Vacation Paradise
Destination visited: Philippines
Activities included: Birdwatching, Canoeing, Hiking/Trekking, Mountain Biking, Mountain Climbing, Scuba Diving, Walking, White-Water Rafting
The Philippines are the 2nd largest archipelago in the Pacific, and are composed of two very large islands, plus a number of medium sized ones.
Summer solstice celebrations
Destination visited: United Kingdom
Activities included: Birdwatching, Canoeing, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Mountain Climbing, Walking
Travel back in time to the land of the “Druids” to have an authentic summer solstice celebration. While you’re there, see the mythical Silbury Hill, stonecircles and burial “burrows” and even the modern mystery/hoax? of crop circles — all in the same [...]
Our First Trip to the Mountains
Destination visited: Colorado
Activities included: Birdwatching, Mountain Climbing, Walking
It was Our first time to see mountians. We were so excited. We had a rented car & we were off to Colorado.
Nepal, Land of the Himalayas
Destination visited: Nepal
Activities included: Birdwatching, Hiking/Trekking, Mountain Climbing, Walking, White-Water Rafting
Nepal is a very beautiful country. It is extremely diverse with real jungle and very high mountains (the Himalayas). You can go on safari, go river rafting and take beautiful hikes.
Jomsom Trek in the Annapurnas
Destination visited: Nepal
Activities included: Birdwatching, Hiking/Trekking, Mountain Climbing, Walking
11 day trek in the Annapurna Region of Nepal, through the second highest mountians in the world.
Down the Mekong
Destination visited: Laos
Activities included: Birdwatching, Canoeing, Hiking/Trekking, Mountain Climbing, Walking
Flying from Bangkok to Chiang Rai, one can easily arrange to cross the border from Thailand to Laos, and begin an enchanting journey through a country that must be one of the world’s untouched masterpieces.
Volcano Trekking on The Big Island
Destination visited: United States
Activities included: Birdwatching, Canoeing, Hiking/Trekking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Scuba Diving, Sea Kayaking, Walking, Whale Watching
Paridise Lost, and that is what we were looking for. And that is what we found! Our trip discovered thick, lush landscapes, and surreal moon scapes that were carved by the volcano. We actually went through 5 [...]
A week on a beach
Destination visited: Costa Rica
Activities included: Birdwatching, Canoeing, Mountain Climbing, Scuba Diving, Sea Kayaking, Walking
My wife and I spent our 40th anniversary at Dona Leta’s Beach Bungalows in Puerto Jimenez. We liked the fact that their internet sight represented them as quaint but modern bungalows on a beach, which they were, indeed.
Paddle the New River and Rappel the Gorge
Destination: West Virginia
Activity: Rock/Ice Climbing, White-Water Rafting
Duration: 2 days
How Tough? Moderate
When? May-September
For Kids? For Teenagers And Adults
Raft through the New River Gorge the first day and view the beautiful rock formations skirting the gorage. On the next morning, rappel into the gorge and learn to climb those beautiful rocks.
A rugged white-water river, the New River [...]
Discover Patagonia
Destination: Argentina, Chile
Activity: Hiking/Trekking, Nature Observation, Rock/Ice Climbing
Duration: 23 days
How Tough? Intermediate
When? January-March, November-December
For Kids? For Teenagers And Adults
The majesty and sheer beauty of Patagonia has attracted explorers for many years. Experience the stunning landscape of Torres del Paine National Park and the impressive Moreno Glacier. This 23-day trip also gives you a taste of [...]
