Outdoors
Four Scenic Utah Wonders for Wheelers and Slow Walkers
Known for its five stunning national parks, Utah is packed to the brim with scenic beauty. From Zion’s expansive canyons and the majestic formations in Arches National Park, to the spire-like Bryce Canyon hoodoos, there’s no shortage of natural wonders in the Beehive State. At first glance this rugged terrain appears inaccessible to people with […]
Read MoreRio Grande Scenic Railroad, Colorado, USA
Colorado’s San Luis Valley possesses a spectacular landscape worthy of being admired for hours. What better way to experience this incredible valley that to ride the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad. This exciting train service features Art Deco-style club cars and offers amazing views of meadows, mountain lakes, cliffs, canyons and peaks, some of which rise […]
Read MoreBest Rotorua Hot Pools
Situated on the famous Volcanic Plateau of New Zealand’s North Island is Rotorua – the entry point to the world’s leading geothermic zone. The Rotorua region, known as ‘Nature’s Spa of the South Pacific’, is home to hundreds of alkaline and acid thermal springs world renowned for their cleansing health properties and for their magnificent […]
Read MoreA Saturday Morning in Nigeria
I see two girls with buckets of water on their heads; one is green, the other is black. I see a woman by the well, she’s fetching water from the well, and scolding her child for whatever crime he committed. Mothers are gods. Some men are gathered in front of a house, holding a meeting […]
Read MoreBonaire Travel: Snorkeling Lovers Need Rejoice for Bonaire Travel!
When travel pros want to chill in the sea, they want to submerge and dive into a sweet place… the Bonaire National Marine Park. This gorgeous Caribbean paradise has a marvelous reef that is on “lock down” to guarantee all marine animals and living organisms will endure for years to come. This is the prime […]
Read MoreThe Rubies of the Silver State
It’s the Yosemite of Nevada. Lamoille (“luh-MOY-uhl”) Canyon in northeastern Nevada’s Ruby Mountains is a glacier-carved feature in the middle of an arid land. The Ruby Mountains themselves are a surprise, as they support aspens and mountain goats and other critters that one doesn’t expect to find in the desert. The many lakes in this […]
Read MoreWalking With the Maasai and Other Adventures
As they bumped along the road to the Maasai Mara, they heard a helicopter flying low. This was the first day of Di and Leonie’s safari and a Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) chopper was ushering an elephant back into the park. What an exciting way to begin their week in Kenya! This post tells of […]
Read MoreAccess Upgrades Abound in America’s National Parks
Although not all areas of America’s national parks are wheelchair-accessible, there are many accessible options for wheelchair-users and slow walkers. And the good news is, more and more access upgrades and improvements are added every year. With that in mind, here’s a sampling of wheelchair-accessible trails and attractions in select national parks across the country. […]
Read MoreThe Enchanting Skaftafell Park – Iceland
If you are the type of traveler who likes to see the most out-of-this-world landscapes, then the mysterious country of Iceland should definitely be on the top of your travel wish list. And one particular Icelandic site worth seeking out is Skaftafell Park. This absolutely enchanting park measures about 4800 square kilometers, and was crafted […]
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