinating drive where you pass cunning crocodiles lounging in the sun near the water. Nearby some hippos may be lying half-submerged as they try to cool down from the heat of the day. Hear more about the ruthless and predatory hyena, who has been miscast as a coward throughout history, but in fact is brave and intelligent, which has led to their survival when competing with lions for prey.

The white rhino is far more commonly seen than its near relative, the black rhino, although its name doesn’t directly relate to its color. White rhinos are larger than their relatives and love to graze on the savannah. They are less aggressive than black rhinos too but can run surprisingly fast given that they weigh up to 2,000 kgs and have remarkably short legs.

If you’re a big cat fan, the Lion Sands reserve boasts frequent sightings of the elusive leopard. They are happy roaming around the plains of Sabi sands, and it may be a rare opportunity to observe the stealthy, agile animals. By day they lie in trees for camouflage, but during the morning they can be seen at their most active, crouching before they attack.

One of the world’s most endangered mammals, the African wild dog, lives in the park too. They are commonly found hunting in packs of six – 20, with the size of the pack increasing their ability to hunt down larger prey. Each African wild dog has a unique pattern on their coat, which helps trackers and rangers to identify them individually.

The graceful oribi, a small antelope, is a rewarding sight for visitors to the reserve. They have fascinating dunging ceremonies and are social creatures within their herds. Their young are born between October – December and it is less likely they’ll be seen then, as the young are hidden away from any prying eyes.

Hear the booming call of the grey-crowned crane during breeding season, named for its glorious headpiece of stiff golden feathers. If you’re extremely lucky, perhaps you’ll be treated to a show of its courtship display, which involves dancing, bowing and jumping. This fantastically feathered bird is threatened by a loss of habitat and use of pesticides. Other birds you can see in the Kruger national park include the Greater blue-eared Starling and the White-headed Vulture. The Yellow-billed Oxpecker is more commonly sighted here than anywhere else.

The Extraordinary Wildlife Wonders of Down Under

The smallest continent on earth boasts some of the most fascinating sights and wildlife that you’ll ever see. This enormous country possesses over 80% of species that can’t be found anywhere else on the planet, which means that it is a must-visit for nature-lovers. Added to that is the fact that it’s lockdown measures have successfully controlled the coronavirus, it means that traveling across the country is permitted here, where it may be challenging elsewhere. Here you can go completely off the beaten track, but even if you choose a more urban center as your base, there’s an incredible amount to see within a short drive.

The Inspiring Australia 13-day journey lets you experience a plethora of amazing encounters. Join a Local Expert to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, Daintree National Park. Pass by some farm dams to see a shy platypus making its way through the waters and plenty of kangaroos that will be out in force during the day, feeding in the daylight hours. If you’re taking the Jindalba Circuit track, the rare Bennett’s Tree Kangaroo that is only native to these parts, may make a special appearance in early morning or late afternoon. Wallabies and possums live in the park too. Daintree is an amphibian’s dream, visiting during summer will expose you to the incredibly loud frog chorus. When you hear that Queensland boast 54 species of frog native to the area, the chorus makes sense!

Birders will love Daintree, as 430 bird varieties have been recorded in the park over the years. Come to see the mesmerising dance of Victoria’s riflebird, which is endemic to these parts and Macleay’s honeyeater, which hangs upside down to eat.

The Great Barrier Reef is a bucket list item that many travelers regard as one of the most extraordinary phenomena they have ever seen, a gigantic coral reef that is visible from space. Cruise to the Outer Reef to snorkel in underwater gardens and marvel at the remarkable variety of aquatic life in its depths. The coral is a complex ecosystem that is home to more than 1,500 species of fish and over 400 kinds of sea mammals, including the vulnerable dugong and many different starfish.

Insight Vacations has recently launched new Local Escapes for those who live in Australia. If you’re itching for your next getaway, these premium escorted tours are a chance to get out and explore your country, while travelling sustainably and supporting local businesses trying to get back on their feet after almost a year of bushfires and lockdowns. Perhaps a visit to Western Australia would be a good pick, as you can get off the beaten track or visit Rottnest Island to meet the happiest animal on earth, the quokka.

