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My Photo Albums
- PHOTOS - KENT'S FAVORITES COLLECTION!
These are a few of my favorite photos from all kinds of tours and travels. What an amazing world we live in! I will add more photos as I sort through my archives. This link will stay at the top of this page and photo sites below will be in chronological order with the most recent on top.
Click on a link to view photo sites from my trips dating back to 2003! They can be viewed as a slide show or by clicking on individual photos to enlarge them.
Google Photos has taken over Picasa, which I used for my photo albums for over 10 years, so the format is a bit different. Click on a link below and then click on the first photo of the album. The caption will appear to the bottom left of the photo. To advance to the next photo click on the arrow to the right of the picture, or use the right arrow on your keypad.
- PHOTOS - FEBRUARY 2026 - Antarctica
A HUGE adventure as we explore the WHITE CONTINENT aboard the Seabourn Venture!
- PHOTOS - JANUARY 2026 - Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
A repeat of a very popular tour, including 9 days in Vietnam, 2 days in Siem Reap, Cambodia, 3 days in Luang Prabang, Laos and finishing with 2 days in Bangkok, Thailand.
- PHOTOS - DECEMBER 2025 - New Years in Dubai
Another New Year celebration in Dubai with our group of 6 people. Three nights in Dubai, then one night in Abu Dhabi and then another 4 nights in Dubai with all the excitement of the New Year!
- PHOTOS - DECEMBER 2025 - Isings Travel, pre-Christmas tour in Nashville
Our Annual pre-Christmas tour for Isings Travel with 28 people. This year it's Nashville again for lots of Christmas cheer and festivities.
- PHOTOS - NOVEMBER.DECEMBER 2025 - Victoria Falls and South Africa Tour B
My second South Africa tour back to back after doing 2 weeks with a Swiss Group. Tour Members from both groups joined together for a couple days in Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park, Botswana.
- PHOTOS - NOVEMBER 2025 - South Africa with 5 SWISS Ladies
Two tours in South Africa back to back with a trip to Victoria Falls and Botswana sandwiched in between. The first trip is with 5 Ladies from Switzerland, exploring many of my favorite places in this incredible land.
- PHOTOS - OCTOBER 2025 - Isings Travel, Mediterranean Cruise
A lovely cruise for Isings Travel through the Greek Islands and Italy to Monte Carlo.
- PHOTOS - SEPTEMBER 2025 - Switzerland, celebrating 500 years of the Anabaptist Movement
A tour of Switzerland with family and friends and an emphasis on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation and Anabaptism.
- PHOTOS - AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2025 - Glacier National Park and Canadian Rockies
Another beautiful trip to Glacier National Park and the Canadian Rockies with three couples from Pennsylvania. Waterton National Park in Alberta is a new addition to this itinerary.
- PHOTOS - JULY 2025 - Isings Travel, Ireland
A two week tour through the Emerald Isle with 23 people. Our local guide / tour operator, Clodagh, proudly shows us her homeland and there is never a dull moment!
- PHOTOS - JULY 2025 - Isings Travel, Grand Tetons and Yellowstone
A nice short mid-summer tour for 28 peole with Isings Travel to the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, ending up with a flight out of Bozeman and a visit to Kent's Barndominium!
- PHOTOS - JUNE 2025 - Incredible Italy
A lovely tour of Northern Italy with three couples from Pennsylvania. The Lake District, the Dolomites, Venice, San Marino, Tuscany and Cinque Terra make for a magical two weeks!
- PHOTOS - JUNE 2025 - Stunning Switzerland
Back to Switzerland for one of my favorite tours - 2 weeks of trains, cable cars, funiculars and hiking all over this amazing country. Ten people are the beneficiaries as we explore four different cultural and linguistic areas of this diverse land.
- PHOTOS - MAY 2025 - Isings Travel, Colorado and Utah
A short Isings Travel tour featuring the Rocky Mountaineer Train from Denver to Moab. The tour features 3 nights in Denver before the train and 3 nights in Moab after the train. Lots to see in 8 days!
- PHOTOS - APRIL MAY 2025 - Nepal, Bhutan, and Northern India
A very exciting adventure! Bhutan has been on my bucket list for a long time and now we have a tour to Nepal, Bhutan and Northern India. Monasteries, ancient civilizations, Himalayas, Bengal Tigers, Taj Mahal and Kashmir!! What a combination!
- PHOTOS - APRIL 2025 - Dubai and Abu Dhabi
What started out as a quick trip to Dubai with a couple friends, turned into a tour with 7 in our group. Based out of the Hyatt Regency in Dubai there is lots of exploring to do, including a day trip to Abu Dhabi for the Grand Mosque and the Presidential Palace.
