Russell Mein
Travel Specialist

47 Mandeville Street, Christchurch 8011

Having dedicated the last 40 years to the travel industry, I have amassed a vast amount of knowledge and hands-on experience.
From the early years of low-cost travel to remote and exotic places, and on to today’s age of quality destination experiences, luxury cruises, and amazing getaways, I have arranged it all.
Having managed to travel to over 50 countries myself and helped others travel to most places you can think of, I can certainly assist most travellers in getting exactly what they are after—and maybe a little more.


I have always had a soft spot for Africa, Indochina, West Asia, and Central/South America—and, of course, the extremely popular European destinations.
After this long in the industry, I pride myself on organising complicated itineraries to all destinations, and the many repeat clients I have, who have become great acquaintances over the years, are a testament to that.


Most importantly, I have always loved my job—and have always got a kick out of seeing others explore what this amazing world has to offer.
So, if you have an adventure expedition, wildlife safari, exotic cruise, or any luxury escape to organise, just let me know, and I’ll be happy to assist.


And in the words of Michael Palin: “Once the travel bug bites, there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life.”


Where I’ve Been

Asia

Indonesia : Bali,  Lombok, Gili Trawangan, Java, Sumatra, Bintan Island

Singapore

Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Tioman Island

Thailand:  Phuket, Koh Phi Phi , Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Bangkok, Chang Mai, Chang Rai, Mae Hong Son

Vietnam: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh

Hong Kong

China:  Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Kunming. Yunnan Province

Nepal:  Kathmandu, Pokhara, Annapurna Sanctuary & Annapurna Circuit

India: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Trivandrum, Kochi,  Kerala

UAE: Dubai, Sharjah

Jordan:  Amman, Petra, Dead Sea

Israel:  Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Tel Aviv , Galilee

 

Africa –

Kenya:  Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu , Lake Nukuru,  Mt Kenya National Park,  Tsavo National Park, Masai Mara, Lake Victoria

Tanzania: Ngorogoro Crater,Serengeti, Manyara

Uganda:  Kampala, Entebbe

Rwanda:  Bukavu, Goma, Virunga National Park Gorillas, Lake Kivu

Congo: Lubumbashi

Zambia: Lusaka, Ndola, Livingstone

Zimbabwe: Harare,  Hwange National Park, Kadoma, Bulawayo

Botswana: Hwange National Park

Mozambique: Maputo, Beira

Namibia: Windhoek, Etosha National Park , Swakopmund, Sossusvlei

South Africa: Capetown, Stellenbosch, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Nelspruit

 

UK/Europe – 

England, Scotland , Northern Ireland, Ireland, Sweden , Germany, Netherlands, River Cruise, Hungary, Romania, Turkey, Greek Islands, Moscow

 

North America – 

Canada: Vancouver

USA: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Orlando, New York, Honolulu

 

Central America – 

Mexico: Mexico City, Oaxaca, Palenque, Merida, Cancun, Uxmal, Villahermosa, Chichen Itza,  Teotihuacan, Cuba

 

South America – 

Chile: Santiago, Lower Andes

Argentina: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza

Brazil: Iguassu Falls, Rio de Janeiro

Peru: Lima, Cuzco , Inca Trail & Machu Pichu

Equador: Guayaquil, Quito, Galapagos Islands,  Mashpi Cloud Forest

 

South Pacific –

Rarotonga, Aitutaki , Fiji

 

Australia- 

Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney , Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Nullarbor Desert Crossing, West Australia, Perth

 

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