Vietnam by Motorbike — Routes, Permits & Tips
A motorcycle journey across Vietnam is both a test of planning and a feast for the senses. Here, riders navigate winding mountain passes and coastal highways, village markets and roadside eateries, all while meeting the challenges of tropical weather, unfamiliar traffic culture, and varied terrain. This guide provides the knowledge needed—route choices by season, legalities, gear lists, safety tips, and…
The Planet’s Most Active Volcanoes
This guide surveys Earth’s most active volcanoes: those erupting frequently or continuously. It explains how “active” is defined (eruptions in the Holocene, current unrest) and how activity is monitored (seismometers, gas sensors, satellite). We profile the top eruptive volcanoes — from Hawaii’s Kīlauea (constant lava flows) to Italy’s Etna and Stromboli (near-daily explosions) to Guatamala’s Fuego and others — including…
10 Great American Road Trips
This guide to America’s famed drives combines precise data with vivid context. It provides detailed itineraries and planning advice – from fuel budgets (AAA’s gas index is $3.20/gal) to wildlife tips (Yellowstone’s great bison and elk herds). Scenic highlights (from Pacific Coast vistas to Blue Ridge overlooks) and local culture (Keys diving, Southern music) are woven throughout. Each road trip…
Mombasa – African safari and beautiful beaches
The second most populous city in Kenya, Mombasa deftly blends a rich cultural scene on the coast of the Indian Ocean with a great historical value. Mostly Swahili and Muslim populations live in the city, which generates a lively scene of busy markets full of a wide range of colors and smells. Among a backdrop of cultural abundance, visitors have…
A PARADISE FOR ADRENALINE ADDICTS – Walk over an abyss of 250m
The Schilthorn Thrill Walk at Birg (2,677 m) is a 200‑meter cliffside steel footpath in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps that offers an adrenaline shot with alpine panoramas. Free to enter (beyond the cable-car fare) and designed with safety features like steel grates and handrails, it challenges visitors with a rope bridge, glass-floored viewing platform, and a crawl tunnel. This guide covers the…
Embracing Solo Travel in Your 40s
Starting the fourth decade of life usually results in a major and profound transformation. At this time, one has an optimal chance for change since one transcends past experiences by acquiring more information, confidence, and a strong will for personal development. Many people have the unique capacity to properly manage challenges and grab possibilities using a fresh awareness. Traveling alone…