- PHOTOS - MARCH 2025 - Isings Travel, South Africa
Our long-awaited South Africa trip for Isings Travel and 28 guests. A magnificent combination of Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park, Kapama Private Reserve and Cape Town. It never gets old!
- PHOTOS - FEBRUARY 2025 - Magical New Zealand
After ending the Isings Travel trip in Sydney, Australia, I flew directly back to Auckland to start a 2-week tour by van through the North an South Islands of New Zealand with 10 people.
- PHOTOS - JANUARY 2025 - Isings Travel, New Zealand and Australia
Discovery Cruise of New Zealand and Australia for Isings Travel. Auckland to Sydney aboard the Holland America MS Westerdam.
- PHOTOS - DECEMBER 2024 - New Years in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia very recently opened to western tourist so we are taking advantage of it and spending New Years in Riyadh
- PHOTOS - DECEMBER 2024 - Isings Travel, New Mexico
Our Annual pre-Christmas tour for Isings Travel, this time one night in Albuquerque followed by 4 nights in Santa Fe.
- PHOTOS - NOVEMBER 2024 - South Africa
Another fabulous tour to South Africa with a small group. Exciting safaris, amazing landscapes and seascapes, and wonderful people!
- PHOTOS - OCTOBER 2024 - Southern Utah and Grand Canyon
A two-week tour through the wonders of Southern Utah and Grand Canyon - National Parks, National Monuments, State Parks and other incredible natural areas.
- PHOTOS - SEPTEMBER 2024 - Glacier National Park and the Canadian Rockies
Mountains and More! A tour with three couples through Glacier National Park Montana and up into the Canadian Rockies.
- PHOTOS - SEPTEMBER 2024 - Isings Travel, Portugal and the Douro River
Three days in Lisbon and then a one-week cruise on the Douro River up to the border of Spain. A lovely new ship, built just for the Douro River, the Avalon Passion is home for the week for our Isings Travel group.
- PHOTOS - AUGUST 2024 - Alaska with Kim Otto and Family
A cruise on the Grand Princess from Vancouver to Whittier, followed by a few days in Anchorage, Denali and Fairbanks, with Kim & Ken Otto, and Justin, Jamie, & John Rayl.
- PHOTOS - JULY 2024 - Calgary Stampede and Canadian Rockies
A roaring good time with 9 couples from Pennsylvania and Virginia. Two nights in Calgary for the Stampede followed by spectacular scenery in Banff and Jasper National Parks.
- PHOTOS - JUNE 2024 - Isings Travel, ITALY
A tour through Northern Italy, beginning in the Lake District and the Dolomites, continuing through Venice, San Marino, Tuscany, and ending in Rome.
- PHOTOS - MAI 2024 - Western National Parks
Anna Zoss and friends. Eine Reise durch die amerikanischen National Parks von Las Vegas nach Montana.
- PHOTOS - APRIL 2024 - Isings Travel, Holland and Belgium
18 of us enjoyed a riverboat cruise on the Avalon Passion through Holland and Belgium to enjoy tulips, architecture and history.
- PHOTOS - MARCH 2024 - Magical New Zealand
A much delayed trip to New Zealand (dating back to March 2020) is finally coming to fruition. Eleven of us get to enjoy the splendors of this most extraordinary country
- PHOTOS - FEBRUARY 2024 - Enchanting Egypt and Legends of the Nile
One final amazing trip to an enchanted land. A "smaller than expected" group enjoy ancient civilizations, a Nile River Cruise, Aswan Dam and Abu Simbel, culminating with 3 nights in Cairo for the Pyramids, Sphinx and other highlights.
- PHOTOS - JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2024 - Isings Travel, Antarctica
My second tour to Antarctica for Isings Travel. Ten of us started the trip with two nights in Buenos Aires, Argentina, a very European city with amazing food! The highlight of the tour of course is the 10-day cruise on Seaborn Venture to Antarctica, round trip Ushuaia.
- PHOTOS - DECEMBER 2023 - New Year's in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
What started out as a New Year's jaunt with a couple people, turned into a couple weeks. Vaughn and Valeta are just coming for a few days over New Year's, but Kiko, Matt, Ruth, and Priscilla are staying for another week of touring in Dubai.
- PHOTOS - DECEMBER 2023 - Isings Travel, San Antonio
Our Annual pre-Christmas tour for Isings Travel returns to San Antonio for a repeat of our very first pre-Christmas tour. 4 nights on the Hilton Palacio del Rio right on the River Walk. What a great atmosphere. The Alamo, missions, history, culture and a Sarah Brightman concert add to the celebration.
- PHOTOS - NOVEMBER 2023 - SOUTH AFRICA!
