Palau's Jellyfish Lake August 18th, 2010 • by Deborah Tobey One of the highlights of our Palau tours is a visit to the secret and surreal Jellyfish Lake, where we encounter thousands of non-stinging jellyfish. Their existence in Jellyfish Lake is a fascinating evolutionary story, tracing its origin back 35 million years to the time the Rock Islands were first created as a result of colliding… Read More »
Palau: The Rock Islands' Secret Fleet August 4th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes When preparing for a hiking tour, a trekking tour, or an adventure travel vacation, most people think to pack boots, and waterproof and fleece jackets. Well, in some cases you might not need more than a bikini, trunks and a snorkel! In fact, if you are packing for Palau adventure tour, we would suggest these… Read More »
Tanzania's Great Rift Valley August 2nd, 2010 • by 829 Studios Dev 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 an Italy hiking tour, going on 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… 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 »