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Two Interviews and Some Elephants: More on Malawi

January 14, 2020November 21, 2018 by Tom Bartel
Malawi Vwaza vegetation survey bob sighting tree

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

Categories Active Travel, Africa, Interviews, Malawi, Nature and Wildlife Tags Biosphere Expeditions

A Malawi Diary, 12 Days with Biosphere Expeditions

May 28, 2020November 19, 2018 by Tom Bartel
Malawi Vwaza village boys 7

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.

Categories Active Travel, Africa, Malawi, Nature and Wildlife Tags Biosphere Expeditions

Volunteering in Africa with Biosphere Expeditions

June 28, 2020November 8, 2018 by Tom Bartel
Malawi Vwaza adult baboon village close

If you are interested in volunteering with animals in Africa, be sure you look into the Biosphere Expeditions program in Malawi.

Categories Active Travel, Africa, Malawi, Nature and Wildlife Tags Biosphere Expeditions

Embracing Karpathos Island

October 28, 2019October 10, 2018 by Kristin Henning
Karpathos Island Greece Olympos

From remote beaches to artisan shops in historic villages; from mountain nature hikes to windsurfing competitions; from fresh delicious food to intense family reunions: visitors enjoy a combination of history, culture, nature, scenic beauty and beaches on this island.

Categories Active Travel, Arts and Culture, Eat Drink Stay, Europe, Greece Tags Island

St. Olav’s Way, Hiking in Sweden and Norway

June 2, 2020September 26, 2018 by Tom Bartel
Sweden stolavsleden selanger starting point st olavs way

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.

Categories Active Travel, Europe, History Travel, Norway, Sweden, Unesco World Heritage Sites

Best Places to Visit in Värmland, Sweden

March 17, 2020August 13, 2018 by Kristin Henning
Varmland Sweden Kristinehamn Picasso

If you really want to get to know Sweden, visit the heartland, Värmland County. Karlstad, the capital city of Värmland, can be reached in just over two hours by train … Read more

Categories Active Travel, Arts and Culture, Eat Drink Stay, Europe, Sweden Tags Karlstad, Varmland

Eleven Things We Loved on Our Italy Bike Tour through Puglia

December 19, 2019May 26, 2018 by Kristin Henning

Our cycling in Italy covered seven days. During that time we slept in seven different towns and managed to average 55 kilometers a day (35 miles/day), for a total of over 350K, or 200-plus miles. We loved the biking and the great introduction to Puglia.

Categories Active Travel, Cycling, Europe, Italy, Unesco World Heritage Sites Tags Apulia, Bike tours

Finding Your Rhythm on the Camino de Santiago

June 2, 2020May 4, 2018 by Kristin Henning
Camino de Santiago marker Logrono

How is it that the Camino de Santiago across Spain still captures the individual imagination with some of the hardships and rewards of a wilderness experience, even in the midst of a populated area?

Categories Active Travel, Camino de Santiago, Europe, Spain

Podcast Episode: European Bike Tour

December 6, 2019April 24, 2018 by Kristin Henning
Podcast europe bike tour

As we prepare for our bike tour in Italy, we’ve been catching up on expert opinions and industry news about touring by bicycle. This is a relatively new form of … Read more

Categories Active Travel, Europe, Italy Tags Audio, Bike tours

Training for a Bike Tour in Italy, Kris and Tom Style

December 6, 2019April 19, 2018 by Kristin Henning
Training Italy Bike Tour

Twenty days before we start our Italy bike tour, we address the more practical side of things. Are we ready for a bike tour? Here’s how we’re training and preparing.

Categories Active Travel, Cycling, Europe, Italy, Packing Tips, Travel Tips Tags Apulia, Bike tours
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