My annual trip to South Africa. This one starts with a trip to Victoria Falls and then continues on the traditional route with lots of animals and amazing landscapes.
- PHOTOS - SEPTEMBER 2023 - The WAVE!
On June 1, we won permits for 6 people to go to the WAVE on the Utah/Arizona border between Kanab and Page. It has become extremely difficult to get the limited permits as there is a huge demand, so 6 of us are very excited about getting there. We combined it with 4 nights in Kanab to explore a little more of the area.
- PHOTOS - SEPTEMBER 2023 - Northern Rockies and Northwest Washington
A somewhat unconventional itinerary, combining Glacier National Park and the Canadian Rockies with Northwestern Washington, but at the request of Lynn and Doris Harder, I put this trip together, starting in Great Falls, Montana and ending in Seattle.
- PHOTOS - AUGUST 2023 - France and Switzerland
Three couples from Indiana explore familiy heritage, culture and nature in Alsace, France and Central Switzerland.
- PHOTOS - AUGUST 2023 - Italy with the Martin Family
Another trip with the three Martin sisters from Pennsylvania and the three outlaws that go with them! From Milan to Rome, the tour begins with a couple nights on Lake Como, before continuing to Venice, Cinque Terre, Florency & Tuscany, San Marino and Rome. As is custom with this family, there is never a dull moment!
- PHOTOS - JULY 2023 - Isings Travel, Mountains and Natives of the Northern Rockies
An Isings Travel tour for 20 guests, starting in the Black Hills and ending in Glacier National Park with a theme of spectacular mountains and Native American History and Culture.
- PHOTOS - JUNE 2023 - South Africa, Graduation trip for Nephew Elgin.
A graduation trip for nephew Elgin, along with Val & Craig and two friends from Switzerland, Anny and Renate. This is a different itinerary from past South Africa trips as we drive into the KwaZulu-Natal region and continue down the south coast.
- PHOTOS - MAY/JUNE 2023 - Isings Travel, Paris and London
A nice combination of a river cruise and a city stay. A group of 15 flew to Paris to join the riverboat, Viking Kari, for a one-week cruise on the Seine River out to Normandy and back to Paris, then on to London for a 3-night stay in the Waldorf Astoria!
- PHOTOS - MAY 2023 - Isings Travel, Canyonlands of the Southwest
A signature western tour for Isings Travel with a little twist. This time we start with 2 nights at the Inn in Death Valley, then proceed to Zion, Bryce, Lake Powell, and Grand Canyon, before flying home from Phoenix.
- PHOTOS - APRIL 2023 - Mystical Machu Picchu and Peru Highlights
Finally our much-delayed tour to Peru is taking place with a nice group of 10 people. In addition to Machu Picchu, there are so many cultural and historical highlights of this amazing country.
- PHOTOS - APRIL 2023 - Isings Travel, Virginia and West Virginia
A lovely trip to two magnificent American Resorts with 3 nights in each place - the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia and the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Twenty of us enjoyed spring scenery, history, and the elegance of a bygone era.
- PHOTOS - FEBRUARY 2023 - Jordan, Dubai and Abu Dhabi
A small group tour to Jordan for Petra and Wadi Rum, followed by a visit to the highlights of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- PHOTOS - FEBRUARY 2023 - Enchanting Egypt and Legends of the Nile
A rather spontaneous last-minute tour to satisfy a bucket list of Aunt Jerry, who has always wanted to go to Egypt. She turns 94 on the trip, the day we are in Luxor and the Valley of the Kings. The group grew to nearly 20 people for a wonderful, enchanting trip.
- PHOTOS - JANUARY 2023 - Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos
Southeast Asia is one of the most exciting and exotic destinations. This tour is with a group of 12 and includes 8 nights in Vietnam, 3 nights in Cambodia, and 3 nights in Laos, before ending in Bangkok.
- PHOTOS - DECEMBER 2022 - Isings Travel, Pre-Christmas Nashville
Our annual pre-Christmas tour for Isings Travel. This one is with 26 people to Nashville for 4 nights. Grand Ole Opry. Concerts with Amy Grant & Vince Gill, the Oak Ridge Boys, and the Cash Family. Music cruise on the General Jackson paddle wheeler. Country Music Hall of Fame. Belle Meade Plantation. Lots of music and lights.
- PHOTOS - NOVEMBER 2022 - South Africa, Tour B
This is somewhat similar to Tour A with a few minor changes. The photo site for Tour A ends with the optional extension to Victoria Falls, which included guest from both tours. This photo site duplicates those photos to start the photo site for Tour B.
- PHOTOS - NOVEMBER 2022 - South Africa, Tour A
The first of two South Africa tours with an optional extension to Victoria Falls in between.
