Hiking the Abraão Loop With 16 jungle trails and 100 beaches, Ilha Grande is a hiker’s paradise. This sparsely developed island off Brazil’s Costa Verde is divided into various reserves and a state park, ensuring that nearly 90% of its rare Atlantic Rainforest is protected. Many hikers arrive with ambitious multi-day plans (a complete circuit […]
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The Western Ghats is older than the Himalayas, stretching through the Indian States of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Read on to discover the excellent day hikes in the Western Ghats. Where is the Western Ghats? Parallel to the western coast of the Indian Peninsula, the Western Ghats finds another local name,
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Wildlife in Gamboa Gamboa is a small town in the heart of Panama’s Canal Zone. It has one store, one restaurant, and one sizable hotel. But visitors don’t go there for fine dining or shopping—they go to enjoy nature and see wildlife. Gamboa is the gateway to Soberania National Park, home to an impressive number
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Castle-hopping in the Bavarian Alps Ludwig II, King of Bavaria from 1864 to 1886, grew up in Hohenschwangau, a neo-gothic castle filled with murals depicting medieval romances. These stories of knights and chivalry became a lifelong obsession for Ludwig, inspiring him to build his own fairytale castle, Neuschwanstein, on a hill high above his childhood
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Oman is becoming a more popular travel destination in the Middle East. Located near Saudia Arabia and the UAE, its beaches, desert, hospitality, and plenty of hiking spots make this a unique haven for all types of travelers. It can be fun exploring the many hiking trails that offer views of the mountains, date trees,
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Best things to do in Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town is a visually stunning city. Hugged by the blue Atlantic, with Table Mountain for a backdrop, there are beautiful views wherever you go. But don’t spend too much time gazing at the scenery—Cape Town is a cultural hotspot, too, with world-class museums and historical
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Explore Devonport Tasmania (Australia) Devonport, on Tasmania’s north coast, is a popular arrival point for trekkers heading into the mountains and wild rivers of the island’s interior. Don’t be in a hurry to hit the road, though. There’s plenty to see around Devonport, and most of the area’s attractions can be easily explored on foot.
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Introducing: Jyrgalan – Boz-Uchuk Lakes Trek in Kyrgyzstan A growing trekking destination, the Central Asian state of Kyrgyzstan’s rugged mountains and verdant valleys are becoming increasingly popular among independent travelers looking to experience pristine nature and local culture. While traditionally independent international trekkers have stuck to a set few routes around the cities of Bishkek and
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Yamadera Temple Japan About a 20-minute train ride north of Yamagata, Japan, Yamadera Temple (Hōjusan Risshaku-ji Temple) clings to the side of a steep cliff. Pilgrims and tourists alike walk the path through old-growth trees, where beams of sunlight reach the mossy rocks and little shrines and lanterns that are situated along the route. The
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Your Travel Guide to Jiuzhaigou National Park Southwest China is one of my favorite places in the world, and Jiuzhaigou National Park is one of the best places in Southwest China. Far in the north of Sichuan province, ten hours by bus from Chengdu or several days overland to Lanzhou, this remote Tibetan area’s snow-capped mountains
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