There's no better way to experience nature's beauty than a trek through some of the world's most incredible jungles and peaks. Sure, trekking can be gruelling and could test your physical and mental abilities. But with proper training, preparation, and some help from professional guides, trekking is such a rewarding experience. For adventurous backpackers looking to venture into trekking, here are some of the best trekking adventures to … [Read more...]
The Best Places to See on the Appalachian Trail
Winding through 14 different states and over a whopping 2,200 miles, the Appalachian Trail is one heck of a hike. With its impressive length and variety, it’s no wonder that there are plenty of awesome things to see along the way— check out some of our favorites! To keep things from getting too crowded, we’ve narrowed it down to a top 8. We’re also listing the locations in the order they appear during the trek, so you know what to expect from … [Read more...]
Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
Gorilla trekking is the leading wildlife experience not only in this the Volcanoes National Park but also in Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills. This is a thrilling outdoor wildlife adventure where tourists go to visit already habituated gorilla group family in the park. Unlike the usual African big game safaris, gorilla trekking in Rwanda involves active participation where you will engage in a trek through the forest, steep slopes, at … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know: Gorilla Trekking Guide to Rwanda
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...]
5 ways to support Mountain Gorilla Conservation
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...]
Gorilla Trekking With Minors in Uganda
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...]
5 Summer Traveling Must-Haves For Men
With spring in season, summer is right around the corner, which means you're planning all the ways to have a great trip, preferably somewhere that's been on your must-see list for quite a while. While traveling comes with obvious things we can't forget to pack like daily medications, passports, and phone chargers, traveling essentials change with the seasons. During the winter you'll need boots and a heavy coat, during the spring a rain jacket, … [Read more...]
Day Hiking Connecticut: 5 Best Places to Hike in One Day
I’ve traveled a lot around the United States, and I haven’t met a lot of people with Connecticut at the top of their must-see list. However, as a resident of Connecticut, and someone who has spent countless hours and hundreds of miles hiking, kayaking, and backpacking in more remote areas of the state, I truly believe Connecticut has a lot to offer anyone who loves the outdoors. Connecticut is a perfect location for day hiking because of its … [Read more...]
Fenix HP25R Rechargeable Headlamp
The Fenix HP25R V2.0 is a powerful headlamp which is rated to run for up to 400 hours on its low mode or 2 hours on the turbo high brightness setting. We first tested this out picking grapes in Napa Valley. Features three different lights including a spotlight, floodlight and a red light. Offers 10 unique brightness settings ranging from 5 Lumens up to 1600 Lumens and a usage time of 2 to 800 hours depending on the setting. The light tilts up to … [Read more...]
Matt Ruby, New York City Stand-up Comedian
Q. In your article “What I’ve Learned From 10 Years of Doing Standup Comedy”, you mentioned the reason you began stand-up comedy was to tell the truth and being funny was the best way to deliver it. Tell us about your love for comedy and your journey into stand-up comedy? My therapist once asked me if I do standup comedy because my mom was funny. I replied, “No, I don’t think so. My mom wasn’t really that funny. In fact, come to think of … [Read more...]
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