Temperatures are rising as summer approaches. Get your gear out and prepare to drool over this list of dream summer destinations as we take a look at some of the world’s most enchanting islands. The Maldives Mention the Maldives, and picture-perfect images of lavish water bungalows, sparkling turquoise waters and… Read the rest

To journey beyond travel, add a tinge of adventure and the voyage becomes an incredible one. Whether you are ice-climbing the glaciers of Patagonia or trekking through the Sahara Desert,  trekking amplifies your  view of a country, giving you a taste of the back country. 1.… Read the rest

Sailing on an ancient junk boat in Vietnam, riding a rickshaw in Japan or seeing the pyramids on camels – there are thousands of odd and intriguing forms of transportation around the world. Here are some of the strangest: 1. Bamboo Train, Cambodia Between Battambang… Read the rest

Massive volcanic craters, acres of raw jungle and stretch of deserted sand dunes: the work of Mother Earth is beyond our imagination. Thanks to these natural wonders, our Earth has been blessed with gorgeous landscapes and undulating backdrops. Without environmental protection, they might be gone sooner than we expect. To… Read the rest

It’s that time of the year again: massive crowds dancing on the streets, multi-colored costumes and floats prancing alongside party people. February sees the world coming together to celebrate Carnival. From New Orleans to the Rio de Janeiro, we bring you on a pictorial tour to see how Carnival… Read the rest

On Port Blair, a remote island in India, one of the world’s oldest dialects has become extinct after the last person to speak it died. Boa Sr, the 85-year-old last speaker of  the Bo language was the oldest member of the Great Andamanese tribe. Tracing its origins back to tens… Read the rest

One of the many reasons why people travel is the challenge it poses. Diving into shark-infested waters, climbing the towering peaks or trekking through dense jungles – they all jolt adventure travelers to life. Here’s a round-up of 8 extreme adventures and where best to do them. 1. Mountain Trekking… Read the rest

The whole world’s eyes are on Haiti now, as the poorest country in the Americas faces yet another devastating disaster. Death toll has now reached over 200,000 at Port-au-Prince, the country’s capital. These numbers are still increasing as survivors are losing patience with the painfully slow process of… Read the rest

Surfing huge sand dunes and riding at neck-breaking speeds down soft powdery sand – it’s hard not to get hooked on sandboarding. For the best ride, sandboarders look for long, steep slopes and an awe-inspiring setting. From the Middle East to South America, we dig out the best spots… Read the rest

Flowing lava spewing heat from beneath the earth’s surface, and temperatures so high you could roast a pig in seconds – active volcanoes are not only deadly but a sheer stunning sight. We round up some of the world’s most active volcanoes to bring you close to boiling point! Click… Read the rest

As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to dream about where you’ll be exploring in 2010 – there have been lots of changes in travelling trends over the past few years. Instead of popular spots like Italy and Thailand, travelers these days are searching… Read the rest

Want to experience living like a hamster? A hotel in France gives you the chance to live like a domestic rodent – you’ll be able to eat grain, run in a giant wheel and sleep on hay. This “Hamster Villa” is located in the town of Nantes and is run… Read the rest

A night hike in the Amazon Rainforest is mind-blowing. You’re literally surrounded by a wildlife symphony – the croaking of a toad, the sound of a spider crawling or a bat flapping its wings. The nocturnal Amazonian residents come alive. Enter their world through these images.… Read the rest

These days, it’s hard to get a genuine traveling experience without hordes of tourist ruining the moment. Places that used to be hard to reach are slowly getting invaded by tourism. To get off the beaten track, we’ll have to look deeper. These 4 countries newly opened to tourists thanks… Read the rest

In Elizabeth Gilbert’s biography of rediscovering life in ‘Eat Pray Love’, a particular paragraph evoked some thoughts in me, as she defines a ‘good’ traveler:

‘Truthfully, I’m not the best traveler in the world. I’ve met people who are great at it. Real naturals. I’ve met travelers

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