The expansive plains of the Serengeti, dotted with herds of roaming impalas, topis, elephants, giraffes, gazelles, wildebeest and zebras, and the brilliant blue sky…
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The rumbles of Volcan Arenal
The Volcan Arenal (map) is a relatively young volcano and the most active in Costa Rica. This conically-shaped volcano rises steeply to a height…
The Spectacular Bus Ride from San Pedro de Atacama to Salta
‘The Spectacular Bus Ride from San Pedro de Atacama to Salta’ (a page from my Travel Journal) “Hurry, hurry…,” the man said to me,…
Enchanting spots: Tikal, Guatemala
Situated deep in the jungles of northern Guatemala near the town of Flores, Tikal (map) is the largest of the ruined cities of the…
The marine life of the Western Cape
The Western Cape of South Africa is a popular region to watch whales and other marine life in their natural environs. Hermanus (map) and…
Ten tips for planning a RTW trip
Planning a trip is always part of the adventure of travelling, and even more so if it’s a round-the-world (RTW) trip across many countries…
Enchanting spots: Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon, just outside Reykjavik (map), is one of the most extraordinary spas I’ve ever been to and I can definitely recommend a visit…
That rock star feeling in the Lost World
That rock star feeling in the Lost World (a page from my Travel Journal) The Iguazu Falls (map) are located in the far northeastern…
Enchanting spots: Ngorongoro
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (map) in Tanzania borders the Serengeti National Park and consists of the crater highlands, plains and woodlands. The main attraction is…
