Rekindling Family Ties in Nyungwe Forest Rwanda

30 year old male chimp in Nyungwe Forest Rwanda

Have you ever had an overenthusiastic unvited relative show up out of the blue? Well that was me, when I visited the chimps in Nyungwe Forest in Rwanda.

The Canals of Amsterdam: 8 Reasons to Celebrate their 400th Birthday

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The canals of Amsterdam are celebrating a birthday in 2013 and it’s rather a big one. 400 years to be exact! Here are 8 reasons why you should celebrate it:

Music and Mountains in Mostviertel, Austria

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I usually write about Monkeys and Mountains, but Music and Mountains? This was a first. Check out the unique Wanderbare Gipfelklaenge (Hiking to the Sounds of the Mountains) held in Mostviertel, Austria in June.

9 Reasons to Love the Alpenresort Schwarz in Tyrol

Flowers and mountains at the Alpenresort Schwarz in Tyrol, Austria.

My stay at the Alpenresort Schwarz was one of the best hotel stays I’ve ever had. Here’s why:

Meeting Mountain Gorillas: My Most EPIC Experience Ever!

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Meeting mountain gorillas face-to-face in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda was one of the most incredible experiences in my entire life, even if the gorillas were drunk and did fart… a lot!

25Hours Hotel Zürich: A Review

bunkbeds at 25Hours Hotel in Zurich.

Finding a good hotel in Zürich at a good price is not an easy feat! Everything I came across was just an ordinary hotel with extraordinary prices. Then I came across 25Hours Hotel and knew I had found a winner.

Mainport Hotel in Rotterdam: A Review

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The Mainport Hotel is one of Rotterdam’s newest hotels opened in May. It offers sleek design and harbour views. I really enjoyed my stay.

Abseiling from the Euromast: The Highest Abseil in Europe

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Abseiling from the Euromast, the highest abseil in Europe is so much fun. It’s a must-do for all adrenalin junkies when in Rotterdam.

Nyungwe Forest: A Hidden Gem in Rwanda

chimp in Nyungwe Forest Rwanda

Nyungwe Forest in Rwanda is home to 25% of all the primates in Africa, 275 different species of bird and has E. Africa’s only canopy walk. It’s one of Africa’s hidden gems.

Hiking the Luxembourg Ardennes

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The Luxembourg Ardennes offers 23 hiking trails for a whopping 400km of trails! Castles, medieval villages and themed paths make it worth a visit.

Mountain Gorilla Mother and Baby Photo

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Mountain gorilla mother and baby photo taken in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Stayed tuned for the full story….

Primate Safari in Rwanda: My Dream Trip

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I’m soooooo excited to announce that as I write this I am about to begin my dream trip, something I’ve waited years and years for…..a Primate Safari in Rwanda!