There are many beautiful lavender fields around the world. Some of them are very well known ones in Provence; others are in significantly more hidden and lesser known locations, so that you can visit them without any of the crowds and just enjoy the beautiful scent, the photogenic setting and the countryside atmosphere. I have … Read more
The United States are just about the perfect destination for a road trip. If you are planning to explore more of this incredible country, make sure to hit at least one – or more – of the best national parks in USA. Created with the intent to protect the delicate environment and wildlife, national parks … Read more
Ethical animal tourism should be the only way tourists interact with animals during their travels. If done right, wildlife tourism can have a great impact in conservation and protection of animals, bringing much needed funds that can be used to restore wildlife population, increase efforts against poaching, protecting the animals’ habitat, help in maintaining the … Read more
A safari in Sri Lanka is a great way to admire the incredible wildlife variety that this country has to offer. Though most people think of African countries when they hear the word “safari,” you should know that Asian countries such as India, Nepal and especially Sri Lanka are great wildlife viewing destinations. There are … Read more
Easily one of the best places to visit in Costa Rica, Tortuguero National Park is a prime wildlife watching destination, and one of the best places in the world to see baby turtles hatch. Tortuguero means “turtle catcher” and is a clear reference to the green sea turtles that each year, between July and October, … Read more
Marcahuasi is one of the most surreal places you can hope to see in Peru. At about 100 km east of Lima geographically, Marcahuasi is about a million miles away from it from all other points of view. For as busy, polluted, lively and touristy the Peruvian capital is, Marcahuasi has yet to be discovered … Read more
Protecting the Himba people of Namibia is a must. We ought to work out ways to preserve the Himba culture and helping it thrive again. Traveling abroad to meet different cultures is definitely one of the main aspects of international tourism. However, before including the visit to isolated tribes such as the Himba people to … Read more
The Himba tribe of Namibia is one of the last few semi-nomadic indigenous groups in the world. If done right, visiting a Himba village can be the highlight of a trip to Namibia. However, most of the time unaware travelers visit the Himba tribes on visits that last no more than one hour, during which … Read more