Indian Culinary Walking Tour of Jackson Heights (Little India), NYC

In this special Indian Culinary Walking Tour of Queens’ "Little India", learn first-hand about the fragrant spices, fruits, vegetables and other ingredients that make Indian cooking unique. Roosevelt Avenue and 74th Street in Jackson Heights, Queens is the commercial hub of a large and vibrant Indian community. Indeed, a walk through this colorful and bustling neighborhood is not unlike a stroll through the crowded “Chadni-Chowk” district in Old Delhi. Explore Queens' "Little India", for Indian cooking, the exotic food markets that amaze the eye and palate, shops that sell glistening gold jewelry and multihued saris, and the myriad restaurants that offer authentic tastes of India. >> more >>

Culinary Tour: Flavor of Turkey (2008 / 9 Days)
November 01 – 09, 2008

 Izmir – Bergama – Ephesus – Kusadasi – Istanbul

 Come and join in on a culinary odyssey through Byzantine, Ottoman and modern Turkey, and get to the heart of the culture through an exploration of its delectable cuisine and wine. Sample the infinite variety of regional Turkish specialties in their natural setting. Delve into the secrets of Turkish dishes by participating in cooking classes. Visit bustling markets to learn about the herbs, spices and condiments prevalent in Turkish cookery. Come away with a thorough knowledge of the culinary traditions of Turkey and a deep appreciation of the magnitude of history and culture that this ancient land possesses. But this tour is not all about food and wine. See the main historic sights in Istanbul, in the Aegean region and visit the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world). And, of course, still have time to shop and relax along the way. >> more >>

Photography In New York: New York at Twilight

The Magic Of Night Photography - On Location: Manhattan Skyline

Explore the mysterious and magical world of Night Photography. We'll be shooting lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. So come on, take a shot in the dark and learn and practice the techniques that will take the mystery out of Night Photography. >> more >>

Photography Adirondack Balloon Festival: Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801

35th Annual Adirondack Balloon Festival - On Location: Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, Queensbury, NY

A sundry of colorful hot air balloons, musical entertainment, travel exhibits, kite flying demonstrations and a display of military aircraft. Don’t miss the festival’s Moon-glow in Battlefield Park and fireworks display over Lake George. >> more >>

Signature India Travel Program

Culture, Culinary, Wildlife, Landscape and Travel Photography (Workshop)

India. It’s huge: more than one million square miles in area. It’s geographically diverse: with landscapes ranging from the great Himalayan mountain ranges to Kerala’s lush rainforests. >> more >>

Golden Triangle of Northern India (March 2009 / 15 Days)
March 07 – 21, 2009

Delhi - Jaipur - Bharatpur - Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh
Varanasi - Delhi

A comprehensive tour of the great cities of India's Mughal North is an excellent introduction to 5000 years of history and a kaleidoscope of cultures, religions and landscapes. Explore the legacy of the former Moghal Empire in combination with the less-visited cities. >> more >>

Highlights of Southern India (October 2008 / 10 Days)
October 17 – 26, 2008

Explore the less-visited cities of the southern Indian subcontinent.
Mumbai - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Cochin - Mumbai

• Highlights of Southern India, Backwaters of the Southern State of Kerala - The Spice World
• Culture & Culinary Travel
• Art of Living with Ayurveda & Science of Healthy Living (including SPA)
• Landscape and Travel Photography (Workshop)

Experience Southern India, while photographing and learning to enhance your photographs: How to take great pictures. The Hindu temples, the mosques, and the cathedrals; a land of paddy-covered plains: the rice paddles and rubber trees, men and women stooping to cut rice with sickles, or spreading coconut along the road to dry; water buffalo wallowing in the irrigation ditches; snake boat sailing through backwaters; Kathakali dancers… >> more >>

Note: Proceeds (fee) will go directly towards helping the white-clad widows, the forbidden “out-caste” and the untouchable eunuchs, shunned as members of the “third sex” by the Indian society. All collected money will be donated to a non-profit organization consisting of volunteers interested in dedicating their expertise and time to fight a wide variety of social injustices in India.