In 2019, over 150 million people visited Scotland bringing around £12 billion into the local economy. To put that in context, the domestic population of this beautiful country is just 5.5 million people. Visitors travel from all over the world to step through Scotland’s city streets and majestic countryside. Many make day trips while staying in England but, on average, eight nights is the most common length of stay. According to research, … [Read more...]
Attractive Places You Can’t Miss Visiting in Baltimore
If you ever decide to visit the United States, keep Baltimore, the 'charm city' on your list. It is undoubtedly one of the most attractive locations in the Mid-Atlantic region. Baltimore's inner harbor will make you fall in love with this place; the outstanding museums, restaurants, pavilions, and shops will definitely captivate your heart and soul in no time. Before discussing the fantastic places that are a 'must-visit' in Baltimore, it is … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know: Gorilla Trekking Guide to Rwanda
One of the planet's highlights is arguably a trek to see gorillas in the wild in Rwanda, however there are a number of details and expenses one needs to be aware of when planning a trip to Rwanda. Kigali International Airport (KGL) is located only about 20 minutes outside of Kigali, the country's capital city. This airport is the hub for RwandAir and services other international airlines including Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airlines, KLM and … [Read more...]
Visiting Strasbourg, France with Children
There is really nothing else like traveling through Europe with toddlers. This is true for so many reasons, one of which is that they seldom seem to know just how lucky they are or how crazy it is that they are, where they are. Having lived in Germany now for a year and a half, we have become accustomed to hearing German daily. We have grown comfortable enough in our surroundings to explore and live. Though, when we travel to another country, … [Read more...]
5 ways to support Mountain Gorilla Conservation
According to IUCN, there are close to 8410 critically endangered species in the whole world. These include but not limited to African savannah elephant, African wild dog, western lowland gorillas, and Eastern lowland gorilla among several other species. The mountain gorillas have recently made it off the critically endangered species to the category of endangered species because there is hope in the efforts of Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic … [Read more...]
Gorilla Trekking With Minors in Uganda
Imagine you have a friend that has just come back from Uganda after successfully completing their gorilla trek in either Mgahinga gorilla national park or Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. Even before you ask them about their trip, with excitement they go ahead and share their gorilla trekking experience with you. They tell you about the landscapes, the greenness of the country, the weather, the people and everything that made their … [Read more...]
Top Four Must Visit Places in Costa Rica
One of my earliest international trips was to Costa Rica. I remember spotting a flyer posted in a hallway while in college and being immediately intrigued. My major was related to Biology and the advertised trip led by one of the professors trip focused on the flora and fauna of the country. I remember making a decision almost immediately after I read through the trip description; have fun, see a new country and earn college credits while abroad. … [Read more...]
My Highlights of a Visit to Cap Haitien, Haiti
Nonstop flights leave from Miami to Cap Haitien daily (only about an hour and 45 minutes) and the small airport is located only about 20 minutes from town. Arriving in the heat of the day it was a short walk to the entrance to the airport where musicians were jamming some local flavors. A quick breeze through customs (helped by the fact I was the first one off the plane), no luggage to pickup and I was soon outside of the airport where my … [Read more...]
Peace and harmony reign supreme on former historic battle site
HISTORY is integral to the story of the tiny village of Edgehill in Warwickshire, the scene of the bloodiest battle in The English Civil War. Today, the din of muskets and cannons are, thankfully, confined to those history books and the battlefields instead offer idyllic views from one of the most impressive vantage points in the country, The Castle pub. Perched on the summit overlooking the infamous battlefields, The Castle at Edgehill is … [Read more...]
Jens Notroff, Archaeologist, Illustrator, and Science Communicator
Q. When you were a toddler, your dad brought you to a museum where you fell in love immediately with the artifact display. You were 5 years old at the time, what really piqued your interest when you saw the display and made you aspire to become an archeologist from that point onwards? What do you think parents and teachers nowadays should do to help children develop a love for the pre-historical human culture? I still remember those … [Read more...]
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