- PHOTOS - SEPTEMBER 2022 - Isings Travel, Switzerland, Austria, and the Passion Play at Oberammergau
Two tours postponed from 2020 and 2021, combined into a trip through Switzerland and Austria, culminating with the Passion Play at Oberammergau, Germany.
- PHOTOS - AUGUST 2022 - Isings Travel, French River Cruise
A lovely itinerary with a small group of 11 for Isings Travel. Four nights at the beautiful Val Vigne Hotel in Alsace, followed by a 7-night Viking River Cruise on the Rhone River from Lyon to Avignon.
- PHOTOS - JULY 2022 - Isings Travel, Voyage of the Vikings
A delightful cruise on Holland America from Copenhagen to Norway, Iceland, Greenland, and Canada, ending in Boston. 23 of us enjoy a great itinerary and I even get to go somewhere I haven't been - Greenland.
- PHOTOS - JUNE 2022 - Switzerland
After two years of canceled trips, we finally get to spend two weeks in Switzerland. This is one of my most spectacular tours with mountains, lakes, waterfalls, suspension bridges, and beautiful cities. Ten people get to enjoy this magnificent country in style.
- PHOTOS - JUNE 2022 - Oberammergau Passion Play #2
The second of two short tours, back-to-back, to see the Passion Play in Oberammergau. Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna round out the itinerary. The play was scheduled for 2020 but was postponed to 2022.
- PHOTOS - MAY/JUNE 2022 - Oberammergau Passion Play #1
The first of two short tours, back-to-back, to see the Passion Play in Oberammergau. The first includes Prague, Salzburg and Munich. The play was scheduled for 2020 but was postponed to 2022.
- PHOTOS - MAY 2022 - Isings Travel, Colorado and Utah - Rocky Mountaineer
A new twist on a great area. The Rocky Mountaineer, which runs service from Banff to Vancouver just started a 2-day service from Denver to Moab. So we are spending 3 nights in Denver, 2 days on the train, and 3 nights in Moab.
- PHOTOS - MARCH 2022 - Isings Travel, South Africa
One of my favorite destinations with 19 people for Isings Travel. Johannesburg/Pretoria, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Addo Elephant Park, Kapama Private Game Reserve, and Kruger National Park. Landscapes, History, good food and beverage, and of course magnificent animals!
- PHOTOS - FEBRUARY 2022 - Fabulous Dubai and Arabian Nights
One of my favorite tours, but quite a different version. In the past this trip has involved a cruise, but this time it's just a land tour. We will enjoy 8 nights in the Hyatt Regency in Dubai, taking in all the sights of Dubai PLUS World Expo. We'll end with two nights at the Crowne Plaza in Abu Dhabi.
- PHOTOS - JANUARY 2022 - Garden Route of South Africa
Just a quick trip to South Africa to spend 5 nights at Candlewood Lodge in Knysna
- PHOTOS - JANUARY 2022 - Southern Utah
A short hiking tour in Southern Utah with three gals from Indiana - Valeta, Starla and Sheri. Hoping to get permits for the Wave, but lots of other things to explore in the area as well.
- PHOTOS - DECEMBER 2021 - Isings Travel, Sedona
Our Fourth Annual pre-Christmas tour for Isings Travel. This one starts with one night in Phoenix and then four nights in Sedona. Christmas lights, music, history, culture and the Grand Canyon to top it all off.
- PHOTOS - NOVEMBER 2021 - South Africa
Finally I get to take a tour internationally again! This is my first one since South Africa in March 2020, so I'm really happy to get back to one of my favorite countries. With a nice small group, just 7 of us, we do lots of the old favorites - Animals, Landscapes, History, Culture and wonderful, hospitable people!
- PHOTOS - OCTOBER 2021 - Dubai
I needed another trip to reach my annual required quota with Delta so decided to take a quick trip to Dubai and of course Ruth was willing to come along. No group to look after - just a relaxing 5 days in Dubai, including Dubai World Expo 2020. Incredible.
- PHOTOS - OCTOBER 2021 - Isings Travel, New Mexico
Balloons, Culture, Mountains, Railroads, and Pueblos. 25 Guests on an Isings Travel tour with 3 nights Albuquerque, 2 nights Taos and 3 nights Santa Fe. Another of my favorite areas to do a tour!
- PHOTOS - SEPTEMBER 2021 - Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is probably as scenic as any area of the country. Three couples from Pennsylvania enjoy a trip from Rain Forest to Redwoods! Olympic Peninsula, Mount Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, the Oregon Coast, the Oregon Dunes, Redwoods, and Crater Lake.
