Chinese New Year is undoubtedly the best time to visit Penang. During this time, this UNESCO World Heritage site becomes a buzz of activity with crowds, colorful holiday decorations and a lineup of exciting and interesting events. One of the most anticipated events that always draws a diverse crowd is the Temple Fair, otherwise known as Miao Hui in Chinese. This celebration is a large-scale street fair co-hosted by a collective of Chinese … [Read more...]
The Mists of Time: Table Mountain to Myself
This morning from my balcony, way out in the bay I spot a container ship blazoned with the logo of the company I used for my trip across the Pacific Ocean a few years ago. It sparks some wonderful memories. Whilst the bus is here, our guide is not so my fellow cyclist and I wait around. It’s the story of my time here. I have decided not to do the four hour hike up Table Mountain. I originally did not want to walk it because of my knee pain but … [Read more...]
Foodlovers: The most unusual dishes of the world
Humans are like Ants. We can eat anything. Just ask the people who live in America and East Asia. In fact, you'll find foods in this world that seem like sprung from Satan's own cookbook. Not just that such food exists, but that people would actually stick this stuff in their mouths without a gun to their head. Suppose that, you have to write an essay on the weird or unusual dishes of the world. In this article, I am going to let you know … [Read more...]
Gorilla Trekking in D R Congo Offered at Half Price
Congo is one of the 3 countries in the world where tourists have an opportunity for gorilla safaris and spend upto one hour with mountain gorillas in the jungle. Virunga national park is home to 6 habituated gorilla families available for trekking with other families still undergoing habituation process. The Democratic Republic of Congo shares a portion of the virunga volcano region which also occupies a small part of Rwanda called the Volcanoes … [Read more...]
Lahema National Park Estonia – June 2018
Lahema National Park is located about an hour outside of Tallinn, Estonia and is the largest National park in the country. It is home to over 200 bird species and around 900 different species of plants. On your way you can visit Jagala Falls, Estonia's most massive falls (about 8 meters tall). It is more impressive in its girth however and spans approximately 50 meters. In the winter, these falls freeze and one can walk behind them in a narrow … [Read more...]
Two Lost Americans On A Borneo Rainforest Safari
Just a smidgen before sunrise in the Borneo rainforest when a gray mist still veiled the chocolate-colored Kinabatangan River, the macaques and proboscis monkeys started dropping down from the trees in search of breakfast. From our motorboat on the water, we kept an eye out for movement among the leaves. The monkeys often traveled in packs, so many times when we'd see one swinging down to the river's edge, the rest of the group — either bachelors … [Read more...]
Potomac Riverkeeper Network Announces 2018 Riverpalooza Schedule
Experience the Beauty of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers on These Fishing, Bird Watching and Camping Paddles WASHINGTON, DC – River paddle trips ranging from bird watching, fishing and snorkeling on the Shenandoah to overnight camping on the Potomac's beautiful Paw Paw Bends are just some of the events scheduled for this year's Potomac Riverkeeper RiverPalooza June 2– July 27, Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) President Jeff Kelble … [Read more...]
Prepare for a Long Hike at Carlsbad Caverns
As tourist from all over the world pass us going uphill, some speak to us, some don’t, or can’t. Those that do speak tell us- “It’s not too late to turnaround.” “Too much for me!” “Wow, you’re carrying a lot of camera gear!” Those that don’t speak are either shy or gasping for oxygen as they struggle, pause and continue their hike up the steep switchbacks to exit Carlsbad Caverns. A handful are jogging upslope- Yes, jogging! Carlsbad … [Read more...]
Make Your Life Easier When Traveling, Take These!
It’s exciting jumping on the road or flying to an unknown destination. Regardless how adventurous it might be, it goes without saying that you have to stick to several safety measures in order to reach your destination conveniently and efficiently and to make the most of your trip. With the much technological advancement that have happened over the years, there are now thousands of travel gadgets you could consider getting to make your life … [Read more...]
Majestic Malta
As a small island country located in southern Europe, Malta falls directly into the category of what we would call an often-missed gem. Malta is one of those countries many only know of by name. With a population just shy of 500,000 and a total land area of 316km2, this is one of the travel destinations whose small stature in no way dictates what it has to offer. With beautiful beaches, amazing geographical formations, and fantastic shopping, … [Read more...]
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