Dragoman in the News

Clippings from the press featuring Dragoman.

World Guide Awards 2011: the winners

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"World Guide Awards 2011: the winners" The Telegraph: Travel Section 17th October 2011 by Lyn Hughes

Now in their sixth year, the awards are going from strength to strength. We were inundated with thousands of nominations and have whittled them down to one incredible winner and two exceptional runners-up.

Read more...
 

Confidence rising in Zimbabwe’s tourism potential

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Confidence rising in Zimbabwe’s tourism potential
‎"Returning tour operators [including Dragoman] offer a diverse selection of unique experiences" eTN Global Travel Industry News 13th April 2011

International tour operators and specialist tour organisers are taking the bull by the horns and returning to Zimbabwe despite the on-going political uncertainty. They include overland adventure companies, birdwatching specialists, a local author’s tour, and a school's rugby tour.

Suffolk UK-based overland adventure tour company Dragoman Travel has been “gagging to get back into Zimbabwe for the past two years,” according to its Managing Director Charlie Hopkinson, but was reluctant to do so because of the country’s political and economical instability. 

“The overriding principle was to head back to Zimbabwe as soon as the economy stabilized,” he said. “Politically Zimbabwe is still under a question mark, but tourists are safe.”

The company believed that the overland experience would be greatly improved with Zimbabwe on the itinerary rather than... (read more)

 

World Guide Awards - The Shortlist

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Wanderlust Magazine - April/May 2011

Great news! We’re thrilled to announce that Gaetano Barone, one of our most popular and much-valued crew members, has been shortlisted as one of the five finalists.

You can read all about the awards and who the judges are in the article or at our news feature but you can help Gaetano win this prestigious award by sending your personal recommendations to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (deadline for testimonials is 16th May 2012).

 

Dont follow the Inca crowd

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The Guardian, January 2011

It's 100 years since the first westerner 'discovered' Peru's Machu Picchu, and millions have followed the Inca Trail since. But there is a remoter, crowd-free route to the fabled ruins.

Nicola Iseard investigates the special route "tailormade by UK adventure specialist Dragoman".

 

Top trips for 2011

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The Guardian January 2011

The rise of voluntourism, the opening up of the Middle East and the death of the staycation … Here are the 10 big travel trends for the coming year

Benji Layado looks at Colombia and picks out our Andean and Caribbean overland trip.
 

The Long & Short of Overlanding

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Wanderlust - November issue 2010

Taken from the November 'Travel more & pay less' budget-stretching special issue of Wanderlust the article has the intro:

"Crossing continents by truck is one of the cheapest ways to travel - and you don't have to have months to spare. Here are the best overlanding routes, whether you're free for a year or a fortnight"

Read interviews with Dragoman crew members, read all about some of the most popular overlanding trips and see some shots of our trucks in some stunning scenery.
 

Entranced by Peru's 'lost' city

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Entranced bu Peru's 'lost' city
Sunday Express - Travel Supplement 24 10 10

"Inspired by the recent celebrity charity trek to Machu Picchu, Nicola Iseard takes a less well-trodden path to discover the amazing 15th-century Inca citadel"

Nicola's article looks into the Inca Trail, heading to the 15th century 'lost' city of Machu Picchu on her journey. The first morning of the trip saw the group stop at one of Dragoman's Responsible Tourism Projects where Dragoman spend time developing the community in the poverty that is large portions of the High Andes in Peru.

Read more about Nicola's trip inspired by the recent celebrity charity trek by Denise Van Outen, Fearne Cotton and Alexandra Burke to Machu Picchu.

 

Leader of the pack

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Real Travel - September 2010

"Ever thought of joining a small group tour? You may be interested to hear about the people in charge. Hfu Reisenhofer meets the tour leaders who can make or break the trip..."

Hfu looks into the role of the Leader of small groups and just how important they are in making a really good experience for group members. Dragoman's own Renee Cook is one of the featured tour leaders (and driver!), check out what she had to say...

 

Step away from the binoculars

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Independent on Sunday 26/09/10

Step away from the binoculars is an article by Rhiannon Batten looking at Africa away from the safari stereotype that is so often conjured when some think of holidaying in Africa. Rhiannon picks our our Music & Magic of Mali tour for promising "Excursions into the Africa's rich musical seams" check out the article and pick up on the sounds and mystery of Mali at our tour page.  You can see more tours in the region at our West Africa tour page.
 

Ready, Steady, Go...

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Ready, steady, go...
The Guardian - Travel Supplement 21 08 10

"You've decided you're going travelling, now all you have to do is plan your trip.
Nicola Iseard gives you the lowdown on everything from money to apps and jabs"

Covering: Flights, Trains, Bus and Truck, Working abroad, Accommodation, Money, Insurance, Prepaid Cards, Health, Safety, and how to Stay in touch this article is a real Gap year travellers check list for things to consider before you set off on your journey.

"If you don't want to struggle with all the getting on and off the bus, look at operators that arrange overland group adventures. Dragoman takes a group on their own special bus on journeys from six days to 47 weeks, right across the globe, providing activities and accommodation along the way"

View the article online at the Guardian's website.

 
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