- PHOTOS - AUGUST 2021 - Isings Travel, Grand Tetons and Yellowstone
A group of 30 for Isings Travel, staying 5 nights at the Snake River Lodge in Teton Village, near Jackson, Wyoming. Scenic Views, boat ride, float trip, day trip to Yellowstone, and lots of good food!
- PHOTOS - JULY 2021 - Crater Lake, Oregon Coast, and the Redwoods
Another replacement tour for canceled international tours. A short tour of Crater Lake, the Oregon Coast and the Redwoods for a very small group. Leisurely and easy, but lots of great sights.
- PHOTOS - JUNE 2021 - Southern Utah
Another replacement tour for canceled international tours, but any time is a good time to go to Southern Utah. Six of us travel through the highlights of national parks and national monuments from Grand Junction to Las Vegas.
- PHOTOS - MAY 2021 - Isings Travel, Northern California
Eleven days through the lesser-known wonders of Northern California and Nevada with 12 guests from retirement communities up and down the east coast. Napa Valley, Mendocino, the Redwoods, Eureka, Lake Shasta, Mt. Lassen Volcanic, Lake Tahoe, Virginia City and Reno. Nice itinerary.
- PHOTOS - APRIL 2021 - Incredible Utah
When people ask my favorite world destination, I always reply, "You mean besides Utah!?" No joke. There is no place I'd rather take people on a tour. And since all my international tours are cancelled for the foreseeable future I'm doing Utah with small groups!
- PHOTOS - FEBRUARY 2021 - Southern Utah Winter Getaway
After many canceled tours over the past year, I decided to take a few friends to Southern Utah for some hiking in the canyon country of the Escalante. A great winter getaway when temperatures in Montana have been bitterly cold.
- PHOTOS - DECEMBER 2020 - Isings Travel, Williamsburg
A pre-Christmas tour for 16 people to Williamsburg, Virginia for 4 nights. Lots of Christmas activities as well as history and lights.
- PHOTOS - OCTOBER 2020 - Yellowstone with Steve and Eriks
A long weekend in Yellowstone National Park with Steve and Eriks from Florida. Weather a bit questionable but Yellowstone is magical in any weather!
- PHOTOS - SEPTEMBER 2020 - Isings Travel, Utah and Colorado
Another small group for Isings Travel, this tour in one of my favorite areas - Utah and Colorado. Two nights each in Salt Lake, Moab, Durango, Glenwood Springs, and Colorado Springs.
- PHOTOS - AUGUST 2020 - Isings Travel, Tennessee and Kentucky
My second tour back-to-back for Isings Travel. This is another small group from retirement communities and we are doing 9 days in Tennessee and Kentucky. Nashville, Louisville, Lexington, Cumberland Gap, Pigeon Forge, Great Smoky Mountains and back to Atlanta. Lots of exclusive private events for us!
- PHOTOS - AUGUST 2020 - Isings Travel, Mackinac Island
My first tour after 5 months of cancelled trips! A delightful, short tour to Michigan, featuring the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. A lovely place, full of charm and grace.
- PHOTOS - MARCH 2020 - South Africa with the Martins
Two weeks in South Africa, including a couple nights at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Amazing animals, fantastic landscapes, and wonderful cultures are all part of this incredible tour with three couples from Pennsylvania.
- PHOTOS - FEBRUARY 2020 - Winter in Yellowstone
Yellowstone is a magical place anytime of year, but in winter even more so! 3 nights in West Yellowstone with snow coach rides into Old Faithful and to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Then 3 nights in Gardiner for Mammoth Hot Springs, Lamar Valley, and swimming in the Boiling River!
- PHOTOS - JANUARY 2020 - Southeast Asia - Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore
One of my standard and favorite trips in Southeast Asia. We start with 3 nights in Bangkok, then 3 nights at Ao Nang Beach in southwest Thailand before driving up into the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia. We relax for one night at a resort south of Kuala Lumpur before ending up with a grand finale in amazing Singapore! Lots of incredible sights, good food, and time to relax with cheap massages and reflexology!
- PHOTOS - DECEMBER 2019 - Pittsburgh, The Nutcracker
Several of us went to Pittsburgh for the weekend to see my Grand Nephew perform in the Nutcracker with the Pittsburgh Ballet. We had a great time and both Josiah and the performances were amazing. What a great time we all had.
- PHOTOS - DECEMBER 2019 - Isings Travel, Tucson Christmas
Our second annual pre-Christmas tour for Isings Travel. Last year San Antonio, this time 4 nights at the fabulous Arizona Inn in Tucson. A long weekend filled with wonderful holiday festivities, music, lights and good food!
- PHOTOS - NOVEMBER 2019 - Sued Afrika
Eine Naturreise durch RSA mit 5 Schweizerinnen. Vom Krueger National Park hinunter bis zur Garten Route am Indischen Ozean. Am Schluss noch die wunderbare Stadt Kapstadt und das Kap der Guten Hoffnung.
