The most geographically isolated spot in Earth, Hawaii is an volcanic archipelago of over nineteen islands formed from a geologic hot spot in the Central Pacific. Of the eight major islands, six are open to tourism. Honolulu, the state capitol located on the island of Oahu, is a sprawling cosmopolitanRead More →
Greece boasts a bewildering number of islands scattered about the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Estimates range from around 1,200 to 6,000 and of those, anywhere between 166 and 227 are inhabited. The islands are an integral part of Greek history, culture, and tradition. The Cycladic and Minoan civilizations, some ofRead More →
Located 200 miles off Brazil’s northeast coast, Fernando de Noronha is a volcanic archipelago and protected national marine park and ecological sanctuary. Best known for its undeveloped, pristine beaches, Fernando de Noronha is a favorite among scuba diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. Sea turtles, sting rays, dolphins, and reef sharks swimRead More →
The British Virgin Islands, situated in the Caribbean due east of the US Virgin Islands, are comprised of more than 60 islands and keys, most of which are uninhabited. Popular among sailors, fishermen, and sun worshipers, the BVIs are a paradise for yachting enthusiasts and those serious about getting offRead More →
Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Northeastern Minnesota is comprised of over 1 million acres of untouched boreal forests, dramatic cliffs, rock outcroppings, and beautiful vistas. Best-known for having over a thousand lakes and an abundance of wildlife that call the lake lands home, Boundary Waters is a popular spot forRead More →
South east of Naples, the Amalfi Coast, located in the Province of Salerno in southern Italy, is a stretch of coastline on the southern coast of the Salerno Gulf on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Known for the brightly colored terrace houses that cling to the sea-side mountain slopes and stunning naturalRead More →
Largely untouched and undiscovered by North Americans, the Cook Islands are comprised of 15 islands located in the heart of Polynesia. Said to be like Hawaiian Islands were 50 or so years ago – but with all the bells and whistles of the 21st century – the Cook Islands areRead More →
Venezuela’s Tepuis are flat table-top mountains found in the Guayana Highlands of South America, predominantly in Venezuela. Tepuis tend to be isolated rock formations, islands unto themselves, that tower above the surrounding forest and can host hundreds of plant and animal species, some which are found on only one tepui.Read More →
Isolated in the South Atlantic Ocean, South Georgia Island seems a fairly unforgiving place. The lonely island, located 1,300 miles east of Tierra del Fuego,was formed about 50 million years ago when a chunk of the Andes wandered off into the Atlantic. Underwater topography and converging currents around the SouthRead More →
The climate, plants, and animals of the Serengeti have scarcely changed in the past million years, making its unique ecosystem one of the oldest on Earth. About two million years ago, modern man’s early ancestors made an appearance in the Olduvai Gorge and it’s thought the first steps our forebearersRead More →