Category: Nature
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Enjoying Yucatán’s Mysterious Cenotes
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Nestled within the lush landscapes of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula lies a world of wonder—an intricate network of cenotes, or natural sinkholes, that captivate visitors with their beauty and rich history. These enchanting formations, often adorned with crystalline waters and lush vegetation, serve not only as stunning natural landmarks but also…
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Trekking with Jane Goodall’s Chimpanzees
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I remember as a child watching Public Television specials about Jane Goodall and the amazing work she was doing in Tanzania’s jungles, researching them and documenting them and living with them, unafraid. I never dreamed I’d be so lucky as to end up in Gombe National Park myself one day,…
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Tantalizing Tanabe: Japan’s Hidden Delight
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Getting a media stay at a hotel overnight or a weekend is one thing, but what about a whole week to explore a region so many visitors to Japan never get to see? Priceless. I couldn’t have been luckier to work with the Tanabe tourism board to uncover its secrets…
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Borobudur Temple: The Largest Temple in the Buddhist World
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I am not a spiritual, dharma-seeking kind of guy. In fact, I think that I’m well aware how lucky and “blessed” I’ve been in this world and try to treat this world and its peoples as Paradise, rather than think there’s anything grander coming next. But to witness daybreak at…
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Does Your Hotel Have Bedbugs: Three Key Signs
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I’m happy to say that whether I’m staying at an inexpensive hostel or a fancy five-star resort, I’m rarely worrying about bedbugs. But that’s partly because I know exactly what to look for. Keep reading if you want to learn the signs that will let you go elsewhere in less…
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Enjoying Japanese Onsen Hot Springs: Everything All Visitors Should Know
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Much of this information comes from my OnsenJapan.net page, so those of you wanting more info should be sure to head over there. Hot springs, water heated deep in the earth by volcanic activity, have been elevated to near art form in Japan. Known as onsen, the word encompasses the…