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November 06, 2020 4 Amazing Animals Unique to the Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Islands are best known for the distinctive wildlife found on their shores, and the impact animals such as the Galapagos Tortoise and Galapagos Finches had on Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. Significantly less discussed are the remarkable wonders to be found in the surrounding waters. The Galapagos Islands are blessed with extraordinary marine...

November 06, 2020 7 Unique Experiences You Can Only Have on a Galapagos Cruise

As word of the remarkable diversity of Galapagos Islands animals continues to spread, the Ecuadorian archipelago has emerged as one of the world’s most popular ecotourism hotspots. In recent years the area has attracted over 150,000 annual visitors on average, most of them concentrated on San Cristobal and Santa Cruz Islands. As a means of...

November 06, 2020 Guide to Cuba’s Nature and Biosphere Reserves

Although Cuba is notorious for its rich cultural traditions, perfect beaches and relaxed, laid-back lifestyle, many travelers overlook the island’s incredible natural attractions. This Caribbean country is home to six UNESCO-approved nature and biosphere reserves, each of which protects a diverse range of habitats and wildlife. From forests to coastal regions, from wetlands to caves, Cuba’s broad...

November 06, 2020 The Great Migration in Africa: Where, When & Why You Should See It

In what is one of the world’s most quintessential wildlife experiences, the annual Great Migration in Africa is an event like no other. Millions of Zebras, Wildebeest, and other antelope species make this incredible journey across Tanzania and Kenya every year, facing Crocodile- infested waters and terrestrial predators (Lions, Leopards, etc) along the way. To witness such...

November 05, 2020 6 Must-See Highlights in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a little country full of heart and packed with more adventures than we could hope to cover. Whether it’s the dazzling white sand beaches, the mouthwatering local treats, the watering holes packed with elephants, or the caves filled with Buddhist relics, Sri Lanka is making its way onto many a traveler’s bucket...

November 05, 2020 Guide to the Art & Culture of Cuba

For many people, discovering the beauty of a country’s culture can be the original spark for lifelong dreams about traveling there. Before December 2014, when President Barack Obama announced that he would finally restore full U.S. diplomatic relations with Cuba, most Americans could only fantasize about traveling to Cuba. But through the music of Buena Vista...

November 03, 2020 Top 10 Things to Do in Havana, Cuba

Originally founded in southern Cuba in 1514, the town of Havana was moved to its current location next to what was called Puerto de Carenas (“Careening Bay”) in 1519. Properly known as San Cristobal de la Habana, the city thrived as a trading port thanks to this natural bay. In 2019, Havana will celebrate 500 years on the...

October 30, 2020 Top 10 Things to Do in Costa Rica

Back in the late ‘90s, when it was still emerging as a world-renowned ecotourism hotspot, Costa Rica was my first trip abroad as an adult. As a budding nature lover, my mind was blown by all of the different things to do in Costa Rica, not to mention the remarkably rich biodiversity of its wilderness. On my...

October 30, 2020 Penguins in South America: A Guide to 4 Species

There are over a dozen places around the world where you can see penguins in their natural habitat, but the penguins in Chile, which can be found throughout the southern coast and on the island of Tierra del Fuego, are among the world’s most accessible, plentiful (with over two million breeding pairs) and diverse. You can...

October 30, 2020 Top 9 National Parks of Chile

There are a whopping 36 Chilean National Parks covering around 35,294 square miles. When you add in the 12 Natural Reserves and 5 Natural Monuments, that’s over 54,000 square miles of land protected by the National Forest Corporation (CONAF), which is 19% of the country’s total territory. Here’s a look at our picks for nine...