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Felucca on the River Nile near Aswan, Egypt

Cultural and Professional Study Tours in 2019 / 2020

Travel · Understand · Enjoy

www.jonbainestours.com

About Us

When I set up the company, I wanted to ensure that our travellers experienced the hidden, the lesser known and the unexpected in every destination; the teahouses, old buildings, local markets, lanes and parks that tell a story. To follow a narrative of a place’s past, helping us understand its present and perhaps allowing us a glimpse of its future. This is best achieved by walking the streets and talking to locals; so we at JBT have been pounding the streets! We hope that you enjoy these visits on our tours as much as we have on our travels.

– Jon Baines

Where We Stay

When it comes to accommodation we like charm, comfort, a central location and good service. So where possible we stay in buildings that belong to the culture of the country we are travelling in. Sometimes, however, period charm means cold rooms, intermittent plumbing and unresponsive staff - in which case we will book that reliable, architecturally uninspiring modern building. We also like variety; a selection of hotels from the city grand dame, to the contemporary boutique, to the bungalow, to the unusual (a boulder hotel, a fort hotel or perhaps a rice barge). A good bar area for the group to gather of an evening is also important. On our cruises, we aim to use small smaller boats and ships. What they lack in glitz they make up for in service and style.

Classic style at the Winter Palace Hotel in Luxor, Egypt

How We Travel

Tours are a journey, an experience and an adventure – and the transport should be part of that. We try to include as much variety as possible. Internal flights are often necessary and save time, but to really see a country, overland is best. We like to include a rail journey, and we love to walk – the best way to get to know a town or city centre. Wandering the streets allows for browsing, listening and musing; stopping for that spontaneous drink, or unusual snack, or that surreal purchase. To spice up our tours we also travel by rickshaw, ox cart, jeep, ferry, cable car, rice barge and bus. Bon voyage!

Tip Top II sailing past Kicker Rock, Galapagos

What We Eat

We try to ensure that you enjoy the best of a country’s cuisine; drinks as well as food. We also try to be as local as possible. Many of our regular meals add to the cultural experience of our tours. These could include a meal at the Koto charity in Hanoi, a caipirinha on a Brazilian beach, a cup of chá in a relaxed Sichuan teahouse, Kobe beef in Kobe or tasty samples on a culinary walking tour of the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul. On many of our tours to India, Vietnam and China we offer an optional cookery class and on others we offer culinary tours. On our Cuisine and Culture Cruise we take a gulet to sample the most exquisite local dishes along the coast of Turkey, as well as in the gastronomic centre of Istanbul.

A pastry shop in Turkey

Professional Visits

Many of our tours have a professional focus. On these tours, we include visits that allow you to meet with your peers and learn of your profession in another country. When setting up our itineraries, we are frequently impressed and inspired by the dedication of people working in local projects and organisations. We want you to experience this too. All our tours, whether professional or cultural, ensure you engage with a country as it is today, experiencing contemporary society on all levels and meeting locals, passionate about what they do.

Baby water therapy at a maternity hospital in Yangshuo, China

ProjectsThere are many inspiring local projects in the destinations we visit. These projects are wide ranging, encompassing independent and innovative charities or NGOs that support local people. Many of them are groundbreaking. It’s important to us that our tours benefit not only our clients, but the areas that we visit and which welcome us, so many of our itineraries visit and support such projects. In Rajasthan, the Barefoot College provides training to villagers in a variety of skills including health care, education and engineering. ‘Jaipur Foot’ – formally known as Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) – was founded in 1975 to provide artificial limbs to the poor. This extraordinary organisation is now pan-Indian and has received multiple awards for both its humanitarian work and its groundbreaking prosthetic designs. The Kim Long Charity Clinic in central Vietnam provides free health care to underprivileged communities in remote areas. Full details on our projects can be found at www.jonbainestours.com/about/projects

Jaipur Foot, Jaipur, India

Tour Leaders and Guides Our tours are led by tour leaders who are relevant professionals or academics, alongside local national guides. Our tour leaders provide the professional, academic and cultural guidance and ensure that our travellers get the most from the tour. Their professional experience allows them to provide context to the professional visits during the tour, and they will often provide specialist talks of their own. They work alongside our experienced national guides, most of whom we have worked with over many years. Our national guides are highly experienced and knowledgeable and they know our groups well. As well looking after the tour organisation, our guides can and do talk on history, cuisine, education, traditions etc, as well as having the specialist knowledge to provide medical and technical translations and to put this in context. We have very curious travellers and so guides such as Zhang (John) in China, Prince Charles in South India, Lam in Vietnam and Frank in South Africa have got to know our groups and what they want to know. In short - everything!Zhong Zhang Jiu (‘John’) in Yunnan, China

Events and Festivals

We like to include local events on our tours. We avoid the huge events where all the accommodation and transport is booked up, but will often seek out smaller local events or visit a national festival in a less crowded centre. Sometimes we organise these in advance and sometimes we hear about an event once we’re there - in which case we will ensure we get the opportunity to visit.

