Planning to go off the beaten path in Cuba and explore the wilderness of the country? Welcome to Península de Zapata, one of the least populated regions of Cuba and probably the finest for wildlife and nature lovers alike. Most of the Península de Zapata is protected and part of Ciénaga de Zapata, a nature reserve (also known as Gran Parque Natural Montemar). Its vast swamps and forests create the perfect habitat…
Glaciers in New Zealand? We need to go! That’s what we thought when we first started planning our road trip. If you’re thinking alike, New Zealand’s Glacier Country is clearly a must-do on any visit to the South Island and its West coast. Home to two of the most famous glaciers – Franz Josef and Fox, Glacier Country is an area of outstanding beauty. The glaciers descend from the peaks of the…
Sierra Maestra and Fidel Castro are both highly connected with the Cuban Revolution. It was deep in the heart of the Sierra Maestra that the rebel army, led by Fidel and supported by the likes of Raúl Castro and Ernesto “Che” Guevara, set up its headquarters in a place known as Comandancia de La Plata. Comandancia de La Plata is considered the birthplace of the revolution and a very important historical…
Glaciers are one of nature’s most amazing wonders and Iceland one of the best places to admire them. Now if seeing glaciers is great, going on one is even better and an experience everyone should try at least once during their lifetime. With proper guidance, of course. This time, we’re going to skip the fun of walking on a glacier altogether and move straight to the next level of glacial exploration,…
Iceland is home to a stunning collection of waterfalls, with all shapes and sizes available for the delight of nature seekers. Yay! Far on the northeastern part of the island lies the mighty Dettifoss, Europe’s most powerful waterfall. How powerful? At 100 m wide and with a drop of 45 m, the average water flow is 200 m3 every second! That’s an Olympic swimming pool every 12 seconds, give or take.
