Most people, especially safari first-timers, don’t go on specialized safaris. Choice of country isn’t necessarily the most important factor: time of year, quality of guiding, and your control of the vehicle are just as important. Many safari areas have different conditions depending on the season — for example, wet seasons have more vegetation and background […]
With eight of the top ten highest summits in the world and some of the most beautiful landscapes which are only reachable on foot, trekking in Nepal is one of the unique experiences of Asia. The huge variety of options allows for people of many ages and capabilities to attempt a trek in the country. While […]
The Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked country in South Asia at the eastern end of the Himalayas. It is bordered to the north by China and to the south, east and west by India. To the west, it is separated from Nepal by the Indian state of Sikkim, while farther south it is separated […]
Kerala is a state in the southwest of India, stretching nearly 600km down the country’s coast. It has an extremely varied terrain and one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Covered in a combination of wet evergreen forests and highland deciduous forests Kerala is a lush and beautiful region to visit. If you’re […]
In 2016 the Vancouver Aquarium, in partnership with One Ocean Expeditions and Lloyds Travel will be setting sail in the Arctic. There could be no better team to accompany you on an expedition to the Canadian North. Embark on your journey aboard the Akademik Sergey Vavilov, a small expedition cruise ship built to venture through […]
The Virunga Mountains at the borders of Rwanda, Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo are home to around 480 mountain gorillas, more than half of the world’s entire population. The rest live in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. In Volcanoes National Park, the Rwandan part of Virungas, ten gorilla groups are now habituated for gorillas […]
Packing for a safari can be a challenge because of the weight restrictions that small charter aircraft place on your bags. The weight quickly adds up if you bring a tripod and telephoto lens. So choose all items carefully (most lodges and hotels have laundry facilities). This is not the terrain for a wheeled suitcase; instead, […]
If you dream of leaving behind the routine of life, the boring job and wish to discover a simpler way of life, in harmony with nature, in rhythm with the worlds around you, breathe air that is clean, meet people from other cultures and explore far away places you, horseback or camel riding adventures […]
by Bruce Fougner Wendy and I had the opportunity to slip down to the Maldives on our last trip to South East Asia. This 1190 island archipelago is situated off the South West coast of India. We arrived in Male, were through customs in minutes and then whisked across a small road to the water […]
You need to have a reason to be a wildlife photographer, a passion that drives you to get better and better. You don’t have to be a pro to take great wildlife photos. In fact, there are many great photographers out there who are not pros. With that outlook you will always have many wonderful […]