he air was thick with humidity. We followed the trail that snaked through the dense tropical foliage, pushing past thick molave leaves as we ventured further. “Shhh…” Our 18-year-old park ranger, Ijie, stopped us in our tracks and pointed at a branch hanging above our heads. There they were – two furry critters hugging the [...]
Deep in Oman’s Dhofar region lies the ancient capital of Arabia’s perfume trade route. We go on the frankincense trail and trace back thousands of years of history… by Sarah Lee | A preview of WildJunket Magazine February/March 2012 y eyes grew heavy and my head swirled as I tried to reconcile my senses. My nose tingled, tantalized by a series of fragrances while [...]
This is a guest post by Mohamed Khazma. To think of a top destination in Africa is far less obvious than the choices available in Europe – but there’s Cape Town, Africa’s answer to tourist hubs. Cape Town’s position to the southern tip of Africa makes it an ideal location and …
This is a sponsored guest post by hotels4u. Crete is an exotic island of outstanding natural beauty which provides a harmonic holiday experience for those looking to escape the dreary hum drum of urban living. The long stretch of coastline is punctuated with various coves, bays and peninsulas, …
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. …
The mountain range that stretches across Northern Spain was given the name Picos de Europa, (Peaks of Europe) for good reasons. It’s said that when the Spaniards arrived back from the Americas, the mountain range (located just 20km from the coast) was the first thing they saw from sea. …
Just when we were about to leave Tuscany, the sun came out (after three days of rain) and bathed the city of Lucca in a shade of gold. Our group of travelers took the opportunity to explore Lucca, biking through the city centre towards the Tuscan countryside. Armed with …
The sea was a shade of aqua blue, the sand pale pearly white and the surrounding foliage a blanket of emerald green. There was silence except for the sound of the lapping waves. I was on the island of Ko Samui and the last thing I had expected to …
Italy: a country bursting with so much passion and romance, few can resist its charms. It holds a special spot in my heart – a place where I fell in love with Alberto, all over again. Romance aside, the plethora of historical sights and cultural experiences Rome has to …
While I’m out and about in sun-kissed Thailand, this week’s sponsored post brings us all the way to Mexico. Home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations, Mexico is a land packed with impressive monuments, stunning Caribbean beaches and culturally-rich cities. Many travelers head straight to the beaches and …
Right before me, white sandy beach studded with black volcanic rock run for miles. This morning, I awoke to the view of the rocky beachfront from my suite at Haevichi Resort and Hotel on the stunning island of Jeju, Korea. I am here to attend the World Trail Conference …
Today’s guest post by Escapio.com brings us back to Europe and gives us a peek into Germany’s hip culture hub, Berlin. Compared to many of Europe’s capitals, Berlin is just coming into its own with regards to tourism. Appreciated by many who live here as western Europe’s last urban …
This week, we venture back to Asia for a taste of exotic flavors and sights. Today’s guest post is from David Jr of Malaysia Asia blog, an online resource on all things Southeast Asian. Here, he shares with us some essential things to do at one of his …
Strolling through the languid streets of downtown Cardiff, it’s hard to believe that this calm city is the capital of the country. Wales, being the brother of England, is a country on its own, distinctive in culture, landscape and history. Yet not many people know this. Perhaps that’s …
Istanbul is a city of superlatives: blinding lights, traffic noises and flashy sights amplify your senses, while the kaleidoscope of colors and aroma hypnotize you into a trance. Spanning across Europe and Asia, the metropolis is power-packed with distinctive cultures and flavors. Stepping foot on Istanbul for the second stop, I …
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