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Tanzania is surely one of the most breathtaking countries in East Africa. Home to the historic state of Zanzibar, the towering Mount Kilimanjaro and so many more beautiful sites and experiences, Tanzania is not to be missed on any trip to the continent. After a considerable amount of advice and recommendations, I decided to start my trip . . . → Read More: Tantalizing Tanzania Want to know what my typical day entailed during my tenure as a BBPP field assistant? Take a look at these two videos, which I took during our primate census. This happened to be a really unique monkey encounter – I only saw drills four times in two months, and it was pure luck that I . . . → Read More: Primate censusing – a day in my life with the BBPP In the next few months I will be traveling through much of southern and eastern Africa, and like any traveler, I have a wish list for my trip. Rather than listing every single tourist attraction I’d like to see, this is a list of personals feats - both mental and physical. After all, traveling isn’t about where . . . → Read More: Bucket List…of sorts Hey Guys! Today I did the unthinkable – I started going through my clothes so I can donate them goodwill! It’s just under two months until I leave and I’m starting the process (slowly) of decluttering, organizing, and packing. After my second glass of wine I decided that unworn clothes should be the first to go. I’ve . . . → Read More: Planning, planning, planning – bioko island, vaccinations, and goodwill donations Weeks of Internet surfing and emailing have paid off – I’ve been offered a job as a research assistant doing Vervet monkey research in South Africa!!! Kicking off my round-the-world trip in style, I’ll be living at the Loskop Dam Nature Reserve, where I’ll spend six days a week tracking these elusive creatures and recording various . . . → Read More: Traveling on the cheap, my first "job" offer!  Watching Northern Italy roll by Traveling overland (that is, traveling sans airplane) is not a new concept, per se. However, a renaissance of sorts is happening with the growth of eco-tourism and environmentally responsible travel. Counting castles while cruising (cheaply) down the river Rhine (that’s a tongue twister)! Personally, I’m a huge proponent of overland travel just . . . → Read More: Traveling sans airplane! Couchsurfing (both a verb and a noun!) is the act of hosting/being hosted for free in a new world-wide effort to increase cultural understanding among like-minded travelers. You might be thinking, well…that sounds great, but where do I find these people? Couchsurfing.org of course! 1) Is it safe? The answer to this is a resounding “yes!” As a . . . → Read More: Couchsurfing – possibly the coolest travel website ever created. Ever! The Palace Hostel (Vienna, Austria) Hostels seem to have a love/hate relationship with the American psyche. Just the word seems to provoke a heated response in 99% of individuals (thanks, in part, to Hollywood production studios). As such, the goal of this blog post is to try and move people from Team Hate Hostel to Team Love . . . → Read More: Debunking the myth – hostel horrors (and lack thereof) |
Ferry to France | Ferries A quick and enjoyable way to travel to the UK with up to 23 crossings each day. Ferry to Amsterdam Travel overnight every night in style from Holland or Belgium to the North of England Troon ferry The shortest, fastest crossings on the Irish Sea Ferry to Dublin Daytime and overnight departures direct from Ireland to the heart of England.
Walking Holidays
Our walking holidays let you follow any route you choose using our maps & notes. Our wide range of holidays include independent walking holidays, group guided walking holidays & relaxed sightseeing tours. Walking in SpainAll our walking holidays in Spain are researched in depth, with everything taken care of for you. Our walking routes take you off-the-beaten-track to discover the true culture and diversity of Spain. Walking Holidays FranceHeadwater walking holidays in France offer off-the-beaten-track locations which you can discover at your own pace, high quality hotels, superb cuisine and fine wines. Walking Holidays in ItalyChoose from our wide array of walking holidays in Italy that will let you appreciate the diversity Italy has to offer from awe-inspiring views of the Dolomites to the historic treasures of Tuscany, and much more. Family WalkingHolidays With a range of family walking holidays starting with gentle strolls on flat coastal and forest paths, there are plenty of choices for a family walking holiday. |
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