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Unique rock formation of pink granite in Spitzkoppe, Damaraland, Namibia

Highlights Off the Beaten Path on African Tours

It’s not hard to see why Africa’s greatest landmarks continue to attract so much attention from international travellers. The Serengeti, the Pyramids, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Marrakech, Zanzibar Island, Kruger National Park, the sand dunes of the Namib Desert—these are all incredible and breathtaking world wonders. But there’s more to Africa than the highlight reel. That’s why […]

Swimming in tropical waters of the Maldives

Spot Incredible Underwater Animals on an Island Getaway

There are a lot of advantages to an island getaway. You get to enjoy sun-tanning sessions on white-sand beaches, massages in calming spas, and indulgent meals on patios overlooking the Pacific Ocean at sunset. You also get to explore the crystal-clear waters of the world’s oceans. During your afternoons spent snorkelling, diving, or embarking on […]

Baobab trees at sunset at the Avenue of the Baobabs in Madagascar

Explore a Wild World on a Trip to Madagascar

There are few countries like Madagascar. You’ll find it about 1,200km off the east coast of Africa and likely know a few things about it, specifically that it’s home to the white-and-black lemurs that delight children and adults alike. You may even recognize the towering baobab trees of the Avenue of the Baobabs in western […]

Tiger at London Zoo, London, England, UK (United Kingdom)

Zoos Around the World

There are, according to the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, over 10,000 zoos around the world, so while travelling, the opportunities to visit one are innumerable. Whether as an adult or a child, most people love zoos. But first, what is the definition of a zoo? I quote from one source, “An establishment that maintains […]

Leaping Lemurs in Madagascar

Did you know that 5% of ALL animal and plant species known to man live in Madagascar – and nowhere else? It’s no surprise that the African island that inspired the hit DreamWorks film, Madagascar, is a real-life dream destination for nature and wildlife lovers. The island is a kaleidoscope of fascinating flora and fauna. […]

Top picks for an Unforgettable Beach Holiday

What makes for not just a good beach holiday but an unforgettable beach holiday? The sand, the sea, the location, the presence of crowds for people watching or the lack of crowds for privacy, the most out there destination or a vibrant nightlife scene with world class surfing? We have come up with some unique […]

5 Great Reasons to visit Madagascar in 2014 – It stands apart from Africa

The DreamWorks movie of the same name has made Madagascar a household name but it is certainly not a popular tourist destination for the typical traveler, making it an ideal destination for the discerning Globetrotter looking for more than just another notch on their travel belt. Madagascar lies off the southeast coast of Africa, its […]