A Journey along the Silk Road with Laurus Travel For the discerning traveller seeking both cultural depth and comfort, a journey along China’s ancient Silk Road offers a rare blend of adventure, history, and indulgence. Once the lifeline of trade between East and West, the Silk Road is now a […]
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Guests booked on our Japan tours often ask about tipping in Japan. Tipping is not a common practice in Japan, and in many situations, it can even be considered awkward or impolite. Excellent service is standard and part of the culture. This is known as omotenashi (お持て成し), or wholehearted hospitality. […]
In general, summer is not good time to visit Japan. However, it can be a good time depending on where you’d like to go or do. For example, if you plan to visit the Japanese Alps or Hokkaido, the summer weather in those places can be very pleasant. Most visitors to […]
Japan cherry blossom tours have become increasingly popular among travellers from Canada and the United States. Known as Sakura in Japanese, cheery blossoms hold profound significance in Japanese culture as a symbol of the fleeting nature of life, renewal, and community. Their brief blooming period inspires both awe and melancholy, […]
The best time to visit Sri Lanka depends on the region and interests. Generally, the finest weather is from December to March, especially on the south and west coasts and in the central highlands. For those wishing to explore the north and east coasts, the best months are April to […]
Pacific Delight Tours of New York suspended operations and withdrew from the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) effective February 3, 2020, due to a dramatic downturn in business caused primarily by the coronavirus outbreak and the collapse of its core China tours business. Suspension of Operations Pacific Delight Tours, […]
If you are looking for Japan tour packages for active seniors, you must look into the Japan tour packages offered by Laurus Travel. Laurus Travel is a leading Japan tour company in North America. The company specializes in premium small-group travel to Asia with a stellar reputation to boot. The […]
If you are looking for Indonesia tours from Canada, you can’t go wrong by choosing Laurus Travel. We are a Canadian tour company based in BC, specializing in guided group tours to Asia. Our Indonesia tours from Canada focus on culture, history, nature and interacting with locals. Ideal for active […]
If you are looking for China tours with no shopping stops, you’ve just found the right China tour company in Laurus Travel. Yes, you read it right, our China tours include absolutely NO shopping stops of any kind. You might have read somewhere that all China tour companies include shopping […]
Is China safe for American tourists? China is absolutely safe for American tourists, and tourists from any other country. Despite what you hear from politicians the news media that China is a dangerous country where one must exercise a high degree of caution due to the risk of arbitrary enforcement […]