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Multi-Day Tour
8 Day Adventures in Ghana (8 days)
Kensington Tours
Accra, Ghana To Accra, Ghana
Valid for Departures Now Through: 31 Dec 2020
8 Day Adventures in Ghana (8 days)
Day 1
Accra, Ghana
Day 2
Accra, Ghana
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Kumasi, Ghana
Day 7
Day 8
Accra, Ghana
Day 1
Accra, Ghana
|Golden Tulip Accra
Meet your professional driver for an airport transfer by private vehicle.
Welcome to Golden Tulip Accra, a four-star Superior First Class Hotel, situated in Accra, the capital city of Ghana. This African-style hotel with 238 rooms is delightfully landscaped over spacious grounds with extensive tropical gardens and lush vegetation. The hotel is a safe haven for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel's central location makes it easily accessible to the city centre and other commercial areas of the city of Accra. It is also within easy reach of nightclubs, shops, museums and beaches.
Day 2
Accra, Ghana
|Golden Tulip Accra
A private vehicle and guide are provided, and at your disposal for the day.
Depart for a half day city tour of Accra visiting the National Museum of History and Ethnography with exhibits that reflect the heritage of Ghana through-out history to the present. This Museum houses a varied collection of Ghanaian artifacts.Drive through Old Accra. This is a contrast of Victorian, Dutch and post-colonial architectural. You will drive past James Fort built in 1673, Old Accra Square and the Post Office. Stop to visit the Ussher Fort, one of three European forts in Accra which have survived the times.Interact with the local people. For the adventurous visit the Light House built to guide ships.Continue to visit Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, burial place of the first President of Ghana. This Mausoleum has been visited by many world dignitaries.Your last stop for the tour will be at the Arts and Crafts market where you may try out your bargaining skills on the local vendors and to 'shop till you drop'.Drive past the Independence Arch and the Black Star Square, Accra' ceremonial grounds, to visit the Arts and Crafts market. View from the distance, Christiansborg Castle, former office and residence of the President of Ghana.
Welcome to Golden Tulip Accra, a four-star Superior First Class Hotel, situated in Accra, the capital city of Ghana. This African-style hotel with 238 rooms is delightfully landscaped over spacious grounds with extensive tropical gardens and lush vegetation. The hotel is a safe haven for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel's central location makes it easily accessible to the city centre and other commercial areas of the city of Accra. It is also within easy reach of nightclubs, shops, museums and beaches.
Day 3
|Coconut Grove Beach Resort
Visit Elmina Castle. Built by the Portuguese in 1482it is also known as St. George's Castle. This castle was the first European structure built in Sub Saharan Africa. The colorful harbor nestled below the Elmina Castle, full of pirogues preparing to go to sea offers one of West Africa' greatest photo opportunities. Embark on a walking tour of Elmina, to experience for yourself the bustling fishing town.
Drive through Ghana's hilly countryside between Accra and Elmina. Take in the sights and sounds as you pass through small towns and villages. This drive takesapproximately 3.5hrs.
Coconut Grove Beach Resort and Conference Centre is located in Mmoframa Akyinim, on the coast of Elmina the historic Capital of the Gold Coast. The hotel has been in operation since December 1994, and has seen ongoing systematic growth which has enabled the hotel to win awards as well as establish a reputation that attracts tourists seeking rest and relaxation from all over the world. All rooms are air-conditioned, with hot and cold water, mini bar, satellite multi channel TV reception, and Wi Fi connection. The Ocean View Restaurant has an enviable reputation for the best sea food served fresh in the region.
Day 4
|Coconut Grove Beach Resort
Embark on a tour of Cape Coast Castle.Built by the Swedes in 1653 the castlewas later taken over by the British. This is the largest castle to house slaves before they were shipped off to other parts of the world. This castle also houses the West African Historical Museum established by the Smithsonian Institute in collaboration with the Ghanaian Government in 1994.This museum is filled with historical pictures, facts, stories and more. Afterward check out the castle's local market.
Drive through the historic Denkyira Kingdom to Kakum National Park, one of West Africa' surviving tropical rain forests. Extending over 360sq km, Kakum is the home to over 40 large mammals and 400 bird species as well as many species of butterflies, flora and fauna. The most popular attraction is the Canopy walkway which is made up of seven bridges extending 330m, hanging 30m (100 feet) above the forest floor. Choose between a 2 km nature walk through this forest to discover the wide variety of exotic floral species and the medicinal values they offer or take a walk on the canopy walkway.
Coconut Grove Beach Resort and Conference Centre is located in Mmoframa Akyinim, on the coast of Elmina the historic Capital of the Gold Coast. The hotel has been in operation since December 1994, and has seen ongoing systematic growth which has enabled the hotel to win awards as well as establish a reputation that attracts tourists seeking rest and relaxation from all over the world. All rooms are air-conditioned, with hot and cold water, mini bar, satellite multi channel TV reception, and Wi Fi connection. The Ocean View Restaurant has an enviable reputation for the best sea food served fresh in the region.
Day 5
|Golden Tulip Kumasi City
Visit the Manhyia Palace Museum, to obtain firsthand information on the legacies of the Ashanti kingdom. A regal history that dates back to 1700 is told with relics and artifacts. Enjoy a drive through the city with monuments dedicated to the memory of the great Ashanti people. End the day' tour at the National Cultural Center which features the Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and various studios of the brass makers, potters and batik makers.
Drive from Elmina to Kumasi. Drive through the forest zone to Kumasi, the seat of the Ashanti Empire to explore the legends of the famous Ashantis, whose legacies are still evident today. En route visit Assin Manso, the site of the 'last bath' where slaves were taken for bathing before being shipped to the new world. It is also the burial place of two former slaves whose remains were returned to Ghana from the US and Jamaica. Then continue on to Kumasi. This transfer takes approx. 5hrs, but can take more timedepending on how long you spend at Assin Manso and stops made along the way.
Golden Tulip Kumasi City is the only four star hotel of international standards in Kumasi, only 20 minutes away from the airport and located close to the city center of the second biggest city of Ghana. This remarkable hotel, the Golden Tulip Kumasi is set in extensive tropical gardens in the central business district. This magnificent hotel has 160 rooms with various room types, a well equipped Business Centre, a Forex Bureau for your finanacial transactions, a swimming pool specially designed for adults and another one for children. Enjoy this first class African style experience.
Day 6
Kumasi, Ghana
|Golden Tulip Kumasi City
Enjoy a meal with your guide at a local restaurant. Each meal includes one water or soda per person.
After breakfast, take a scenic drive to participate in a Naming Ceremony. You will be led in a procession to the Paramount Chief' Palace grounds where the whole village has already assembled with the Paramount Chief ready to perform the special naming ceremony which begins after a round of hearty welcome and speeches. Participating in the naming ceremony is no less than a few hundred locals. You will be given an African clan name. The Naming Ceremony, a spiritual and memorable experience, begins with the beating of the 'frontomfrom' drums and dancing performed by the local-village dancers who will also extend an invitation to the group to participate in the unique cultural dance. After the wonderful encounter with Ashanti culture of drumming and dancing, visit the three famous craft villages in Ashanti. Ahwiaa, the wood carvers' village, Ntonso, the home of Adinkra and Bonwire, the Kente weaving village.
Golden Tulip Kumasi City is the only four star hotel of international standards in Kumasi, only 20 minutes away from the airport and located close to the city center of the second biggest city of Ghana. This remarkable hotel, the Golden Tulip Kumasi is set in extensive tropical gardens in the central business district. This magnificent hotel has 160 rooms with various room types, a well equipped Business Centre, a Forex Bureau for your finanacial transactions, a swimming pool specially designed for adults and another one for children. Enjoy this first class African style experience.
Day 7
|Golden Tulip Accra
Accra has a little of everything. Enjoy time at leisure to explore on your own,sign up for tours, or simply relax. Visit Labadi Beach where you can relax on the beach, listen to local musicians, or visit a local beachside restaurant. Visit one of the many shops in town whether at one of the malls, local shops or markets -like the Arts Centre, Accra's largest open air market which has different sections for fabrics, clothing, wooden carvings, jewellery and more. If you like, you could even sign up for a Ghanaian dance lesson or we could arrange for you to enjoy a drumming and dancing ceremony when you arrive!
