An Insider’s Guide to Iceland
Circle the Land of Fire and Ice Like a Local Shaped by natural forces and steeped in supernatural splendors, this arctic island at the outer edge of Europe beckons exploration with its siren songs.
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Ultimate Kenya Safaris – Africa Travel Etiquette: Language
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Ultimate Kenya Safaris – Africa Travel Etiquette Part 2
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6 Must-Pack Items to Take on an Arctic Adventure
The priority when packing for an expedition to a cold-weather destination is to load up on outerwear. Waterproof jackets and pants aren’t enough; the key to staying warm enough in a cold weather destination is in the accessories.
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The Places You’ll Go: El Rosario Monarch Reserve
Where: In the central Mexican highlands state of Michoacán, a steep climb up from the mountain town of Angangueo. What’s there: Mexico’s only public monarch butterfly sanctuary, which becomes carpeted, wallpapered and otherwise drenched in orange and black butterflies each winter.
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Ethical Whale Watching in Quebec
The Whale Makes Us Human “The whale makes us human,” proclaim the Iñupiat (a group of Alaska Natives whose traditional territory spans to the northernmost part of the Canada-United States border). The Iñupiat identity is formed and transformed through intimate encounters with whales.
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How to Unplug on an Iceland Adventure
For all too many of us, we plan a trip as a much-needed break from our normal daily routine. We know that our tired minds could benefit from stepping out from the incessant work/family/social obligations cycle that is often filled with stress and anxiety, or alternatively, a sense of numbness.
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The Via Dinarica: One of Europe’s Best Hiking Trails
When imagining hiking in Europe, images of the Matterhorn or the Dolomites may spring to mind. While absolutely beautiful with undoubtedly some of the best hiking views on the continent, treks around those parts may not hold the same undiscovered charm that they did a few decades ago.
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Best Places to Watch Sunrise and Sunset in the Canyonlands
When was the last time you truly saw the stars? Looked for shooting stars and named the constellations? Woke up early enough to see a spectacular sunrise? Depending on where you live, you may have ample opportunity for stargazing, as well as great sunset and sunrise viewing year-round.
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Becoming Acadia National Park: History & Culture
Acadia National Park, encompassing the highest rocky headlands along the U.S. Atlantic coast, has a long and interesting history. The Downeast Maine region has been inhabited by the native Wabanaki people, the collective name for the Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot tribes, for over 12,000 years.
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9 Top Wildlife Experiences in Yellowstone National Park
When it comes to Yellowstone National Park, it’s all about the numbers. Established in 1872 as America’s first national park and often called an American Serengeti, Yellowstone shelters one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in the contiguous United States, including 300 species of birds and 67 species of mammals.
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Can’t-Miss Arctic Summer Activities in Churchill, Manitoba
When Churchill, Manitoba is name dropped, most people automatically think of icy Arctic winters and polar bears—after all, Churchill is considered the Polar Bear Capital of the World.