Wherever you choose to go on your next journey seeking rare wildlife, remember that your travel choices affect the communities and landscapes that you visit, so be sure to choose wisely and make travel matter.

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Fun Anglophone Variations

November 30, 2020 by Luxury Gold No Comments

*Photo by Kiwihug on Unsplash

 

As you pack your bags for a vacation (hopefully in the near future), it’s usual to throw in a phrase book to navigate your way through a new country, or even just order a beer. However, many people have at least a few words of English, so it can be helpful to fall back on, even in countries where it’s not the official language. After all, it’s the most widely spoken language in the world. But what happens when you’re in an English-speaking country but you still don’t understand what they’re saying?

English isn’t the most straightforward language, as it happens. Many countries have put their own stamp on it, after having adapted it over the years. Different cultures have changed it to suit their accent, their customs or even melded it slightly with another lesser-spoken language. So, if you’d like a tasty snack for your luxury journey in South Africa, you’d ask for padkos (travel food), whereas in Australia, you’d ask if there was something for tea (a meal, not a drink). One reason for the variances is that there is no centralized governing body for English, unlike French, which has the Académie Française and Spanish, which is standardized by Real Academia Española. 

 

When you embark on a luxury journey such as Castles and Kingdoms in the UK, you may raise your eyebrows when you hear certain phrases or struggle to understand what you are being asked to do. We’ve decided to gather some frequently used words and phrases from across the English-speaking world that will give you a deeper understanding for more fun travel experiences.

 

The United Kingdom

Once the largest empire on earth, the United Kingdom is responsible for bringing the English language to most of the world. However, even here you will hear massive disparities in how things are referred to, causing some funny misunderstandings. Discover the country with the British Royale tour and you may need to use some of the following words or phrases.

Barm / tea cake / cob / bap / scuffler – meaning – bread roll

The humble bread roll has many names across the country. If you’re in London, bread roll will suffice, but if you fancy one with your soup in Leicestershire, Derbyshire or Nottingham, then you need to ask for a cob. In Manchester, they say “barm”, over the Pennines in Leeds, they eat tea cakes, whereas further north in Durham and Northumberland, they call them buns. In some parts of Yorkshire, they are still referred to as scufflers. Perhaps keep a handy checklist in your pocket when choosing somewhere for lunch.

I’ll give it a gander – meaning – I’ll have a look at it

Gander is the proper name for a male goose, so if someone says this, you’d be forgiven for thinking that they were about to present some poultry. However, what this actually means is to take a look at something. So, you could bring your car to a garage to have something checked and a British mechanic might say, “I’ll give it a gander and come back to you.”

That’s mint – meaning – very good, cool

When referring to something good, people in the midlands and North of the U.K. often say “mint”. So, if you’d like to fit in with the locals, you can tell them that the VIP tours to York Minister are “mint” and they’ll know exactly what you mean.

Knackered / Cream-crackered – meaning – tired

Although many English words can be traced back to Shakespeare, most people don’t speak in the manner that much of his work is written. Words like tired seem pretty straightforward, but across England, you’ll hear people exclaim about being knackered or cream-crackered, when actually they mean they are tired. Some people also say “shattered” when they need a good night’s sleep.

Wind your neck in – meaning – be quiet or stop complaining

If you’re being told to wind your neck in, you may have said something to upset the other person! This is a phrase that is often used by parents to quiet the complaints of children, or you may overhear it said by one man to another when arguing over soccer in the pub. If you want to stop someone from saying anything else on the matter, a simple “wind your neck in,” should do the trick!

A few sandwiches short of a picnic / not the full shilling – meaning – not right in the head

When someone is described as a few sandwiches short of a picnic, don’t despair, it doesn’t mean that lunch will be sparse. Rather, the person in question likely doesn’t fully grasp everything going on around them. Sometimes they are referred to as “not the full shilling” too.

 

Ireland

Just across the water and once a part of the British empire, Ireland has long had English as its first language. However, the Irish have got particularly creative with certain words and phrases and even if you can understand the accent, you may not fully comprehend what they mean. However, with their congeniality and genuine helpfulness, Irish people will usually clear it up for you if you ask. If you’re planning to join our Ultimate Ireland journey, you can brush up on some of the following to make your vacation easier.