Or sign up for tours like: Accra landmarks tour through the city with stops including W. E. B. Dubois Center for Pan African Culture, Independence / Black Star Square and Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. Explore the Aburi Botanical Gardens, Kokrobite Beach & drumming, Teshie/Nungua Coffins, Shai Hills Nature Reserve, Boti Falls, and more. Tours can be arranged in advance or sign up on-site through our local office or sign up for tours offered by your hotel.
Drive from Kumasi to Accra. En route stop at Besease to visit the traditional shrine of the Ashantis. Explore the beliefs, history and bravery of the Ashantis. You will be captivated by the Ashanti historic oral account as it is told by an old and knowledgeable Ashanti traditional linguist. From here, continue on to Accra. This transfer takes approx. 6hrs, but can take longer depending on time spent at Besease and any stops made along the way.
Welcome to Golden Tulip Accra, a four-star Superior First Class Hotel, situated in Accra, the capital city of Ghana. This African-style hotel with 238 rooms is delightfully landscaped over spacious grounds with extensive tropical gardens and lush vegetation. The hotel is a safe haven for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel's central location makes it easily accessible to the city centre and other commercial areas of the city of Accra. It is also within easy reach of nightclubs, shops, museums and beaches.
Day 8
Accra, Ghana
|Depart (Int'l Airport)
Meet your professional driver for an airport transfer by private vehicle.
Visit the Arts Centre where you will have the opportunity to use your bargaining skills to shop from an open-air market for artifacts from Ghana and West Africa. For finer artwork, check out the beautiful art gallery next to the market. For musical instruments, see artists at near the front of the market. Ask them for a lesson in drumming and negotiate a price, then groove toAfro-beats!
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Highly Recommended
By: Linda
Reviewed on: 30 Jan 2014
The food, ambiance and lodging accommodations were fabulous! Only on the Stella Australis did we find the food to be suboptimal but plenty of drink helped overcome that. The explorations and staff were wonderful. However, the "luggage storage" while we went to the desert did not happen--no-one from the tour agency knew about it. We survived anyway.
Highly recommend
By: Not provided
Reviewed on: 28 Apr 2014
I went on this trip with my son who was 12 at the time. My husband was unable to attend. Our personal guide and driver, Sam, was amazing and took us under his wing. We felt very safe and well cared for. He was patient with my son's energy level and also very knowledgeable about the wild life and culture. The lodges that we stayed in and the wild life viewing were amazing. The "kidtastic" tour that we took struck the right balance and my son had a great time! One of his favorite activities was hunting with the Aransai bush tribe people. Thanks
Travel Advisor: Stephanie Miller Murphy
Great service with follow-through
By: Sgailey
Reviewed on: 18 Aug 2014
Kensington did a stellar job of helping us through a few issues we ran into while overseas. Without their great customer service, we would have spent a few days being totally bombarded by stress; instead, we were able to hand off the issues and trust that Kensington would resolve them.
By: glo
Reviewed on: 30 Aug 2014
We had two tours one in Copenhagen and the other in London. Both were great. Very knowledgable guides
Travel Advisor: Terri Stanfield
A Great trip with a few trips and falls
By: Michaelzstuff
Reviewed on: 14 Sep 2014
We had a great time overseas with plenty to see and plenty of time to see them. A wonderful experience but terrible service with the connections overseas. We had made arrangements for pick-ups at every train station at the time of our arrival and rides from out hotel to the train stations.. Unfortunately, many times there was no one waiting to pick us up and times when there was no one to take us back to the train station. We made several international calls to reach someone while standing at the station with our family and baggage and were told that they would get back to us but never heard from them again. One of the drivers who did arrive took us to the wrong departure location and we had to pay for a cab to the airport. The only other blip was when we arrived at one of our stops along the way and were told that we had to pay for the tickets even though we later found a document that confirmed our payment.
Travel Advisor: Eleanor Hardy
Not Recommended
By: Kate
Reviewed on: 26 Sep 2014
Good guide and driver. Poor communication with the "office". We asked the "office" to change our airport pick-up time and that was never communicated.
Amazing marathon trip of a life time
By: Ellie and Rick
Reviewed on: 17 Oct 2014
Very impressed with the Kensington guides, drivers, hotel choices and tour choices. The cultural dinners and shows were great. Well done!!!
Travel Advisor: Mary Ann Tiemeier
Expert Friendly Service
By: Nancy3961
Reviewed on: 28 Oct 2014
Nora was great and the tour was perfect for our needs
Travel Advisor: Krista Wissinger
Excellent (Ausgezeichnet)
By: Prosit!
Reviewed on: 28 Aug 2015
Many thanks to all of the Kensington staff that made out visits to Vienna, Salzburg and Munich so memorable. Our private tours in each city was incredible. Katerina in Wien was incredible as was our private tour in Munich, where the guide decided to drive us around to beat the heat instead of taking the walking tour was most appreciated, As well as some the extra touches we received such as the small "Lederhosen" purses for the children. You have an amazing team and we look forward to meeting you again in the future. Well done!
Austria 2018
By: cole
Reviewed on: 07 Jan 2019
They handled all of the details to make the trip run smoothly. All tour guides were knowledgeable and fun, and made the trip a wonderful experience four our family.
Very Organized
By: Mel
Reviewed on: 18 Feb 2019
Did a great job.
Travel Advisor: Beth Justus
Dream trip to Australia
By: Jane Bartunek
Reviewed on: 07 Mar 2019
The staff at Kensington Tours were a true delight to work with through our travel agent. They answered all of our questions and was able to make our trip to Australia one that we will never forget. The private tour guides that they had for us where fantastic, which made our sight seeing adventures so enjoyable.
Travel Advisor: Debra Wall
Wonderful customer service
By: LP
Reviewed on: 08 Mar 2019
We enjoyed our time in Venice very much. The guides were knowledgeable and extremely friendly. They were prompt and knew how to navigate the city to make it very easier for the travelers. The sites we saw were fantastic. We never waited in line or wasted any time. We received excellent treatment and service.
Travel Advisor: Andre Xavier
ecuador and galápagos
By: leesa
Reviewed on: 16 Mar 2019
rocky start but they resolved the problem
Travel Advisor: Cheryl Everhart
By: Mauieric
Reviewed on: 20 Mar 2019
Kensington tours is a great tour company to work with. The guides were knowlegable of the country and could give great advice on where to eat and where to shop
Travel Advisor: Tony Huffman
Trip to Spain
By: Lisa
Reviewed on: 11 Apr 2019
Very impressed with our trip to Spain. The tour guides we had we outstanding!! My 13 year old son said how much he liked our tour guides and learned SO MUCH from them . Very impressive. Kensington was very helpful along each step of the way and were quick to respond to any questions. Thanks for an amazing trip!
Travel Advisor: Gabrielle Warncke
London and Paris
By: Ellen
Reviewed on: 06 May 2019
Helpful with arrangements.
By: Pat Gureasko
Reviewed on: 13 May 2019
They are extremely efficient polite and always on time. Our guide was wonderful I highly recommend him and our driver. The guide's name is Hamza Karroum. The driver's name was Abdul. Kensington Tours is a top notch company.
Switzerland 2019
By: Terry Kennedy
Reviewed on: 15 May 2019
All of those from Kensington were professional and personable. We spent a wonderful day with Rudy! Thanks, Rudy for sharing your time and your knowledge.
Borscht and Strudel
By: Don S
Reviewed on: 26 May 2019
My wife and I were extremely impressed with our adviser and her ability to create a near flawless trip for us. Without doubt we would be very comfortable recommending her, and Kensington to our friends.
"Norman" was AMAZING
By: Pooz
Reviewed on: 11 Sep 2015
Once in Bali, my wife and I didn't have to worry about a thing. Norman, our English speaking guide, catered to our every request and suggested even more we never would have thought of. Norman and his driver took us to all the sites we planned to see plus some we didn't even know about. We always felt safe, that they had our best interests in mind, and never felt pressured to buy anything. We learned lots about the culture, history, and language. Wonderful trip!
great planning
By: 1434
Reviewed on: 02 Sep 2015
Trip came off as planned ---was a great experience. Excellent attention to detail.
Travel Advisor: Marlene Zabel
Exactly what we asked for.
