Culturally Distinct Worlds Come Together in Unexpected Ways
Ubiquity International Offers Enriching Tours of Rome, Florence, Madrid

Piedmont, CA – July 21, 2006 – True discovery occurs when we learn something new or unexpected, and realize how closely entwined we are to others in faraway lands. This is precisely the travel experience Thomas Talboy strives to offer through Ubiquity International, the premier provider of unique cultural, historical and educational travel experiences throughout the world. As a Cultural Specialist and founder of Ubiquity International, Talboy and his team of cultural specialists offer personalized tours to Rome, Florence, Paris, Athens, Madrid and Barcelona.

“Throughout Europe we find cosmopolitan culture mingled with local history, and as cultural specialists, we are thrilled to share this unique insight with the travelers who participate on our Ubiquity International experiences,” said Talboy, who himself leads tours through Rome and Florence twice each summer in June and July. Ubiquity International Cultural Specialist Alexa Flores-Hull leads the Madrid travel experience. “The ancient, medieval worlds of Rome, Florence and Madrid are enlivened through countless examples in today’s modern world.”

Ubiquity International guides travelers in the discovery of the styles of art and architecture replayed across time from the houses of Pompeii to the modern villas of Tuscany; from the Moorish influence on Spanish architecture to the inclusion of Moorish design in Il Duomo in Florence. Ultimately, most come to learn the similarities and shared desires that exist among us by meeting and engaging with local people.

“Tom has made sense for me all of the bits and pieces of history I learned in school,” said Charlene Lindly, a mother who traveled to Rome and Florence with her 12-year-old son. “With Tom’s insight, I can now see how buildings and cultures hundreds of miles apart are related.”

Her son, Matthew Lindly, was enthusiastic too. “Dr. Talboy mixes history with fun,” he said. “It isn’t all just school-like. He makes the mythology and the ruins seem to be alive as he climbs with us over the walls and into the underground temples.”

Ubiquity International specializes in providing rich and rewarding travel experiences of the world. The key component of these exceptional tours are the knowledgeable and experienced Cultural Specialists, who bring to life the culture and history of a destination in a dynamic, fun and interactive way. Through keen attention to detail and personalized service, the specialists effectively mingle generations by discussing in symposia the language, art, culture and history experienced during each day’s adventure. Participants are encouraged to share their own perceptions of the sites and cities visited, and learn from the varying input of others in the group.

“At Ubiquity International, we see to it that travelers fully indulge the local flavor of a given destination from the ground-up, not only from a bird's eye view,” explained Talboy. “Travel, culture, history and education is our passion and we look forward to each new tour to share this excitement with others.”

For information, visit www.ubiquityinternational.com or call 866.984.8687. Travel agents are eligible for commission when booking Ubiquity International tours.

Ubiquity International, LLC

Experience. Explore. Embrace the world. Ubiquity International, LLC, founded in 2004, is the premier provider of unique cultural, historical and educational travel experiences throughout the world. Thomas Talboy, founder, academic and destination expert, creates enriching tours that are designed to give travelers an inside perspective of the sites and cities visited during the adventure. Ubiquity International, CST# 2070359-40 and Washington UBI 602 549 382, is based in Piedmont, CA. For information visit online www.ubiquityinternational.com, or call 866.984.8687.

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