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Trekking Torres Del Paine National Park in Patagonia

February 15, 2019 by Abdul RastagarLeave a Comment

Trekking Torres Del Paine National Park in Patagonia

"The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness.” - John Muir I like to think that John Muir was correct in many of his writings. And I also like to think that Torres del Paine is as close as it gets to the wilderness that he describes, the one that fuses the soul into the universe. Located at the southern end of Chile, deep in South America’s famed Patagonia region, this majestic national park surely ranks among the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Bus Travel, Canyon, Chile, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Lodge, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, South America, Trekking, Wildlife

A Layover Trip to Athens

February 1, 2019 by Steve Long5 Comments

A Layover Trip to Athens

It’s not everyday that I get to feel like I’m living in history, but that’s exactly how I felt looking at the rolling hills of Athens from the top of the Acropolis, images from 300 flashing in and out of my head (I know I know 300 is Sparta not Athens). I was on my way to Iceland from Singapore after attending a trade show on the island nation. There were no direct flights available; what’s more, there wasn’t even a simple connecting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Bus Travel, Drinking, Food and Wine, Greece, History, Iceland, Mountain Climbing, Restaurants, Sailing, Shopping Mall, Singapore, Ski Trip, Walking tour

Tips for Trekking to Everest Base Camp-Ultimate Guide

January 25, 2019 by Pranaya Baniya4 Comments

Tips for Trekking to Everest Base Camp-Ultimate Guide

Trekking to the mountains is a passion of many adventure lovers. It begins with a single step and slowly and gradually as we put one foot in front of the other, we push our body and our mind to reach places that very few people have ever been to. Trekking not only takes us to special Godly abodes but also helps us know our strengths and weaknesses. Out of all the places in the world, trekking to Everest Base Camp (the base of the world’s highest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Bakeries, Bridges, Culinary travel, Culture, Everest, Festival, Internet, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Nepal, Trekking, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

Pucon – Nature’s Playground

January 23, 2019 by Abdul Rastagar2 Comments

Pucon – Nature’s Playground

Chile sure has a lot of laid back and beautiful rural cities. And of all of these, Pucon has to be my favorite so far. The town lies on the shores of sprawling and beautiful Lago Villarrica, at an elevation of 227 meters, and surrounded in all directions by dramatic peaks covered in lush, green forests. Above all towers the glacier of the great volcano. Like the eye of Sauron, but perhaps less sinister, it keeps constant vigil over the valley … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Art, Beer, Bicycle, Bus Travel, California, Chile, Glacier, Hiking, Hot springs, Lake Tahoe, Mountain Climbing, Music, National Park, Restaurants, Trekking, Volcano, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

From Los Angeles to Bogota – a Day Trip

January 19, 2019 by Abdul Rastagar2 Comments

From Los Angeles to Bogota – a Day Trip

Yup, you read the headline right. I made a day trip to Bogota, Colombia from Los Angeles, USA. I'm probably not the first one to do it, but I bet not many people have done it before. So how'd it happen? Mostly through my opportunism: I managed to squeeze in a stop in Bogota while on my way to Santiago, Chile. It wasn't really on my original plans but I had a choice of two flights - one with a 4-hour layover in Lima, Peru and one with a 16-hour … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Airport, America, Andes, Art, Beer, Chile, Chocolate, Colombia, Drinking, Food and Wine, Hiking, History, Iceland, Los Angeles, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Music, Peru, Rainforest, Restaurants

The Pull of Haystack Rock: Why I Keep Coming Back

January 14, 2019 by Courtney MyersLeave a Comment

The Pull of Haystack Rock: Why I Keep Coming Back

I'm from a sleepy town in the Triad region of North Carolina. All my life, my parents took us kids to the closest beach on the east coast there was: good, old-fashioned Myrtle. Even back in the mid-1990s, it was a treasure trove of commercialism, with high-rise condos juxtaposed against centuries-old motels still somewhat holding on, amid the tearing down of the old Pavillion and the installation of a brand-new boardwalk. My toes never touched … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beach, Coffee, History, Hot Air Balloon, Journey, Los Angeles, Mountain Climbing, North Carolina, Oregon, Road Trip, San Francisco, Sand, Seafood, Seattle, Shopping Mall, Tennessee, Trekking, Walking tour, Wildlife

Tokyo Attractions: A Quickie Guide

January 3, 2019 by Allison TibaldiLeave a Comment

Tokyo Attractions: A Quickie Guide

If you haven’t yet visited Tokyo, the time is ripe. This dynamic city is gearing up for the 2020 Summer Olympics so it’s a fine time to discover its wealth of offerings. From the swanky shops in Ginza to the teen fashion Mecca Harajuku, there’s a neighborhood to please every tourist’s taste. There’s so much to do and see in this bustling metropolis, you could stay for months--or years-- and still not see it all. Make sure you allow plenty of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: America, Aquarium, Art, Asia, Baseball, Cruising, Culture, Dessert, Fashion, Film, Food and Wine, Garden, Hot springs, Ice Cream, Japan, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Public Transportation, Restaurants, Shopping Mall

Discover Carson Valley, a Legendary Snow-filled Destination That’s High on Fun and Low on Crowds

January 2, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

Discover Carson Valley, a Legendary Snow-filled Destination That’s High on Fun and Low on Crowds

CARSON VALLEY – Winter in Northern Nevada is in full swing and Carson Valley offers a snow-friendly destination that won't break the bank. Cozy, seasonal, adventurous, and relaxing – the four communities of Carson Valley have something for the winter-lover in your family. ©Brad Comen for Visit Carson Valley Easy to find, hard to forget Carson Valley is situated 45 minutes south of the Reno International Airport, 20 minutes east of Lake … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Art, Bicycle, California, Coffee, Culture, Desert, Drinking, Food and Wine, Hiking, History, Hot springs, Lake Tahoe, Mountain Climbing, Nevada, Resort, San Francisco, Shopping Mall, Sierra Nevada, Ski Trip

Vanessa Pirotta, Whale Researcher

December 16, 2018 by Dave2 Comments

Vanessa Pirotta, Whale Researcher

I first stumbled across Vanessa Pirotta's fascinating work involving whales through Twitter. She is an Australian based wild life conservationist working with cetaceans (a word that refers to whales, dolphins and porpoises). Her investigative work has led her to locations around the world collecting various data. She is most known for her research in collecting whale snot through the use of a customized collection system carried by drones. She is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Australia, Beach, Britain, Dolphin, England, Ireland, Journey, Machu Picchu, Madagascar, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Peru, Photography, Queensland, Seafood, Sydney, Whales, Wildlife

5 Top World Adventures for Older Travelers

December 11, 2018 by David Astley2 Comments

5 Top World Adventures for Older Travelers

As we travelers and adventurers get older, our bodies no longer let us do everything that we once did. Our stamina declines, our knees get weaker, and we start to suffer ailments that we knew nothing about in our younger years. But our quest for adventure doesn’t go away. So many of us older travelers get frustrated that we can’t do everything that we would like to do. Trekking to Everest base camp or expeditions to Patagonia start to become … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Africa, America, Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Australia, Costa Rica, Cruising, Europe, Everest, Hiking, Iceland, Mountain Climbing, New Zealand, Rainforest, River Rafting, South America, Tanzania, Trekking, Victoria Falls, Waterfall

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