The extreme south of Patagonian Chile is home to Torres del Paine National Park, known for its dramatic jagged mountains, bright blue icebergs, and grasslands called golden pampas that support rare wildlife like the llama-like guanacos. Torres del Paine’s other attractions include the Cuernos del Paine, Grey Glacier, Lago Grey,Read More →
Off the coast of East Africa sits the Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Once disputed between France and Great Britain, the islands eventually fell under British control. Independence was gained in 1976. The island of Mahé serves as a hub for visiting the other islandsRead More →
North of Sicily sits the Island of Salina, the second largest of the Aeolian Islands. Salina is shaped by two extinct volcanoes, Monte dei Porri and Monte Fossa delle Felci. Due to its natural freshwater springs, Salina boasts a lush, green landscape in stark contrast to the barren volcanic terrainRead More →
Off the northern coast of Mozambique sits the Quirimbas Archipelago best known for its stunning coral reefs and waters teeming with dolphins, whales, and endangered dugongs (sea cows). The remote islands of Matemo, Medjumbe, and Vamiz each boast beautiful beaches and idyllic waters for scuba diving and snorkeling. Mangrove-covered IboRead More →
Located in Costa Rica’s southwestern province of Puntarenas, the Osa Peninsula is home to at least half of all species living in Costa Rica and is a favorite spot for nature-lovers Puerto Jimenez is the peninsula’s main town with an airport that serves the area and provides easy access toRead More →
Austria’s capital city of Vienna was once the imperial capital of the powerful Austro-Hungarian Empire until the dissolution of the empire following defeat in World War I. Remnants of Vienna’s legacy as an imperial capital, including the Habsburgs’ summer residence Schönbrunnare, are scattered throughout the city. Vienna’s artistic and intellectualRead More →
Located in the Schwyzer Alps of Central Switzerland, Mount Rigi or simply The Rigi is almost entirely surrounded by three different lakes – Lake Lucerne, Lake Zug, and Lake Lauerz. Also known as Queen of the Mountains, Mount Rigi’s majestic peninsula on Lake Lucerne is an idyllic setting for theRead More →
Fifth largest of the Hawaiian Islands, Molokai is the third oldest and widely considered the most Hawaiian island with the most native Hawaiian people per capita. Once an isolated leper colony, Kalaupapa National Historical Park occupies Molokai’s northern peninsula. Nearby, Palaau State Park boasts a well-known Phallic Rock is said to possessRead More →
The smallest inhabited island in the Grenadines, Mayreau is the Caribbean’s best-kept secret. With no airstrip, a total area of about 1.5 square miles, and a permanent population of about 270, the peace and tranquility of Mayreau can only be reached by boat. Picture-perfect postcard beaches and bays, a friendlyRead More →
Australia’s tiny Lord Howe Island located in the Tasman Sea east of Port Macquarie is known for its sandy beaches, subtropical forests, and crystal-clear blue waters. Mount Gower dominates the south of Lord Howe Island with sweeping views of the island’s forests and beaches. Ned’s Beach in the north boasts coralRead More →