Orkney Folk Festival, Orkney Islands, Scotland

Tours List

Tour Name Tour Date Page

2019

Medicine and Society in Cuba 10 – 21 January 2019 1

Medical and Military History in Vietnam

and Cambodia

17 Jan – 2 Feb 2019 1

Pharmacy in South India 20 Jan – 2 Feb 2019 2

Ethiopia – Ancient and Contemporary 12 – 26 February 2019 2

Caribbean Histories Cruise 14 – 28 February 2019 3

Ophthalmology and Eye Care in Vietnam 17 – 28 February 2019 4

Midwifery in Vietnam 23 Feb – 7 Mar 2019 4

Care of the Elderly and Palliative Care in Japan 5 – 17 March 2019 5

Optometry in China 28 April – 10 May 2019 5

Medicine in South Africa with the RSM 28 April – 11 May 2019 6

Midwifery in Iceland 4 – 13 May 2019 6

Physiotherapy Tour and Cruise 14 – 26 May 2019 7

RACS Post Congress Tour to Sri Lanka 10 – 18 May 2019 8

RACS Post Congress Tour to India 10 – 18 May 2019 8

Kingdoms of the North 12 – 26 May 2019 9

Ecuador and the Galapagos 27 May – 8 June 2019 Tour full waitlist only

Dental Study Tour and Cruise in China 30 May – 9 June 2019 9

Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Japan 3 – 15 June 2019 10

Florence Nightingale in Istanbul 12 – 16 June 2019 10

Veterinary Study Tour in Kenya 16 – 28 June 2019 11

Military and Medical History in Europe 1 – 13 July 2019 11

Tour Name Tour Date Page

2019 continued...

Southwest China and Tibet 8 – 21 September 2019 12

Heritage Tour of Sri Lanka 8 – 21 September 2019 12

Medical and Dental Study Tour to the Holy Land 7 – 16 September 2019 13

Cuisine and Culture in Turkey: A Gulet Cruise 14 – 21 September 2019 14

Midwifery in Sri Lanka 15 – 29 September 2019 15

Medicine in China 5 – 20 October 2019 15

Medicine and Society in Namibia 4 – 17 October 2019 16

Anaesthesia in South Africa 11 – 23 November 2019 16

Dental Study Tour Along the Nile 14 – 27 November 2019 17

History of Medicine Along the Nile 15 – 27 November 2019 18

Engineering in Japan November 2019 *

2020

Botanical History on the Malabar Coast 20 Jan – 2 Feb 2020 19

Pharmacy in Vietnam 23 Feb – 5 March 2020 19

Paediatrics and Childcare in India 13 – 27 February 2020 19

A Cruise along the Hooghly River 17 – 28 March 2020 20

Ecuador and the Galapagos 21 April – 3 May 2020 20

* We are still working on this itinerary.

All itineraries are subject to change according to local conditions.

Medicine and Society in Cuba

There is only one Cuba. This vivacious tropical island with music throbbing through its veins has a vivid history and a unique health care system. This tour follows in the footsteps of previous successful medical tours to Cuba, providing real insight into Cuban society and healthcare.

Experience the vibrant culture and music of Havana, the colonial charm of Cienfuegos and Trinidad and the spectacular scenery of Vinales, with a range of professional visits. There are optional extensions to Havana or Varadero after the tour.

3 nights Havana – 2 nights Viñales – 2 nights Cienfuegos – 2 nights Trinidad – 2 nights Havana

10 – 21 January 2019

Tour leader: Dr Anne MacAlister

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Havana, Cuba

Medical and Military History in Vietnam and Cambodia

Travel through the languid, beautiful lands of the Mekong as you learn about their multi-faceted history and culture. Experience the vibrant contemporary culture of Vietnam and Cambodia; two neighbouring, yet quite distinctive, countries. This study tour has a well paced itinerary, allowing ample time to relax and explore at leisure as well as providing a wide range of medical and military historical visits and talks. Dr Paul Luckin leads a tour that offers many memorable experiences, giving you insight into Vietnam’s history and culture. You will also sample many superb meals reflecting the exquisite cuisine of these countries. Paul will provide a number of talks throughout.

2 nights Hanoi – 2 nights Hue – 3 nights Saigon – 7 nights River Cruise– 2 nights Siem Reap

17 January – 2 February 2019

Tour leader: Dr Paul Luckin

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Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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Pharmacy in South India

This tour examines pharmacy alongside a full cultural programme in South India. Travel from the ancient and cultural land of Tamil Nadu to gentle, eclectic Kerala with some fascinating professional visits ranging from prestigious large hospitals, Ayurvedic hospitals and pharmacies, to hospices and village community projects in rural India. Learn first hand about this richly rewarding part of India in the company of Hemant Patel, an internationally respected pharmacist who was President of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain for four terms. At the end of the tour there is an optional extension to Marari Beach in Kerala.

