March 2010 Dianne is no longer offering this service, but is offering some great personalised tours in India. find out more

New Zealander Dianne Sharma-Winter is a poet, a peregrine (pilgrim), and a practitioner of the healing arts.  She was a late starter as a traveller, but it is now in her blood, and one of her passions in India.  Combining a passion and a business, Dianne has set up a small business welcoming women to New Delhi. Read more

Trek guiding has long been seen to be the preserve of men, but Mary Kariuki or Mumbi – her African Kikuyu name has risen to the top and is rated as the best female guide for trekking Mt. Kenya or trekking Mt. Kilimanjaro. Her vast experience in tour leading as well as her sense of humour, and her great team of staff make Stand Out Adventures a great choice for trekking in Eastern Africa.