by tempuser_3678850204 | Aug 17, 2026
A winter journey to Fairbanks offers more than a chance to see the northern lights. It can also include dog sledding through snow-covered forests, walking beside reindeer, learning to curl with local players, meeting Interior Alaska homesteaders, and soaking in...
by tempuser_3678850204 | Jul 25, 2026
Picture a brown bear weighing nearly 400kg roaming the forests of what is now Portugal. Around 22 000 years ago, these enormous predators were among the largest brown bears ever recorded in the Iberian Peninsula. Today, their descendants are less than half that size....
by tempuser_3678850204 | Jul 25, 2026
South Africa’s estuaries are among the country’s most rewarding natural destinations. Formed where rivers meet the sea, these unique ecosystems are rich in wildlife and offer plenty of opportunities for kayaking, birdwatching, fishing and boat cruises. From the iconic...
by tempuser_3678850204 | Jul 25, 2026
The Western Cape is home to some of South Africa’s best-known destinations, but many of its smallest villages are little more than names on a road sign. Buffeljagsrivier/Marloisepotgieter/Wikimedia Commons Hidden just beyond the highways are places where mountain...
by tempuser_3678850204 | Jul 25, 2026
The breeze came along at the perfect time, blow-drying the sweat trickling down our faces as we trudged slowly up the face of the mountain. Vanilla-scented pines danced in the wind, cliffs towered above our heads and hikers on their way down rooted us on and said we...