3 nights Mahabalipuram – 1 night Bangalore – 3 nights Mysore – 3 nights Ooty– 3 nights Cochin

20 January – 2 February 2019

Tour leader: Hemant Patel

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Mysore Palace, Mysore

Ethiopia – Ancient and Contemporary

Ethiopia has the longest archaeological record in the world, is home to one of the oldest Christian civilisations on the planet and has been dubbed the cradle of humanity. Its natural landscapes are spectacular and diverse and its rich cultural identity is firmly intact, being almost the only African country to have escaped lengthy European colonisation. This tour reveals the abundant offerings of Ethiopia, both past and contemporary, and shows an extraordinary land with a heritage matched by few countries in the world. Dr Richard Marsh has led tours to Ethiopia for 20 years and is a particular expert on its art, music, religious traditions and theology.

2 nights Addis Ababa – 2 nights Axum – 3 nights Lalibela – 2 nights Gondar – 2 nights Bahar Dar – 2 nights Addis Ababa

12 – 26 February 2019

Tour leader: Dr Richard Marsh

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Rock hewn church in Lalibela, Ethiopia

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Caribbean Histories: West Indian Islands Cruise

The West Indies is a remarkably diverse collection of islands, ranging from green mountain peaks to caster sugar sand beaches, pirate coves and vivid tropical reefs. Learn about the histories of the people, plants and medicine of the West Indian islands on this cruise. Tour leaders Bill and Helen Bynum are medical and botanical historians and will give specialist talks throughout the cruise.

Escorted shore excursions during the cruise include spice and fruit plantations, formal and botanical gardens, sugar estates, mansions and imposing forts. The wide-ranging visits encompass salt pans, lush tropical falls, nutmeg processing, flamingos and medicinal herbs.

Bridgetown, Barbados – St. George’s, Grenada – Willemstad, Curaçao – Kralendijk, Bonaire – Tortola – Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos – Basseterre, St Kitts

– St John’s, Antigua – Roseau, Dominica – Bridgetown, Barbados

14 – 28 February 2019

Tour leaders: Prof. Bill & Dr Helen Bynum

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MS Braemar

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Antigua

Learn about the colourful history of these hotly contested islands and the rich natural flora that provided medicine as well as food for the islanders throughout the ages.

The cruise is on Fred Olsen MS Braemar, a lovely classic mid-sized ship with light and airy décor. It has a gym with sea views, a small spa and salon, a crafts room, two swimming pools, two whirlpools, golf nets and deck games. There is also a card room and internet room near the library. In addition to the main Thistle Restaurant, there’s the more intimate Grampian Restaurant and a self-serve buffet, plus a choice of bars and two evening entertainment venues.

Ophthalmology and Eye Care in Vietnam

Ophthalmology and eye care in Vietnam are still developing at a national level. The itinerary includes a range of professional visits and meetings, which provide excellent insight into ophthalmology and eye care in Vietnam. Along the way there is a wide range of cultural visits that provide ample opportunity to experience the beauty, culture and history of Vietnam and enjoy its fabulous cuisine. Have a tailor run up a silk outfit in Hanoi, cruise the jade waters of Halong Bay, take a boat to visit traditional artisan villages in the countryside and immerse yourself in the bustle of Saigon. There is an optional extension to the temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia after the tour.

3 nights Hanoi – 1 night Halong Bay – 2 nights Hue – 3 nights Hoi An – 2 nights Saigon

17 – 28 February 2019

Tour leader: Prof. Christopher Liu OBE

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Junk cruising across Halong Bay, Vietnam

Midwifery in Vietnam

This study tour shows you the many faces of this beautiful and diverse land. A range of professional visits and meetings include the National Obstetrics and Gynaecology Hospital and a private hospital in Hanoi; a community midwifery visit in Hue and a tour of Hue Hospital, as well as dinner with local midwives in Hue and Hanoi. There is also a wide range of cultural visits with ample opportunity to experience the beauty, culture and history of Vietnam and enjoy its exquisite cuisine.

There is also an optional extension to the fabulous temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia after the tour.

3 nights Hanoi – 1 night Halong Bay – 1 night overnight train – 2 nights Hue – 3 nights Hoi An – 2 nights Saigon

23 February – 7 March 2019

Tour leader: Dame Cathy Warwick CBE

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Hmong baby, Vietnam

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Care of the Elderly and Palliative Care in Japan

This tour takes you to the heart of both historic and modern Japan while exploring Japanese approaches to palliative care and the ongoing challenges they face with their ageing population. Visit a University of Health Sciences and the National Cancer Centre in Tokyo; Japan’s first hospice; Kobayashi Memorial Hospital; and the community-focused Kato Clinic. There are also a number of meetings with professional colleagues. Cultural visits include the Edo Museum and visits to upmarket Ginza and fashionable Harajuku in Tokyo; traditional gardens; the samurai quarter and the geisha quarter of Kanazawa; a cruise on the Inland Sea; and visits to Himeji Castle and cultural Kyoto.