By: Patty
Reviewed on: 17 Sep 2015
This is the second time we have used Kensington and again they were excellent. Noel, our guide was fabulous. Extremely knowledgable, friendly, attentive be took very good care of us.
Travel Advisor: Alyse Cori
Local pros!
By: kd58
Reviewed on: 02 Nov 2015
We used Kensington guides in Budapest, Prague and Vienna. Each driver and guide was professional, knowledgeable and accomodating. We learned both the history and special points about key sights, without them going into too much detail or information overload. We will recommend Kensington to our friends traveling to these locations.
Travel Advisor: Michelle Bemis
Brilliant, funny, thorough, flexible, creative,
By: MPH1960
Reviewed on: 16 Nov 2015
Our tour guide Mordi Zissman our guide and driver is Brilliant, funny, thorough, flexible, creative, informed and passionate about his country. Israel could not have been seen any other way than by Mordi's guidance and driving! What a tour!
Travel Advisor: Florence (Flo) Banks
Friendly Welcome in a Foreign City
By: Alina
Reviewed on: 31 Dec 2015
It was such a peace of mind to have Kensington Tours waiting for us at London Heathrow International Airport upon our arrival. Sigita and her driver met us at the airport with a nice welcome package and drove us to our hotel. Enroute to the hotel, Sigita answered all of my questions, explained the itinerary for the week and gave me the tickets for our tours/events. She also gave me an excellent city map and 24/7 emergency phone numbers, should we have any problems during our stay. Kensington Tours also ensured we had a ride back to the airport at the end of the week. That was a huge relief since we needed a driver at 4:30am on Christmas morning. Sigita's recommendations, the tours, the agenda, the location of our hotel, all were spot on. Our trip to England was absolutely the BEST vacation we have ever been on. This was largely in part to the efforts and services of Kensington Tours.
Travel Advisor: Jeannine Bottorff
By: DARLENE AND RUBEN
Reviewed on: 04 Feb 2016
Travel Advisor: Gail Harada
Expert relaxed advice!
By: Stacy
Reviewed on: 01 Feb 2016
I clearly screwed this up and reviewed everyone at first. Kensington Tours was fantastic. We'll definitely use them in the future. The tour guides, the vehicles and the knowledge were first rate. They really made the trip for us.
Travel Advisor: Louisa Gehring
Hilarious Guide
By: Emily13
Reviewed on: 15 Apr 2016
I believe we went on two tour with Kensington. The first was to the Ghibli museum. It was really cool to see this museum if you are an anime lover! The guide just talked to us about the museum on the way there. The second tour to shrines and the golden palace was amazing. We had a male tour guide who was beyond hilarious. He obviously loves his job and meeting new people. He was the best guide I have ever had, oh and did I mention HILARIOUS already? I regret that I do not remember his name but I would recommend a guided tour with him if you have the option.
Travel Advisor: Nanci Cain
Personable Professionals
By: Wise4315
Reviewed on: 18 Jun 2016
This was my first experience with Kensington Tours. My wife and I commented nearly daily on the personable professional service highlighted by dependability and subject area experts with exquisite social skills. Kensington played a major role in fulfilling a lifelong dream to visit the exact site where my father came ashore on Omaha Beach 0700 on June 6, 1944 (D-Day). An example of my expectations being exceeded was my desire to have a highly qualified military historian providing the tour the Normandy beach heads. Expectations were exceeded by having a guide possessing a doctorate in history (Colin Taylor, PhD, Objective D-Day tours). We had superior guides in Paris, to Versailles and seamless transfers between hotels trains and airports. Our hotel in the Latin Quarter on the left bank in Paris was an easy stroll to the Notre Dame Cathedral. Our experience Kensington gave me an opportunity for me to honor my father and loving memories for both my wife and I.
Travel Advisor: Tara Nielsen-Rise
Great European Experience
By: Bill
Reviewed on: 22 Jun 2016
The Kensington Tours people did an amazing job. Our family of 4 visited 3 cities in Europe and everything was perfect!
Travel Advisor: Deborah Barth
Great service
By: Yvette22
Reviewed on: 22 Aug 2016
Our tour guides were fantastic and we really enjoyed our time with them and learned so much from them. The hotel we were in was so well-protected that we felt very safe
Travel Advisor: Katie McCormack Krinkie
Jewish tours
By: judyandhowardRus
Reviewed on: 18 Sep 2016
Transfers to and from the airports were fabulous! They were on time, waiting for us and wanted to do anything for us that was needed. Prague Jewish tour was fantastic. Very informative, very interesting, very well presented. Liat Navi was wonderful and I would hgihly recommend her. Budapest tour was not so great. The tour guide walked us around very rotely and gave us information as he had learned it. When asked any questions about the significance about certain figures or actions, he did not know the answers. Even when we went to the Jewish cemetery, he directed us to the Holocaust area but really didn't know answers again to our questions. We walked around ourselves and tried to find the answers ourselves. Our smaller guides in the Old Jewish Synagogue and the Jewish Museum were much more informative for us.
Great Tour and Guides
By: LindaO
Reviewed on: 21 Oct 2016
The planned tours and guides were just great. Knowledgeable, personable and aware of any needs that we had.
Travel Advisor: Joy Cottrill
Their guides are excellent
By: LouLou
Reviewed on: 27 Oct 2016
Having local guides from the countries we visited made a huge difference in our experience and we truly appreciated that aspect of our tours. We were able to learn even more from a locals perspective that went beyond the guide book
Fantastic guides and the best driver ever.
By: Molly
Reviewed on: 05 Feb 2017
My independent tour with Kensington was the first I have taken. Hope it won't be my last! I was able to easily see all the places and sights I wanted to see in much less time than it would have taken with a traditional group tour. I saved enough in hotels and meals (and time off from work) to more than compensate for the luxury of a driver and car for my group of two. And the flexibility we gained was priceless. Our driver was with us the whole time, he had been with the company for 16 years and was fantastic. When my niece asked about seeing a temple her high school teacher recommended that began with an "A", he knew it! In each city we were greeted by a company rep and had a very experienced guide. The guides were smart and worked very hard to find us shops for textiles we desired and fill our days since we were a little more efficient than the planners expected! Thank you!
Travel Advisor: Randie Rosenberg
Solid Planning from Start to Finish
By: Jamie and Josh
Reviewed on: 13 Feb 2017
Kensington Tours operated with the utmost professionalism when picking us up, escorting us to our activities and providing us with wonderful and capable tour guides. Our honeymoon was truly enhanced by the service that Kensington provided!
By: bald eagle
Reviewed on: 05 May 2017
Very good, However they need a English speaking phone number to call with questions as they occur when out of the USA.
Great Tour
By: Anonymous
Reviewed on: 21 May 2017
It was great. I enjoyed all the tours and activities.
Travel Advisor: Anne Crawford
From Milford Sound to Auckland in 10 days
By: Zorro
Reviewed on: 01 Jun 2017
Kensington tours provided us with the best tour guides, vehicles, accommodations and sightseeing locations we could imagine. Their guides were polite, knowledgable and concerned for our comfort and welfare. We were delighted by the locations that were selected by our tour guides when they were off script and needed to fill a void once a planned tour was completed but the day wasn't done. We learned a lot about NZ that wasn't in the guidebook and appreciated everything they did for us. Even the little off beat eating experiences were delightful and we couldn't imagine having a better time. They even got the weather right. The only part of the trip that wasn't top drawer was to the whale watch off Kaikoura. Because of a recent earthquake the normal route wasn't available and the alternative was a very narrow busy road that had a great deal of construction going on. It made for a long day with the last 2 hrs done in the dark and rain. Probably wouldn't do it again under those conditions.
Kensington Tours review
By: VJay
Reviewed on: 05 Jun 2017
Fabulous! We had a wonderful time in New Zealand. The drivers/guides were wonderfully helpful and knowledgeable. They were always on time. They provided ample stops for photos, food, and other necessary breaks. They could talk about the history, the cultures, the birds, animals, and plants, as well as current topics. The hotels that were selected were very nice. We would definitely use their services again.
By: Mike Geary
Reviewed on: 12 Jun 2017
expensive BUT GOOD. Never asked age of kids and we had extra Museum and transit tickets as a result (free under 18)
South Africa Adventure
By: Sonny
Reviewed on: 10 Jul 2017
The Tour company did an excellent job of organizing transfers and was well organized. Choice of lodging was exceptional.
