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So exactly how are we different from other companies? Why is travelling with us so much more beneficial for your destination, and more rewarding for you?

You may have already discovered that a number of tour companies promote similar-sounding values around responsible travel. Look behind the scenes, at the work they are actually doing directly with local people, and the story may be not so clear.

What makes Carpe Diem Travel different is that we were created from the outset to arrange journeys that give visitors a true understanding of the country and at the same time generate direct and tangible benefits for local communities.  

The founders of Carpe Diem Travel, Debbie Watkins and Marc Lansu, met in 2001 while working voluntarily for local organisations. Both were taking year-long breaks from their corporate careers to travel the world. They decided to stay on to 'do something useful' and became captivated by the region and the warmth and sincerity of its people. READ MORE

“You've looked after us magnificently and have been more friends than tour leaders - this is a recommendation in itself” Adrienne de Tristan, UK

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