Ecotourism

10 Things to Do in White Sands National Park, NM

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Welcome to White Sands, one of America’s most unique (and most recent) national parks! Here we’ll tell you about our recent visit, with 9 things to do in White Sands National Park, plus practical info to plan your visit. The first time I saw pictures of White Sands National Park in New Mexico, I was … Read more

8 Magical Things to Do in Cadaques

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Have you ever heard of Cadaqués? This pretty town in Costa Brava is famous for having been home to many great 20th century artists… read on to find out why, and to discover 8 fantastic things to do in Cadaqués! It’s easy to fall in love with a place when you see it on a … Read more

Human by Nature – Why is Kerala Special

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A few years ago, we spent four months in India. We travelled the country from top to bottom, from the mountains of Ladakh to the ghats of Varanasi and the marvels of Rajasthan – ending the trip with three weeks in Kerala.  I still remember the day we reached Kerala. As we landed, we saw … Read more

Best Places to Visit in Kenya for a Safari

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Would you like to go on a safari? If the answer is yes, you should definitely consider visiting Kenya! Let’s have a look at the 5 best places to visit in Kenya for a safari to get your wanderlust going! Kenya has long been known as one of the best safari destinations in the world. … Read more

10 Reasons to Visit Franconian Switzerland

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Have you ever heard of Franconian Switzerland? This fascinating region surrounding Nuremberg is worth more than a day trip from the city – come and discover all there is to see and do! To be honest, I’m not a fan of statements like ‘oh, this place is truly the real *insert country*’ – as an … Read more

7 Reason to Visit (and Hike) Bregenzerwald

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Did you see the post about our 3-day hut-to-hut hike around Widderstein in the Bregenzerwald region, Austria? Here are 7 reasons to pick Bregenzerwald for your next hike – spoiler alert, you’ll find few tourists, truly spectacular landscapes, yummy food, and more! (Did anyone say mountain cheese?) Every year, Nick and I sit down and … Read more