4 nights Tokyo – 2 nights Kanazawa – 1 night Nagoya – 2 nights Hiroshima – 3 nights Kobe

5 – 17 March 2019

Tour leader: David Oliviere

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Torii Shrine, Inland Sea

Optometry in China

Optometry services have grown rapidly in China in the last couple of decades. Our last optometry tour to China was ten years ago and this is a fascinating opportunity to observe the rapid development of China and its healthcare and eyecare services. China remains a unique fusion of the ancient and the cutting edge, reflected in its use of both traditional Chinese Medicine and the latest Western technology. You will also explore the magnificent Forbidden City, walk along the Great Wall, see pandas, visit the Terracotta Warriors, cruise up the Li River, cycle through paddy fields in beautiful Yangshuo and explore glamorous Shanghai, while sampling delicious food along the way.

4 nights Beijing – 2 nights Xi’an – 2 nights Guilin – 2 nights Yangshuo – 2 nights Shanghai

28 April – 10 May 2019

Tour leader: David Shannon

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The Great Wall

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Medicine in South Africa with the RSM

This tour, led by Janice Liverseidge, reveals the many facets of this beautiful country while giving you insight into South Africa’s overlapping medical, military and cultural histories. Travel from Johannesburg into Mpumalanga safari country and take game drives in the Kruger National Park. Continue into stunning and culturally distinct Kwa Zulu Natal with its plethora of bird and animal life. Travel onto Durban before finishing in the cosmopolitan harbour city of Cape Town to explore the city, Cape and the Stellenbosch wine region. Your journey is punctuated with regular specialist visits and talks. There are also optional pre and post tour extensions to Victoria Falls and to Pretoria via the Rovos Rail train.

2 nights Johannesburg – 3 nights Kruger National Park – 3 nights Kwa Zulu Natal – 2 nights Durban – 3 nights Cape Town

28 April – 11 May 2019

Tour leader: Janice Liverseidge

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Zebras in Kruger National Park

Midwifery in Iceland

Iceland is a magical island where everyday experiences - a walk, a drive, a dip in a pool – become something that takes your breath away. As well as its wonderful landscapes, the local people are welcoming, creative and progressive. Here, midwives are known as Ljósmóðir or ‘Mothers of Light’, which reflects the status that midwives have held in Iceland for centuries. Experience Iceland’s beauty and culture while gaining insight into its midwifery and maternal services through a wide-ranging professional programme. The tour has been designed to start after the 21st Congress of the Nordic Federation of Midwives in Reykjavik on 2 - 4 May 2019.

4 – 13 May 2019

Tour leader: Prof. Nicky Leap

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The village of Vik in Iceland

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2 nights Reykjavik – 2 nights Akureyri – 1 night Egilsstaðir – 1 night Höfn – 1 night Vik – 1 night Selfoss – 1 night Hafnarfjörður

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Physiotherapy Tour and Cruise

This tour and cruise is designed to follow on from the WCPT General Meeting and Congress, which will be held in Geneva from 10-13 May 2019. Both tour and cruise are open to all.

This tour and cruise takes you to some of the loveliest parts of Italy, Greece and Croatia. It combines a full cultural itinerary with a professional visit and lectures on the cruise. From Geneva, take the train on a beautiful journey to Milan, passing the shores of Lake Geneva and rolling vineyards. Spend two nights in the stylish hub of Milan and visit the famous Duomo, La Scala Opera House and galleries, as well as taking a food tour around the city with tastings. Visit a local physiotherapy practice in Milan before taking the train to Padua. Tour this historic city with visits that include

2 nights Milan – 3 nights Padua – 7 nights Adriatic and Aegean Cruise

14 – 26 May 2019

Tour leader: Libby Soderholm

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Santorini

The Grand Canal, Venice

the oldest anatomical theatre in the world. Take the train to Venice and explore this beautiful city of canals before boarding your cruise ship to sail into the Adriatic Sea.

During your time at sea, listen to CPD lectures on board. First stop is the elegant port of Bari, where you can explore the narrow streets and artisan shops in the old town. Continue to Corfu and onto Santorini with its tumble of white buildings and spectacular caldera. Onto vibrant Mykonos and then to Dubrovnik, the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ with its magnificent walled old town and timeless grace. Your cruise finishes back in Venice, where you will disembark.

The Isle of Serendipity: RACS Post Congress tour to Sri Lanka

This tour has been designed to follow the RACS 88th Annual Scientific Congress in Bangkok from 6 – 10 May 2019.

Welcome to Sri Lanka, a small island crammed full of treasures, with no fewer than eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Travel from the colonial capital of Colombo to the ancient cultural heartland of the island, through jungles and highlands, to see huge herds of wild elephants, climb the magnificent sky citadel of Sigiriya and visit well preserved medieval ruins. Continue to a lovely beach resort and finish in the former royal capital of Kandy.

