Category: Guides

  • What to Know About Desert Hiking

    What to Know About Desert Hiking

    A desert can be defined as a region having an annual rainfall or precipitation less than ten inches or a region where evaporation rate is double than the precipitation. Deserts cover almost 30% of the Earth’s land surface. They can be divided into hot deserts and cold deserts. Even some mountain ranges, coastal regions and…

  • Exploring Santorini on Budget

    Exploring Santorini on Budget

    Santorini is quite possibly one of the most photographed places in the world, and it doesn’t take a genius to figure out why. It is arguably the most well-known of the 220 islands that make up the Cyclades in the Aegean sea. Santorini is the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history;…

  • Top 10 Tips For First Time Self Drivers In Uganda

    Top 10 Tips For First Time Self Drivers In Uganda

    An epic self drive Uganda trip is one of the most phenomenal vacations for every intrepid traveller. The country is often referred to as the “Pearl of Africa” with the melting pot of diverse cultures, spectacular landscapes, a wide array of wildlife species, a plethora of birds, beautiful sceneries and several landmark attractions that provide…

  • Responsible Volunteering: Travel for Change

    Responsible Volunteering: Travel for Change

    There’s no doubt about it: responsible travel is in. Endless tips about sustainable measures travelers can take are published on travel websites every day. Information about sustainable accommodations and restaurants is also much easier to find. Since much of the attention is focused on the economic and environmental aspects of responsible travel, one major pillar…

  • Complete Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

    Complete Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

    Mountain Gorillas live at high altitude in Volcanoes National Park. Mountain gorillas are the world’s most endangered great ape and only found in protected forest countries in Southwest Uganda, North western Rwanda and Eastern Congo (DRC). There are currently ten habituated gorilla families in Rwanda.  A maximum of eight visitors per day can visit each…

  • A Guide to Jumeirah Beach

    A Guide to Jumeirah Beach

    Jumeirah Beach is one of the most popular areas for holidays in Dubai, and is perfect if you’ve got your heart set on a luxury break. Home to some of the city’s most lavish hotels, it’s more than just a pretty beach (though it’s certainly got that too!). With the below guide, you can find…

  • Gokyo Trail: An Alternative Route to Everest Base Camp

    Gokyo Trail: An Alternative Route to Everest Base Camp

    If you’re keen to trek to Everest Base Camp but are wondering if there’s a way to do so without following crowds of other trekkers you’re in luck! There are indeed routes that deviate from the standard trail and the hike via the Gokyo Lakes is probably the most picturesque. How does the Gokyo trail…

  • First Time Traveller’s Guide to Germany

    First Time Traveller’s Guide to Germany

    One of the most diverse countries in Europe, and one of the best for tourists, Germany comes highly recommended for anyone looking for a future holiday. Germany has the strongest European economy, and is comprised of the hills and historic cities of the North, the wine countries and the Rhine Valley to the West and…

  • How Do You Fourth?

    We love a good celebration and while nearly every nook and cranny of the United States will be enjoying the country’s birthday this year, nine communities in particular have big plans for America’s 240th. Washington DC Whether you are in Washington DC for the 4th of July or you are on the other side of…