Nature

Escape from Manila II – Taal Lake & Volcano

If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle that is modern Manila, but a beach destination I wrote about here is not your thing, how about visiting a volcano lake? Tagaytay at Taal lake is a little cooler than the city and you have amazing views, all just a short drive from […]

ASEAN Explorer, bargain trip with Air Asia ASEAN Pass

I love South East Asia: The 10 countries making up ASEAN have so much to offer – from getaways to white beaches to exciting cities; from untouched nature and wildlife to stunning historical sights there is so much to see. And the different countries are as different as European ones, making it worth spending time

I went to the end of the world and I loved it – Sossusvlei, Namibia

I have traveled to destinations considered “off the beaten path” before and seen a few desert environments as well, but nothing can really prepare you for experiencing Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert, one of the driest places in the world! It also is one of the most beautiful places I have seen anywhere on Earth,

Exploring wildlife on your own – Kruger National Park, South Africa

I was attracted to Krueger National Park, not only because many people described it as a must see experience, but because it promised do-it-yourself wildlife exploration. While most parks like this require a guided tour, all you need here is a car, a pass to enter and a reservation at one of the camps inside

Explore Nature as it used to be – Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

When I prepared for my trip to the Galapagos Islands, I read about the unique wildlife of these isolated islands and other travelers describe it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The access of tourists is limited and strictly controlled, making it one of the more difficult to visit places, but it certainly is worth the extra

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