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My OAT Trip Reviews and Tips

This section of Thrifty Senior Traveler shares detailed reviews and tips from each trip we've taken with Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) and Grand Circle Travel (GCT).

We took my first trip to Vietnam in 2005. Clearly, we like them — we've taken 19 OAT trips to date. And, along the way, we've travelled with people who have taken 20, 30 and even 40 OAT trips (often taking the same tour multiple times). That says a lot.

They are not for everyone. But, they offer great tour packages, excellent value, and elements that other tour companies don't offer.

A SPECIAL FAVOR FOR FIRST TIME TRAVELERS

Overseas Adventure Travel and Grand Circle Travel give every new traveler $100 off their first land tour or cruise. Be sure to ask for it when you book. And, if you say "I was referred by Jesse Slome, #932019" OAT will also provide me with a 1-time credit towards my next trip. There's absolutely no cost to you.
It's their way of thanking passionate travelers like me who tell others about what they do.

As of August 2026, 88 new OAT travelers have told OAT that Jesse Slome referred them. I truly appreciate every one of those referrals—and I'll happily put the credit toward another adventure.

My Trip Reviews and Tips for Overseas Adventure Travel Tours

Written by Jesse Slome, The Thrifty Senior Traveler
Originally published August 16, 2026 | Last updated August 25, 2026