George Kourounis is a Canadian explorer, adventurer and popular TV host best known for his work on Angry Planet, where he traveled around the world documenting extreme forces of nature and some of the planet’s most dangerous natural disasters. Q. You have spent most of your life doing things most people are trying to get away from. What is it about danger and risks that keeps you hooked after all this time? Haha. I don't think it's so much … [Read more...]
Why I Went to Lamjung Instead of the Annapurna Circuit
We were at the junction in Besisahar where the road splits, and everyone else in the vehicle was going north, up the Marsyangdi, toward the Annapurna Circuit and the teahouses and the pass at 5,416 metres that people fly across the world to walk over. I asked to be let out at the turn for Hugdi. The driver repeated the name back to me twice. Then he shrugged in the way Nepali drivers shrug at foreigners and at locals who are behaving like … [Read more...]
Minalungao National Park: A Scenic Nueva Ecija Escape for Nature Lovers
Nueva Ecija is often known for rice fields, peaceful towns, and wide provincial roads, but hidden within General Tinio is one of Central Luzon’s most photogenic nature destinations: Minalungao National Park. With its emerald river, towering limestone cliffs, bamboo rafts, hanging bridge, caves, and scenic hilltop views, Minalungao has become one of the most visited nature spots in Nueva Ecija. It is a favorite day-trip destination for travelers … [Read more...]
Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Celebration
This November, Downtown Tulsa will celebrate the 100th birthday of Route 66 in the Capital of Route 66®. In cooperation with the Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission, Tulsa will host a statewide Route 66 Centennial Celebration presented by Cherokee Nation Businesses in the Tulsa Arts District on Nov. 11, 2026, 100 years to the day from when U.S. Route 66 was officially established and commissioned as part of the new U.S. Numbered Highway … [Read more...]
Why Mt. Apo Should Be on Every Serious Hiker’s Bucket List
Mt. Apo is not just another mountain in the Philippines. It is the highest peak in the country, a protected natural landscape, and one of the most meaningful climbs a hiker can experience in Mindanao. For many hikers, Mt. Apo is the kind of destination that stays on the bucket list for years. It has the reputation, the elevation, the views, and the challenge. But after experiencing the mountain myself, I realized that Mt. Apo is not only about … [Read more...]
Chasing Adventure Across the Alps, Winter and Summer
The European Alps stretch for more than 1,200 kilometres across eight countries, but the experience varies dramatically across the range. In France, high passes and glacier terrain dominate parts of the landscape, while Switzerland has car-free mountain villages, and Slovenia’s Julian Alps rise in sharp limestone peaks. Even getting around can feel completely different depending on where you are and the time of year. In winter, ski lifts, deep … [Read more...]
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary: Complete Visitor Guide
A short boat ride from Entebbe, in the middle of Lake Victoria, Ngamba Island is home to one of East Africa’s most moving wildlife stories. The sanctuary was created to give rescued and orphaned chimpanzees a safe, permanent home, and today its forest is home to a community of 55 chimpanzees, each with a story of where they came from and how they ended up here. Ten of the chimps were actually born on the island itself (an unplanned but welcome … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for Mt. Whitney: Permits, Training, and Gear
Mt. Whitney doesn't ease you into anything. The standard route is a 22-mile round trip with more than 6,000 feet of elevation gain, done in a single push by most hikers who start well before sunrise and finish well after dark. At 14,505 feet, it's the highest peak in the contiguous United States, and the trail treats that fact seriously. People who show up undertrained, unpermitted, or under-geared don't summit, and some of them get hurt trying. … [Read more...]
5 Hiking Destinations That Belong on Every Walker’s List
The quality of a walking holiday depends on matching your physical preparation with the distinct geological and climatic realities of the chosen terrain. Different mountain ranges, volcanic islands, and coastal paths demand specific navigational strategies and gear choices to ensure a successful journey. These five destinations each offer a highly specialised walking environment, ranging from high-altitude alpine routes to rugged volcanic … [Read more...]
5 Adventure Destinations That Remind You Why You Travel
Adventure rarely comes down to one big moment. It's usually something smaller that sticks: the sound of boots on a mountain trail before sunrise, elephants appearing where the grass looked empty a minute earlier, or a fishing boat heading out while everyone else is still waking up. Those are usually the details people remember most. The five destinations below have very little in common on paper, yet daily life is still shaped by the landscape … [Read more...]
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