1 night Colombo – 2 nights Habarana – 3 nights Passekudah – 2 nights Kandy

10 – 18 May 2019

Tour leader: Annette Holian

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Elephants in Habarana

Royal Rajasthan: RACS Post Congress tour to India

This tour has been designed to follow the RACS 88th Annual Scientific Congress in Bangkok from 6 – 10 May 2019.

India is a land like no other in the richness and diversity of its people, its culture and its history. It is home to beautiful man-made structures and a vibrant and colourful society. Experience the grandeur of the princely state of Rajasthan as you explore ancient and colonial Delhi; marvel at the Taj Mahal at sunset and dawn; visit magnificent Amber Fort and the Palace of the Winds in Jaipur; and take a lake cruise, visit royal gardens and the City Palace in Udaipur, the ‘Venice of the East’.

10 – 18 May 2019

Tour leaders: Paul and June Wait

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Taj Mahal at dawn

81 night Delhi – 1 night Agra – 2 nights Jaipur – 3 nights Udaipur – 1 night Delhi

Kingdoms of the North: Norway, Edinburgh, Orkney Islands

Embark on a journey that takes you through Norway up to the Arctic Circle, Edinburgh and the Orkney Islands. These are lands of Viking heritage, music and culture, magnificent landscapes and rich medical and military history. Travel with Professor John Pearn through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world and experience Norway’s music, folk culture and long history – and the midnight sun - on a journey to the Arctic Circle and back. Continue to gracious Edinburgh with its long history and culture and onto the remote Orkneys with their ancient Neolithic and Viking heritage. There is an optional extension to Iceland, with its spectacular scenery and Viking heritage, after the tour.

2 nights Bergen – 7 night cruise – 1 night Kirkenes – 2 nights Edinburgh – 3 nights Orkney – 1 night Edinburgh

12 – 26 May 2019

Tour leader: Prof. John Pearn

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Lofoten Islands, Norway

Dental Study Tour and Cruise in China

This tour takes you on a journey through China’s history and culture. From the great imperial city of Beijing, travel to the Silk Road city of Xi’an; home of the Terracotta Warriors and magnificent medieval city walls. Take a cruise along the great Yangtze River, which has wound through some of China’s most stunning scenery as a major transport route for thousands of years. Travel onto cutting-edge Shanghai with its beautiful Art Deco heart to finish the tour. Along the way examine dentistry in China with visits to a dental teaching hospital, a local dental clinic and a traditional Chinese Medicine hospital, with CPD talks by Dr Derek Mahony.

3 nights Beijing – 2 nights Xi’an – 3 nights Yangtze Cruise – 2 nights Shanghai

30 May – 9 June 2019

Tour leader: Dr Derek Mahony

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Forbidden City rooftops, Beijing

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Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Fertility in Japan

Japan is a blend of gracious tradition, exquisite ritual and hyper modernity. See Japan’s famous traditional woodblock printing as well as contemporary art on Naoshima Island. Visit one of Japan’s three great gardens, one of its greatest original castles and Japan’s oldest onsen. Experience lesser-known Japan, including a preserved Edo era merchant’s street in Kawagoe and the canal port of Kurashiki. There is a range of high level professional visits that provide insight into the particular challenges and approaches of obstetrics and gynaecology within Japanese society. The tour is led by Dr Peter Brinsden, one of the pioneers of IVF.

4 nights Tokyo – 1 night Okayama – 2 nights Matsuyama – 2 nights Hiroshima– 3 nights Kobe

3 – 15 June 2019

Tour leader: Dr Peter Brinsden

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Kurashiki, Japan

Florence Nightingale in Istanbul

Istanbul’s history is as richly layered as one of its baklava pastries. The only city in the world that spans two continents, it is a bewitching dust-devil of cultures and influences spanning thousands of years. Follow in the footsteps of Florence Nightingale with Nightingale expert, Natasha McEnroe, and see the story of this legendary woman come alive. Stay near Pera Palace, where Agatha Christie wrote ‘Murder on the Orient Express’, and learn how the lives of Nightingale and Christie shared striking similarities. Enjoy dinner on the platform of the Orient Express station, drinks at Pera Palace and a culinary walking tour of the Spice Bazaar.

12 – 16 June 2019

Tour leader: Natasha McEnroe

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The Blue Mosque, Istanbul

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4 nights Istanbul

Veterinary Study Tour in Kenya

Kenya is an iconic destination with its magnificent landscapes, its rich local cultures, its great swathes of bird and wildlife and the famed Masaai Mara migration. This tour takes you from Nairobi, where you learn about vet education and practice, to the spectacular Masaai Mara for game drives and to visit an elephant project. Visit a Masaai village to see how these pastoral cattle herders care for their animals with traditional medicines. Continue to the great lakes of the Rift Valley, with their individual eco systems, and visit a wildlife clinic. Head up into the highlands and learn how conservancy has to balance the needs of wildlife and farming.

