Located in southwestern Uganda is Lake Bunyonyi, known for its scenic beauty of green and lush terraced hills and is the most beautiful lake in the area. Translated Bunyonyi means “place of many little birds.” Over 200 species to be exact. That alone should pique your interest. It is the second deepest lake in Africa, and third deepest in the …
Ecotourism has become a growing trend in recent years and for good reason. Travelers are now wanting to have less of a negative impact on the places they visit and keep the natural areas pristine for future generations. What is ecotourism? The term ecotourism, is a type of tourism defined by the International Ecotourism Society, as the “responsible travel to natural …
*This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click on the link and purchase one of the products I receive a small commission Have you ever wanted to see gorilla’s in their natural habitat? To be completely immersed in the lives of a gorilla family? Is Gorilla trekking on your bucket list? It was on mine and even though …
The West Tiger 3 Mountain trail is a great and challenging day hike in what are lovingly called the Issaquah Alps. This is one of the 60 hikes within 60 miles of the city of Seattle, written by Andrew Weber and Bryce Stevens. I have taken it upon myself to hike all of them and see which would land out …
*This is a collaborative post America is home to an astonishing variety of landscapes, made up of both natural masterpieces and artificial monuments. Venturing across the United States, you’ll discover everything from majestic mountains to sun-drenched deserts, unspoiled valleys and dense forests. Among this country’s most gorgeous features are its lakes, each a unique testament to the power of nature …
*This post contains affiliate links São Miguel island is the largest island of the 9 that make up the Azores Islands and one of the best places to visit for hiking, great food and stunning views. With direct flights available from Europe and the United States, it has never been easier to get to the Azores. Start your adventures from …
*This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click on the link and purchase one of the products I receive a small commission The White Mountains of New Hampshire are a bucket list destination for a lot of people, particularly east coasters. With hikes along the Presidential Range and Franconia Ridge, the hiking here is some of the most …
In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean sits 9 incredible Portuguese islands, the Azores. With steep cliffs and lush vegetation, they are like a tropical paradise that no one knows about. A place for nature lovers and a great place to go hiking. Of all nine of the Azores islands, São Jorge island has some of the best hikes and …
Whether you are heading out on a day hike in Olympic National Park or hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, knowing how to properly fuel your body is one of the biggest challenges. If this is your first time getting out for a couple of days of hiking, trying to figure out what is easy, calorie dense, and lightweight can be …
*This post contains affiliate links São Jorge island is one of the Azorean islands and what most call a “hiker’s paradise.” It is remote, it is wild, and it can be a bit challenging to navigate. It is also a UNESCO world heritage site as a biosphere reserve. This post is meant to help you plan your trip to this …