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Be it a soul journey, where your spirit soars,
or a cultural trip with vivid sounds and sights,
SACRED TRAVEL and AUTHENTIC ASIA offer the best
of both worlds, wherein the whole travel experience
is fully developed and timelessly holds a place
in the heart. Here’s what some have to say…
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Hi
Tina!
I just wanted to
let you know that we are home safe
and sound.
We had such fun with
our guide Ms. Kie in Bangkok. She's
terrific! What a bundle of energy
- she took us out of town (no tourists
there!), to visit three farms. Then
we had a picnic lunch that we bought
at a weekend only, floating market
filled with Thai vendors preparing
and selling all kinds of food. We
rented a boat and sailed along the
canal while eating on the floor. It
was glorious!!!!
Thank you so much
for all your hard work and caring.
Michael and I enjoyed being in Asia
under your watchful eye.
Wendy and
Michael Nelson
Thailand and Nepal,
2003 |
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“I
think I wept all the way to the Indian border
– so sad to leave Bhutan and my two
new friends. Bhutan was magical and I am
changed forever…”
Cheryl Nicholson
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“Tina
Patterson and the staff of Authentic Asia
took care of seemingly every detail during
our tour of Nepal and Tibet, allowing each
participant ample opportunity to explore
the richness and diversity of the places
we visited — from the spiritual to
the mundane. Great care was taken to provide
excellent pre-trip advice and planning.
During
our adventure, all the logistics were handled
smoothly, and a wonderful camaraderie developed
among the 84 self-selected participants
and staff. I would give Tina and her staff
the very highest recommendation and praise,
especially for their sensitivity to revealing
the more profound dimension of each of the
sacred places we visited.”
Acharya
Larry Mermelstein
Executive Director
Nalanda Translation Committee
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“The
trip was such a transformative event for
me. It continues to add meaning, depth and
offer understanding and "roadmaps"
for me each day!!
Thanks
for having the courage to take us soft,
American, souls on such a journey.”
Becky
Doherty
Mt. Kailash 2002
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When
considering an travel expert to help
develop and execute trips for Shambhala
Publications' international study
programs, we chose Tina Patterson
and her company Authentic Asia. We
needed someone who knew how to arrange
travel to and around exotic Asian
and European destinations.
We needed to work with a company that
had a sensitivity and understanding
of traditional Asian societies and
their religious and social customs.
We
found Authentic Asia to be exactly
that kind of company, and cannot imagine
a better travel coordinator for the
types of exotic trips we developed.
Some of our trips
have included taking 85 people to
Nepal and Tibet, 60 people through
the sacred sites in Spain, and 25
travelers through the major sites
in Turkey, and in all these travels
(and more) Authentic Asia has been
impeccable in execution, flawless
in itinerary design, and without equal
in understanding the traditions and
customs of the local people.
I would heartily
recommend Authentic Asia for any type
of group travel you are developing.
Leonard Jacobs
COO Shambhala Publications |
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“Impeccable
professionalism in arranging all the demanding
logistics of travel; Deep appreciation
of the many cultures and spiritual traditions
of Asia; Flexibility in designing custom
itineraries that fulfill your individual
interests; These are all reasons you can
do no better than traveling with Authentic
Asia.”
William McKeever
Former Director of Asian Activities
The Asia Society
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“Authentic
Asia is truly exceptional in the world
of travel. In my ten year association
with founder Tina Patterson, her driving
force, sensitivity to detail, and personal
involvement set her apart. Her long standing
contacts in Asia, and her passion for
social and spiritual transformation, make
Authentic Asia the gold standard for spiritual
and adventure travel.”
Professor Steven Goodman
Asian and Comparative Studies
California Institute of Integral Studies
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