Travel Advisor: Diane Stickney Scholl
Turkey trip
By: Steve
Reviewed on: 17 Jul 2017
Well planned and executed. Not one issue with Kensington. They provided an excellent guide (Erol Savda) who accompanied us through the entire trip.
Travel Advisor: Tracey Shara
Clutch assistance
By: Andrew
Reviewed on: 18 Jul 2017
First, we have a fantastic trip to Croatia. However, KLM lost my wife's bag on the way in. KLM and the airport we're terrible about getting us the bag in a timely manner, which was very important because we we're supposed to go island hopping a couple days into the trip and not having her luggage for that would have been deal breaking. Kensington worked with the airport and arranged a special driver to get the baggage delivered to us much faster than the airport would have. Fantastic!
Travel Advisor: Lynn Stevens
Eastern Europe
By: Rusty
Reviewed on: 01 Aug 2017
We took 6 private tours during our recent trip to Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, and Prague. All of our tour guides were excellent and quite knowledgeable about the cities we visited. We got to see all the important sites and were given additional information about other places we could see while we visited the various cities. We had a great time and look forward to the next trip!!
Travel Advisor: Jennifer Hicks
Family Adventure in Iceland
By: Adventure-bound
Reviewed on: 08 Aug 2017
Our travel planner with Kensington Tours is very knowledgeable about Iceland. She was able to recommend things to see and activities to do that I had not read about in all my travel research. My primary travel planner Kathy Moran, arranged several extremely helpful conference calls with our Kensington Tours consultant so that we could talk through options for my trip. Kensington Tours recommendations to take the Inside the Volcano tour and the all day Jeep tour to Landmannalaugar were two highlights of our trip that I can't imagine having missed. The only disappointment was some miscommunications with Kensington Tours and the tour operator in Iceland. No guide showed up for us for our 1/2 day private tour of Reykjavik. Our hotel called the local company and got a substitute guide for us within about an hour of when we were scheduled to leave. Unfortunately our sub guide had never been to the National Museum. Also there was no record of our driver for the Blue Lagoon and airport.
Not Recommended
By: Europe
Reviewed on: 23 Aug 2017
Primarily because of the Spain experience!!!!
When in Rome... and beyond
By: KJo
Reviewed on: 03 Sep 2017
Kensington Tours took care of us! Every aspect of our trip, from transports to tours, were exceptional. Rome & Tuscany are amazing destinations, made even more amazing by the people at Kensington Tours!
Very prompt with follow up
By: Imajoon
Reviewed on: 29 Aug 2017
At first we were not given the room we requested. Hotel said maybe tomorrow, they were totally booked. After a text to Debbie, hotel came up with a room. Our Panama Canal cruise started at 6:30 am. We requested that hotel pack a small breakfast as the restaurant was not open. We were told that there would be an additional charge even though breakfast was included. Again, the hotel called to say we would get breakfast. I don't know if Kensington was involved. However, what no one seemed to be aware of was that the boat served both breakfast and lunch. Even Panama Trails was not aware of this. The Marriott Resort in Playa Blanca was a tired hotel in need of refreshing. There was only one operational restaurant for the resort due to the low guest count. I would have preferred another resort.
Travel Advisor: Debbie Rosenberg
Well Done
By: Steve
Reviewed on: 17 Sep 2017
We did a private tour in Germany. I'd give them an "A". Few things could have been sharper but in the context of a week with private drivers and guides, all went very well. A little more clarity on exactly where to meet guides and how to get in a few places would have reduced momentary anxiety hit worked well. Drivers were very good, watched speed and driving conditions and were helpful. Guides were knowledgeable and good.
By: Larry's Africa Trip
Reviewed on: 05 Oct 2017
Every aspect of our Kensington tour was outstanding. The accommodations provided, and the staff which attended to our local tours and transfers were as good as they could possibly be. I could not recommend Kensington Tours more highly.
By: KJ
Reviewed on: 02 Oct 2017
Good tour in Normandy
No stress vacation
By: Kathy
Reviewed on: 14 Oct 2017
All prior arrangements worked out without a hitch. Thank you!
Kensington Tours
By: KJ
Reviewed on: 10 Oct 2017
All transfers & local guided tours were excellent. All tour guides had great command of English & were very knowledgeable of their local area. Well organised & very hospitable.
By: Smiley
Reviewed on: 17 Oct 2017
Trip was wonderful and attention to details was reassuring.
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By: Rob
Reviewed on: 30 Oct 2017
I would not recommend Kensington Tours to other travelers.
Well worth it.
By: Well worth it
Reviewed on: 13 Dec 2017
Unbelievable service. Knowledgeable tour guides who were eager to fine tune our trip to our needs and cater to anything that we needed. Highly recommended
Travel Advisor: Laura Cole
Kensington and Adreas were fantastic
By: Munich Group
Reviewed on: 16 Jan 2018
LOVED our guide Andreas. He was knowledgeable, flexible, fun and attentive when we had a medical issue. Our trip was excellent because of his walking tours and vast knowledge of German history. We all enjoyed him and would highly recommend him.
Travel Advisor: Michelle Ellis
Excellent Customization
By: Mark
Reviewed on: 13 Jan 2018
Kensington planned out my Costa Rica trip. It was truly excellent, as they found great tour operators ... and more importantly, they put the tours on the right days, understanding how much activity we could take from one day to the next.
Travel Advisor: Stuart Stone
By: Myda
Reviewed on: 14 Jan 2018
Our experience with Kensington in Spain was very good. Loved the hotels that were chosen for us, as well as the personal guides, drivers, etc. They also called to check in to make sure we were happy with the arrangements.
By: crutsie
Reviewed on: 02 Feb 2018
They were so easy to deal with and the details of the trip were perfect
Australian/New Zealand Tour Companies
By: Beck
Reviewed on: 09 Mar 2018
Our experience was very good. They showed up everywhere they supposed on-time and professionally. A couple of the tour operators mentioned that Kensington sent multiple confirmations to them leading up to the tours which seemed very professional. The private tours were unusual. We got a good feel for the indigenous peoples of both countries. The public tours that they had us go on were excellent - I think they made good choices in helping with our itinerary.
Travel Advisor: Nancy Seiter
Fantastic service
By: Denise
Reviewed on: 20 Mar 2018
We were unfamiliar with Kensington and were pleasantly surprised. They kept searching and providing options till I was happy. They got us into a hotel we really wanted with an upgrade! Bravo! The drivers and tour guides were on time, flexible and very courteous. I will go out of my way to use Kensington again.
Travel Advisor: Sarah Strand
By: Suzilee
Reviewed on: 07 Apr 2018
Very Good Experience!
not bad
By: clan
Reviewed on: 16 Apr 2018
We used Kensington in 2 different countries on our trip. The guides in Rome were fantastic! It was evident that they loved their job and country, and the tours were amazing. The guides in Barcelona, however, were not as good. It all seemed a bit less organized and less informing. They are much more casual about issues that happen, such as one planned event being canceled and unable to reschedule and another that was completely scheduled incorrectly and ended up being in a van that broke down, stranding us in a truck stop for 2 hours. Overall I appreciated the assistance of the tour operator and would use them again - but next time a bit more educated on details than this time.
By: Traveler
Reviewed on: 03 May 2018
Our tours provided by Kensington were absolutely fabulous. The drivers were great and our guides knowledable and courteous. We learned so much on these tours about the history and culture of the region. We highly recommend these tours.
Tour review
By: MaryM
Reviewed on: 08 May 2018
Excellent. Our guides in Seville were the high points of our trip. Antonio took us around to see the historical sites. His knowledge was extensive and his enthusiasm for the sites and their rich history made the tour fascinating. He was a delightful guide. And Luis took us out for tapas. We had a great time with him. He took us to the perfect combination of traditional and modern tapas bars and really gave us the flavor of local living in Seville. And he too was extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of Seville. I would highly recommend them both.
Smooth operators!
By: Laurie & Chuck
Reviewed on: 09 May 2018
Kensington Tours did a great job in keeping our trip running smoothly and on schedule. Someone met us at every airport, was friendly, kind and spoke our language so that it was clear on what was to come. Every tour guide was on time. All spoke with pride about their country and answered all our questions.
