Iguassu Falls here we come! Leaving the Mabu Resort behind us for a few hours we are driven to the entrance of the National Park on the Brazilian side. The walk on the Brazil side took 30 minutes but gives you the best views of the full panorama of the falls.
This was followed by the Macuco Safari […]
The Li River is renowned for the region’s surrounding stunning limestone mountain scenery, and the best way to experience it, is by boat. Our local English speaking guide picked us up from our Gulin hotel and transferred us to the pier, about 30 minutes away, where we boarded our boat for a leisurely cruise along the river […]
My four day cruising adventure began when I boarded my small ship cruise in Juneau, and headed out into the waters, where I spotted my first dolphin, as it swam alongside the bow of the boat.
The next day we arrived in Skagway, which definitely reminds me of the gold rush days. Today with only 800 residents, Skagway […]
Entirely within Banff and Jasper National Parks, the Icefields Parkway is a 230 km stretch of highway that follows the backbone of the Rockies, linking Lake Louise and Jasper townsites. Originally built in the ‘dirty thirties’ as a depression relief project, this spectacular route is considered to be one of the most scenic drives in the […]
Imagine a Mayan site in the middle of the jungle three times larger than Tikal (pictured below). The Mirador Basin in northeastern Guatemala is home to the largest tract of untouched rainforest in all of Central America. Within this region lies the remote site of El Mirador, which rivals famous, sprawling, Tikal, and, in fact, […]
Beaufort was the last day of the 4-day Backroads of Borneo tour and after drying off and dining out the previous night, it had been pretty uneventful so far. Famous for its houses and shops on stilts and for its jungle produce market, Beaufort had a sleepy feel. Despite being bigger than Tenom, almost double […]
Tenom’s main claim to fame is its stunning agricultural garden and this was the first thing on today’s agenda. Located on the outskirts of town, the huge gardens showcase plants, flowers and produce from around the world. The park is divided into a number of gardens displaying groups of botanical varieties together and there is […]
The day starts with a boat trip through the national park and it’s serenity personified. As our boat ploughs through the stilled water, each tree, bird and tiny squirrel reflected in the water’s mirror, I think that everyday should start in this way. A blue sky ahead and the gentle morning sun beating down, I […]
Today I start a new tour, the Backroads of Borneo – a four day package linking Brunei with Kota Kinabalu, passing through (as the name suggests) the back roads and some interesting little towns. Jerome and I (yes, he’s still with me) are now joined by Wilma and Jojo, both from Wildlife Expeditions too, and […]
Today I have to leave Mulu and I’m gutted! It’s been an amazing destination and I highly recommend to anyone planning a trip to Borneo – even if you think you only want to visit Sabah – to add Mulu in.
Staggering natural scenery, an informative national park with amazing staff to aid, and local people […]