Balloon Safaris are synonymous with Africa, summoning imagery of floating high into the atmosphere with the one you love, and drinking in the amazing sights and sounds below. However, they aren’t quite as romantic as they’re cracked up to be: you have to rise and shine before dawn and share your trip with up to [...]

Work can be a pain, but when the weekend comes along, you always get the feeling that you should do something that’s adventurous and ‘out there.’ While it can be hard to give in to that urge, especially if you have a family to take care of, there’s always the chance to go out and [...]

Here are some pictures from my recent visit to the Statue of Liberty which is situated in Upper New York Bay on Liberty Island, just south of Ellis Island. Entrance to the Statue of Liberty National Monument is free, but there is a $13.00 charge for the ferry service that all visitors must use, as [...]

Boulders Beach is located a few kilometers south of Simon’s Town and not far from Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is a popular tourist spot mainly because of a colony of African Penguins that have settled there. Another draw is the fact that the sheltered area is made up [...]

Traveling north from Broome in Western Australia, you’ll find the Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community, one of three Aboriginal communities on the Dampier Peninsula. Beagle Bay is home to the Sacred Heart Church and its glimmering pearl shell altar. The interior of the well known church in Beagle Bay is decorated with mother of pearl, cowries [...]

One of the most beautiful towns in Europe, Bled is situated on the stunning Lake Bled at the edge of the Julian Alps in Slovenia. There are many outdoor activities to get the blood pumping in Bled like rafting, caving, canoeing, swimming, and biking to name a few. Or, just walk, cycle or Rollerblade the [...]

Comprised of the grounds of a seventeenth century pleasure palace, the Villa Borghese Gardens is a large park in Rome with a widespread area that includes a lake, lots of manicured green grass and a number of museums and attractions. The second largest public park in Rome after Villa Doria Pamphili, the Borghese Gardens is [...]

Èze is a medieval village located in the French Riviera along the main road between Nice and Monaco. This picturesque village is perched atop a narrow rocky peak overlooking the Mediterranean sea and can be seen from afar. The panoramic view of the sea from the top is absolutely amazing. After parking the car we [...]

While it may no longer be the premier entertainment district it once was in the years leading up to World War II, Asakusa, part of Tokyo’s downtown Taito district, still has plenty of lively activity. Today, Asakusa is best known as home to the Senso-ji Temple. The ancient temple, Tokyo’s oldest and one of its [...]

The unique I&I Bar is a great little place to soak up the positive vibrations and chill out on a hammock or swing with a cocktail. One section has swings hanging from the ceiling and it’s connected by a hanging rope bridge to another section.

A dream of so many, viewing exotic wildlife in their natural habitat is a truly amazing experience to see. The Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site, contains the most concentrated population of wildlife anywhere in Africa. Visitors descend the crater walls and enjoy game viewing in a spectacular setting. The “Big Five” (lion, elephant, buffalo, [...]

Addo Elephant Park is a one hour drive north from Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The park, which is home to more than 450 elephants, offers a wide variety of game viewing, outdoor adventure, accommodation and cultural experiences. I visited the park as part of a small group adventure during the month of November. The spring [...]