- PHOTOS - OCTOBER 2019 - Isings Travel, Canyonlands
One of the signature tours for Isings Travel, beginning in Phoenix and exploring some of the great canyon and desert landscapes of Arizona and Southern Utah. Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Bryce, and Zion, finishing with one night in Las Vegas.
- PHOTOS - AUGUST 2019 - Switzerland
Wonderful Switzerland! This is the result of a tour I've wanted to do for friends for quite some time. Lots of cable cars and mountain railways in the stunning mountains of Switzerland, as well as some good hikes along the way. What a mix of cultures, scenery, cuisine and languages!
- PHOTOS - JULY 2019 - Isings Travel, Canadian Rockies
Ten days in the Canadian Rockies starting in Banff and Lake Louise, taking the Icefields Parkway to Jasper, and then taking the Rocky Mountaineer Train two days to Vancouver.
- PHOTOS - JULY 2019 - Deeneys, South Africa and Victoria Falls
This is Elgin's graduation trip to South Africa and Victoria Falls. Elgin, Val & Craig, and I flew to Southern Africa to do the Falls, Cape Town, Kruger Park, Kapama and to finish with a walk with the lions!
- PHOTOS - JUNE 2019 - Isings Travel, Norway Cruise
A 2-week cruise to the Norwegian Fjords and the North Cape, land of the Midnight Sun. 17 of us enjoy this Isings Travel tour.
- PHOTOS - MAY 2019 - Isings Travel, Quebec
A 9-day tour to Quebec, the Saguenay, and Montreal with 20 people for Isings Travel.
- PHOTOS - APRIL 2019 - New Zealand, Small Group
A week after finishing my New Zealand tour for Isings Travel, I headed back down under for another 2-week tour of this amazing country with a small group of 10. A similar itinerary to the Isings trip, with five nights on the North Island (Auckland and Rotorua), and ten nights on the spectacular South Island with its mountains, glaciers, rain forest, and fjords.
- PHOTOS - MARCH 2019 - Isings Travel, New Zealand
14 of us ventured South to New Zealand for 2 weeks exploring this stunning country. Five nights on the North Island (Auckland and Rotorua), followed by ten nights on the spectacular South Island with its mountains, glaciers, rain forest, and fjords.
- PHOTOS - FEBRUARY 2019 - Fabulous Dubai and Arabian Nights
One of my all-time favorite tours with 15 people! Three nights in the five-star Hyatt Regency and then seven nights on the Costa Mediterranea, as we sail to Muscat, Oman; Sir Bani Yas Island; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and back to Dubai. Twelve people continue on to Jordan for an extension to Petra and the Dead Sea.
- PHOTOS - JANUARY 2019 - Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Bangkok
A repeat of an exploratory trip a year ago, this trip begins in Hanoi, works south through Vietnam, and goes to Cambodia and Laos before ending in Bangkok. A most remarkable area of the world with some of the best shopping and prices anywhere!
- PHOTOS - DECEMBER 2018 - Isings Travel, San Antonio
A pre-Christmas tour to San Antonio, Texas for Isings Travel. 4 nights in the Hilton Palacio del Rio right on the River Walk. Lots of lights and sights for this delightful tour.
- PHOTOS - NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 - South Africa, Group B
After combining people from both Group A and Group B for a few marvelous days at Victoria Falls, the Group A passengers flew home and it was time for Group B to start creating memories in South Africa.
- PHOTOS - NOVEMBER 2018 - Victoria Falls Extension
Between my two tours of South Africa 15 people from both tours took an extra 4 days to go up to Zimbabwe. We stayed at the Victoria Falls Hotel, saw the largest waterfall in the world (by volume), enjoyed a boat ride on the Zambezi River and a day trip into Botswana for Chobe National Park.
- PHOTOS - NOVEMBER 2018 - South Africa, Group A
8 of us on my traditional South Africa tour, followed by an extension to Victoria Falls and Botswana. This is such a wonderful country!
- PHOTOS - OCTOBER 2018 - Isings Travel, Mediterranean
A two-week trip for Isings Travel starting with a couple nights in Rome, followed by a cruise through the Mediterranean on the Holland America Koningsdam.
- PHOTOS - SEPTEMBER 2018 - Der Nordwesten Amerikas mit 6 Schweizer(innen)
Zwei Wochen unterwegs mit 6 Schweizer(innen) von Vancouver nach San Francisco. Berge, Baeume, Seen, Kueste und Kultur-reiche Staedte.
