Ecuador

The volcano above, Cotopaxi, in Ecuador, is the second highest summit in the country and… Read the rest one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. It’s also located extremely close to the line of the equator, which makes for a freaking awesome time lapse video.
[Time Lapse Via: Stéphane Guisard]

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

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. Click on the thumbnails… Read the rest

Teeming with wild animals and nature reserves,  the Galapagos islands are one of the best places in the world for wildlife experiences. Strange creatures roam freely on these islands, boundless and free. The islands  are fortunately protected from destruction and touristic development thanks to governmental efforts and restrictions. Here’s a… Read the rest

“You could win a Galapagos adventure with Alex Trebek!!!” It’s a sensational form of marketing; if you want to get out of the house, of course you’d love a free trip to a tropical destination. And if you’re a fan of Jeopardy, who better to spend it with than Alex… Read the rest

From Volume 2 Issue 2
Many adjectives could be used to describe John Haslett’s journeys on a balsa raft: harrowing, grueling, breathtaking, ingenious, crazy. But to describe Voyage of the Manteño … Read the restitself, the word riveting works best.
Sometimes it’s Haslett’s storytelling that draws you in, combining technical detail with rich