Blog Posts for December 2011

  • Places you travelled in 2011

    2011 has been a year of ups and downs, highs and lows and most importantly...lots of travel! We asked our loyal Facebook fans to tell us where they visited this year. Some ventured close to home, others made many trips around the world while a few of you were simply staying put while you await your dream trip next year.

    Take a look at some of the fun, exotic, exciting and inspired places Peregrine fans visited this year and see if there's any ideas for your 2012 wishlist:

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  • 5 bizarre festivals around the globe

    Marissa Cooke says there’s nothing like getting in amongst a completely random local festival for a super-unique travel experience. Baby jumping anyone?

    So in honour of the silly season, here are our picks for Europe’s’ five weirdest fests:

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  • Three top destinations for chocolate lovers

    December is a time of indulgence. And what better way to get your fix than by taking a chocolate-fuelled trip around the globe. Marissa Cooke gives us three destinations for you and the sweet tooth in your life. And the best part is, after you've indulged you can get out on foot and walk it off with a tour around each of these fascinating places.

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  • The best souvenir I bought on my travels...

    In the spirit of Christmas, we recently asked our Facebook fans to name the best souvenir they purchased while travelling. We got soe fantastic responses, and it certainly gave us a lot of ideas for the next time we visit certain countries!

    Take a look and see if you get any good ideas. And feel free to head over to Facebook and share your own story!

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  • Christmas overseas: Our private family adventure

    For many of us, Christmas is about more than just the food and the swapping of gifts - it's about being with family. And what better way to reconnect with one another than creating a tailored itinerary and visiting the destination of your dreams!

    Michelle McCallum spent Christmas 2010 with her husband and kids in Borneo. They decided on a Private Group tour with Peregrine, which means they chose the dates then worked with us to create their perfect itinerary. Here is their story:

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  • Three festive treats from around the world

    Bring some flavours of the world to your table this Christmas, and try one of these three festive treats. We've scoured the globe for some tasty, exotic, colourful and downright delicious recipes to help spice things up this year. 

    It's not always easy to break with tradition, so start off slowly as you take your family on a culinary trip around the world:

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  • Introducing: The Canadian Rockies

    For lovers of the great outdoors, the Canadian Rockies is somewhat of a paradise. It's a playground for people who are looking to breathe in some fresh air, try something adventurous or simply stand in awe of some of the world's most spectacular sights.

    To get you acquainted, we've compiled a list of interesting facts about the Canadian Rockies and the many wonderful parks that you'll find there:

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  • Photography for a cause: An exhibition by Lilli Morgan

    Our very own Lilli Morgan held her first photo exhibition last week, with all proceeds going towards the Peregrine Community Trust. She framed over 20 pieces and also made some beautiful calendars and books which are all available to purchase (see below for details).  

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  • 5 of the world's best high tea experiences

    Raise your pinkies and don your best frock, because high tea is back in vogue. This timeless ritual is all about manners such as never leaving your teaspoon in the cup when you lift it to your lips. 

    But it's also about stepping back in time, to an era of charm and grace; a time where cucumber sandwiches were king. So take a break, grab yourself a cuppa and let us take you to five of the world's best high tea experiences:

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  • Describe this image in one word

    We posted this incredible picture from Everest Base Camp, Nepal on Facebook recently, and asked people to describe it in one word. We had an overwhelming response, with over 200 people adding their thoughts.

    We've chosen a few to feature in this blog, but to see the rest or add your own, simply "like" us on Facebook and check it out.
     

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