Tanzania's Great Rift Valley August 2nd, 2010 • by verb-admin Using ‘great’ as the adjective to describe this natural wonder underplays its true size: At a little more than 3,700 miles in length, this fissure in the ground runs north from Mozambique, all the way to Lebanon. The Earth’s surface comprises tectonic plates, which inevitably meet. It’s at these junctions where life is born. Where… Read More »
Airport Time: Tips to make the most of your travels July 16th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Travel should be fun: every moment of it. Especially when headed to one of The World’s Great Adventures such as hiking in Italy, a safari in Botswana, or trekking in Peru. That said, the farther our adventure journey takes us, the more changes and transits we experience. To travel to Tanzania, or to get to… Read More »
Adventure Travel, Hiking, and Trekking Trips to Bhutan this Fall July 13th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Along the lofty ridges of the Himalayas lies the Kingdom of Bhutan, a place that has remained blissfully untouched by the rest of the world. With very few visitors entering the country, Bhutan’s landscape has remained pristine, its rivers pure, and its mountains magical. Bhutan’s people are gracious, the culture is rich, and spirituality is… Read More »
Ten phrases to take on Safari in Tanzania July 13th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Whether it’s during a Tanzania safari or just on general travel to Tanzania, every traveler should have mastered some of the local language before they arrive. There are always certain phrases that will prove invaluable when traveling. That said, it’s not always easy, but it can be just plain rude to leave without learning the… Read More »
Keeping your travel gear secure on an Adventure Vacation July 7th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Most people, when they go on an adventure vacation leave the family silver at home. And considering all the hiking, trekking and adventuring in store, its best that you do so without your expensive jewelry or watches, too. It’s just common sense. But that’s not to say travelers don’t have valuable items in their luggage.… Read More »