Tucked into the farthest reaches of the Indonesian archipelago are some of the most untouched landscapes and pristine reefs in the world. The western half of the island of New Guinea, Papua is the realm of spectacular birds of paradise and their elaborate mating dances, marsupials such as the cuscus and tree kangaroo and beautiful […]

Located in northern Africa, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan to the south and Libya to the west, Egypt is more influenced by the Middle East culturally. Defined by the Sahara Desert and the Nile River, the country spans approximately […]

Botswana is an unspoiled land of timeless beauty with striking salt pans, diamond-rich deserts, fertile flood plains, vast grasslands, and flatlands punctuated with dramatic rocky outcrops. The country’s natural appeal lies in its stunning and seemingly endless wilderness, prolific wildlife, cultural diversity, and welcoming people. Botswana is truly one of Africa’s top safari destinations, teeming […]

Costa Rica is a small country, covering only 0.03% of the planet’s surface yet it is within the top 20 countries for species density and rich in biodiversity. Roughly a 1/4 of the country is protected in conservation areas and parks. The variety of activities includes horseback riding, hiking mountainous paths in the cloud forests, […]