Pass that yoke – meaning – give me that item, thing, anything you can’t remember

Yoke refers to anything you can’t find the word for right now. So, it may be a screwdriver or a hat, but somehow Irish people always know what the other is looking for when they hear “pass me that yoke there”.

Now we’re sucking diesel – meaning – things are going very well

This is a funny one that always brings a smile to foreign visitors. While on your extraordinary travels around this green isle, you might hear someone say “Now we’re sucking diesel”. This could be in reference to anything at all, from a sports team doing well to making headway on a new project, but what the speaker means is that things are going very well.

 Stall the ball – meaning – wait up, or wait a moment

If an Irish person is trying to catch up to you in the street, they may call out to “stall the ball”. This is a gentle request to hang on or wait a moment. It can be used in a variety of circumstances, from waiting to see the outcome of a situation to taking pause in the conversation.

 Press – meaning – cupboard

Always a source of confusion, particularly to visitors from just across the water, is the fact that Irish people refer to cupboards as presses. This arises from the cupboard where the boiler/water heater is kept being called “the hot press” in Ireland, so all other cupboards became presses too.

Having the craic – meaning – fun, a laugh

Some travelers might think that Irish people are particularly fond of class A substances, but in fact craic comes from the Gaelic language, and it means fun or a laugh. So, when Irish people are having the craic, it’s a much cleaner and more responsible sort of diversion.

 

South Africa 

Long a melting pot of cultures and abundant natural resources, South Africa offers exceptional travel opportunities for those who venture there. Spectacular South Africa brings guests on unique vacations through astonishing landscapes and nature reserves alive with magnificent wildlife. English is widely spoken throughout the country although there may be words that even native speakers struggle with! The locals have melded words from English and Afrikaans, which is perfectly clear to anyone living there but incomprehensible to visitors. Here are some examples:

Ja, Nee – meaning – Yes, No

Here’s a phrase that can mean a number of things. Sometimes it’s used to agree “Ja, nee, you’re right”, and other times it can indicate hesitancy. Often, when someone doesn’t want to upset you but also doesn’t want to commit to an answer, they’ll simply say “Ja, nee”. So, it all depends on who you’re with and what you’re talking about!

Bra / Bru – meaning – friend or pal

South African’s often greet each other by saying “Hey bra!” or “Hey bru!” Much like the Aussies’ “G’day mate”, it’s a friendly term to people they know. However, they are just as likely to use it with someone they’ve just met to show they’re friendly.

Lekker – meaning – brilliant, fantastic

“Last night was lekker,” is a phrase you might hear after having dinner with some new friends in South Africa. They mean that they had a good time, that it was a great night. It can really be applied to anything to signify that something was good, whether that is a person, place or event.

Shame – meaning – what a pity, or to express disappointment / annoyance

South African’s use the word “shame” probably as frequently as they use “lekker”. It’s often used in response to someone to sympathise if something goes wrong, or to mean “cute”. Honestly, if you don’t know what to say, just say “shame” and your new friends will nod in agreement.

Jol – meaning – a good time, a party

Perhaps your Traveling Concierge may suggest a “jol” or tell you about a journey that was “jol”. This means that some fun is about to happen or has happened. “It was such a jol” means that a great time was had.

 

Australia

Long part of the Commonwealth, Australia has been using English customs and language for over 200 years. However, the Aussies made the mother tongue their own with brilliant colloquialisms and phrases that set them apart from other English-speaking countries. Add these to your repertoire when enjoying some of the extraordinary travel experiences this continent has to offer.

 

She’ll be apples – meaning – She’ll be alright, it will be ok

When someone says to you “she’ll be apples”, they aren’t referring to fruit or a nearby orchard. Aussies use this term to denote that something will work out ok. Even the “she” is not meant to be taken literally, as it could just apply to the situation at hand.

Bloody oath – meaning – that’s the truth

Certainly a phrase that makes people think twice is bloody oath. This is something that Australians use to attest that they are telling the truth, or to agree with someone. So, they may be agreeing with you when they say “bloody oath”, even though it sounds like an insult!

