Dominica nature lovers island, should be the slogan for this absolutely verdant isle. It is set in the middle of the Caribbean and is an independent country. Furthermore it is not the other island nation that sounds very similar to this one! This Dominica mostly has black sand beaches due to it’s 9 volcanoes. Yes, … Read more
Are you dreaming of the hot sun beaming down on you? Perhaps the scent of pineapples, bananas and coffee plantations growing steps away from a jungle hiking trail? The sound and sights of colorful birds and monkeys frolicking beside you? Or swimming in and under pristine waterfalls and lagoons? Yes, all these things and so … Read more
We flew into New Caledonia awestruck by it’s crystal blue Lagoon encircling the main island. Just beyond the Lagoon (which is the biggest in the world) is the coral reef surrounding it and the island. This reef is the second largest only to the Great Barrier, teeming with colorful fish and corals. Our New Caledonia … Read more
Do you remember the movie Avatar? The lush rain forest with huge cliffs dropping off into verdant jungles and jaw dropping views? Well we found the place that inspired the movie. Exploring much of this island we discovered secret caves, stunning lookout points and the iconic 800 year old tree that was the centerpiece of … Read more
The raw and natural beauty of British Columbia is difficult to match. These are pristine lands touched by very few people. And British Columbia hikes, are some of the most beautiful in the world! As for Northern British Columbia, it’s resplendence is unparalleled. Extending up to the Yukon/Alaska Border it is larger in size than … Read more
We traveled through Nazareth, hiking Mount Arbel and the Sea of Galilee. Such important places for so many people! Going through Israel we often found ourselves near many Bible Tour Buses – mostly Christians finding holy places from the New Testament. As I have mentioned in previous posts, we are not very religious people – … Read more
Petra is an iconic UNESCO world heritage site and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. It is breathtakingly beautiful and full of treasures from ancient civilizations. Most well known for it’s spectacular monuments carved into the red rocks, its intricate water channels and its stunning temples. Because of it’s rose colored buildings … Read more
After 4 days at the Dead Sea we were ready to see more that Jordan has to offer. Our next stop was the Dana Biosphere Natural Reserve, but we made a quick stop along the way at the Wadi Mujib Adventure Center. At 410 meters below sea level, the Mujib Biosphere Reserve is the lowest … Read more
Malta is an archipelago comprised of 3 islands. Of course the main island is the one most people visit the most. Yet, the true crown jewels of this country are Gozo and Comino. Why do you ask? Well, the best beach in Malta is on Comino called Blue Lagoon. It is pure magic. The main … Read more