South Africa is located at the southernmost region of Africa, with a long coastline that stretches more than 1,500 miles along the South Atlantic and the Indian Ocean. Two major ocean currents, the South flowing Agulhas current and the cold Benguela sweep the coast. The contrast in temperature between these two currents partially accounts for […]

The more distant islands of the Nusa Tenggara chain are full of excitement both above and below the water. Dramatic volcanic peaks rise out of coastal fishing villages, the exposed red earth contrasting with green slopes. White sand beaches and turquoise water complete the picture. Dare to visit the world’s largest lizards on Komodo Island, […]

Honduras is located in the heart of Central America, surrounded by high tropical mountains. Due to the diversity of climate Honduras has rainforests, cloud forests, mangroves, savannas, mountain ranges with pine and oak trees and the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. With numerous plants and animal species living in different climates Honduras has been considered a […]

Australia is the land of contrasts. From the tropical splendor of the Great Barrier Reef and North Queensland`s lush rainforests to the otherworldly beauty of the vast outback, there is something for everyone here. The rambunctious Aussies are some of the warmest and funniest people on earth. Stop a while and have a tinny (a beer) or billie tea with an Aussie and you have made a friend for life. Australia offers some of the wackiest wildlife anywhere. Where else will you find a drop bear, kanga or duck-billed platypus?