Everyone is talking about China, a country that transports visitors from timeless tranquil villages to jaw-dropping cities of the future, and everywhere in between. Boasting some of the most magnificent wonders on Earth, this complex land is so much more than the sum of its parts. The natural beauty of China’s diverse landscapes will take your breath away, while glittering metropolises rival the world’s greatest cities.

Join Hanns Ebensten Travel and our partner AuthentiCity China for a small group of no more than 16 travelers for a journey to China that’s intellectually stimulating and physically invigorating— and above all, fun! We’ll connect you with locals who are eager to talk with you about some of the issues affecting China today, from international relations to entrepreneurship. Experienced and easy-going Chinese language teachers will teach you the basics so you can shop at a local market, travel on the subway, or share a moment with a curious school child. With plenty of time to veer off the beaten path and absorb unexpected moments, immerse yourself in China in an totally unforgettable way.

For divers, we offer two dives each morning, unlimited shore dives, and at least one night dive for enthusiasts. Curacao also offers casual divers, snorkelers and partners who wish to spend more time on land abundant opportunities for a great island experience. Willemstad is a lovely and lively town dating back to the 1500s. There is plenty to explore in town or just by kicking back on our private beach and relaxing. Curaçao has something for everyone.

The next morning we head to Windhoek’s Eros domestic airport and board our light aircraft to cross the desert to the Sossusvlei Dunes, among the most magnificent anywhere in the world. After a short ride from the landing strip we arrive at our first of three tented camps.

Each is run by Wilderness Safaris with the objective of being in harmony with their surroundings. To the degree possible, building materials are from the surrounding region. The goal is to be part of the landscape, so fencing and other barriers are minimal.

Each day local guides will take us on excursions to look for some of the wide variety of wildlife that call this desert home. We’ll then return to our thatched roof tents for al fresco meals, including dinner under the vast expanse of the Namibian night sky. At our first camp, there is even a rooftop “skybed” for skygazing or under moonlight, looking for elusive nocturnal creatures down below.

After two nights at Sossusvlei we continue on to the Damaraland Camp below towering mountains of an escarpment near the Skeleton Coast for two nights, then we finish just outside Etosha National Park, with perhaps the highest concentration of wildlife in the country.

Take several game drives from our luxurious safari camp, where we are likely to see lions, leopards, elephants and rhinos. Spend two nights in one of Johannesburg’s finest hotels, then travel to Victoria Falls for a breathtaking view of natural beauty.

While onboard the Luciole, relax and sample the finest French cuisine and wines that Burgundy has to offer. This is an all-inclusive gay barge cruise with meals, most beverages and shore visits included in the tour price. We have a private bus for our barge to take us to Chablis and other towns a ways back from the river. If you prefer a slower pace, you can use one of the ship’s bikes or take a leisurely walk on the towpaths that parallel the waterways.

Contact us to plan your next gay barrge or river cruise or an active gay tour in France and beyond. Specializing exclusively in gay luxury travel since 1973, Hanns Ebensten Travel provides experienced tour guides, advice and assistance in all your travel needs. Our partner company Alyson Adventures runs 7 different French bike tours in Burgundy, Provence, the Dordogne, the Loire Valley and the Atlantic coast.

Call us and reserve your space on this all inclusive gay barge cruise charter on the Yonne River and Nivernais Canal, for an unforgettable vacation.

During our week in Puglia, we’ll have five biking days, each a little longer and more strenuous than the one before it. On our first riding day we’ll head over to the nearby village of Terlizzi to meet our neighbors, and perhaps sample a bit of the local cuisine. We’ll ride on to Sovereto, once a medieval sanctuary of the Knights Templar. We ride a little farther the next two days to the former necropolis of Ruvo di Puglia and the Adriatic port of Giovinazzo.

Mid-week we have a rest day from biking and take a mini-bus to the Basilicata region, where we will explore the hill town of Matera, with its winding streets and cave dwellings. We finish the week with rides to the National Park of La Murgia and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Castel del Monte, a castle perched on a hill.

Each day we enjoy the food and wine of the region at our villa and at restaurants in Terlizzi and around the area.