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November 19, 2020 Ultimate Guide to Booking a Serengeti Safari

Mankind has largely managed to tame this fragile planet, which has made it an increasingly difficult challenge for nature-loving travelers to find pristine places to explore. East Africa’s Serengeti—which encompasses Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve—is one of those rare destinations that allows visitors to enter a truly wild landscape. Here you...

November 19, 2020 Birds of Patagonia: A Brief Birdwatcher’s Guide

When most people think of Patagonia, the first things that come to mind are stunning scenic vistas, dramatic mountain landscapes and mammals such as foxes, guanacos and pumas. But the birds of Patagonia are equally impressive, surprisingly abundant and relatively easy to spot amongst the region’s open plains and sparse foliage. Here are 10 of our favorite avian species you’re...

November 18, 2020 7 Great Reasons To Visit The Galapagos Islands

Visiting the Galapagos Islands is unlike any other travel experience on the planet. Even if you have no interest in Charles Darwin, evolutionary science, or history, every day you spend exploring the Galapagos brings a bevy of adventure. Located 563 miles west of Ecuador, this remote archipelago of volcanic islands is a mecca for people...

November 18, 2020 Finding Incan Culture in Modern Day Peru

There was a time when the Inca Empire ruled over more than 12 million people, carrying its influence from Colombia in the north to central Chile in the south. It’s been nearly 500 years now since the Inca were conquered by the Spanish (in 1532). But their amazing rock-hewn cities, mummies (and the treasures buried...

November 17, 2020 Why Group Tours Are a Great Option for Singles Vacations

Solo travel can be a beautiful thing. You don’t have to consult anyone else on when to eat, what time to start the day, how much money to spend on lodging, or anything else for that matter. You can simply do whatever feels right for you. But singles vacations have their downsides, too. It can...

November 17, 2020 Birdwatching Guide for Amazon Rainforest Cruises

With over 1,800 species, of which 139 are endemic, the birds of Peru are spectacularly diverse. But the Peruvian Amazon is a perennial hotbed of avian activity, with around 575 species identified within one 5,500-hectare section of the rainforest (by comparison, only 700 bird species are found in all of North America). Here are few of our...

November 13, 2020 Top 5 Things To Do In India

India is a vastly diverse country that pulses with cultural tones ranging from ancient rituals to modern metros. Because the country is so large – 1,269,346 square miles, to be precise – there are an incredible number of things to do on an India tour beyond major tourist attractions such as the Ganges River, Goa...

November 13, 2020 Most Popular Cities to Visit in India

India is a remarkable place to visit for many reasons, but one of the most compelling is the richness of its culture. This is one of the few countries left on Earth with a living classical culture, unbroken since ancient times. You can visit an ancient Hindu temple and watch rituals that have been performed...

November 13, 2020 10 Best Waterfalls in the World

What is it about waterfalls that we find so endlessly fascinating? Is it their raw power, giving us perspective on our own minimal significance in the world? Is it science (studies suggest the negative ions abundant in waterfalls increase serotonin levels)? Is it simply their aesthetic beauty, creating a sense of peace as we sit...

November 12, 2020 Maasai Culture & Traditions | Kenya & Tanzania

Wherever you go on the East African safari circuit of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania, the Maasai people are a near-constant presence. You’ll see the brightly colored reds, blues and purples of their Shúka (sheets worn wrapped around the body, one over each shoulder, then a third over the top of them) standing out vividly against...