Category: Travel Tips
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7 accessible cycling adventures
Tackling an epic cycling trip doesn’t mean you need to be an epic cyclist. Dervla Murphy, who launched her distinguished travel-writing career pedalling from Ireland to India, sagely wrote: “one of the advantages of cycling is that it automatically prevents a journey from becoming an Expedition.” These bike-based trips offer high adventure that’s achievable for…
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30 Best Travel Tips
Laugh At Yourself You will definitely look like a fool many times when traveling to new places. Rather than get embarrassed, laugh at yourself. Don’t be afraid to screw up, and don’t take life so seriously. Once a whole bus full of Guatemalans laughed with glee when I forced our driver to stop so I…
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What To Pack For Camping Safaris In Africa
Packing for an African safari is one of the most amazing, unforgettable, unique and a true wildlife experience. With the vast areas of forests, savanna, mountains, gorges, deserts and fresh what bodies inhabited only by animals. A camping safari in Africa means taking along with you the essentials that one is likely to need on…
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Gorilla Tourism in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Bwindi is home to more than half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Bwindi is considered to be the richest biodiversity forest in East Africa with hundreds of plant species, birds and other wildlife. The main tourist activity in the park is tracking the mountain gorillas. Bwindi has different habituated gorillas groups open for gorilla…
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7 Travel Ideas to Change your Life
Heading out on a trip can transform your life – here are just a few ideas for how you can find a new you on the road… Antigua, Guatemala Learn a new skill It’s never too late to pick up knowledge – and travelling offers countless opportunities. Learning a new language is a popular choice:…
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The Thrill of Gorilla Trekking in Africa
Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are the few gifted countries in the world to host the endangered remaining mountain gorillas, and there are four national parks where tracking these apes are done, in Uganda mountain gorillas are found in the rain forest of Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla forest national…
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5 Exotic African Parks to Visit At least Once in Your Lifetime
Africa is the best safari destination in the world. There are lots of amazing national parks where you can enjoy an African safari. Here are 10 exceptional national parks that you should not miss in while in Africa. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Bwindi is one of the kind national parks that will give you a…
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Change Your Life: Go on African Safari with National Geographic
If you want an experience that you’ll remember for a lifetime – that compares to no other had by friends or family – you want an African Safari from the leader in global travel adventure, National Geographic. The best African safaris for travelers who desire to connect with the local culture and wildlife in an…
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Four Exclusive Beach and Rain Forest Getaways
A leader in global travel experiences, National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World has found the best winter getaways in Costa Rica and the Caribbean for travelers who seek high-end adventure in pristine settings, with a minimal impact on the natural environment. Compared to other beach getaways, National Geographic Lodges are among the most extraordinary…
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5 Best Italian Day Trips
The train system in Italy might not be perfect, but it is definitely an incredible resource to leverage. Of course some trains might be delayed or dirty, but for the most part the train system in Italy is a true asset. Interrail has made major investments over the last 5 years to ensure more trains,…