Moroccan Trip
By: Gabe
Reviewed on: 13 May 2018
Working with Jasmine was a pleasure. She found us great Riads to stay in. Everything went well on the trip she planned.
Travel Advisor: Susan Ward
Wonderful tour guides!
By: Michael
Reviewed on: 07 Jun 2018
Super knowledgeable and made our experience top-notch!
great guides
By: sbpink
Reviewed on: 03 Jun 2018
I will say this tour company was terrific. Our guides picked us up from the airports and the were with us each tour day so we knew it would be the same driver and guide each day. Our guide in Bangkok was named Waewe and she was terrific. She really was knowledgeable and customized the tours to our likes. She went the extra mile sharing street food and local delicacies and the floating markets. She found out we love flowers and took us to their whole sale flower and veggie markets where the locals go. Would highly recommend this friendly, professional reliable company.
Travel Advisor: Marian Blessing
Rome, Florence and Venice
By: TripletMom1995
Reviewed on: 25 Jun 2018
Our 8 day Italy experience was fantastic-2 days in Rome, 3 days in Florence, 2 days in Venice!! The itinerary was well thought out. The tour guides were great. We loved Francesca in Rome and Sylvia in Venice. We thought the guided tours were interesting, well planned out, and we learned a lot of history. Our only issue was finding our guide at the airport in Rome and we had to call the tour office. There isn't a lot of time to linger anywhere on a guided tour, but we learned this was necessary for the time allotted as there is much to see. Due to time, we did not get to go into the Duomo in Florence, nor St. Mark's Basillica in Venice. We also did not get to climb the Bell Tower in Florence because tickets are now required 3 days out. These weren't disappointments, just things we need to do when we go back! Loved having our dinners free! Bike tour in Tuscany was a huge hit as was Piazzale Michaelangelo in Florence. We loved the winery lunch. We would choose Kensington again!
Excellent Guides and Drivers
By: Mary Yost
Reviewed on: 09 Jun 2018
Our experience with all of the Kensington tours drivers and guides was absolutely excellent. They are professional and courteous, knowledgeable and friendly, and we will most definitely use them again on future trips.
A Taste of Australia
By: Betty
Reviewed on: 08 Jul 2018
1. The itinerary was packed with first rate activities. 2. The tour groups were small and all tour leaders were enthusiastic and knowledgeable. 3. Next time I would give more input on the type of places we prefer to stay; such as distance from restaurants and town center, whether a view matters and number of bathrooms in a unit. 4. When our Great Barrier Reef snorkeling tour was cancelled, they contacted us the day before to make alternate plans going out on a different boat. This was very much appreciated. 5. All airport transfers and tours were on schedule and as planned.
Travel Advisor: Lisa McKay
galapagos and ecuador trip
By: lou
Reviewed on: 30 Jul 2018
Overall trip was great. Pictures of cabin and the itenerary we were given was decieving (not accurate). Had to pay for things that were suppose to be included. The food selection on the boat was not everything I was led to believe, but was still ok. multiple activities /events that were mentioned/listed, in the information provided by kensington tours, never happened. They need to revise the program and what is included. Also, need to be more accurate with cabin pictures and discriptions. The boat galapagos legend was still a nice boat. I wouldnt give it 5 stars but still was nice enough to meet our needs and be comfortable. crew was very courtious and friendly.
Travel Advisor: Carol Asivido
Brussels, Ghent, Brugges, Eurostar to London and Limo to Southampton
By: Tour of Central Europe and QM2 to NYC
Reviewed on: 26 Jul 2018
Excellent. Wonderful hotels and guides. Could not have been nicer.
Travel Advisor: Brigitte Feinberg
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By: 42wander
Reviewed on: 07 Aug 2018
I did not feel prepared for our trip to Germany, but after I received our detailed and thorough itinerary the stress levels dissipated. My husband, who is very detailed oriented, was relieved to have everything organized and phone numbers for the drivers and the guides highlighted. All the train tickets and hotel vouchers were ordered and highlighted. I didn't have to hunt for anything, all nicely packaged.
Travel Advisor: Ken Neibaur
By: Lou
Reviewed on: 04 Aug 2018
They were great, great tour guides!!!!
Trip to Portugal and Spain
By: Smiley
Reviewed on: 13 Aug 2018
We had an amazing experience this summer during our vacation in Portugal and Spain. We would do it all over again!
Not Recommended
Not in England
By: First class first timer
Reviewed on: 09 Aug 2018
Multiple screw-ups from the England agency working through Kensington. Unresponsive to emergency call number, trains booked to a station that was in operation, and being issued coach seats when we had paid for first class. Then there was the driver that just didn't show up. Without the strong concern and advocacy of our booking agent, I don't think any of our issues with Kensington would have been successfully addressed.
By: Bill
Reviewed on: 12 Aug 2018
when our incoming flight was delayed by 20+ hours, Kensington had already changed our pick up information and tour arrangements to accommodate our new timetable.
Travel Advisor: Andrea Keiderling Fehl
tour operator
By: tj
Reviewed on: 16 Aug 2018
everything was good - except- the guide (Anna) in Copenhagen wouldn't listen. We said "enough with so many dates" then we wanted to cut the tour short and she refused. She was very irritating.
Travel Advisor: Alfred Volden
Kensington Tours in Ireland
By: Lisa
Reviewed on: 24 Sep 2018
We were very happy with Kensington Tours and would use them again in the future. The drivers were knowledgeable and very helpful to recommend lunch places and other ideas as we asked. The hotels we stayed had great service and we would use them again.
Excellent tours in St. Petersburg
By: Betty
Reviewed on: 30 Sep 2018
We had to wait too long to get a refund - and ended up getting a 5* Room Upgrade and suite upgrade to compensate! The tour guide we had in St. Petersburg was the best ever - ask for Arana!!
Travel Advisor: Kathryn Smith
Another perfect vacation
By: Tman
Reviewed on: 29 Sep 2018
Not a problem! Absolutely amazing
trip to Switzerland and northern Italy
By: travel joe
Reviewed on: 26 Sep 2018
We had an amazing experience and every hotel, driver, and especially the guides were all first class.
Trip to Croatia
By: Dinka
Reviewed on: 26 Sep 2018
Very good travel Drivers AND tour Guides. Very knowledge.
Not Recommended
Cape Town to Botswana to Victoria Falls
By: J.Schneider
Reviewed on: 29 Sep 2018
Most of the trip, things went fine! Kensington Tours did a great job with the Cape Town and Botswana portions of the trip, but the last 2.5 days at Victoria Falls fell short of expectations. We didn't have tickets to two of our scheduled events, the hotel was very average and the activities staff at the hotel was rather unfriendly. We were misinformed about our dinner package by one of the front desk staff members and we didn't have transportation to one of our scheduled events though we were told by Kensington it was all taken care of. For the price and the "hype" on the quality of Kensington Tours, our trip ended on a very "flat" note. Also, with the other trips we've taken (Tauck or Holland America) there was always a "surprise extra" added to the trip by the Tour Operator. It made us feel appreciated as customers...didn't see anything like that with Kensington Tours. Therefore, I wouldn't necessarily recommend Kensington as a top tour company to use.
Swiss trip
By: Brett
Reviewed on: 03 Oct 2018
I really don't do tours, but Kensington did a great job. All the details were there and they made travel quite easy.
Travel Advisor: Michael Kempinski
Kensington Madrid
By: doofus
Reviewed on: 09 Oct 2018
Had problems with the airport transfers, both for arrival and departure. Once in Madrid, though, things went well. Our guides, Bertha, Sonja, and Marisa were all knowledgeable and personable, especially in the art museums. The Prado with Bertha was the high point. Flamenco dinner and show was included, so now I can say I've seen a Flamenco show. Enjoyed that we had plenty of time to ourselves over the course of the week, which allowed us to roam around Madrid on our own.
Very professional
By: Terri
Reviewed on: 16 Oct 2018
There were several times during our trip when I needed help with something or I needed information about something. Every time I called the phone was answered promptly and the person that I talk to gave me the correct information that I was looking for. A couple of these calls were made on a weekend or late at night after office hours. That did not interfere with the high quality of the service. I talked to several different agents during the course of our trip and got the same high level of professional service with each employee.
Travel Advisor: Beth Saboe Mollo
By: Deb
Reviewed on: 15 Nov 2018
Excellent company. Weather cancelled one of our activities and they worked diligently to locate us and offer alternative plans. Our guides were the best!
