52″ Pow storm in Vermont on my Bent Chetler 100s was not enough float 12/20/2020




Canadian Rocky Mountains and Beyond

Visiting the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Canadian National Parks.Canadian badlands.

Things To Do Around Albuquerque

National monuments tells us about our history. Scenic byways are a good way to enjoy the beauty of our country.

The Butterfly Park in Dubai Is a Delight

As usual, Dubai conjures up something special and the latest addition to the tourist landscape is the Butterfly Park. The park has just opened a few weeks back and is an absolute delight. As my American girl is here, I thought it a good idea to show her the park.

What Are Gap Year Travel Insurance Key Benefits?

Sometimes you need to take a break. This could be an extended study break or a much needed break from your career. Whatever be the case, you will need the kind of travel insurance that will cover your entire trip.

How to Get Budget Travel Insurance for Students

The world is a smaller place today and students regularly travel abroad to study. Or they may be taking a gap year to travel the world. Whatever be the case, these students don’t have access to funding or support from family and friends the way they would at home. And since youth also brings a certain amount of carelessness, accidents and illnesses are not out of the question.

3 Places to Experience on Your First Safari

We planned a six-day safari to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha with a final lunch at the serene Kiambethu Tea Farm. Extraordinary wildlife and startling a hippo on a walking safari were among her highlights. Voted Africa’s Leading National Park for the sixth time in the 2018 World Travel Awards, the Maasai Mara National Reserve must be on a first-time safari itinerary. Lake Nakuru National Park was next, home to the endangered Rothschild giraffe and black rhinos and finally, Lake Naivasha, the largest of the Rift Valley lakes in Kenya.

Walking With the Maasai and Other Adventures

This post tells of Di and Leonie’s June safari through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli. First they headed to the Maasai Mara. On the drive to Kenya’s premier game reserve that they watched a KWS helicopter herding a stray elephant back to within the park boundaries. They walked to a Maasai village, which was longer than anticipated, demonstrating that the Maasai definition of “not far” might be a bit different to an Australian definition! The next stop was Lake Nakuru National Park.

Dog Lovers Who Travel

There are endless adventures you can take with your family and your dog. If you are going don’t leave your “Man’s Best Friend” at home. Our pets are already major companions in our lives, so it’s all the more fun to make memories away from home with them.

Sea Turtle Nesting Season Starting on 30-A

Every year, between May and October, sea turtles nest on beaches along Highway 30-A on the Florida Panhandle. Four of the sea turtle species are protected. There are volunteers who help keep the turtles safe.

Life at Cape Flattery Lighthouse

In March of 1778 Captain James Cook sailed the waters of the North Washington Coast where there was an opening along the coastline. He named the place Cape Flattery because he thought he had been flattered into thinking it was a passage into The Strait of Juan de Fuca. In his logbook he wrote “In this very latitude geographers have placed the pretended Strait of Juan de Fuca. But nothing of that kind presented itself to our view, nor is it probable that any such thing ever existed.”

The Best Alaska Fishing Charters – Kenai Peninsula

Nothing is more exciting than planning your “Bucket List” adventure to Alaska for fishing! With a variety of Alaska Fishing Charters, choosing the right company can make all the difference in your experience and money being well spent! As a professional in the tourism industry- check out these MUST DO’s prior to booking any Alaska Fishing Charters!

A Saturday Morning in Nigeria

On the streets of Modakake, Osun State, Nigeria. Welcome to Africa.

Trip Report – Lake Naivasha, A Day Tour

We planned a wonderful day of walking safaris and a boat ride – perfect activities for perfect Kenyan weather. The first stop was Hells Gate National Park. Afterwards we went for lunch of beef stew, chicken, tilapia, rice, chapattis, ugali, zikuma wiki, and kachambari. In the afternoon, we drove around the lake to Wileli Conservancy where there are a lot more animals than in Hells Gate. The grand finale of the day was a boat trip on Lake Oloiden.

National Parks – Tips to Enjoy Nairobi National Park

“The World’s Only Wildlife Capital” is Nairobi with a 117 square kilometre National Park only seven kilometres from the city centre. Black rhinos are the highlight of this amazing wildlife park. It was Kenya’s first national park and is a local treasure for Nairobians.

Take the Family and Enjoy the Elephant Seals at Ano Nuevo State Park

Elephant Seals are some of the biggest creatures on earth. Ano Nuevo State Park in California is the best place to get up close and personal.

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