Old Growth forests are forests that have been undisturbed for over a millennia and, sadly, are growing increasingly rare . The ancient trees that grow in these forests host a rich ecological diversity that far exceeds that in forests that have been disturbed by clearing and logging activities. To fight climate change and sequester the carbon in our atmosphere, it’s important that the few remaining forests receive some type of protected status. It’s an amazing experience to visit one of these ancient forests first hand. Here is a look at some of the world’s last remaining old growth forests.

No travel itinerary is complete without a visit to hot springs or a crystal blue natural pool. If you’re a nature enthusiast or a connoisseur of fine swimming locales, we’ve got just the list for you! Our blog today has a whole breadth of unique bathing locations, ranging from sacred and vibrantly colored sites to those that heal skin ailments. Or if you are looking for a tropical lake to make your friends on instagram jelly, look no further than Palau’s jellyfish lake. Yes, there is indeed such a thing as a jellyfish lake. Keep reading to discover it and rest of the world’s most iconic swimming holes.

There is no better place to find solace than in the natural world.  When life becomes hectic and overwhelming, breathing in the sweet wonders of Mother Nature is an instant reset.  There’s little that compares to the adventure of hiking into a forest with the end destination a delicate pool of falls or that new wave of anticipation that comes as you approach closer to thunderous falls.  As humans, we often forget that we are nature: creatures that climbed out of the soil itself.  Here is a list of the most stunning waterfalls in the world, to remind us of the beauty of the natural world that is reflected in all of us. Angel Falls, Venezuela The world’s tallest waterfall is Angel Falls, found in the Venezulean National Park of Canaima.  It tumbles uninterrupted from a height of 3,212 feet (979 meters) into Devil’s Canyon below.  Many may recognize the likeness of the falls and the table top mountain Auyán-tepu from Pixar’s ‘Up’.  Due to rainfall, it is best visited from May-November and very similar to the movie, reaching the falls will take both time and effort. As there are no overland routes it is not as simple as just […]

The world’s weirdest creatures come in all shapes and sizes -from the world’s biggest fish to saucer eyed tarsiers only 4 inches long, these animals are like none you’ve seen before. Highly adapted to their environments, each animal has special adaptations that make them completely unique to the animal kingdom. Come on a journey with us around the world to see the world’s biggest lizards, its gentle giants, and its most photogenic inhabitants. Here’s our list of the world’s most unusual animals and where to find them.

Every adventurer has volcanoes in some shape or form on their bucket list, am I right? Trekking volcanoes is a thrilling venture and can be quite memorable! Though, for clarification, active volcanoes are not necessarily erupting volcanoes. Active volcanoes are geothermally active that have the potential to erupt in the future. How do you tell if a volcano is active? Geysers, hot springs, and fumaroles are some of the easiest features of geothermal activity to recognize. Does this mean that there are no erupting volcanoes on this list? Of course not! Though most countries close off their volcanoes when they are erupting or considered to be a potential risk. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t see lava flows or pools if you are willing to seek them out. But take the right precautions, volcanoes can be powerfully destructive.