Surely, most of us think about platypuses ? or is that ?platypi? ? Tasmanian devils, koala bears, and kangaroos when we think of Australia, but considering that the country was once attached to the Asian mainland, the variety of other unusual flora and fauna will utterly astound you.

We wrnt in search of the moon rising over the Mission Mountains as we cruised around Wild Horse Island on Montana's Flathead Lake on a hot summer afternoon in August.

Going to the province of Ilocos is like treading back in time. Not only for the Spanish colonial houses, but for the simple, laid-back feel of the towns and its people. In old times, Ilocandia has been described as a God-forsaken land because of its arid and difficult terrain. But the hardy people of this province had the patience and the will to survive, and eventually turned it into a lush and abundant highland. Amidst all these, is a rich history consisting of legendary...

Donsol used to be a sleepy coastal town in Sorsogon?a province in the southernmost tip of Luzon. Nobody knows Donsol except for, of course, its local inhabitants until a few years ago when tourists from all over the world began to flock this remote place to get a look-see at the largest fish on earth: the whale shark. Before, fishermen in Donsol were ignorant of the ecological (and tourist) value of whale sharks. They used to hunt, slaughter and sell the poor gentle sea cr...

Adventure, surprise and a startling look at the crust of planet earth, await the explorers as they race across the desert outside of Moab, Utah in a search for Dead Horse Point.

A guideline on where to go on a tour of South Africa.

Most people who consider visiting Egypt think of antiquities museums and the pyramids, but Egypt offers much more. It also hosts Holy Land tours which visit Pharaonic, Islamic and Christian historical sites and religious monuments. Egypt also has a variety of nature tours, and luxurious beach resorts for those who want to relax on the coast of the Red Sea. Take in the modern culture of Cairo, or cruise down the Nile. A visa is required in order to visit Egypt. These cost $...

There are endless ways to vacation in today's world. Air travel makes it possible to get almost anywhere in the world in thirty hours or less. The local park or the state right next door are no longer our only reasonable vacation options. We can go on huge cruise ships and explore the beauty of the seas or we can vacation in a cabin tucked away in the mountains. It is even possible and reasonable to go on an African safari for your next vacation. I know, an African safari...

Whenever we think of the perfect holiday destination, Bulgaria seldom pops up in top position on our wish lists. Having said this, the popularity of Bulgaria as a holiday destination has increased dramatically in recent years, due to the wide range of resorts, easy transport links and cheap cost of living. Getting to Bulgaria Transport links to Bulgaria are particularly good. There are four international airports in Bulgaria: Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Bourgas, all of wh...

When you are ready for that once in a lifetime experience of an French vacation, consider a private home rental for your source of lodging. Hotels can be nice, but staying in a private home rented for the occasion can give you a chance to see the real France. Explore the countryside, walk into the village and visit with the residents, and see what it feels like to actually go home, to a cabin or villa at the end of the day, living as the French do.