3 nights Nairobi – 3 nights Masaai Mara – 1 night Lake Nakuru – 2 nights Lake Baringo – 2 nights Mt Kenya – 1 night Nairobi

16 – 28 June 2019

Tour leader: TBC

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Giraffes in the Masaai Mara

Military and Medical History in Western Europe

In the first four decades of the twentieth century, war defined Europe. It was epochal in character and, like most epochal forces in history, its causes were both short and long term. This specialist tour looks at key aspects of the First and Second World Wars in Western Europe in an attempt to define and understand the age. The tour also focuses on the often accelerated advances in medicine during the war years. Travel through key sites along the Western Front in France and Belgium and continue to Germany with tour leader Paul Luckin, who will provide talks that give context to the visits. There is also a pre tour extension to Normandy.

3 nights Arras – 2 nights Ypres – 2 nights Nuremburg – 3 nights Dresden – 2 nights Berlin

1 – 13 July 2019

Tour leader: Dr Paul Luckin

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The Place des Heros, Arras, France

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Southwest China and Tibet

Travel through remote southwest China to Tibet, through an area of incredible ethnic and geographical diversity. Visit spectacular Lugu Lake in the remote northwest plateau of Yunnan, home of the matrilineal Mosuo people. The Mosuo community were largely sequestered from the outside world until recently and their ancient, unique traditions are still intact. Cross the mountains into Tibet on the ‘Roof of the World’, where the devotional dominates art, culture, architecture and politics on every level. Little travelled, wild and sparsely populated, this tour to the remote, fascinating province of Yunnan and extraordinary Tibet is for the culturally curious.

2 nights Kunming – 2 nights Dali – 2 nights Lugu Lake – 2 nights Lijiang – 3 nights Lhasa – 2 nights Chengdu

8 – 21 September 2019

Tour leader: Janice Liverseidge

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Potala Palace, Tibet

Heritage Tour of Sri Lanka

The small island of Sri Lanka is crammed full of treasures, with no fewer than eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It offers mystical ruins, jungles, gleaming white tropical beaches, national parks with huge herds of elephants and mouthwatering cuisine.

On this heritage tour you will travel from the colonial capital, Colombo, to the ancient cultural heartland of the island, through jungles to the coast at Trincomalee and into the highlands of Nuwara Eliya. Talks by tour leaders John and Susi provide insight into Sri Lankan history and society, alongside visits and ample free time to relax.

8 – 21 September 2019

Tour leaders: Prof. John & Susi Richardson

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Sigiriya

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2 nights Colombo – 3 nights Habarana – 3 nights Trincomalee – 3 nights Kandy – 2 nights Nuwara Eliya – 1 night Colombo

Professional visits include Honlon’s Wolfson Hospital to meet with representatives of Save a Child’s Heart - an Israeli NGO - and to Ziv Medical Centre, established to serve the diverse population of northern Israel, including refugees. Visit the Beit HaRofeh Museum, an early kibbutz, and see the 12th century Knights Hospitaller Halls in Acre and a 17th century Fransciscan pharmacy in Jerusalem. Visit many great biblical sites, including the Sea of Galilee, Mount Temptation in Jericho, the Garden of Gethsemene, the Via Dolorosa and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mount Zion and the tomb of King David. Visit Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity and the Shrine of the Book. There is an optional extension to Jordan after the tour, to visit Petra and see the stunning desert landscapes of Wadi Rum.

Medical and Dental Study Tour to the Holy Land

Jerusalem

2 nights Tel Aviv – 3 nights Galilee – 1 night Jericho – 3 nights Jerusalem Jordan extension: 2 nights Petra – 1 night Amman

7 – 16 September 2019

Tour leaders: Prof. Phillip Dowelland Paul Johnson

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Petra, Jordan (extension)

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Travel through the Holy Land and experience both the historical treasures and modern cosmopolitan society contained within this relatively small region. Travel from Tel Aviv to Galilee, Jericho and finish in Jerusalem, a sacred city to countless millions across the world. Examine approaches to both medicine and dentistry with a range of professional visits that provide insight into the medical and dental systems and challenges within this region. There will also be specialist talks from both tour leaders (periodontist Phillip Dowell and surgeon Paul Johnson) and local speakers throughout.

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Cuisine and Culture in Turkey: A Gulet Cruise

The southwest coast of Turkey has been attracting visitors for thousands of years. Vivid blue waters and spectacular coastlines with ancient heritage are enough of a drawcard, but combined with exquisite local cuisine they become irresistible. Take a culinary cruise along Turkey’s beautiful Lycian Coast on a stylish gulet. Cruise from Fethiye, known for its natural harbour and ancient rock tombs, to St Nicholas Island, Kas, Ucagiz village, Gokkaya Bay, Kalkan and Samalik Bay. Food experiences include local restaurants ranging from traditional BBQ to a seafood dinner with the freshest local fish; visits to local farmers, cheesemakers and winemakers; and lessons about the culture and history behind the cuisine. Travel along the ancients crossroads between

Pre-cruise extension: 3 nights Istanbul1 night Fethiye – 7 nights cruising to Nicholas Island, Kas, Ucagiz village,

Gokkaya Bay, Kalkan and Samalik Bay

Cruise in your gulet

Cruise along the Lycian Coast, Turkey

13 – 21 September 2019 (with pre cruise extension to Istanbul:

10 – 21 September 2019)

Tour leaders: John Lethlean and Kate Parry

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Asia and Europe and discover how Romans, Arabs, Venetians and others brought spices and foods from all over the world.

