The 21 New Wonders of the World
7 Wonders of the world; you're thinking of the Pyramids right!? Unfortunately out of the original 7 wonders of the ancient world, only the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt still stands and it's debatable if the s...
Top 5 Striking Roman Amphitheatres
Unlike what many believe, one need not visit Rome to see the most beautiful Roman amphitheatres in the world. The capital of the ancient Roman Empire may indeed be home to the Colosseum, the most famous of all ...
Trekking in Patagonia – Bucket List 101!
Even if you don’t think you’ve heard of the area before, chances are pretty high that you’ve seen pictures of the region. This gorgeous swath of land extends for hundreds of miles in the southern section of Sou...
Grizzly Bears fishing at Brooks Falls, Alaska
Competing with brown bears as you fish for salmon in Alaska may seem an unusual way to secure your dinner but trust us when we tell you it is also one of the most gratifying. Sitting quietly (and safely) on the...
Monumental Mountains – 8 Spectacular Summits
There’s something about the world’s most formidable peaks which have challenged, mesmerized and humbled man since time immemorial. For millennia man worshipped what were thought to be insurmountable mountains, ...
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Los Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla trekking is nowadays much easier than it used to be, and although some begrudge the change, we think it can only be a good thing. Since one no longer needs to hike for 10 hours through dense forest to g...
Majestic Falls – Mother Nature’s best Waterfalls
There’s nothing quite as mesmerising as standing in complete awe in front of one of Mother Nature’s most astonishing creations. Of all these, waterfalls would have to be one of the most fascinating by far. Whet...
30 Incredible European Medieval Castles
A Castle is traditionally defined as the fortified residence of royalty or a noble in feudal times. Sticking to its traditional form, the definition can be loosened somewhat to a strongly fortified, permanently...
Retrace Marco Polo’s steps along the Silk Road
Ever since the disintegration of the Soviet Union, intrepid travellers have been flocking to the Central Asian countries affectionately known as the Stans, to retrace the steps of ancient explorers down the fam...
Walking on Air – The World’s best Skywalks
It can certainly be unnerving to walk on a glass-bottom platform suspended at some ridiculous height, yet if you can manage to steel your nerves and enjoy the view, you are in for a once-in-a-lifetime experienc...