Travel Advisor: Andrea Kurschinski
Kensington Tours
By: Mike
Reviewed on: 21 Nov 2018
The tour guides were there on time every time. They were able to answer any question or concern, and were flexible when I wanted to visit places not originally on the tour.
Argentina Three Ways
By: Shannon B
Reviewed on: 06 Dec 2018
Our travel advisor was the main point of contact for Kensington Tours so I didn't deal with them directly. But given how smoothly our trip went, I have a very positive impression.
Travel Advisor: Beth Bastian
Great side trip in Thailand
By: Kathy
Reviewed on: 23 Dec 2018
I wanted to do a side trip from Bangkok to northwestern Thailand (including Chiang Mai and Pai). Through my travel advisor, I explained what I wanted to do/see, and Kensington Tours arranged everything in accordance with my request - including airport transfers, air reservations, private local guide and professional driver. Everything worked out as planned, but the local guide was also amenable to minor changes in the itinerary with respect to timing, order of visits and restaurants. It was not inexpensive, but I feel I got good value for the money I spent. Also, I felt very secure and safe throughout my trip, and didn't have to worry about the details.


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In his speech at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony a few weeks back, Greg Maddux talked about the most important lesson he learned from his high school pitching coach. "You throw hard enough," Maddux quoted his coach as saying, "but as you face better hitters, you're going to need more than just velocity to get hitters out. Movement and location will last longer than hard and straight." Maddux worked the advice to perfection. He pitched with success into his early 40s and watched one young gun after another come to the big leagues as a flamethrower, only to find that the hitters could eventually catch up.
Then there was Jake Peavy. He and Maddux comprised two-fifths of the San Diego Padres' rotation in 2007, when Maddux was 41 and near the end of his career, and Peavy was 26 and becoming a star. Peavy's four-seam fastball averaged 95 mph that season -- and he struck out nearly 27 percent of the batters he faced. But Peavy's four-seamer wasn't his only weapon. He also threw a two-seamer which acted like a sinker and helped Peavy to a 44 percent groundball rate. Peavy threw hard and straight and with movement and location. His 2.54 ERA led the majors, and helped him win a National League Cy Young Award.
Now, at 33, Peavy's trying to live the lesson of Maddux's high school pitching coach. The 95 mph four-seam fastball is gone, down to 91 mph on average. Batters are whiffing on his pitches only 8.8 percent of time, a slight improvement over last season's 8.2 percent whiff rate, but a far cry from his rookie season in 2002, when it reached a high of 12.9 percent. His strikeout rate is only 18.4 percent, the lowest of his career, and a tough adjustment for a pitcher who's recorded 1,888 strikeouts since 2003, second only to C.C. Sabathia. He's also given up 20 home runs, for an 11.7 percent home run-to-flyball ratio.
Yet, after several years in decline, Peavy's groundball rate is over 40 percent this season, the first time since he pitched for the Chicago White Sox in 2010. That's the good news. He's also now out of the American League East where smaller ballparks tend to produce more runs. In two starts for the Giants so far since being traded from the Red Sox on July 25, he hasn't given up a home run.
That doesn't mean it's been an easy transition. Peavy was thrown into the fire of the NL West division race the day after he arrived in San Francisco and was asked to take the mound against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He gave up four runs (three earned) and took the loss when the Giants couldn't mount much offense off the Dodgers' Hyun-Jin Ryu. His next start began brilliantly, when he carried a perfect game against the New York Mets into the seventh inning on Saturday night at Citi Field. But he unraveled in the seventh when a flyball that could've been caught sailed over the head of left fielder Michael Morse. Then a bloop, a hit by pitch and two line drive t hits and the Giants were down 4-0 after looking like they might make baseball history. Again, Peavy took the loss.
Giants reliever Jeremy Affeldt is thrilled that Peavy is now wearing the orange-and-black after years of facing him. "Peavy is fierce. He talks to himself on the mound. He pitches angry but a competitive angry," Affeldt told me. "He's battling with every pitch, so as his teammate, you do the same. He's fearless." Affeldt empathizes with Peavy's transition away from a strikeout-first pitcher. The 35-year-old lefty reliever had to learn the hard way, too. "When you lose velocity, you need to focus on movement," he told me, echoing Maddux's speech. "Instead of getting the batter to swing and miss, you want them to swing and mis-hit. It's not about strikeouts but about quick outs."
It's the formula Peavy used through six and a third perfect innings against the Mets. But when the dam broke, he appeared to let his emotions get the best of him and the late movement on his pitches worked to the batters' advantage. It's a pattern Peavy's had to overcome much of the season.
Peavy's goal is getting the Giants to the postseason. In fact, he arrived in San Francisco almost a year to the day from when he was traded from the White Sox to Boston and helped the Red Sox win their third World Series in ten years. I asked him if the Giants have what it takes to do this season what the Red Sox did in 2013. "No question," he told me. "You wouldn't necessarily know it by watching them play through their rough stretch, but when guys have World Series experience, they understand what needs to get done. There is no panic in this clubhouse." He also praised Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti for getting him ready to pitch against the Dodgers less than 24 hours after he landed at San Francisco airport. "Rags is awesome. He made me feel as prepared as I could be. Having Boch around to affirm that Rags stands for everything we stand for, is huge."
Boch is Giants manager Bruce Bochy, who was managing the Padres when Peavy broke into the majors in 2002. The two have been close ever since. So close, that when Peavy's White Sox were at home after the 2010 and 2012 seasons, he converted to a die-hard Giants fan. "Friendship transcends the game," he told me. "I pulled hard for Boch and Flan," referring to Giants third base coach Tim Flannery, who was with Bochy on the Padres staff.
He paused and then added, "It would be special if we could win a World Series together."


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My Favorite Bread Recipe- any name suggestions?
Okay, so I've been a lurker on this site for a couple months now. I have appreciated the information and instructions here, they have truly helped me on my quest to make better bread. I came on here a while ago asking for help on trying to make potato bread with barm that has a chewy, open crumb and not too much crust...I received really good input and a formula for potato leek bread from breadcetera (thank you thank you thank you!!!) and have tweaked that formula here and there and well folks, I think I've got it- at least to my liking anyhow :-)
What do you think of the name: Sourdough Honey Rye?
it works really well as toast or for sandwiches. My family loves it.
Please try not to laugh at the pictures, let me explain: I do not have a very equipped kitchen, I don't have a baking stone (yet), and I have to improvise with almost all bread making tools. I also have 3 boys under the age of 4, so making bread the "right" way is sometimes hard :-) So, this is my formula for my favorite bread, I hope you'll try it in spite of the pictures.
note: my other loaves where I used my barm the day after feeding rather than 2 days out, rose considerably higher than the loaves pictured here. Nonetheless, very good in taste.
380g KA Bread Flour
300g KA AP Flour
90g Rye Flour
300g Sourdough Starter (fed and refrigerated)
455g Water
16g Sea Salt
170g Honey
40g Dry Mashed Potato Flakes*
*I also make this bread with about 200g mashed potatoes instead of the dry potato flakes if I have them left over from dinner the night before. Turns out really tasty and a bit more moist.
1: Combine flours, set aside.
2: I use my Kitchen Aid and mix barm with the water and aerate for about a minute.
3: Slowly add in some of the flour, the honey and potatoes with the whisk attachment until it starts to make a batter. Then switch to the dough hook for the rest of the flour.
4: Autolyse for 30 minutes.
5: Add in salt and mix on speed 3 or 4 for 6 minutes.
6: Cover and let rise for 3 hours.
7: Fold and split into two. I put mine in 2 3 quart french white ceramic baking dishes. Let rise about 3 hours.
8: Bake at 425 for 40 minutes.


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his life is not easy; a winding, sometimes whimsical, sometimes tragic journey that ultimately finds terminus in the same common destination for each of us. No matter the brave, fierce constructs we build and serve that would have us believe we are each one of us all alone as we make this journey, we make our way toward the end of all things side-by-side in our community of the living each day defying death. Our paths may be wildly divergent—the way of the hungry and impoverished traveling the same timeline with the grotesquely indulgent, the very best of us side-by-side with the most evil of us; but all headed for the same fate: dust. Eve


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As Good As It Gets Moments
I was in Golden Gate Bridge south entrance doing the usual in bringing relatives to the popular scenery in San Francisco bay area. And I have my camera in b&w mode avoiding the common red color seen in photos. It was about 6:30pm right before sunset time.
