Tuesday, September 30, 2014

National Park Adventures: Arches



      Located just outside of Moab, Utah, Arches National Park is named for the over 2,000 rock arch formations within the park boundaries.  The national park is also home to a variety of other rock formations.  With hiking, camping, backpacking, rock climbing and canyoning amoung the many varieties of things to do in this park there are plenty of adventures to be found within Arches.  Today we're going to look at just a few.

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Food Adventures: Yemen


      Once home to the bibliacal kingdom of Sheba, and having long been at the crossroads of cultures and empires across the centuries, Yemen hosts a long and interesting past.  With thousands of years of history the country is bound to have good food to go with it, so today we are looking at some foods visitors to Yemen should be sure to try.


Wednesday, September 24, 2014

International Adventures: Algeria


      For travellers interested in going off the beaten path, Algeria may be a country of interest.  It can be a difficult and potentially dangerous country for international travellers, however there are sites of interest for the cautious but intrepid traveller.  Algeria has a history dating back to prehistoric times and visitors can find the remains of prehistoric people and empires alike.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Close To Home Adventures: Couch Travelling


      For this week's close to home you don't even have to leave the couch.  To couch travel, all you need is something to read.  Today we'll go over some of the options out there that can transport you across the world without ever leaving home.


Monday, September 22, 2014

City Adventures: Seoul

     
      The metropolitan area of Seoul is home to over 25.6 million people and serves as home to over half of all Koreans in South Korea.  The city is surrounded by mountians and filled with tourist attractions from ancient temples to modern wonders, so it is no wonder that every year it serves as a destination for over 12 million international visitors.  

Thursday, September 18, 2014

United States Adventures: Territory of American Samoa



      The United States Territory of America Samoa is a tropical paradise composed of several islands in the south pacific.  Today we are looking at just a few adventures to be found among these islands.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Ten Adventures: Beach Hikes


      For ocean lovers everywhere, whether you are interested in a daytime walk down the beach or a rugged wilderness adventure, these ten hikes were made for you.  From sun and sand to rocky wilderness shorelines the following hikes are some of the most spectacular coastal hikes in the world.

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

National Park Adventures: American Samoa


       The National Park of American Samoa, spread over the three extinct volcanic islands of Tutuila, Ofu, and Ta'u  is the only American National Park located below the equator.  Though most visitors see the Tutuila segment of the park since it is the only area of the park acessible by car, the whole of the park is worth seeing if you are willing to step even further off the beaten path.