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An enriching experience for Occupational Therapists in Sri Lanka

October 11, 2016by Jon Baines Tours Blog Leave a comment

                                  National Rehablitation Hospital Meeting, Sri Lanka Occupational Therapists from the UK and Australia […]

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Turkey: a safety briefing by Jeremy Seal

December 10, 2015by Jon Baines Tours Blog Leave a comment

It’s a challenge getting anybody excited about a visit to Turkey just now, with suicide bombers in Ankara and trigger-happy anti-aircraft gunners on the Syrian border busy stirring up mayhem, […]

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GEISHAS, GOLD AND GARDENS – JON’S TRIP TO JAPAN – PART TWO

September 1, 2015by Jon Baines Tours Blog Leave a comment

We fly from Tokyo past Mount Fuji on the bullet train and arrive two hours later in Nagoya, the manufacturing centre of Japan, where its cars, trains and planes are […]

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“ABSORB INFORMATION AND MOVE WITH PURPOSE” – JON’S TRIP TO JAPAN – PART ONE

August 27, 2015by Jon Baines Tours Blog Leave a comment

My first impression as I arrive at a hot, humid Narita airport is of the 1970s – lots of beige. My second is the excellent signage. I am fond of […]

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An Island Poised on the Brink of Transformation…Visit CUBA now!

August 12, 2015by Jon Baines Tours Blog Leave a comment

Now is the time to visit Cuba! The conditions of Cuban-USA travel have recently changed, so don’t hesitate to visit this Caribbean gem before demand increases and travel becomes more […]

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Engage your senses in Vietnam

July 7, 2015by Jon Baines Tours Blog Leave a comment

The March 2016 Optometry and Eyecare tour will take you through the beautiful Southeast Asian country of Vietnam. You’ll explore the city of Hanoi and have the opportunity to cruise through […]

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An Insider’s Look at Turkey and the Greek Islands

June 22, 2015by Jon Baines Tours Blog Leave a comment

Want an insider’s look at the Jon Baines experience? Read the words of Mary and Raema as they reminisce about the recent History of Medicine Tour in Turkey and the […]

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“We should live in a world where any individual, anywhere, has access to affordable eye care”

March 13, 2015by Jon Baines Tours Blog Leave a comment

The optometry study tours are a real way to get a deep insight into a country. Firstly, there is something special about travelling with a group of like-minded individuals. Particularly […]

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Summarising Burma – A Tour Leaders thoughts…

March 9, 2015by Jon Baines Tours Blog Leave a comment

Just a few thoughts on the wonder that is Burma from our experienced and knowledgeable tour leader Dr Anne MacAlister…

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Sri Lanka: An Island Paradise

March 9, 2015by Jon Baines Tours Blog Leave a comment

Before setting of abroad there is usually a little apprehension… What will the weather be like? Have I packed the right clothes? What about the food…can my stomach cope? Are […]

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In lovely Bristol for the British Society for the History of Medicine Congress. Gorgeous views from the M Shed . . #bristol #historyofmedicine #bshm #studytours #mshed
A research trip to Malaysia has turned up so many delights! This is truly a country with much to offer from delicious food, a long history and fascinating culture, beautiful landscape and of course the nature. We are all very excited here at the JBT office about the tours we are creating to Malaysia for later this year and beyond! . . . . #malaysia #visitmalaysia #penang #ipoh #kualalumpur #tamannegara #kuching #sarawak #orangutans #rainforest #malaysianfood #malayfood #foodtours #malaysianfoodtour #malaysianhistory #culturaltours #studytours
Lauren from our London office has just returned from China with our lovely Optometrists, led by @beach_hut and the ever popular Zhang! From the none stop stories we are hearing back in the office it sounds like fun was had! . . . #china #studytour #chinastudytour #optometry #optometrystudytour #beijing #xian #guilin #yangshou #shanghai #instatravel #greatwallofchina #liriver #exploretheworld
Turquoise waters, delicious food, interesting history .... who wouldn’t love cruising the Lycian Coast on a private gulet?! Our Cuisine and Culture cruise led by fabulous tour leaders @johnlethlean and @whatkatiepdid has limited spaces so check it out on our website. #turkey #turkishfood #visitturkey #lyciancoast #guletcruise #foodtours
Listening to the fabulous #simoncallow read poetry from Tools of the Trade at the worshipful society of Apothercaries! .#worshipfulsocietyofapothecaries #medicineandhumanities #toolsofthetrade #thebiggerpicture
Singapore is a melting pot of cultures. This garden city has a rich history to be explored, from its colonial history and architecture to modern skyscrapers and malls to the hawker centres. This is a great city to explore, stretch the legs after a long flight and of course enjoy the food! Oh the food! oh Singapore!! Where does one start?! So many cuisines in one place... everything is on offer here from noodles to sea cucumber ( yep that’s what that photo is). You are fast becoming a favourite destination of the Jon Baines Tours team. #singapore #singaporefood #singaporestopover #explorenewplaces #foodporn #instatravel

Our Tours Past and Present

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01_Patan_in_Kathmandu,_Nepal
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04_Wadi_Shab
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Local Cyclists in Hanoi, Vietnam
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01_Church_of_The_Spilled_Blood,_St_Petersburg
16_Snorkel_in_Bunaken_Marine_Park
ITB Worldwide Flags, Berlin
01_The_Head_of_King_Antiochos,_Turkey (1)
01_The_Taj_Maha_at_dawnl
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01_Barcelona,_Spain
Siem Reap (18)
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09_Blyde_River_Canyon
18_Local_women_in_Khodoyar_Palace,_Kokland
09_Blue_Nile_Falls
07_Great_Wall
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15_Take_a_boat_to_look_for_the_spinning_dolphins
03_Dubrovnik
07_Rumkale_and_the_Euphrates
04_Grand_Canal,_Venice
08_Elephants_in_the_Kruger_National_Park
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04_White_rhinos_in_Kruger_National_Park
06_ms_Noordam_in_Venice
03_Kuching_Waterfront
1938
01_The_magnificent_Registan_in_Samarkand (1)
Ladies in Rajasthan, India
Ladies in Rajasthan, India
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1949
09_Lisbon_Falls
1842
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Kyrgyzstan Moutains and Horses
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01_Li_River (1)
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02_Explore_the_riverside_city_of_Kuching
01_A_rock_-_hewn_church_in_Lalibela
06_Semenggoh_Orangutan_Centre
10_See_archery_in_Bhutan
Local Rickshaw Drivers in Hue, Vietnam
Local Rickshaw Drivers in Hue, Vietnam
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06_Forbidden_City,_Beijing (1)
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03_Soweto_children
08_Cheetah_mother_and_baby
16_Victoria_Memorial,_Kolkata (1)

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