In a back-lit scene I saw a pair of young couple taking beautiful portraits with the guy on top of a concrete slap. My hearts was pounding and raising for the shots of my day
I have made two new good friends with Lukas and Elisa and I have picked the best shots shown above and send them over to the couple in email. Life is as good as it can get when we go out and live fully with passion. And in my case, that is with a camera and a friendly chat with my new friends after the shots.
I saw the couple full of energy and hope, vibrant with enthusiasm and courage. I wish I can go back in my youth and hang out with them in the concrete slab where their views are not blocked by others and they move as if there are new heights to reach. The young couple, the back-lit moments, the great scenery have made it a very memorable Saturday for me. The happy and vivid moments linger in my thoughts and I start my week with freshness and inspiration to try something unusual with strangers we meet. I have a couple of email correspondences with the couple and I hope our friendship goes beyond and that I have another chance to meet up with them. Love the couple dearly as friends with Lukas & Elisa.


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Labor Day at the Union
Labor day weekend. The celebration of doing work. Right? I think that's what the weekend is supposed to be about. Well that's what went down in the little town of Millington, MI. Lots of relaxing mixed with amazing weather and you could not be in any better place. Especially if you love stair gaps, rails and dodging 50cc mini bikes of death like frogger with wet muddy shoes. I think i saw at least three gnarly pit bike accidents on some of the endless streets formed by rows of vendors and moto trailers.
Three full days of winching, camping, and partying with the natives. Devotid wakeskates put on public demos for people to learn to wakeskate behind the fully loaded 12 Gauge winch areas. Nate and the 12 Gauge staff hooked us up with two brand spanking new revolver 2.0 winches. These things are bulletproof and look just as good as they perform. We saw them pull riders 8-9 hours straight for three days. Not even a hiccup from these beasts. Check em out at skate12gauge.com.
Devotid Wakeskates and Silver Spray Sports of Fenton sponsored a little Showdown on Sunday under the lights for $200 cash to make it fun. Big thanks to Silver Spray Sports and Nautiques for that. Even through all the crowded mayhem and rough water in the start pools Ben Horan and Ian Walton stomped a kick flips over the large stair gaps. Then about 5 minutes after that Russel Brightwell pulled out the victory with a full line of hammers that used every obstacle in the park.
All in all, the first ever devotid Union Park Event was a great success and could not of been any more fun. The right people were there and could not have gone any smoother. Big thanks to all the people that helped make it a success. Silver Spray Sports, Encore Ink Clothing, 12 Gauge Winches, Baja Acres, and all the people who helped constructing it all. More news and photos over at devotid.com
Now we start planning for next year. so mark your calenders for next Labor Day.– Kevin Westendorf
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Allergy, allergic reaction, anaphylactoid reaction, anaphylatoxin, autoinjectable epinephrine, bee sting, bronchospasm, cardiovascular collapse, drug allergy, epinephrine, EpiPen®, food allergy, hives, hymenoptera stings, hypotension, immunologic reaction, insect sting, insect venom, passive transfer, penicillin, pseudo-anaphylaxis, respiratory arrest, true anaphylaxis.
Anaphylaxis is a rapid, immune-mediated (allergic), systemic reaction to allergens (like food, medication or insect stings) that the individual has previously been exposed to. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical treatment, as well as follow-up care with an allergist or immunologist.
Symptoms of anaphylaxis can vary from mild to severe and may be potentially life threatening. The most dangerous symptoms are low blood pressure, breathing difficulties, shock and loss of consciousness, all of which can be fatal. The most severe type of anaphylaxis, known as anaphylactic shock, will usually result in death within minutes, if untreated. Anaphylactic shock is characterized by inflammation of the throat and a sudden drop in blood pressure.
Even trace amounts of the allergen can result in a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction. Anaphylaxis may occur after inhalation, ingestion, skin contact or injection of an allergen.
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This information has been edited and peer-reviewed by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration (www.naturalstandard.com).
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology. Anaphylaxis. .
MedlinePlus. Anaphylaxis. .
Natural Standard: The Authority on Integrative Medicine. .
Neugut AL, Ghatak AT, Miller RL. Anaphylaxis in the United States: An investigation into its epidemiology. 61 (1): 15-21. 2001.
Sussman GL, Beezhold DH. Allergy to latex rubber. 122 (1): 43-6. 1995.
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. .
Valentine, M.D. Anaphylaxis and Stinging Insect Hypersensitivity. (1992) 268:2830-2833.
Anaphylaxis, similar to other allergic reactions, involves the immune system. Typically, an allergic response is not triggered the first time the body encounters the allergen. The first time or several times after the body is exposed to an allergen, the immune system becomes sensitized and prepares to react to the next encounter with the allergen. Once sensitized, the immune system can quickly detect the drug in the body and produce immunoglobulin E (IgE). These antibodies trigger the release of chemical mediators, including histamine, which cause allergic symptoms and anaphylaxis.
Researchers distinguish between "true anaphylaxis" and "pseudo-anaphylaxis." The symptoms, treatment and fatality risk are the same for both conditions. However, "true anaphylaxis" is directly caused by the immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated degranulation of mast cells or basophils. Pseudo-anaphylaxis, on the other hand, is not mediated by antibodies. The distinction is important for researchers who are studying the mechanisms of allergic reactions. However, the distinction does not affect treatment options.
Anaphylaxis is a systemic reaction, which means that many parts of the body are affected.
The time lapse between ingestion/or contact with the allergen and anaphylactic symptoms varies among individuals. Symptoms can appear immediately or can be delayed from 30 minutes to one hour after exposure. Symptoms may also disappear and then recur hours later. Once symptoms arise, they progress quickly.
Symptoms of anaphylaxis can vary from mild to severe and are potentially deadly. The most dangerous symptoms are low blood pressure, breathing difficulties, shock and loss of consciousness, all of which can be fatal.
: Reported symptoms include, hypotension, chest pain or tightness, cardiac arrest, faint pulse and shock.
: Reported symptoms include, urticaria, swelling, itchy skin, sensation of warmth, reddening of the skin, flushing, angioedema and rash.
: Nausea, pain/cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, itchy mouth/throat.
: Histamine can induce vasodilatation of arterioles and constriction of bronchioles in the lungs, also known as bronchospasm. Other symptoms may include respiratory distress, throat tightness, hoarse voice, cough, nasal congestion, trouble swallowing, fainting, light-headedness, unconsciousness, angioedema, wheezing, respiratory arrest and death.
: Other possible symptoms include anxiety, hay fever-like symptoms, red/itchy/watery eyes, headache and cramping of the uterus.
Anaphylaxis is an emergency condition that requires immediate medical attention.
CPR should be initiated if the individual is not breathing.
Epinephrine is a medication used to treat severe allergic reactions that can result in anaphylaxis. Administering the epinephrine as soon as possible improves the chances of survival and a quick recovery. Epinephrine opens the airways and raises the blood pressure by constricting blood vessels. Patients may also be admitted to the hospital to have their blood pressure monitored and possibly to receive breathing support.
Other emergency interventions may also include endotracheal intubation (placing a tube through the nose or mouth into the airway) or emergency surgery to place a tube directly into the trachea (tracheostomy or cricothyrotomy).
Hypotension is usually treated with intravenous fluids and sometimes with vasoconstrictive medications also referred to as "pressors."
Bronchodilator drugs like Salbutamol® (known as Albuterol® in the United States) are used to treat bronchospasm.
After epinephrine are other lifesaving measures are taken, antihistamines (like diphenhydramine) and corticosteroids (like prednisone) may be given to further reduce symptoms.
Individuals with a history of anaphylaxis should carry an autoinjectable epinephrine device (known as an EpiPen®) with them at all times.
Integrative therapies
Anaphylaxis is considered a medical emergency that requires immediate medical care. Therefore, complementary and alternative therapies should not be used in place of conventional medicine when an individual has an anaphylactic reaction.
Avoid exposure to known allergens.
Individuals who have a history of allergy to insect stings should carry an emergency kit consisting of injectable epinephrine and an antihistamine. Consider wearing a Medic-Alert or similar bracelet or necklace stating serious allergies.
