Vast expanses of desolate beauty, peaking red sand dunes and some of the toughest animals in the world, the Namib Desert of Namibia is a harsh but beautiful environment where animals and plants have learned to adapt in this water deprived environment. The Namib Desert is recorded as being the oldest desert in the world, … Continue reading “Namib Desert of Namibia”
Destinations
Dead Vlei of Namibia
This beautiful, albeit eerie, old pan is said to rival the stark beauty of the Sossusvlei located nearby, and situated in the Namib-Naukluft National Park in Namibia. The name Dead Vlei is derived from the Afrikaans term of vlei, meaning marsh and combined to mean Dead Marsh. You will notice this clearly when you see … Continue reading “Dead Vlei of Namibia”
Mount Thor (Thor Peak) in Canada
Being one of the Extremes on Earth, Mount Thor holds the prime as the greatest vertical drop in the world. The peak of Mount Thor towers up 1250 meters (4101 feet), delivering the drop that is more than one and a half times the height of Burj Dubai – currently the highest man made structure … Continue reading “Mount Thor (Thor Peak) in Canada”
Sossusvlei, Namibia
Sossusvlei Desert of Namibia is best known for its extraordinarily large, towering red sand dunes. That of course after the fact that Sossusvlei is also the oldest and one of the driest deserts in the world. The only source of water is the Tsauchab River that only flows once every 10 years. Even though the … Continue reading “Sossusvlei, Namibia”
Atitlan Butterfly Sanctuary
The Atitlan Butterfly Sanctuary contains in excess of thirty five different species of butterfly, and offers an ideal education center for adults and children alike in learning and understanding the life cycle of the butterfly. Located just outside of the town of Panajachel near Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, this ecological center offers a unique insight into … Continue reading “Atitlan Butterfly Sanctuary”
Bhangarh Fort – Ruins in Rajasthan, India Haunted by Ghosts
The ruins of Bhangarh Fort in the Rajasthan state in India are known for being the most hunted place in this south Asian country. While it’s understandable that not all people believe in ghosts, there are warnings at all entry points to the Bhangarh Fort advising people not to venture into the city at night. … Continue reading “Bhangarh Fort – Ruins in Rajasthan, India Haunted by Ghosts”
Lake Atitlan in Guatemala
Otherwise known as Laguna de Aitlan, Lake Atitlan is a volcanic lake situated in the highlands of Guatemala. So far as tourism infrastructure and access are concerned, the Lake Atitlan area is well developed. There are a number of towns and villages that surround the Lake Atitlan, the most popular being that of Panajachel, which … Continue reading “Lake Atitlan in Guatemala”
Surfers Paradise – The Gold Coast of Australia
If you are on the hunt for a balance of fun city life and beautiful natural surroundings, search no more! Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia truly is paradise – whether you plan on staying for a day or a couple of weeks, you are certainly in for a treat. Warm Pacific … Continue reading “Surfers Paradise – The Gold Coast of Australia”
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica
Monteverde which means “Green Mountain” in Spanish is a small town in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. The population of Monteverde is not high – currently at about 6,500 residents many of which speak good English so even if your Spanish is a bit rusty or non existent, you won’t have much trouble getting … Continue reading “Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica”
Traveling the Atacama Desert
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is a narrow strip of the driest land on earth. You might not expect to find much to do or see in a place where centuries can go by without a drop of rain, but this small Chilean desert nestled near the peaks of the Andes Mountains actually has … Continue reading “Traveling the Atacama Desert”