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Sanchi, Central India (1 of 2)
On an out-of-the-way hilltop, temples carved with
The Temples and Ruins of Angkor Wat (1 of 3)
The ancient magic of Angkor Wat is strong even in
The Asiatic Lion’s Last Stronghold: India’s Gir Forest (1 of 2)
In the wild, the endangered Asiatic lion only occu
Sri Lanka’s Hill Country by Train
In Sri Lanka, cheap first-class tickets and free w
RTW Travelers: The New Trend (1 of 3)
“I did not want to live the rest of my life thinking, ‘Why did I not travel and live out my dream’,” Tom Landenberger, on why he took a year and a half off to travel around the world to countries such as Finland, Russia and Portugal. As more people realize this dream is […]
Orangutans at Tanjung Puting (1 of 2)
A visit to an orangutan care centre in Borneo brin
Lions in the Serengeti (1 of 3)
Family pride takes on a whole new meaning when Gra
Climbing Mt. Meru (2 of 2)
From Saddle hut onwards, the forest was far less dense and lush, as we were above the usual cloud line. Forty minutes of hard climbing brought us to the edge of the tree line, near Rhinoceros Point. This curious name arises from the discovery at this spot – some 3,800 metres above sea level – […]
Alone in Malaysia: Hiking the Taman Negarah Rainforest (2 of 2)
I walked briskly to Kumban Hide, rumoured to be the best of the 10 or so hides for seeing animals; the hides nearest to the headquarters tend to be booked by Malaysian students looking for a place to party late into the night. It was about three hours’ walk to reach the hide, although it […]
A Very Subjective Tour of Chicago (1 of 2)
Harry Carry, Haystacks, humidors – whatever your i
RTW Travelers: The New Trend (3 of 3)
The Stories Living every day on the road in new countries is challenging and exciting. Travelers never know what to expect next and live to tell unforgettable stories. Their stories are the reason they embark on RTW journeys. As more people read these stories on the web, in travelogues and magazines, and discover the trip […]
RTW Travelers: The New Trend (2 of 3)
Who Are These RTW Travelers? To find out the types of people RTW travelers are, why they embark on RTW’s and if their journeys are worth the money, the time and the risks, I surveyed folks who are either on the road or who have returned from a RTW trip. They willingly shared both details […]