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Please join me this September for my inaugural Red Lantern Journeys’ President’s Tour. This year, I’m going to Northern Pakistan to raise money for the Central Asia Institute. This tour is a unique opportunity to visit the cultures and landscapes made famous in the book Three Cups of Tea and to raise money for the local schools in the area we’ll be visiting.

My annual President’s Tour is your opportunity to travel with me to visit an off-the-beaten-path destination in a small group of travelers who are equally inspired to explore and understand some of the remote parts of our world.

Greg Mortenson founder of the Central Asia Institute and author of Three Cups of Tea and Stones into Schools, has inspired me to visit the cultures and mountains of Northern Pakistan. We’re proud to be working directly with the CAI as one of their official fundraisers and will donate $300 per person on this tour. Personal donations by participants are also highly encouraged and will be collected and forwarded to the CAI by Red Lantern Journeys.

Also traveling with us will be photojournalist Beb C. Reynol. Beb has traveled extensively in Pakistan over the last ten years and his experience will be invaluable for exploring the sights and local cultures. He will also advise us on the best travel photography techniques and conduct daily reviews of our photos during the trip.

Despite what you’re hearing in the media, the regions in Northern Pakistan that we will be visiting are safe, and the people are very welcoming. The small size of our group, between 6 and 10, will help ensure we don’t disrupt or intrude on the cultures and villages we visit.

Tour Highlights:

• Driving over the Shandur Pass, site of the world’s highest polo tournament
• Visiting local families in small villages with ancient cultural histories
• Spectacular mountain scenery
• The famous Gilgit Suspension bridge – the longest in Asia
• Travel photography instruction and advice from a seasoned Pakistan traveler and photojournalist, Beb C. Reynol
• A chance to travel with Red Lantern Journeys CEO and adventurer, Ambrose Bittner

15 Days: September 25 to October 9, 2010

Rate: $6,850 per person (based on double occupancy)

For more information about the itinerary please visit our web site : www.redlanternjourneys.com
Or, call me toll-free directly at the Red Lantern Journeys Office: 1-877-362-2793

The Central Asia Institute name is used with its permission, which in no way constitutes an endorsement, expressed or implied, of any product, service, company, or individual.

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