Tour – Kelley Ferro

Millennials Talk about Modern China today

September 8, 2015/0 Comments/in Asia, Beijing, China, China, Culture, Destinations, Explore, Live Like a Local, Local Travel, Shanghai, Tour, Xi'an /by Kelley

Just as China is so ancient, it is very futuristic and advanced. In Shanghai, Xi’an & Beijing, the three cities that I visited on my experience with Wendy Wu Tours, I met up with many young locals and learned a lot about what it was like to live in modern China. From head sprouts, children laws to street dancing–I was able to get a real look at the country today through these honest, Chinese millennials.

Show: Live like a Local in China with Kelley Ferro: USTOA Travel Together Series featuring Wendy Wu Tours & Visit China Now

How to have An Active Vacation in Croatia: BIKING

July 3, 2015/in Active, Adventure, Brac, Croatia, Croatia, Destinations, Dol, Hvar, Live Like a Local, Motovun, Postira, Skrip, Split, Tour, Videos /by Kelley

My trip to Croatia with VBT Bicycling & Walking Vacations allowed me to enjoy all the joys of traveling, while being active at the same time. There are few things more gratifying than being your own transportation and gliding a bike over hills and valleys on the stunning Dalmatian Islands is hard to beat.

Wild Wildlife in The Outback

July 2, 2015/in Alice Springs, Australia, Conservation, Destinations, Explore, Live Like a Local, Northern Territory, Oceania, Tour, Uluru, Videos, Wildlife /by Kelley

We all know that Australia has some of the world’s deadliest animals, but I didn’t expect to see them when I was there! Don’t worry, it was all controlled at the Reptile Center with “Snake Hunter” Rex. I was so impressed to learn how all the Outback’s animals, from kangaroos to horny devils to komodo dragons to pythons, have adapted to survive in this climate.
And from what I experienced, they co-exist well with humans. The Dingos surely sang me to sleep when I was camping!

Landscape of Australia’s Northern Territory

October 2, 2014/in Alice Springs, Australia, Destinations, Live Like a Local, Northern Territory, Oceania, Sydney, Tour, Uluru, Videos /by Kelley

Never before have I been as awestruck by the scenery the moment I stepped off the plane. I was literally blinded by the bright sun on the red earth–the landscape was rugged, dry and just incredible. Hiking up the red faced cliffs, hurtling through the thorny brush on quads and ambling past reptiles with Uluru in the distance on camels, the landscape of the Northern Territory left the biggest impact on me.
Must do: Experience the vibrant stars at the Earth Sanctuary’s educational dinner. Wow.

Meeting the Locals in Croatia

October 2, 2014/in Brac, Croatia, Croatia, Destinations, Dol, Europe, Hvar, Live Like a Local, Local Travel, Motovun, Postira, Skrip, Split, Tour, Videos /by Kelley

Croatia is fertile–it’s countryside is ripe with fruits, vegetables, grapes and olives, it’s forest filled with wild game and truffles and its seas teeming with the freshest fish. The islands boast stone used to build the palaces of the royals. Enjoy the local delights of Croatia with me.

Croatia’s Local, Natural Products

October 2, 2014/in Beer, Wine & Cocktails, Brac, Croatia, Croatia, Culture, Destinations, Dol, Food, Hvar, Live Like a Local, Motovun, Postira, Skrip, Split, Tour, Travel Guide, Videos /by Kelley

Croatia is fertile–it’s countryside is ripe with fruits, vegetables, grapes and olives, it’s forest filled with wild game and truffles and its seas teeming with the freshest fish. The islands boast stone used to build the palaces of the royals. Enjoy the local delights of Croatia with me.

Exploring Croatia By Bike, Boat & Foot

October 2, 2014/in Active, Adventure, Brac, Croatia, Croatia, Destinations, Dol, Europe, Hvar, Live Like a Local, Local Travel, Motovun, Postira, Skrip, Split, Tour, Travel Guide, Videos /by Kelley

By bike, by foot, by boat or by car, there’s so much to explore in Croatia. Join me in our Croatia adventure

Adventure in The Outback

July 2, 2014/in Adventure, Alice Springs, Australia, Destinations, Live Like a Local, Northern Territory, Oceania, Tour, Uluru, Videos /by Kelley

The Northern Territory is built for adventure and almost everything we did involved some sort of mini-adventurous activity. We hiked the mountains of Kings Canyon and 4 Wheeled through the valleys, dodging camels. We even rode domesticated camels through the bush at sunset with Uluru glowing in the background.
Not to mention, we got up-close and personal with some of the Northern Territory’s “friendly” wildlife. The Outback is not for the faint of heart. 🙂

Local Life in Australia’s Outback

July 2, 2014/in Alice Springs, Australia, Culture, Destinations, Live Like a Local, Local Travel, Northern Territory, Oceania, Sydney, Tour, Uluru, Videos, Wildlife /by Kelley

The Aborigines are the oldest still living culture in the world and it was an honor to get to meet many of the locals residing in the Northern Territory. I was able to learn about “Bush Tucker” or food in the wild, dot painting and more about how their people have lived in the harsh Outback for thousands of years.

Choose Your Own Adventure in South Africa

April 2, 2014/in Adventure, Africa, Cape Town, Destinations, Kruger National Park, Live Like a Local, South Africa, South Africa, Stellenbosch, Tour, Travel Guide /by Kelley

Freedom to have your Experience while on tour with Swain Destinations
You might think that being a tour means a strict schedule, group activities all the time and no chance to choose what you do. Well, that’s not the case on tours with United States Tour Operator Members.
My trip to South Africa with Swain Destination proved that the ultimate goal of the tour was for us to have our own best possible trip–so we added in more things, had spontaneous roadside stops and had some time for rest. It truly felt like our own trip, just a bit easier & better!