Cactus or Cark it – meaning – it’s broken or it’s died

While on your travels, if you take your phone out and it’s had a reaction to the hot sun of Australia, your friend may ask “Is it cactus?” Many people would react that no, it’s certainly not a prickly plant, actually the correct answer would be “yes, I think it’s carked it.”

On ya – meaning – well done

In response to a job well done, or something performed well, an Aussie mate might say “On ya”. This is a word of positive encouragement and should be received with thanks.

 

Other Quirky Anomalies

Luxury Trips to other destinations will introduce you to other strange words that you may not get immediately. For instance, in Canada you may be offered a “scoff” (meal) when you’re hungry and in Singapore if someone says “catch no ball” that means they don’t understand you. Even across America, there are words and phrases that will baffle those who’ve spoken English all their lives – from roundabouts being called “rotaries” in New England to directing you to the “catty corner” (diagonally opposite) in the south of the country. What strange words have you picked up on your world travels?

 

 

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Bringing the Future into Focus

August 31, 2020 by Luxury Gold No Comments

BY ELLA LURIE TOLLMAN

Having been born a Tollman, I suppose it’s no surprise that travel has been such an important part in the first twenty years of my life. Though I grew up and currently live in Los Angeles – while Zooming into college at NYU – my earliest memories are of time spent with my family exploring the bush in South Africa, then later visiting cousins around the world and on family trips like the one above, in Paris.

This picture is one of so many photographs from our travels, which my parents compiled into the beautiful albums that I pore over time and again as I relive those adventures. It has been through these albums that I discovered my love of photography, which has so influenced my experiences of the places we have been and will shape those to come, in places I dream of discovering.

While I love photography of all kinds, my passion is film photography – the kind everyone did before digital cameras came along. You remember – rolls of film you would load into a camera, keeping them safely from the light? You would wind between shots and think carefully about the pictures you took, as each one used up a 35 millimeter rectangle of film. And while you might plan out a shot, you would never know exactly what you got until you either developed the film yourself or picked it up from a lab. It’s so different from a digital photo, which you see instantly. But there’s something about that waiting period that brings a sense of anticipation, which is so key in photography and travel.

Photography has taught me so many lessons that shape how I view life, travel, and the future. One I have been thinking of lately is about “depth of field.” Though a technical term, it’s something we all recognize, about which objects are in focus, those that are close or those that are far away. I love photographs where the foreground is a blur while the distance is sharp and, right now, that pretty much sums up how I feel about travel. The year 2020 has been about the blurriest and most challenging year for travelers since my great-grandfather, Solomon Tollman, opened the Paternoster Hotel in a fishing village on the coast of South Africa, launching the family business, exactly 100 years ago this month.

With a global pandemic that has brought travel screeching to a halt, we are just now beginning to take our first steps forward, looking for clarity on the road ahead. And yet, blurry as the present moment may be, I feel the vision for the future has never been clearer. Far from diminishing my interest in travel, this pandemic has made me all the more enthusiastic about experiences that await, discovering new places and meeting new people. My friends feel the same way – there’s a sense of urgency and excitement. Why put your life on hold? Quoting my Papa – as I call my grandfather – who is so very wise and has seen so much, “The world will keep on spinning, and there is a time in the not too distant future when it will be full speed ahead.”

He also says to make the best of this time, so I’ve been looking back at some of my photos, thinking about lessons learned that will shape my future travels.

In 2017 my family went to Kenya with Me to We to help build a school in the Maasai Mara. I took this photo with my new Pentax (well, new to me, though already old when I got it). When the photo came back from the lab I could see that there was some light bleed, but I just loved this group of kids, with whom I really bonded while I was there. With all that’s going on in the world there is still such a desire to connect, and in the photo you can feel the real warmth they sent us off with as they said goodbye.

My father often quotes a Maori saying “It’s the people. It’s the people. It’s the people.” Like my grandfather says “You can’t do anything without people. It’s what makes the world go round.”

For the past three years in December my family has traveled to stay with friends in Carayes, Mexico, about two hours down the coast from Puerto Vallarta. Part of that trip includes helping newly hatched sea turtles find their way to the sea. They’re an endangered species, and very few of the ones that go into the sea survive to be the magnificent sea turtles we know. The scramble from their eggs on shore down to the water is one of the most perilous parts of their journey, and by giving them a head start by carrying them to the water we’re helping the species to recover.

