When people visit Seattle, they often think of adventures on the Olympic Peninsula, the San Juan islands and Mount Rainier National Park, but there are an incredible amount of counties that are unique in their own way with lots to explore. Kitsap county is one of them. Just a short ferry ride right from downtown Seattle will bring you to …
Maui is one of my favorite places, full of natural beauty on land and in the water, and an absolutely beautiful Hawaiian island. I was fortunate enough to visit Maui after winning a trip through Travelocity’s Roam with the Gnome contest. This was the first (and only) time I have ever won anything so you can imagine my excitement. The …
I think that anyone with a serious love of wildlife has Africa on their bucket list. It is the mecca, one of the last places on earth to witness species of that magnitude in their natural setting. I was extremely fortunate to have visited South Africa, specifically Durban, as a graduate student. One of my conferences was being held in …
Located in the Atlantic Ocean and the central group of the 9 islands in the Azores archipelago, the island of Pico doesn’t seem to get as much love as some of the other Azores islands. Second in size to São Miguel, though still a small island, and still fairly young, this volcanic island has a lot to offer. Most come …
You’ve seen the Instagram posts everywhere and the computer screen backgrounds of Antelope Canyon. The vibrant orange and swirling stone is like something from another world. It doesn’t seem real. But it is. That’s why so many flock to the small town of Page, Arizona. This guide will help you plan your trip to these magnificent slot canyons and give …
I never expected to visit not only Belgium’s capital but the European Capital, Brussels when I did. It was purely an accident. A beautiful, though somewhat stressful, accident. I was just travelling through, connecting in Brussels on my way home from Uganda, when I was denied re-entry into the US due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic (I was not positive, …
As a National historic landmark, visiting Hoover Dam is a must see if you are in the Nevada or Arizona area. The Dam itself is split between the two states, with the Nevada side of the dam having it’s own tower with the time zone, as well as the Hoover Dam visitor center. The Arizona side of the dam, also …
Uganda is a beautiful country filled with kindhearted local people. It is the Pearl of Africa. Situated on the equator the weather is perfection and the surrounding area a lush green. This guide will give you all the important details for planning an unforgettable trip to Uganda. Entering the Country The main airport is the Entebbe International Airport and the …
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 …