UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom
Stonehenge, of course, is probably the most famous of the Unesco World Heritage sites in the UK. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the full name of the country [...]
Two Interviews and Some Elephants: More on Malawi
Two interviews with participants in the Biosphere Expeditions wildlife research program in Malawi. Primatologist Amanda Harwood and veteran citizen scientist Bob Hussey. And, for your amusement, some elephants
A Malawi Diary, 12 Days with Biosphere Expeditions
Almost two weeks in the Malawi bush doing wildlife conservation work with Biosphere Expeditions adds up to a lot of memories of a great and fulfilling trip.
Volunteering in Africa with Biosphere Expeditions
If you are interested in volunteering with animals in Africa, be sure you look into the Biosphere Expeditions program in Malawi.
The Best Tech Gear for Travel
The updated technology available now makes traveling with all your high tech electronics a lot easier than it used to be. Check out our recommendations for the best travel accessories.
What to Pack for Africa
Visiting the bush of Africa requires a little more thought than the cities of Europe when you're making your packing list. Think bugs and heat first of all.
The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Other Images of Istanbul
I'll admit it. This is the most beautiful place of worship I've ever been in. There have been many times many times in our travels when I have been speechless. Looking up at [...]
St. Olav’s Way, the Northern Alternative to the Camino de Santiago
The St. Olav's Way starts in Selånger, Sweden, and ends at Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway. It follows the road Olav traveled in the summer of 1030. It has been a pilgrimage route since the 11th Century.
What to See in Assisi, Italy
Before your tour of Assisi, take the time to learn a little about the two saints, Francis and Clare, that make this Umbrian town the attraction that it is.
Kizhi Island, Russia, a Unesco World Heritage Site
The island of Kizhi is a museum of the old ways. The fields are now cultivated as an exhibit. It's hard to imagine a tourist getting to Kizhi Island in Russia other than [...]