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CAMBODIA:
Kingdom of Wonder

See the best of Cambodia: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Battambang, and Kep. Explore Angkor Wat, the Tonle Sap Lake, have tuk-tuk adventures, cooking class, beach time.

ANTARCTICA
Fly & Cruise

Skip the Drake Passage on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Antarctica! Fly to Antarctica for wildlife, landscapes, photography, snowshoeing & polar plunge.

Seeking the Northern Lights in LAPLAND

Visit Lapland—a truly enchanting place where the sky is painted with delicate hues and the spirits of old are said to speak through the people who live there.

Northern SPAIN’s Basque Country & La Rioja

Join Continental DRIFTER® Experiences for a culinary adventure in Northern Spain. Plus, wine and olive oil tasting, tapa tours, lunch at a gastronomic society and more.

Northern PORTUGAL:
Porto & the Douro Valley

Tour Porto, the gem of Portugal, including port wine tastings, historic walks, and more. Take the train through the Douro Valley to walk the vineyards + boat rides.

FRANCE’s Magical Dordogne in a Private Castle

Experience an unforgettable stay in a private 11th-century castle on 270 acres with pool. Walnut oil and caviar tastings, prehistoric caves, village walks, great food.

Treasures of
ARMENIA & GEORGIA

Experience the Republics of Georgia and Armenia, located in the Caucasus region of western Asia. Landscapes, people, food, history, culture, wine, and more await!

The Colors and
Culture of INDIA

Visit Delhi, Agra (home of Taj Mahal), Jaipur, Jodhpur. The incredible Pushkar camel fair is also on the agenda, plus 4- & 5-star hotels, amazing food, great photography.

Mysteries of MEXICO’s Copper Canyon

Ready for a truly unforgettable adventure that will take you well off the beaten path? Explore the breathtaking canyon and its meticulous landscapes.

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Based on 15 reviews
Robin Shapiro
Robin Shapiro
2023-10-27
I just returned from Northern Spain and at each stop, Ralph had guides with extensive knowledge of their area. The food was fantastic and fresh, we never had a bad meal. The hotels were beautiful. I would recommend Ralph and Continental Drifter to anyone looking for an amazing travel experience!
Amy Myers
Amy Myers
2023-10-02
Traveling with Ralph is a pleasure. He takes away so much stress of making connections from place to place, and where to eat , and how to fit in sightseeing the big stuff and not missing the more personal interactions. Ralph adds so much by having day tours lined up with quality local hosts to guide us, beautiful and safe hotels, and amazing eating experiences.
Karen Gareis
Karen Gareis
2023-09-20
Continental DRIFTER’s Northern Spain trip was the trip of a lifetime, but I will definitely travel with Ralph again, so there’s going to be competition for that “trip of a lifetime” title! With a small group of delightful companions, we saw spectacular views and architecture, ate amazing local food, drank delicious local wine, visited interesting locations with fun and knowledgeable local guides, and had so many laughs. Highlights included the sheer cliff faces overlooking Zumaia Beach, the lush terraced vineyards over the impossibly blue Bay of Biscay, the charming beachfront of San Sebastian, the ridiculously delicious tapas crawl on Calle Laurel in Logroño, and spending part of the trip in a little 13th century walled town in Rioja. Ralph takes care of every detail, so all that’s left to do is to marvel, learn, and enjoy. And eat. And eat. I loved spending enough time in each location to really get a feel for it instead of rushing from place to place checking items off a list, and Ralph curates the coolest experiences, like olive oil farm tours and cooking classes. 47 thumbs up from me!
Victoria H.
Victoria H.
2023-07-18
I was on last year’s trip to a castle in Dordogne France and this year’s trip to Puglia Italy. Both, were trips of a lifetime, mostly due to the fact that Ralph’s trips are so unique! When you go on one of Ralph’s trips, you are guaranteed experiences that only someone with his expertise and attention to detail can offer. Both of his trips were so well organized and allowed us to take advantage of the travel tips he has gathered along the way and the relationships he has developed with various locals in each area. Ralph’s passion for a regions culture, including relationships with expert artisans, hands-on opportunities to enjoy fabulous cuisine and to completely immerse yourself in the unique ambiance of your surroundings, was more than we even imagined! And Ralph takes care of EVERY detail of the trip, ensuring that participants are prepared to have a wonderful experience! I would highly recommend any of Ralph’s trips and i look forward to traveling with Ralph on other of his unique trips! Thanks Ralph!
Dan Miller
Dan Miller
2023-05-29
I’ve traveled a lot on my own, and put together what I thought was enough time to see the high points. The trip with Alla Campagna Experiences proved the value of Ralph’s familiarity with local restaurants and guides. I might have stumbled upon a few things in Porto, but I’m sure I would have missed too many of the details that made this trip special. The Douro Valley tour from Alla Campagna should be on everyone’s bucket list.
Jeffrey Dovitz
Jeffrey Dovitz
2023-05-14
Simply the best small group tours you can go on. Excellent mix of activities and free time while learning about the people and culture of the place you are visiting. You never go hungry on one of these tours and always stay in great locations at top notch hotels. Do not miss out on these experiences.
Linda Hansen
Linda Hansen
2022-09-01
Our group of four spent two weeks in June in northern Spain on a tour put together especially for us by Ralph Velasco. The hotels, their service, and the food were wonderful. I especially want to commend the guides who proudly showed us their particular locale each day. They were congenial, patient, and readily engaged the two teenaged boys we had with us. We still had some free time to explore and to eat some meals on our own without having to spend large blocks of time at each meal. If you’re thinking about having Ralph put together a trip just for you, I’d tell you to “Just Do It.”
Bill Marting
Bill Marting
2022-07-20
Costa Rica Trip was great! You are surrounded by wildlife from the moment you walk out your hotel room and throughout the many excursions. Come with a keen eye as the animals are everywhere! Ralph runs a first class trip.
Jeff Dovitz
Jeff Dovitz
2019-06-25
The PEA trips are the best. First rate accommodations, informative tour guides, and Ralph puts you in the best position to capture great images. PEA trips are not on-the-bus, off-the-bus trips. They truly are photo enrichment adventures. You get a chance to immerse yourself in the culture your visiting, interact with the people, take fantastic photos, and have a great time with other people on the trip. PEA travel programs are worth every penny and not to be missed.
Kathy Schrank
Kathy Schrank
2018-03-30
Cuba was my second trip with Ralph and PhotoEnrichment. He provides an excellent photo and cultural adventure. Everything is taken care of – there is no stone unturned. I learn so much each time I travel and I am so glad I had this opportunity to expand my horizons. Great Job, Ralph !!

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