What Our Travelers Say
Read reviews from people who have traveled with us. If you'd like to speak with one of them, please call 585.975.9625 or email us.
Discovering the Sacred in India
"Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to travel in a safe, stress-free, open environment. You took on all our headaches, so we could just be in the moment and enjoy the experience that is India. The culture of India is so rich and potent that it makes you forget any other world exists. It requires you to be totally present — forgetting your daily life back home, your job, family, everything — and to be fully engaged in the moment. Dharamsala was my favorite place. The drive up the mountain with the mist settling in (covering up just how amazing the view is) and waking up to the totally unexpected awe-inspiring sight of those mountains was the high point of the trip for me. It truly took my breath away! The place you chose for us to stay was an inspired choice. Perfect for doing yoga or simply enjoying the surroundings. And the momos! I can’t tell you how much I loved those! They were DIVINE!"
Kelsi Canaday, Monument, CO
India, October 2009
"Beth, the most amazing thing about this trip was watching you in action. Setting the stage for the magic we would experience. And magic it was around every corner. Words and photos and stories won’t convey to the folks back home what we have seen and done. And it was all due to your efforts and love. Blessings upon your future journeys and the fortunate people who will be traveling with you."
Bob Ferry, TX
India, October 2009
"Thank you for being the GREATEST tour guide I could have hoped for. I loved how every destination was better than the last. The hotels were great-especially Pushkar. I learned so much about yoga/meditation on this trip—way more than any book or teacher or anything could have taught me! Namasté..."
Rianne Collson, NY
India, October 2009
"My journey through Northern India was life changing, and deeply meaningful; the spiritual aspects are awe inspiring. Beth incorporates cultural immersion and flexibility, while the group setting is a perfect opportunity to travel with like minded travelers that quickly build bonds and friendships. Journey tours manages the stress and coordination associated with planning a trip of this magnitude. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity."
Lore DePalo, Binghamton, NY
India, October 2009
"Perfect beginning to a perfect journey. I joined 'Journey of a Lifetime' as a first-time solo traveler to India. My experience with Beth (and her beautiful people) was exactly what I wanted to acclimate. All of the travel logistics were taken care of, and I was free to soak up the experience. Beth's laid-back approach, flexible schedule and knowledge of Indian culture, combined with forming wonderful new friendships, eased my fears. I opened up to embrace what has been a journey of a lifetime indeed!"
Kris Slugg, San Juan Island, WA
India, October 2009
"After reading the book 'Eat, Pray Love' I felt a compulsion to begin traveling and immerse myself in other cultures. I felt that doing so would germinate discovery of my authentic self. And so I began a search for the perfect trip to India, but nothing felt right. Then I stumbled upon a flyer for Beth’s 2008 Thailand yoga retreat. Something about the trip and itinerary resonated with me — and within 48 hours I reserved my spot. My trip to Thailand exceeded any expectations I could have had for my first solo travel to Asia. Beth’s passion for travel is contagious, as is her uninhibited ability to engage with and blend into other cultures; the result is truly an experience of a lifetime! Beth’s trips don’t feel like a 'tour' because they aren’t. They are a perfect blend of once-in-a-lifetime, must-see experiences and plenty of free time with the flexibility to explore your personal interests with or without the aid of Beth’s expert planning skills.
"Without even looking, the India trip I had originally been searching for presented itself to me in 2009, and I jumped at the chance to travel with Beth again. Beth’s trips attract like-minded individuals, so I received the added bonus of crossing paths and building lasting bonds with people I would otherwise never have met. I need to convince Beth to plan excursions to the other places on my 'bucket list' as I know in my heart that traveling with anyone else won’t come close to offering the same richness of experience."
Tina DePalo, Victor, NY
India, October 2009, and Thailand, Feburary 2008
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