Iceland is a land of waterfalls. Once you leave Reykjavik behind, you’ll discover this at almost every turn in the road on Iceland tours. On your first day, you’ll want to stop off at every single waterfall you see to take some photos and revel in the beauty of nature. But by your third day, […]
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Hiking the Inca Trail on a Trip to Peru
Few hikes have the same allure as the Inca Trail, the famous trek through the mountains of the Sacred Valley of the Incas on route to Machu Picchu, South America’s most famous ruins. Even if you have no idea who the Incas are, you’ve probably heard of the trail. And if you have an appetite […]
East African Safari vs Southern African Safari
Want to experience an African safari? There are many choices when it comes to location, and none will disappoint. Having travelled to both East Africa and Southern Africa, I have enjoyed safaris in both regions of this amazing continent. I have been asked which region I enjoyed more. The simple answer is both, for different […]
What to Expect on an Outer Great Barrier Reef Trip
It’s a rare list of Australia’s “must-sees” that doesn’t put Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef somewhere near the top. The world’s largest underwater wonder, the reef supports more than 1,500 species of fish, 30 species of marine mammal, 411 types of hard coral, and a third of the world’s soft corals, creating an ecosystem unmatched anywhere […]
An Africa Vacation Inspired by The Lion King
Whether you first saw the original version back in 1994, are a fan of the new photorealistic computer-animated remake, or were stunned by the immensely-popular Broadway show, odds are that if you’ve seen a version of The Lion King, you’ve wanted to go to Africa. And of course you do! With its stunning designs, lively […]
The Perfect Two-Week South Africa Vacation
Spend two weeks touring one of the most beautiful countries in the world, returning with amazing memories of a trip to South Africa. I don’t mind going out on a limb when I say South Africa is one of the most scenically-attractive destinations anywhere. It is blessed with a wonderful climate year-round, which makes it […]
7 Great Reasons to Hit the Coastal Road in Western Australia
Stretching over 2.6 million square kilometers (1 million square miles), Western Australia offers a taste of Down Under that goes beyond the clichés and obvious tourist highlights. Starting in Perth – a vibrant city with nature on its doorstep – Australia’s largest state boasts some of the most remarkable experiences. From the world’s largest fringing […]
Discover Victoria on a Self-Drive, with Air Canada
The state of Victoria is best known for Melbourne, the seven-time “World’s Most Liveable City” according to the Economist. But the road beyond Melbourne deserves as much attention as this justifiably popular city. There are few places that better accommodate the freedom of a road trip, where you can stop off on a quiet stretch […]
Discover the Great Barrier Reef on a scUber Adventure
Every traveller wants to go to the Great Barrier Reef. And now due to a partnership between Queensland and Uber, you can live out the dream of exploring the world’s largest coral reef by doing nothing more than using an app on your smartphone. The Uber app, to be exact. How to Ride in the […]
Consider a Guyana Vacation and Open the Door to the Last, Least-Visited Corner of South America
Fancy leaving your friends both jealous and scrambling for the world map? A Guyana vacation offers vast, unspoiled rainforests, healthy populations of jaguar, tapir, and caiman, plus an English-speaking Indigenous population. Few bother – or even dare – to venture into the northeast corner of South America. When told you’re going on Guyana vacation, even […]