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June 2015

#2 – Galapagos Islands, ECUADOR

June 29, 2015

Located 900 km (560 mi) west of continental Ecuador, the Galápagos Islands (Islas Galápagos) contributed to the inception of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. Today the Galápagos is sadly getting overrun by tourists. Take an 8 day boat and cruise around several islands. Most cruising is at night which leaves the daytime to explore the islands on foot. If you are a lover of nature and animals, you will have a wonderful time! [MORE...]

#3 – Svalbard Islands, NORWAY

June 20, 2015

If you ever fancied being truly on top of the world but just can't make it all the way to the North Pole, then settle for Svalbard. These Norwegian islands are just a stone throw away from the North Pole and a great place to see polar bears roaming. Mid winter offers surreal darkness while the fringes of winter showcases the stunning snow and ice covered landscapes packed with adventure, such as polar bear spotting by dog sled or snow mobile. However, the best time to see polar bears are in summer when they congregate around the ice fields in search of leopard seals. [MORE...]

Yemen: Where time stands still…

June 19, 2015

Yemen, officially known as the Republic of Yemen, is located on the southwestern to southern end of the Arabian Peninsula, south of Saudi Arabia and west of the Sultanate of Oman.  Being the second largest country in the Arabian Peninsula it has a long coastline and claims ownership over more than 200 islands. While large parts of Yemen are desert or semi-desert, some mountain peaks rise up to 3,700 m (12,100 ft) above sea level. Yemen has long existed at a crossroads of cultures with a history dating back to as early as 5,000 B.C. The collection of ancient castles, fortresses and many [MORE...]

#4 – Himalayas and Mount Everest, NEPAL

June 12, 2015

Trekking around the Himalayas is an incredible experience. Whether you explore the Indian, Pakistan or Nepal regions, its an incredible experience to hike higher and higher into the mountains. In Nepal, start your journey by flying from Kathmandu to Lukla and then hike far up to Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) from where you cross over the dreaded Cho La Pass (5,330m) and then over and up to Everest Basecamp (5,364 m). Hike up to Kala Patthar (5,643 m) for a fantastic view of Mount Everest (if not covered in clouds). [MORE...]

#5 – Goifulhafehendhu Atol, MALDIVES

June 8, 2015

We are all looking for paradise on earth. I thought I found it in Thailand. Then I thought I found it in the Philippines. Then in Okinawa Islands, Japan, then at Perhentian Islands, Malaysia and then at the Great Barrier in Australia. But eventually I found paradise on earth at the Maldives Island. Most specifically, I found the best is at Goifulhafehendhu Atoll which is part of the Baa Atoll. This is really paradise on earth! [MORE...]

#6 – Perito Moreno Glacier, ARGENTINA

June 2, 2015

Perito Moreno Glacier, located in the Los Glaciares National Park of Argentina's southern Patagonia region is not only one of the world's biggest glaciers, it is also one of the most accessible (being not high up in the mountains), and it is also one of the few glaciers in the world which is not currently retreating. But, most of all, it is arguably the most impressive and stunningly most beautiful glacier on this planet. [MORE...]