Posted on April 26, 2011
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Africa, Tanzania, Volunteering

Last weekend, I received an email from a friend in Tanzania and it reminded me of all the beautiful times we had there almost three years ago. If you’ve been reading about my travels for awhile now, you’ll probably know that Tanzania has a special place in my heart. …
Posted on October 20, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Africa, Alaska, Ecuador, Recommendations

// Getting up close and personal to wildlife and nature is an experience unlike no other. As a huge fan of wildlife-watching, I like to seek out far-flung corners of the world to mingle with wild animals, be it brown bears in Alaska or blue-foot boobies on the Galapagos Islands. Each of them provide a [...]
Posted on September 7, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Recommendations, Romantic escapades

// Lounging on an empty beach floored by soft, white sand to find only your own footprints trailing behind you: that’s many travelers’ dream – but does that paradise really exist? This week we take a look at far-flung isles that might just make the cut to become some of my fantasy islands. We swing [...]
Posted on July 1, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Peru, Photoblog, Recommendations, Tanzania

// As a photography enthusiast myself, capturing the beauty of a place is essential during my travels, especially if I have a story to go with it. Of all the striking travel destinations in the world, those ideal for photography often stand out for the natural blend of colors, nature and sunlight. Based on my [...]
Posted on June 29, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Africa, Asia, Australia, By Country, Ecuador, Jordan, Macedonia, Malaysia, Northern Territory, Recommendations, Tanzania

// As an occasional solo traveler, picking the right destination to explore is not quite as easy as one would imagine. Since our move to Spain, Alberto has settled into his new job so that leaves me and my backpack, out to see the world alone. As much as I enjoy the prospects of meeting [...]
Posted on April 6, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, New Zealand, North America, Recommendations, South America, Tanzania

// To journey beyond travel, add a tinge of adventure and the voyage becomes an incredible one. We’re no experts at trekking but from our past experiences journeying through Australia and South America, we found ourselves delving deep into the back country and thoroughly enjoying it. Whether you are ice-climbing in Patagonia or trekking through [...]
Posted on February 23, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Ecuador, North America, Recommendations, South America, Tanzania, Uncategorized, Vietnam

// 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 faster than we expect. To pay tribute to these [...]
Posted on November 2, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Your Wildest Adventure

I’m starting a new series on ‘Your Wildest Adventure’ where fellow travel writers gather here to share insightful tales on their craziest jaunt around the world. To kick off the series, Dave & Deb at The Planet D brings us on their once-in-a-lifetime journey of cycling a continent. …
Posted on January 24, 2009
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Australia, Borneo, China, Life, Melbourne, Tanzania, Travel Tips, Travel Writing

Wildlife is the only thing left on Earth that is original and real, roaming the Planet since thousands of years ago. To me, getting close to Wildlife gives that surreal feeling of seeing how the World would look like without human activities and commercialism. That, is the most beautiful side of Earth one can see. [...]
Posted on June 24, 2008
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Africa, Culture, Life, Tanzania, Volunteering, Working abroad

Every single time I stepped into the classroom with Class3, they would start singing this lovely song ‘Welcome our teacha, welcome!’ Whenever I think of them, I hear this song in my heart it brings a smile to my face, and some tears to my eyes. I miss them.. their smiles, their coy faces and [...]
Posted on May 18, 2008
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Africa, Culture, Life, Tanzania, Volunteering

Tanzanian women in traditional kanga East African women dress in colourful clothes, Vitenges are dresses tailor-made to fit their figures and bring out the curves of African women. Seamstresses lining the streets with their sewing machines Dala-dalas with bus captains shouting out destinations to attract passengers. Neighbourhood kids gearing up for [...]
Posted on May 4, 2008
by Nellie Huang
in Africa, Culture, Life, Tanzania, Volunteering, Working abroad

These are the amazing people I’ve missed.. all the wonderful people we met in Tanzania all who affected our lives one way or another n those we made us remember the beautiful country of Tanzania for these people we’ve met along the way. The one friend who’s helped me all the way, and who made [...]