Dear Mary, It was a delight traveling with this group and having you, your sister, and others who had waited so long for this trip to finally go! I was especially grateful that you all agreed to add an extra cruise to reposition the yacht so that we could avoid higher charges when covid forced us to reschedule our 2020 Asmat cruise. We did have an amazing time, thanks to the highly experienced crew of the Mutiara Laut, who catered to our every need, morning, noon, and night. Our experiences couldn't have been more educational, thanks to Phyllis Hischier, who has an encyclopedic knowledge of the Asmat, having traveled there since the mid-90's. I have been organizing these rare exploratory cruises to Asmat for my clients since 2014, and always with Phyllis. We both share a passion for traditional societies. Looking forward to the next adventure to 'other worlds'. Thank you for your five star review! KZurich Fung

Dear Beth and Al, To my very special travelers who joined me for the voodoo season in West Africa, thank you Al and Beth for traveling to this culturally rich part of Africa. Benin, Togo, and Ghana are not as well known as other countries in continent, but as you have seen and experienced first hand, West Africa unfurls to reveal its amazing diversity in crafts, textile and visual art, body adornment, time-honored ceremonies as witnessed at the voodoo ceremony and with the Ashanti king in Ghana. Local people welcomed us like family in villages and hamlets. I agree that our amazing driver William (master of the road) and our Noah, our cultural expert extraordinaire provided us with one fabulous journey! Thank you for taking the time to share your wealth of experiences through this review and your superb video journal. Now, It is my turn to say how lucky I was that you called and signed up for this special journey! Kathleen Z. Fung

Dear Explore 404670, Thank you for just the high praise! It was one of the most challenging trips just navigating all the new rules and restrictions for travel to Namibia in May 2021. But, I was so fortunate to have traveled with such an experienced group, who took the changes in stride. The trip was successful due to my wonderful team in Namibia: Niki or Berenike (full name) looked after the details of the trip so well, even calling the clinic to be sure they arrived on time to take our Covid 19 PCR tests in a remote camp in Namibia. She always answered my emails promptly and went to such lengths to be sure all our dietary needs were met at all the camps and lodges. Sean was a delight: bright, articulate, and so knowledgeable on everything pertaining to Namibia. We learned so much from him, and he was so generous helping us with photography issues -- he is a professional photographer with an impressive portfolio. Again, thanks for joining Sean and me on this incredible journey through Namibia, which had it all: more animals than we ever imagined, incredible birdlife, arts and crafts, and hiking and walking to see the beauty of the country. Best, KZFung

Dear Rachel and Paul, Thank you for your wonderful review of our journey together. So much goes into planning a trip to this part of the world, and so many people' behind the scenes' make it come alive: Noah, the master artisans, the local people who enthusiastically welcomed us into their villages, our bead experts, Katy and Cede, and our wonderful driver William, who always got us to our destination on time and in safety. West Africa is more than just a geographic location on a map. It's a region of diverse ethnic groups, each with its own language, customs, belief systems, and creative expressions as seen in their art, body adornment, and ritual costumes. I was delighted you chose this destination, as I know how much you focus on travel that are authentic. So, I am deeply appreciative of your lovely review. Thank you again, and looking forward to the next journey! KZ Fung

Dear Michele, Thank you for such a personal review, and for remembering my passion for traditional cultures (often endangered) and their artistic expressions: body adornment, dance, rituals, music, carvings, and textiles. Traveling to the Asmat is not easy - as you well know! - and we couldn't have done it without the support of so many: the incredible crew of the Mutiara Laut yacht; Phyllis Hischier, our Asmat expert, her assistant Andre Liem, and reliable Simon, who always knew how to find those remote rivers along the Casuarina Coast. Despite not having any foreign visitors for almost three years, the Asmat produced an astounding number of pieces which ranged from bisj poles, shields, woven containers, drums, exquisitely carved ironwood statues, and more fibre art and costumes than I had ever seen before. By purchasing these rare pieces, you helped their families and lent support to their cultural and ritual traditions. Thank you again for your very lovely review. KZurichFung

Dear Patty, What a personal and heartfelt review. It is an honor to have such a loyal client and friend, who has taken 12 trips in 10 years to some of the most remote place in the world. You are one of the fittest seniors I've ever taking on a trip, and you always encourage others to join in a walk or a hike, even if they take it slow. You always support the artisans, especially women who are working so hard to support their families. Thank you for writing such a lovely review and for remembering our special culinary experience in Cairo, where an entire family - three generations - hosted us for an authentic dinner at their home in Cairo. Yours in Travel, KZFung

Fred, This was one of the best Namibian safaris in my two decades of traveling to this spectacular desert country. I agree that Sean Braine (and his lovely wife Niki) made it over- the- top- amazing. Thanks for coming back to us for your 5th trip, and looking forward to working on the next one. By the way, that leopard baby was one of the prize photos of the trip! Best, KZ Fung

Susie, What a lovely review, and on behalf of myself, Noah and our great team in West Africa, a big thank you for coming on the trip. Noah is the master story teller, and can hold anyone's attention for hours. We had an exceptional group for West Africa - a real 'family' of travelers, who eventually became friends. I know your enthusiasm will encourage others to explore this fascinating part of the world. Best, KZFung

Dear Dian, Thank you for your positive feedback on the trip, and for letting me know how much you and Jeff enjoyed the trip. Ali, an Egyptologist, knew how to present information in a wonderful story format, so we always remembered the important details. Working behind the scenes was a wonderful operations manager, Lamis, who coordinated all the moving parts of the trip from the hotels, to the authentic Egyptian restaurants, to the flights and even our requests for Plan B's. We had an amazing team on board our newly built dahabiiya, and compliments to the captain and his team for the superb job of navigating the Nile, and for making sure we saw everything and MORE on the river. On behalf of my entire team, here and in Egypt, thank you for coming on the journey and for taking the time to write about your trip. Yours in Travel, K. Z. Fung

Dear Mary, Thank you for such a lovely positive review, especially from someone who has lived outside the US for many years and has traveled extensively in Asia, and other parts of North Africa. Your input on the textiles especially the actual weaving process was so helpful since this is an aspect of woven cloth that is a mystery to so many. I appreciated your positive spirit which added to the group dynamic. We were blessed with a wonderful small group of experienced travelers, whose collective insights and thoughtful questions were not lost on Noah. He has not forgotten his special "Aunt Mary" who always gave him a challenging question every morning! On behalf of my very special team in West Africa: Noah, William, and the office in Lome, Togo, thank you. Kathleen Z Fung