A Whale of a Good Time! Top 6 Things to Do in Isla Mujeres this Summer
From beautiful beaches to underwater museums and swimming with whale sharks, there are so many fun things to do in Isla Mujeres this summer!
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Micronesia – The Forgotten Jewel of the Pacific
The thousands of islands of Micronesia offer a diversity of culture, ecology, and topography. The journey to reach this forgotten region of the world is long, but for lovers of nature and history, the experiences to be had in Micronesia are unrivaled.
Tracking Africa’s Big 5 in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve
If I’m being completely honest, I wasn’t as excited about our honeymoon safari as I was about some of the other wild adventures we had planned in South Africa. Sure, I was looking forward to seeing all the animals, I’m certifiably obsessed with nature and wildlife, but I completely and utterly underestimated how worthwhile this… Read more »
Lessons in the Snow: How Failing at Snowboarding was an Unexpected Birthday Gift
As a Florida native I grew up water skiing, wakeboarding and surfing. I never took lessons, perhaps with the exception of a friend or family member shouting backseat-driver directives at me from the stern of the boat. I wasn’t a pro by any means, but learning water sports just came naturally. Snow sports, on the… Read more »
Wild West: Top 5 Nature & Outdoor Spots in the Western Cape, South Africa
South Africa is known for its huge swaths of untamed wilderness, but most of the attention on big game and outdoor adventure sports focuses on Kruger National Park in the north or Drakensberg in the east. The wilderness of the Western Cape can be easily overlooked in favor of the posh metropolitan glitz of Cape… Read more »
Explore the Land of Stone Money: A Guide to the Best Things To Do in Yap
Yap island, though largely unknown, is one of the most unique and interesting islands in Micronesia. The traditional Micronesian culture and customs are better preserved on Yap than anywhere else in the region, a fact that is the source of immense pride among her people. This pride is reflected in the care taken by locals to keep… Read more »
Top 9 Things to Do Off the Beaten Path in Singapore
Research things to do in Singapore, and you’ll find the same tourist attractions listed over and over again. Shop the luxury brands on Orchard Road, get a bird’s eye view of Marina Bay on the Singapore Flyer, eat in Chinatown, ride the movies at Universal Studios Sentosa and wash it all down with the original… Read more »
How to Survive the 70th Anniversary of La Tomatina Festival
The sound of gunfire rang through thick air that was previously occupied only by the buzz of anticipation. The crowd began to swarm as the lorries inched closer. I looked down to watch as a massive tire grazed just centimeters from my toes, then back up into the sunlight to see the silhouettes of three… Read more »
Air Jaws: The Great White Sharks of False Bay
The alarm rang at 4:30 am in our cold, dark beach bungalow in Camps Bay. Normally waking in the cold at such an abominable hour would make me cranky, but this morning was different. It was our last day on the Cape, and our very last chance to see Great Whites leap from the depths… Read more »
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