I have met Tony Smith on several occasions since the Falklands Conflict in 1982. Each time I have been thoroughly impressed with his extensive knowledge of the islands history, culture and environment. As a guide to the battlefields he displays a unique understanding of the tactics and actions, which he describes vividly but clearly to …
The Falklands are full of stories and experiences but on the other side they are remote and wide spread, so in order to get to the right places and learn all about the numerous wildlife we were so pleased with Tony. Because of our personal interest in the Falklands we knew a lot but Tony …
Tony is without doubt the best four wheel vehicle driver I have ever encountered. I say this after 34 years in the Royal Marines being driven by some very professional drivers, and then going on numerous safaris in Africa, again seeing some pretty good practitioners in the art of driving a four wheel vehicle over …
I had arranged three tours with Tony for my trip to the Falkland Islands in late November to early December, 2018. I found Tony to be a very helpful, knowledgeable and reliable guide and host. He was on time every day, had prepared and planned each day and checked the details with me in advance …
Tony Smith is a the doyen of guides – battlefield or wildlife. His knowledge of the events of 1982 is based on deep research and a gathering of oral testimonies from veterans -of both sides – which he relates in an assured non-judgemental manner. His passion for the flora and fauna of the islands makes …
We spent 5 enjoyable days at the excellent Pale Maiden B&B in Stanley ( run by Tony’s wife, Teresa) in late November 2018, during which time we went out for several full and half day wildlife and landscape expedition with Tony Smith of Discovery Falklands. We are keen photographers and nature lovers and we were …
A tour with Tony Smith is to witness and be in the presence of a true storyteller. Combining his unique personal experience with an expert level of detail and understanding, Tony takes you as close to the events, and the people, as one could possibly hope to get. Rather than weighing you down with a …
I have been lucky enough to visit nearly 100 different countries while filming for the BBC, in that time I have met many different wonderful guides and fixers. Tony Smith is the best. He knows the Falkland Islands like no one else. His knowledge of the battlefields is forensic. He has met all of the …
I can’t speak more highly of Tony’s tours. He doesn’t just bring the perspective of a Falkland Islander who lived through the invasion and subsequent war but he has spent considerable amounts of time with the men who fought in all the major battles, from Goose Green to Wireless Ridge. As such he knows every …