Archive for April, 2012

Southern Bahia, Brazil

Southern Bahia, Brazil

The Pataxó people got it right when they named their Bahian village Corumbau—“far from everything.” It’s only about 30 miles from Porto Seguro airport, but the dirt roads make for a bumpy, four-hour drive. Yet the same venturesome Brazilians who turned nearby Trancoso from sleepy to chic are calling Corumbau

Spectacular Norway Northern Lights

Spectacular Norway Northern Lights

          Spectacular Norway Northern Lights March 21, 2012—Multicolored curtains of light fill the skies over northern Norway in a new time-lapse video made from aurora images taken this month. Filmmakers Claus and Anneliese Possberg used about 600 frames to create the video. (Music by Justin Durban,

Leopard Vs Python

Leopard Vs Python

          Leopard Vs Python When a leopard and a giant python find themselves face to face, conflict is inevitable.    

Egypt: Tombs of Ancient Egypt

Egypt: Tombs of Ancient Egypt

  Egypt: Tombs of Ancient Egypt     Tombs of Ancient Egypt They built the pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs, but the ancient Egyptians weren’t obsessed with death…they were in love with life.

Swiss Alpine Family Adventure

Swiss Alpine Family Adventure

Swiss Alpine Family Adventure 8-day adventure designed for travelers of all ages Explore Switzerland’s Alps by foot, bicycle, zip line, and train Ride the historic Glacier Express Expedition Details Head into the magnificent Swiss Alps on a family adventure that combines hiking and biking with legendary train journeys. Stay in

Galápagos

Galápagos

Galápagos 10 days Aboard the National Geographic Endeavour or Islander Explore by Zodiac, kayak, snorkeling, and hiking with a team of naturalists Expedition Details The Galápagos Archipelago, Darwin’s living laboratory, is home to an abundance of wildlife. Isolated from the mainland for millions of years, it is that rare wilderness

Alaska Family Voyage

Alaska Family Voyage

Alaska Family Voyage -day adventure geared for families Aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird Explore Alaska’s remote wilderness with a team of experts Expedition Details Voyage along Alaska’s Inside Passage on an unforgettable family voyage on board the National Geographic Sea Bird. Exploring with our team of naturalists, discover hidden

Maya Ruins of Palenque, Mexico

Maya Ruins of Palenque, Mexico

Maya Ruins of Palenque, Mexico Photograph by Andreas Hub, laif/Redux Visitors take in an overview of the Maya ruins of Palenque in Mexico. This is part of a tour offered by Journey Mexico.

Salmon River, Idaho

Salmon River, Idaho

Salmon River, Idaho Photograph by Tom Bear Rafts bob in the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho. This is part of a tour offered by ROW Adventures.

Roussillon, France

Roussillon, France

Roussillon, France Photograph by Tim Mannakee, 4Corners/SIME Diners eat outdoors at Le Castrum, a restaurant in the Provencal village of Roussillon in France. This is part of a tour offered by European Experiences.