Along the way enjoy a range of lazy indulgences in the most spectacular of settings with John Lethlean, a restaurant critic, and Kate Parry, a cordon blue chef. Watch the sun sink into turquoise seas with ancient temples as backdrop and enjoy the delicious consequences of centuries of cultural mingling and trade.

The yacht is a lovely mid-range gulet which has 10 air-conditioned ensuite cabins that can cater for 20 guests with a spacious sun deck area.

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Midwifery in Sri Lanka

Travel through an island brimming with historical treasures and natural beauty as you learn about the important role of midwives in the primary healthcare system of Sri Lanka. Professional visits encompass hospitals - including a maternity hospital, a children’s teaching hospital and an Ayurvedic Hospital - a children’s centre and rural health clinics. Learn of education and training for midwives and gain real insight into Sri Lankan midwifery, childcare and society. A cultural programme includes visits to mystical ruins, jungles, tropical beaches, national parks with huge herds of elephants, vivid green mountains, as well as mouthwatering cuisine. There is an extension to the beautiful city of Galle after the tour.

2 nights Colombo – 3 nights Habarana – 3 nights Trincomalee – 3 nights Kandy – 2 nights Nuwara Eliya – 1 night Colombo

15 – 29 September 2019

Tour leader: Ruth King

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A fruit seller and her baby’

Medicine in China

This fascinating tour gives you insight into China’s ancient history as well as contemporary issues in medicine and society. A wide range of professional visits and talks show how Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine are integrated in practice in China. From imperial Beijing journey onto the Silk Road city of Xi’an. Travel by high-speed train into Sichuan and the city of Chengdu, known for its arts, cuisine, teahouses and pandas. Take a train to Chongqing and embark on a three-night cruise along the great Yangtze River, past some of China’s most stunning scenery. The tour ends in Shanghai, a dynamic, contemporary city with a glamorous Art Deco heart.

4 nights Beijing – 2 nights Xi’an – 3 nights Chengdu – 3 nights Yangtze Cruise – 2 nights Shanghai

5 – 20 October 2019

Tour leader: Assoc. Professor Vicki Kotsirilos

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The towering cliffs of the Yangtze River

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Medicine and Society in Namibia

Discover the Republic of Namibia; host to some of the planet’s most extraordinary scenery, from the world’s second largest canyon, to national parks and reserves with an abundance of big game wildlife. Explore its varied and diverse cultural heritage from Kalahari Bushmen through over a dozen different ethnic groups to more recent German settlers. The tour includes safari days and opportunities to meet the fascinating peoples of this unique country. There is also a full professional programme examining Namibia’s healthcare system and its specific approaches to providing medical care in some of the most remote and isolated settlements in the world.

2 nights Windhoek – 1 night Kalahari Desert – 2 nights Sossusvlei – 2 nights Swakopmund – 2 nights Damaraland – 2 nights Etosha South – 1 night Otjiwarongo – 1 night Windhoek

4 – 17 October 2019

Tour leader: Rachel Hargest

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Sossusvlei, Namibia

Anaesthesia in South Africa

This tour reveals the many faces of this beautiful and diverse land while giving you fascinating insight into South Africa’s approach to anaesthesia. Professional visits include the Adler Medical History Museum in Johannesburg and the famous Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town. Travel from Johannesburg into Mpumalanga safari country and take game drives in the Kruger National Park. Continue into Swaziland with its plethora of bird and animal life and onto the stunning and culturally distinct Zululand. Travel to Durban before finishing in the cosmopolitan harbour city of Cape Town, from where you will explore the city, Cape and the Stellenbosch wine region.

2 nights Johannesburg – 3 nights Hazyview – 1 night Swaziland – 2 nights Ladysmith – 1 night Durban – 3 nights Cape Town

11 – 23 November 2019

Tour leader: David Wilkinson

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Table Mountain

Dental Study Tour Along the Nile

Cruise along the world’s longest river and marvel at its extraordinary monuments and the stark beauty of the surrounding desert; sit back and watch the clear desert skies as you sail at a leisurely pace through one of the most historically impressive countries in the world. Enjoy the comfort of the elegant MS Mayfair Nile Cruise and stay in the historic Winter Palace Hotel in Luxor.

4 nights Giza – 7 nights Nile cruise – 2 nights Winter Palace Hotel, Luxor

14 – 27 November 2019

Tour leader: Tony Druttman

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The great port of Alexandria

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The pyramids at Giza

This tour includes 4 nights in Giza for professional visits including a dental clinic and school in Cairo and a clinic in Giza. There will also be dental lectures on the cruise and in Luxor, as well as guided private shore visits to sites of medical historical interest and the wonders of ancient Egypt.