- PHOTOS - SEPTEMBER 2018 - Ancient Mysteries of CHINA
China is one of the most mysterious and ancient countries in the world. Our two-week trip begins with 3 nights in Beijing for the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Summer Palace. The mysteries continue with the Terracotta Warriors of Xian, the Finger Mountains of Guilin and a 5-day Yangtze River Cruise. Three nights in the bustling metropolis of Shanghai caps off our incredible trip.
- PHOTOS - AUGUST 2018 - Alaska and Yukon
The Great Land! Alaska and Yukon boast immense dimensions and there is much to see. Nine of us visit for 2 weeks, starting in Juneau and heading up through the Inside Passage to Skagway, before taking the White Pass Railroad and venturing into Canada's Yukon Territory. From there it's back to Alaska - Fairbanks, Denali, and Anchorage.
- PHOTOS - JULY 2018 - Isings Travel, American Rockies
Another delightful trip for Isings Travel with guests from various retirement communities. Beginning in Denver, climbing into Rocky Mountain National Park, and then heading up through Wyoming to the Black Hills for 3 nights. Mount Rushmore. Crazy Horse. Custer State Park. Back through Wyoming to Yellowstone, and ending with the spectacular Cooke City Highway over to Billings, Montana for our last night.
- PHOTOS - JUNE 2018 - Isings Travel, Switzerland
GREAT RAIL JOURNEYS of SWITZERLAND - A marvelous two-week tour in just Switzerland with 18 people. Trains, cable cars, cog railways, funiculars, boats, and mountain passes - there is an enormous diversity packed into this tiny country one third the size of Pennsylvania!
- PHOTOS - MAY 2018 - Isings Travel, New Mexico
A 9-day tour through Northern New Mexico, experiencing the rich culture, history, and natural areas of the Land of Enchantment.
- PHOTOS - APRIL 2018 - Isings Travel, Tennessee and Kentucky
Music, Mansions, Horses, History and Beautiful Scenery are all part of this nine-day Isings Travel tour through Tennessee and Kentucky.
- PHOTOS - MARCH 2018 - South Africa with Kathy Aaron and Family
An abbreviated South Africa tour over spring break for Kathy Aaron's family, including the 3 youngsters - Luke, Isabel, and Mikah. Heavy concentration on animals of course!
- PHOTOS - FEBRUARY 2018 - Southeast Asia: Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos!
A small-group exploratory trip to Southeast Asia to explore ancient highlights and natural wonders.
- PHOTOS - JANUARY 2018 - Isings Travel, ANTARCTICA!
Twelve of us escaped the cold winter in the US to warm up in Antarctica on this Isings Travel tour. An overnight flight to Santiago, Chile with a night at the Sheraton San Christobal, followed by a charter flight to Ushuaia, Argentina to board the luxurious Silver Seas ship for a 10-day cruise to Antarctica.
- PHOTOS - NOVEMBER 2017 - South Africa and Victoria Falls
My annual trek to South Africa for amazing animals, scenery, and people. Eight of us explore this wonderful country from the Kruger Park area to the Garden Route and the Cape Region. Five of us continue on to Victoria Falls for another 3 days.
- PHOTOS - OCTOBER 2017 - Isings Travel, Uncommon Southwest
Twelve days through lesser known areas of the Southwest from Las Vegas to San Diego, through Death Valley, Mojave Preserve, Joshua Tree National Park and Palm Springs, before continuing to the coast to Huntington Beach and ending with 3 nights in San Diego.
- PHOTOS - SEPTEMBER 2017 - Utah Hiking Tour
A somewhat last-minute hiking tour for Cousins in the parks of southern Utah and Grand Canyon. Ten days round-trip Las Vegas with perfect weather and fantastic scenery!
- PHOTOS - SEPTEMBER 2017 - ALASKA/YUKON
Two weeks in the Great White North with 3 couples from Pennsylvania. Starting with 3 nights in Juneau, sailing through the Inside Passage to Skagway, and up through the Yukon. Back in Alaska we finish with Tok, Fairbanks, Denali, and the Anchorage area.
- PHOTOS - AUGUST 2017 - EUROPE - The Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland
Two weeks in Europe with 12 couples from mostly Pennsylvania. From Amsterdam and its canals, across to Germany and the castle region of the Rhine River, and on to Munich and the Romantic Road. And then 9 fabulous days in Switzerland with Zurich, Lucerne, Zermatt, the Bernese Oberland and the French-speaking part of the country, ending up in Geneva.
- PHOTOS - JULY 2017 - Isings Travel, Pacific Northwest
Two weeks in the Pacific Northwest beginning with 3 nights in Seattle and a visit to Mt. Rainier. It's on to Victoria aboard the Clipper for Butchart Gardens and High Tea at the Empress. The tour heads back East to the North Cascades and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, before finishing up with 3 nights in Whitefish, Montana for Glacier National Park.
