A Cultural Connections Asia Program
The Asia no one else is showing you.
Scholar-led private journeys in Japan and Southeast Asia. For intellectually curious Black travelers who appreciate the finer things.
Scholar-led private journeys in Japan and Southeast Asia. For intellectually curious Black travelers who appreciate the finer things.
Tokyo · Yokohama · Hakone · Osaka · Kobe · Hiroshima
New Year in Thailand · Bangkok · Pattaya
"Since this was my first time to visit Asia, I didn't know what to expect. David told me not to worry, so I left it up to him. That was one of the best decisions I have ever made; I enjoyed it so much I signed up for the Thailand tour and had a ball!"
"We found out about Dave from a university group. We heard good things, so we took the plunge. We had so much fun in Japan that we asked him to book us another trip while we were still in Japan because there was so much more we wanted to do. David made everything so easy; we didn't have to worry about anything. We are planning a third trip next year."
"My husband and I were interested in learning more about the history of black people in Asia, so we signed up for the tour that visited Hiroshima. Some parts of the tour felt like a university lecture, and other parts were full of fun and action. I met some nice people during the tour, so I signed up for the Thailand tour without my husband because I liked the vibes of the other travelers."
"I've been all over the world, but this was the best group tour I have been on. I can't believe we packed so much in on one trip; we visited Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Arima Onsen, Hiroshima, and Awaji Island. I highly recommend the Japan tour."
"I had so much fun on the Japan tour that I came back the next year for the Thailand tour. David knows a lot of people in Thailand! The staff at the Grand Hyatt Bangkok treated us especially well because they love David so much, and the shopping we did at MBK went smoothly because David knew many of the salespeople. I can't wait to go again!"
"I liked the Japan tour so much, I brought my sister along as a Christmas present. David took us to the night market at midnight! The New Year's Eve party was impressive, and that's where I realized David knows so many people. I felt like a VIP. Highly recommend."
"I traveled with my brother to Thailand and was blown away by the country. I had heard about David and was looking forward to seeing what all the hype was about. I have to say he lived up to the hype. The cooking class with the Thai king's personal chef was my favorite activity, with the visit to Koh Larn Island a close second. Trip of a lifetime."