This tour runs alongside a medical history tour accompanied by two renowned authorities on the history of medicine and Ancient Egypt; participants are welcome to attend these lectures.

There is an optional 3-night extension to the great city of Alexandria and the battlefields of El Alamein after the tour.

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History of Medicine along the Nile

Cruise in comfort to Egypt’s most fascinating destinations in the company of intelligent, like-minded people. Hear about the history of medicine from respected Egyptologists as you progress along the River Nile aboard the elegant MS Mayfair Nile Cruise, and stay in the historic Winter Palace Hotel in Luxor. Listen to lectures by Professor Rosalie David, a renowned authority on the medicine of Ancient Egypt, as well as by Dr Carole Reeves, an expert on the history of

3 nights Giza – 7 nights Nile cruise – 2 nights Winter Palace Hotel, Luxor

15 – 27 November 2019

Tour leader: Dr Carole ReevesSpeaker: Prof. Rosalie David OBE

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The MS Mayfair

Feluccas on the River Nile

medicine, specifically Egyptian, both of whom will accompany you on shore visits. This tour includes guided private shore visits to sites of medical historical interest, as well as the wonders of ancient Egypt.

There is an optional 3-night extension to the great city of Alexandria and the battlefields of El Alamein after the tour.

The 5-star MS Mayfair Nile Cruise provides spacious and comfortable cabins, all with French balconies opening onto the Nile. Facilities include a spa with steam and sauna, swimming pool and Jacuzzi, pool bar, lounge bar and library, and restaurant.

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Spice, Trade and Botanicals: Histories of the Malabar Coast

Pharmacy in Vietnam

Paediatrics and Childcare in India

The Malabar Coast has been a meeting place of cultures throughout history; its lush landscapes produced precious spices, rubber, teak and tea, which brought traders from far and wide. Learn about the trade in spices, plants and ideas with expert talks and visits.

Explore the history and thriving modern practice of pharmacy in Vietnam alongside a full cultural programme, taking you from bustling Hanoi, onto an overnight cruise in Halong Bay, historic Hue, beautiful Hoi An and Saigon. There is a post tour extension to Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

Learn of paediatrics and child health care across India from Delhi, to Rajasthan in the north and to Bangalore and Kerala in the south. Visit a wide range of NGOs, hospitals and clinics; meet with fellow professionals and explore the culture, cuisine and landscapes of India.

1 night Bangalore – 3 nights Mysore – 3 nights Ooty – 1 night Madurai – 3 nights Periyar – 2 nights Cochin

1 night Delhi – 1 night Agra – 3 nights Jaipur – 1 night Bangalore – 3 nights Mysore – 2 nights Ooty – 3 nights Cochin

The Western Ghats

3 nights Hanoi – 1 night overnight cruise Halong Bay – 2 nights Hue – 3 nights Hoi An – 2 nights Saigon

Schoolboys in Kerala

20 January – 2 February 2020Tour leaders: Prof. Bill & Dr Helen Bynum

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23 February – 5 March 2020Tour leader: Prof. Stuart Anderson

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13 – 27 February 2020Tour leader: Dr Nicki Murdock

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Old pharmacy jars, FITO Museum, Hanoi

A Cruise through History Along the Hooghly

The Hooghly River is the main artery running through the history of Bengal. Bengal was the richest province in India for a time, its lush soil producing indigo, opium and rice crops and its exquisite textiles were known as ‘woven wind’. This progressive, wealthy and cultured land drew people from all over the world - Islam, Hinduism, Jainism and Christianity all flourished here. The long history of this province leaves a legacy of magnificent temples, buildings and parks. Tour leaders John and Susi Richardson will share their wide knowledge and personal family connections with India during the tour.

17 – 28 March 2020

Tour leaders: Prof. John & Susi Richardson

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Daksineswar Kali Temple on the Hooghly River

Ecuador and the Galápagos

Ecuador is a compact country with enormous cultural and natural diversity that encompasses the extraordinary Galápagos Islands, the descendants of Spanish conquistadores and many distinct indigenous communities. The beauty of this tour is that it encapsulates this great variety without the need to cover long distances. It includes four nights on a private charter yacht in the Galápagos at an ideal time of year in the company of naturalist tour leader, Jan Beccaloni. Jan will also give specialist talks on topics ranging from butterflies and spiders to Darwin and Wallace, giving context to your visits along the way. There is an optional excursion into the Amazon after the tour.

2 nights Quito – 2 nights Mindo Cloud Forest – 3 nights Papallacta – 4 nights cruising in Galápagos Islands – 1 night Quito

21 April – 3 May 2020

Tour leader: Jan Beccaloni

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Red footed booby, Galapagos

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3 nights Kolkata – 7 nights Hooghly Cruise – 1 night Kolkata

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