- PHOTOS - JUNE 2017 - Martin Family to Switzerland
Two weeks in Switzerland with eight Martins from Pennsylvania. Such a wide variety of scenery and culture all packed into a tiny country a third the size of Pennsylvania!
- PHOTOS - JUNE 2017 - Family Cruise to ALASKA
A one-week cruise to Alaska round-trip Seattle with a group of 41 family from both the Kauffman and Mullet side, as well as a number of friends and 'adopted' family! Seattle, Juneau, Hubbard Glacier, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Victoria BC.
- PHOTOS - MAY/JUNE 2017 - Isings Travel, Rails & Trails
A 10-day trip for Isings Travel from Salt Lake to Colorado Springs, through some of the lesser known, but equally stunning areas of these two states. 34 elderly guests and a vary amiable group at that!
- PHOTOS - APRIL/MAY 2017 - Mystical Machu Picchu & Peru Highlights
A two-week tour through a most enchanting land, a country rapidly becoming one of my favorites. Peru offers much more than just the fabled Incan City of Machu Picchu, and this trip takes in the capital, the southern desert, volcanoes, towering mountains, deep canyons, and high lakes, in addition to astonishing Incan culture, history and ruins.
- PHOTOS - MARCH/APRIL 2017 - Australia and New Zealand
Three couples from Pennsylvania on a private tour to Australia and New Zealand. A few days in Brisbane and Sydney are followed by 2 weeks in the North and South Islands of New Zealand.
- PHOTOS - FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017 - Enchanting Egypt
Twelve people accompanied me on a trip to Egypt for a Nile River cruise, the Aswan Dam, Cairo, the pyramids and sphinx, and the port city of Alexandria. Enchanting indeed!
- PHOTOS - FEBRUARY 2017 - Southern California
Just a short get-away tour in Southern California for Doris, Ruth, and Arlene. After picking up Doris and Arlene in Murrieta, we drove over the mountain to Palm Springs for 3 nights, and also visited Joshua Tree National Park.
- PHOTOS - JANUARY 2017 - Isings Travel, CUBA!
An adventure to newly-opened Cuba! 37 of us set sail from Miami on the cruise ship Adonia for a week of education, exploration and adventure!
- PHOTOS - NOVEMBER 2016 - Sued Afrika, Tour B
Zwei Wochen durch Sued Afrika mit einer Schweizer Gruppe. Die meisten sind schon mit mir durch Sued Afrika gereist, also haben wir neue Sachen ausgesucht. Von Durban aus sind wir in die Natur Pur gefahren um moeglichst viele Tiere zu sehen. Dazu kommen Berge und Kueste. Nach 10 Tagen in Kwa Zulu Natal gehts weiter nach Port Elizabeth, die Garten Route, und zum Kap am Schluss.
- PHOTOS - NOVEMBER 2016 - South Africa, Tour A
A two-week tour through South Africa with a group of nine. From the spectacular animals of the Kruger National Park and Lowveld region to the Garden Route on the south coast, and finally to glorious Cape region. Always one of my favorite tours.
- PHOTOS - OCTOBER 2016 - CHINA
A two-week tour through China with a group of 18 people. From Beijing and the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square to Xian for the Terracotta Warriors and Luoyang for the Longmen Grottoes. Then it's a lovely cruise on the Yangtze River and the tour ends with 3 nights in amazing Shanghai.
- PHOTOS - SEPTEMBER 2016 - Isings Travel, Pacific Coast
A small Isings Travel group of just 13 people explored the natural beauty of the Oregon Coast. We started in Portland, Oregon and did a side trip up to Mt. St. Helens. Then out to the coast and down to northern California, with stops at the Oregon Dunes, Rogue River Mail Boat, the Redwoods and Napa/Sonoma Valleys.
- PHOTOS - AUGUST 2016 - Isings Travel, Ireland
A lovely tour through southern Ireland and the Cotswalds of England, with a return from Southampton to New York on the Cunard Liner Queen Mary 2.
- PHOTOS - AUGUST 2016 - Western National Parks
2 1/2 weeks in the western national parks from Las Vegas, Nevada up to Bozeman, Montana with 3 Swiss and 1 American. Franzi, Stefan, Simon, and Ruth traveled with me through some of my favorite places in the west, including some of my favorite secrets in southern Utah. The itinerary concludes with Yellowstone National Park and a trip to my cabin northwest of Bozeman.
- PHOTOS - JULY 2016 - Isings Travel, Alaska
A two-week Isings Travel / Holland America trip through the Great North country, starting in Fairbanks, continuing to Denali National Park, Anchorage and Seward, before boarding the HAL Noordam for a cruise through t
