Category: Experiences
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7 Rare Creatures to Spot Around the World
An estimated 7.77 million animal species call Earth home – yet nearly 90% have never been identified, and many are at risk of extinction. Head off to spot this magnificent seven – while there’s still time… Orangutan, Borneo Orangutan, Borneo Both species of the ‘man of the forest’, Bornean and Sumatran, are Critically Endangered, their…
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Walking Through The Steep Streets Of San Francisco
One of the vacations I have enjoyed the most has been my trip to San Francisco, it was my first time in the city and I went on my own. It’s funny that my only trip without having companion resulted in the most wonderful experience I’ve had by that time. I have come to the…
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Day Trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park
My boyfriend and I were in the middle of a three day trip in Croatia. As we were staying in Zadar, we decided to go on a day trip to the Plitvice Lakes National Park. It’s the most popular tourist attraction in Croatia, receiving over a million visitors each year. We wanted to see what…
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Try Out Camel Trekking in Morocco
There are various global tourist destinations around the world that most people long to visit. Among these destinations Morocco and in particular the Sahara desert certainly is not considered very often. This is not to say that it is not a spectacular site to tour, on the contrary there is a unique activity that draws…
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Backpacking in New Zealand – How to Get Around Like a Local
A great way for backpackers to get a taste of the real New Zealand is to seek out local events and festivals in smaller towns and communities. Take your time to chill out in one place for a while and you will be surprised how much more you can deepen your experience by getting amongst…
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A Vacation to See the Gorillas in Africa
It is estimated that there are only 1000 mountain gorillas left in the world. More than half of these reside in the East African countries of Uganda and Rwanda. A small number are also found in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Virunga National Park. Gorilla trekking is a unique once-in-a-lifetime experience, requiring good physical fitness…
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Adventure Travel: The Most Exhilarating Must Do Trips
Ever since the man could walk, he traveled. At first, we traveled to escape harsh climate and find food, but as we evolved, we started traveling for fun. Thus appeared travel destinations and travel guides. As time passed, more and more people started traveling to various locations, for the landscape, traditions and thrills. Here are…
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10 Reasons to Go Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Similar to their name, mountain gorillas live in mountains, at elevations of 8,000 to 13,000 feet. Mountain Gorillas have thicker fur, and more of it, compared to other great apes. Their fur helps to survive in a habitat where temperatures often drop below freezing. Mountain Gorillas leaves in three separate locations: The Virunga National Park…
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Complete Guide to Visiting Mountain Gorillas in Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the most popular of all Uganda’s national Parks. Located in southwestern Uganda, this UNESCO world heritage site features among the most splendid protected areas in East African Region. It lies at the border area between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) just along the Albertine rift valley. It…
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Trekking Jordan to see Petra, Wadi Rum & Magnificent Landscape
Jordan is a Middle Eastern country bordered by Israel, Iraq, Syria and Saudi Arabia. The country was under the British Administration and gained independence in the year 1946. While Amman, the capital city of Jordan, the Dead Sea, the Forts, the Palaces and Mosques are major attractions of Jordan, the country also has a few…