Passive transfer
Anaphylactic sensitivity can be transferred to a non-sensitive individual by exposure to fluid that contains the antibodies. This is referred to as passive transfer of the allergy. For instance, there have been some reported fatalities, which have resulted from passive transfer involving organ transplants.
Common triggers (allergens)
: Although rare, exercise may trigger anaphylaxis. The reaction does not (necessarily) occur after every exercise session. In some cases, eating certain types of foods before exercising may also trigger anaphylaxis. Foods that have triggered anaphylaxis in reported cases include wheat, cheese, seafood and celery.
: It is possible for any kind of food to trigger an allergic reaction. However, some of the most common foods that cause severe anaphylaxis include: peanuts, nuts from trees (like walnuts, cashews or Brazil nuts), shellfish, fish, milk and eggs. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), about 100 people in the United States die each year from food-related anaphylaxis.
Insect stings
: Most people who are stung by insects like yellow jackets, honeybees, paper wasps, hornets or fire ants experience discomfort and minor swelling. However, individuals who are allergic to insect venom can potentially experience life-threatening reactions to a sting. According to the AAAAI, anaphylaxis occurs in 0.5 to 5% of the U.S. population as a result of insect stings. At least 40 Americans die each year from anaphylactic reactions to insect stings.
: Some products made from natural latex (like gloves, balloons and condoms) contain allergens that can trigger anaphylactic reactions in allergic individuals. Anaphylactic reactions are the greatest threat when the latex comes into contact with moist areas of the body or internal surfaces during surgery because more of the allergen can rapidly enter the body. According to the AAAAI, about 220 cases of anaphylaxis and three deaths per year are attributed to latex allergies.
: Essentially any medication can potentially cause an allergic reaction. Anaphylaxis most commonly occurs after exposure to antibiotics and anti-seizure medicines. In addition, medical therapies including, vaccines, blood, blood products, radio contrast dyes, pain medications, ACE inhibitors and other drugs may also trigger anaphylaxis.
: The antibiotic known as penicillin is one of the most common drug allergies. According to the AAAAI, anaphylactic reactions to penicillin cause 400 deaths in the United States each year.
: In rare cases, anaphylaxis has been associated with exposure to seminal fluid, hormones and extreme temperatures. When an unknown substance causes an anaphylactic reaction, it is referred to as idiopathic anaphylaxis.
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Nov. 20, 2006
Lipscomb's Lady Bisons set a trio of school team records on the way to their first victory of the season.
Monday night the Lady Bisons beat Fisk 93-35 at Allen Arena. The 93 points is the most scored by the Lady Bisons in an NCAA era game since they scored 92 against Fisk Dec. 7, 2005. The 35 points was also a new team record in the NCAA era besting the 37 points Stetson scored Feb. 2, 2006.
The Lady Bisons held Fisk to nine first half points, also a new school record. Fisk was scoreless for the first 4 ½ minutes of the first half, hitting 4-of-28 first half shots for a 14.3 percent rate from the field and nine-of-33 in the second half, for a 27.3 percentage.
The Lady Bisons hit 16-of-35 shots from the field in both the first and second halves for a 47.5 percentage.
The only concern for Lipscomb coach Frank Bennett was the effort of his players in the second half.
"We didn't play a sloppy game," Bennett said. "We did let down a little in the second half, but we were able to get our intensity back. Usually when you lose your intensity like that it is hard to get it back."
Three Lady Bisons finished in double figures. Tiffany Arnold scored a game-high 13 points. Katie Rollins added 12 and Rachel Davis chipped in with 11.
Davis also led the Lady Bisons in rebounding with nine. Stephanie Lewis grabbed a game-high 10 for Fisk.
"Fisk played hard the entire game," Bennett said. "They played together. They never let up. In the second half they started shooting the ball well."
Bennett was able to get significant minutes for 12 players. Eleven players scored at least three points. He was impressed by the performances of his reserve players.
"I could talk about almost any one of them," Bennett said. "Jilian Partin has been playing a lot harder the last game or two. She is going to the boards which is something we really need her to do."
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"We had the chance to work on our zone defense which is something we haven't done very much," Bennett said. "We had the chance to work on our confidence. A game like this should help us this weekend."
Ashley Brown led Fisk with 10 points.
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It's nowhere near as cool as something you'd get off the Snap-on truck, but a good hand cleaner is crucial in a shop or garage. Are they all the same? We scrubbed our hands raw to find out which cleaner best cuts the grease. Our test was simple, get dirty, grab one scoop of cleaner, and see how much grime is left after washing off. Of course there's not a lot of precision in that, as we could not get our hands identically dirty each time, and hand washing is sort of an inexact science. But we still got some good impressions, noting smell, ease of use, and how much skin we felt was being removed along with the dirt. Since there are tons of brands and styles of shop soap, we made it simple by limiting our test to the liquid hand cleaners we found in our local auto parts store. Here are the results so you can wrench all day and still be allowed in the house afterward.
Permatex Fast Orange Smooth
This was the easiest on the skin since it doesn't contain any of the pumice grit used in the other cleaners we tested. Soft skin won't do you much good, though, if it's covered in grime, which ours was after using this product. Unlike some of our favorites in the test, the smooth Fast Orange didn't seem to pick up the grime so much as spread it to previously clean skin. Definitely not a one-rinse success.
Permatex Hand Cleaner with Aloe and Lanolin
Icky. Slimy. Isn't lanolin some kind of sheep excretion? It may be good for your skin, and it worked decently to remove the dirt but it left our hands feeling really gross. Speaking of greasy hands, all the scoop-style scrubs have tight-fitting lids that are nearly impossible to open with oily hands. Squeezing the container will make lid removal much easier.
WD-40 Lava Liquid Pump
Lava bar soap is a staple by our shop sink (and kitchen sink too), but we'd never tried the liquid version. It seemed thicker than some of the others, and very gritty. It offered good cleaning power but the sharpness of the pumice made us reluctant to scrub. Given the choice, we'd stick with the familiar green bar.
Permatex Fast Orange Pumice
This has always been a regular in our home garages, so we were all surprised that it scored pretty low on our test. The pump is really convenient, but the narrow neck means it's hard to scoop out product once the pump stops working, which it tends to do with at least a third of the container still full. The scrub itself was watery and didn't seem to have as much grease-cutting grit as some of the other brands. We all remembered Fast Orange as being thicker and more effective, so either this was a bad batch or Permatex has changed the formula.
Permatex Lemon Lime Grease Grabber
It was unanimous in our test group. Grease Grabber really lived up to its name. The container is full of a gelatinous green paste that seemed to bond to the grease and oil on our hands and left them almost shockingly clean, even when revisited toward the end of testing, after multiple washings. If we have anything negative to say about Grease Grabber, it's that the smell is less "lemon lime" and more "orange chicken." It's a little weird, but well worth it for hands that don't look like those of a boilerman on a steam locomotive.
GOJO Cherry Gel
Yum! This was the clear winner in the smells-good category. We all agreed that if you can resist the urge to eat it, the GOJO gel is an effective scrub and not as abrasive-feeling as some of the other pumice cleaners. The little squeeze bottle is a loser though. It gets slick with grease the second you pick it up, and you'd go through the whole thing in a single dirty job.
Sweet and Clean
When we asked on Facebook about hand cleaner recommendations, we got hundreds of suggestions, from "gloves" to "carb dip." We all know gloves tend to be in short supply at the exact moment you decide to change the oil, and despite its effectiveness, we don't really recommend soaking your hands in cancer-causing chemicals. We were intrigued, however, that several people suggested using regular dish soap and sugar as a homemade grease remover. Online recipes suggested making a paste by adding liquid dish soap to granulated sugar. We tried it and it worked great, although it did leave us smelling like a Victoria's Secret store.
Bonus Test
Grime Boss Heavy Duty Cleaning Wipes
These pre-moistened wipes don't fit our test criteria, but we grabbed a pack anyway out of curiosity. The package contained 30 two-sided disposable cloths. They were impressively tough and very abrasive. Imagine a baby wipe with the texture of sandpaper. You certainly couldn't replace a real hand washing with these little cloths, but they worked well to get the last smears off our knuckles. They'd be a great addition to a trunk toolbox for emergencies.