I had intended to take a picture of the turtle, but when it came back I saw that the focus was on my brother’s hands. But the more I looked at it, the more I liked it – the shape of his hands, and the way you can see the individual grains of sand. To me, this picture echoes the message of TreadRight – that it is people who make travel matter.

One of the greatest gifts of travel is the chance to step into in someone else’s shoes. In 2018 we went on another Me to WE trip, this one to Rajasthan, India. As we had done in Kenya, we went on a water walk, seeing how far the women carry water each day.

Later, we met this woman who so kindly brought us into her house to teach us how to make naan, the traditional bread of that region. She was quite proud of her dog, and asked if we would take a picture of the two of them. That’s what I love about this picture – while it’s the picture of her and the dog, it is also of my mother taking the picture, as you can just her see on the left.

Afterwards I went downstairs and outside where I saw this girl sitting. She was kind of shy, but flirty, too, and I asked if I could take her picture. I love the composition and whatever she was sitting on. It’s nothing I could have planned, just a found picture. There are lots of travel experiences like that, moments you could never expect, but turn out just right.

While my last name is Tollman, my middle name is Lurie, which is the maiden name of my grandmother – you know her as Bea Tollman, president of Red Carnation and guiding spirit of Uniworld. I know her as Nana, and it is from her that I’ve inherited my love of design and fashion, which are shaping my studies at NYU. It’s a love that runs throughout my family. I see it in the way my Aunt Toni works with Nana to design and furnish all of Uniworld’s ships, and in all the countless ways my Aunt Vicki works with her to make Red Carnation Hotels so beautiful and welcoming. I also see that same aesthetic spark in my cousin Andrew, Toni’s son, who is Global Creative Director for The Travel Corporation.

I suppose this passion for design is the source of my long-time fascination with Japan. I love the aesthetic. The sense of presentation. And the sushi. I had long dreamed of traveling there, and when my family went there in 2019 it was all I hoped for and more. Once again, however, it was the surprises that struck me. I remember traveling to Kyoto to see all the things one might hope to see, which we did. But then my brother and I took a detour from the temples and found the most amazing Vintage Western Cowboy store. Though I have no picture of it, it’s clear in my mind, and was absolutely perfect. It was also a wakeup call for me, a lesson to keep my eyes open for the unexpected.

That’s what happened with this shot in an art museum in Tokyo. When we went in they told us I could take pictures but not use my flash. At first it was a disappointment, as I thought of the shots I’d miss. But then I saw my brothers and mother framed against this window with the Tokyo skyline in the background. They were looking at an exhibit of miniature doll houses, and there was this wonderful way, for an instant, they all became part of the exhibit.

More than anything, these photos help remind me how fortunate I am, and what a gift it is to be able to travel and discover the world. The more places I travel, the more connected I feel. That comes from my family – here we are in Jerusalem, for my Bat Mitzvah.

We live in a truly amazing time. It seems like yesterday that we were free to travel the world and discover how we all are connected. Currently, having to put that on pause for now, merely makes me appreciate it all the more. I hope to give the same to my children some day, the chance to discover the world, to open doors for them that my family has opened for me. I can see that same drive in my friends. They’re hungry to see the world and have experiences, excited, willing, and eager to tie service and travel together, and there’s no better way to see the world than while having a positive impact.

Philosophical as I may be about this pause in travel, I have to say how much I miss visiting my grandparents. I love this photo I took of them in France. There is truly no one like them, and I would give anything to be able to snap my fingers right now and be with them. For now, I hold on to our weekly zoom conversations, as well as those with my mother’s mother, and treasure every word they say.

Looking through my photos I came across this one, on my dad’s shoulders, taken on top of Table Mountain in Cape Town, which has always been a favorite of mine. Looking at it, I can see that my attitude toward life now is very much the same as it was then, with the same Tollman outlook: I don’t know what tomorrow brings, but I’m excited nonetheless.

 

Sincerely,

Ella Lurie Tollman

Ella Tollman
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