Trekking on the Roof of Africa
An trekking adventure on a multi-day trip in the Simien Mountains of Ethiopia, Africa. with stunning desert mountain scenery, gelada baboons, and the coffee anywhere.
Author: Robin
Visiting Mexico’s Spectacular Sumidero Canyon
The Sumidero Canyon is one of Mexico’s most magnificent natural sites. The mighty Grijalva River slices through a major fault line, lined with massive vertical cliffs, some up to a kilometre straight up. You can enjoy the awesome scenery two different ways – from a boat trip through the canyon, as well as from road-accessible viewpoints along the canyon rim. And the best part is… Read moreVisiting Mexico’s Spectacular Sumidero Canyon
Wildlife Photography in Black & White
Black & white wildlife photography is making a big comeback, although monochrome aficionados will argue that it never went away. Many photographers are rediscovering black & white’s timeless and classical look, which has the ability to portray more emotion through forms, tones, and bold compositions. Colour is often an essential part of the story of an image, such as an elk against the vibrance of… Read moreWildlife Photography in Black & White
Photographing the Sand Dunes of Namibia
If you like sand dunes, this is the ultimate destination. The famous dunes of the Namib Desert cover much of Namibia’s Atlantic coast and stretch far inland – the world’s oldest desert, boasting the world’s largest sand dunes, some over 300 metres high. But it’s not just size that matters. Even more impressive is the colour. Oxidized iron makes the sand a brilliant reddish-orange, but… Read morePhotographing the Sand Dunes of Namibia
Where to Stay When Visiting Yukon’s Kluane National Park and Area
Spectacular Kluane National Park in Yukon differs from many Canadian national parks in that there is no accommodation in the park itself, other than one campground at Kathleen Lake. However, highways skirt the eastern edge of the park, where small communities, lodges, and campgrounds cater to visitors. Haines Junction, less than a two-hour drive west of Whitehorse, is the main service centre for the park…. Read moreWhere to Stay When Visiting Yukon’s Kluane National Park and Area
Easy Day Hikes in Yukon’s Kluane National Park
Sprawling across south-western Yukon, Kluane National Park has some of Canada’s most spectacular hikes. The park is home to the world’s largest ice fields outside the polar regions and many of Canada’s tallest mountains, including the Big Daddy of them all – Mount Logan – the country’s highest at 5,959 metres. Add wild rivers, glaciers galore, and abundant wildlife, and it’s easy to see why… Read moreEasy Day Hikes in Yukon’s Kluane National Park