Laurus Travel

06/11/2026

Why Laurus Travel Has No Salespeople

Most travel companies have salespeople. Laurus Travel does not.

That may sound unusual in today's business world, but our decision is based on a simple principle: customers deserve the same level of service after booking a trip as they receive before making a purchase.

In many industries, sales representatives are paid on commission. Their income depends on closing deals, so their attention is naturally focused on acquiring new customers. Once a booking is confirmed, the incentive to maintain that same level of engagement often diminishes. As a result, the customer would experience slower response times, unanswered questions, and a feeling that they are no longer a priority.

We wanted to eliminate that problem entirely.

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06/10/2026

Greetings from Guilin!

Photos courtesy of our wonderful guest Mr. G. Wickwar

06/08/2026

We just wrapped up a one-week tour of Kyushu. Now we are on the way back to Tokyo from Fukuoka by the super-fast Nozomi bullet train.

06/03/2026

Discover Kochi: Japan’s Coastal Gem of Culture, Nature, and Warm Hospitality

When travellers think of Japan, cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka often come to mind. Yet on the southern coast of Shikoku Island lies Kochi, a charming city that offers a refreshing blend of history, natural beauty, delicious cuisine, and authentic local culture.

https://laurustravel.com/2026/06/03/discover-kochi-japans-coastal-gem-of-culture-nature-and-warm-hospitality/

05/29/2026

More from UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan, South Korea

05/29/2026

Witnessing flag-raising at the UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan, South Korea.

This is the burial ground for United Nations Command casualties of the Korean War and contains 2,300 graves.

05/26/2026

Reasons behind Japan’s Lack of Public Trash Bins

If you ask your Japanese guide why Japan has so few public trash bins, they will instantly point to the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin gas attack. While that tragic domestic terror event was the initial catalyst that prompted the government to pull bins from subway stations and major thoroughfares as a security measure, it doesn’t fully explain why they never came back.

The real reasons Japan continues to operate without public trash bins come down to a mix of bureaucratic strategy, strict local municipal policy, and deep cultural norms.

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Reasons behind Japan's Lack of Public Trash Bins. If you ask your Japanese guide why Japan has so few public trash bins, they will instantly

05/23/2026

Rice planting season is here in -go. This begins with preparing the field by plowing, flooding and levelling the soil. Afterwards, rice seedlings raised in greenhouses will be transplanted in open fields. If you come back in late September, you’ll get to see the rice fields turning golden, which means harvest time.

05/21/2026

A Couple of China Tour Reviews by Our Customers from Australia:

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My father and I completed a shortened version of a standard tour with a group total of 8 members. We organised this at short notice from Australia and the Laurus office was very good and responsive to queries and requirements via email. The tour itself went very smoothly with all logistics thought through and executed very well locally by the tour guides, all we had to do was go along for the ride, relax and take in the amazing sights and experiences of China. The local tour guides were friendly, very knowledgeable, and humorous; it was a pleasure to learn from them and spend time with the other tour members.

Both Jacob (Beijing)and William (Xian) were informative, humorous and attended to all the group’s needs. They are real assets to Laurus. Sheraton (Beijing) and Sheraton (Xian) both very good in terms of room and breakfast. Sheraton (Xian) closer to Metro station, so easier to get around without use of taxis. Sheraton (Beijing) better in terms of pool and spa facilities. The meals were exceptional, great choice of local restaurants throughout tour with good range of meals and opportunity for the tour group members to interact.

Great value for money!

Steve B.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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As an Australian I was unfamiliar with Laurus Travel until I did my research and saw the testimonial from another Australian and Frommer’s recommendation. It proved a wise choice – the tour group was not too big and a great bunch of people, the hotels and food were of excellent quality and the calibre and knowledge of the local guides made the trip highly informative and memorable. Best of China itinerary was a great mix of archaeological, cultural and scenic highlights. No forced shopping detours or commissions to local guides. For Australians wanting to avoid a big group, packaged tour experience with a better standard of amenities definitely worth considering this Canadian “China specialist” company.

Karen C
Sydney, Australia

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