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Yosemite National Park has many wonderful attractions and a beauty that cannot be compared to any other on earth. People from all over the world come to Yosemite to vacation, camp, and to enjoy some adventurous rock climbing.
If you love camping then you will really enjoy the camping sites that abound throughout Yosemite. Yosemite camping [...]
While ecotourism and tourism seem to be similar, there is a different between them. Does it mean that the statement: Ecotourism in tourism is false? Not exactly, you see, one is a more specific term than the other. Let me explain it in a more detailed fashion.
What is ecotourism?
Ecotourism is a form of tourism. You [...]
When on a walking safari, mountain climbing or walking round the camp, it is advisable to be aware of the following guidelines on health and safety in the African Bush.
Altitude related Illness: These illnesses can kill you and every year tourists die from altitude related illnesses. Higher altitudes are colder even in Africa; there is [...]
A desert is a landscape region that receives very little precipitation. For a peice of land to be classified as a desert it must receive less than 250 mm of precipitation per year. Because of such a low level of precipitation deserts are known for supporting very little forms of life. With that said though, [...]
Do you truly see animals at the zoo? A while back, on a visit to the J. Paul Getty Museum in Santa Monica, I overheard a tour guide say the average time spent looking at a work of art in the museum is five to ten seconds per piece. At first this shocked me. At [...]
The geographical layout and location of the Florida Keys provide anglers with many fishing opportunities. With the Gulf of Mexico and Florida Bay on the North side and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, it’s no wonder so many fishing enthusiasts flock to the Keys each year to pursue a dream of a permit on [...]
The scene before me could be matched nowhere else on earth. Parched yellow grass spread out before us as far as the eye could see - broken only by the occasional umbrella tree and a few hundred thousand migrating wildebeest forming a dusty, thin gray line on the horizon to the north. As the sun [...]
The Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground continues its tradition of being one of Disney Worlds best kept secrets. The only campground at the Walt Disney World Resort offers a tranquil getaway for families and couples alike. Relax within the confines of the lush Florida landscape lined with rustic woods teaming with friendly, local wildlife.
Where can [...]
Bird Watching Is More Popular than Ever!
Bird watching has now become the fastest growing recreational activity in the nation. Government estimates show that an estimated 50 million Americans take part in birding every year! Guided tours will take you into unique areas of the country and show you birds you may never knew existed. In [...]
March is at the height of the rainy season in Zambia. It is also the green season again - water and green everywhere. This morning is special and we are ready to go!
We live in Chingola on the Zambian Copperbelt. It’s about 400 kilometers north of Lusaka, the capital of Zambia. My wife, Molly and [...]