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Wicked Clean Fun At Noboribetsu’s “Hell”

August 5, 2022 by Katie Cerezo4 Comments

Go to hell. The phrase has lost its power through overuse. Unless, perhaps the phase "go to hell" was intended not as a threat, but as a travel recommendation. I should have taken the two demon statues directly outside Japan's Noboribetsu station as a warning that the good times were indeed about to end. Instead, I was delighted. Clearly, the colorful demons were proof I was in the right place. I had made it to Hokkaido's Noboribetsu, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Budget travel, Bus Travel, Drinking, Fashion, Festival, Fireworks, Food and Wine, Hiking, Hot springs, Japan, Naked, National Park, Taxi, Volcano, Walking tour

Irish and New in Vancouver

August 1, 2022 by Mary Kate Forde1 Comment

What it’s really like to live in Beautiful British Columbia’s biggest city. Anyone who knows me will know that I spent over two years in Canada on an IEC Working Holiday visa – mainly because I don’t shut up about my time here. And although I moved around, overall, I spent just under a year in Vancouver so I feel qualified to write about it. Here’s a summary of my experience: Getting There Okay, so let’s take it back to 2019: Pre pandemic. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Alaska, Aquarium, Art, Beach, Bicycle, British Columbia, Bus Travel, California, Canada, Canyon, Chocolate, Cruising, Culinary travel, Desert, Drinking, England, Festival, Film, Food and Wine, Garden

Things to Do in the Smoky Mountains with Kids

July 20, 2022 by liltravelfolksLeave a Comment

We live about three hours away from the Smoky Mountains and visit there every chance we get.  Our four boys are huge fans of the area, and my husband and I really enjoy it, too. Since we've been there more times than we can count, I wanted to share with you some of the best things to do in the Smoky Mountains with kids in tow.  Sure, Gatlinburg and the surrounding areas are great for adventurous solo travelers, couples, and, well, just about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Hiking, History, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Walking tour, Wildlife

Discovering a new way to cruise with UnCruise Adventures

June 30, 2022 by Abdul RastagarLeave a Comment

Tired of the massive cruise ships packed to the brim with thousands of tourists? Not interested in that kind of generic, high-density vacation but still want the unparalleled sightseeing and relaxation of a scenic cruise? Then maybe an Uncruise is the right cruise for you. UnCruise Adventures is unlike any cruise I’ve done in the past. And I quickly found myself warming up to the concept. After spending a day on a special “behind the scenes” … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Africa Safari, Alaska, Baja California, California, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Cruising, Denali, Food and Wine, Hawaii, Hiking, Machu Picchu, National Park, River Rafting, Wildlife

What I Learned from an Ashram

June 30, 2022 by Jeania Kimbrough1 Comment

Roof Yoga Space

First of all, my backpacking, hostel staying, sleeping-on-trains and wild camping days have long been over. This nomadic travel-style, while fun when I was in my college years roaming around Europe and North Africa, has been replaced by something a little easier on my back and fancier in terms of luxury. Nowadays, I am partial to the kind of hotels that come with slippers, deep soaker-tubs, smart technology, and sparkling on arrival. So why would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa, Animal Rescue, Backpacking, Cell Phone, Coffee, Culture, Europe, Festival, India, Switzerland, Technology, Train Travel, Walking tour, Wildlife

A Beautiful Day in Kundasang, Sabah

June 20, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang4 Comments

My worn slippers scuffed against the rock-strewn path, crunching gravel and pebbles underneath the thin sole. The peak of Mount Kinabalu was clearly visible miles ahead of me. The horizon was painted in flaming red as the sun began to penetrate the mist and brighten up the sleepy green valley down below. A brisk morning stroll took me to a war memorial on a hill. Standing at the top of the staircase, I watched the quiet town slowly come to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Australia, Dancing, Hiking, Ice Cream, Malaysia, Mosque, Mountain Climbing, New Zealand, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Walking tour, Wildlife

What You Need to Know: Gorilla Trekking Guide to Rwanda

June 12, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

One of the planet's highlights is arguably a trek to see gorillas in the wild in Rwanda, however there are a number of details and expenses one needs to be aware of when planning a trip to Rwanda. Kigali International Airport (KGL) is located only about 20 minutes outside of Kigali, the country's capital city. This airport is the hub for RwandAir and services other international airlines including Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airlines, KLM and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, California, Culture, Hiking, Jet lag, Kenya, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Rainforest, Trekking, Visa

Visiting Strasbourg, France with Children

June 10, 2022 by Maggie AndrewsLeave a Comment

There is really nothing else like traveling through Europe with toddlers. This is true for so many reasons, one of which is that they seldom seem to know just how lucky they are or how crazy it is that they are, where they are. Having lived in Germany now for a year and a half, we have become accustomed to hearing German daily. We have grown comfortable enough in our surroundings to explore and live. Though, when we travel to another country, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Canals, Chocolate, Europe, Flowers, Food and Wine, France, Germany, History, Paradise, Paris, Restaurants, Spain, Traffic, Walking tour, Wildlife, Zoo

5 ways to support Mountain Gorilla Conservation

June 9, 2022 by Pete BasuddeLeave a Comment

According to IUCN, there are close to 8410 critically endangered species in the whole world. These include but not limited to African savannah elephant, African wild dog, western lowland gorillas, and Eastern lowland gorilla among several other species. The mountain gorillas have recently made it off the critically endangered species to the category of endangered species because there is hope in the efforts of Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Farming, Food and Wine, Lodge, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Trekking, Volunteer, Wildlife

Gorilla Trekking With Minors in Uganda

June 7, 2022 by Paul BasuddeLeave a Comment

Imagine you have a friend that has just come back from Uganda after successfully completing their gorilla trek in either Mgahinga gorilla national park or Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. Even before you ask them about their trip, with excitement they go ahead and share their gorilla trekking experience with you. They tell you about the landscapes, the greenness of the country, the weather, the people and everything that made their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Trekking, Wildlife

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