Vlissingen, the Netherlands - After successful exploration runs in 2013 and 2015 the Dutch polar cruise company Oceanwide Expeditions has announced two new expeditions to the Ross Sea in 2017. The ice-strengthened vessel “Ortelius” will be accommodated with helicopters for the two Antarctica cruises, sailing from the South-American continent to the Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Polar Circle, further west to Peter I Island, sailing in the … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2016
Ice-Covered Lake – Freezin’ for a Reason, Big Bear, CA
A Plunge into Big Bear Lake’s Frigid Water Benefits Special Olympics Big Bear Lake, Calif. February 3, 2016 – Today, the water temperature for Big Bear Lake is 34 degrees Fahrenheit, just two degrees from freezing. A sheet of ice covers most of the lake, making it unbearable for any human being to withstand. However, a group of courageous individuals will take a plunge into the frigid water on Saturday, March 5 to raise funds to benefit … [Read more...]
Experience the Epic Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan
I am Jacob Laukaitis, a 21 year old digital nomad, who’s already been to more than 30 countries in the last 2 years. I love making videos of places I visit so here’s one from my last trip to the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. The shrine predates the year 794 when the capital of Japan was moved to Kyoto. This shrine sprawls entirely around the mountain featuring hundreds of small shrines, thousands of sculptures and more than 10,000 … [Read more...]
Crossing The River, A Life in Brazil by Amy Ragsdale
This well-written book chronicles a year in a the life of a family abroad. Author and choreographer, Amy Ragsdale, her husband, writer Peter Stark and their two children move to a small town in northeastern Brazil. The read is a personal memoir of their day to day challenges, emotions and reality of living abroad and their efforts to connect cross culturally despite the language and customs differences. During their time in Brazil they meet … [Read more...]
Kittitian Hill, St. Kitts & Nevis – February 2016
This 400 acre Eco resort is located on the southern part of St. Kitts - on the lower slopes of Mount Liamuiga. The property is centered around an organic farm and features both guesthouses and memorable villas. The property is nowhere near other resorts (or for that matter, the beach) and a visit here is for quiet, privacy and interaction with nature in a luxurious environment. When this much detail has been put into a property - the resulting … [Read more...]