Mauritius is not just about white sandy beaches and turquoise waters—it’s an adventurer’s playground! Whether you’re exploring its vibrant underwater world or soaring above its rugged mountains, Mauritius offers a range of activities for thrill-seekers. Here are nine must-try adventures to make the most of your time on this stunning island.Dive into the Blue: Go Snorkeling or … [Read more...]
The Best Hikes We Did in Mauritius
People naturally associate Mauritius with tropical beaches, but the island also boasts an interior that, despite its small size and dense population, is rich in forests, rivers, and steep mountains. Mauritius offers a surprising variety of hikes, from beginner-friendly trails to more technical climbs. During the two months we spent there, we did a few of the best ones.Where to … [Read more...]
The Best Beaches We Discovered in Mauritius
After three months in Madagascar, we spent the latter part of the last European winter in Mauritius. We settled in Mahebourg, in the cheaper and more authentic south, and used our rented scooter to explore the tiny country. As an island surrounded by a heavenly turquoise lagoon, much of Mauritius’ allure lies in its beaches. Below are some of the best beaches we visited during … [Read more...]
Hin Lek Fai Viewpoint in Hua Hin
During our two-month stay in Hua Hin and Khao Tao in southern Thailand, we enjoyed plenty of time to extensively explore the area. Few better ways could we think of for spending a pleasant afternoon than hunkering down on some prominent rock and quietly attending the darkness gradually veiling the marvelous surroundings. After originally discovering it, Hin Lek Fai Viewpoint … [Read more...]
Riding to Palau Waterfall and Camping at Huai Mai Tai Lake
Having visited the Khao Sam Roi Yot and Kui Buri national parks, we left our last night's camping spot by Pran Buri Lake and started on a long drive to the Palau Waterfall. If you want to reach the falls directly from Hua Hin, that's a straightforward 75-km ride on a good paved road. But as we set about to reach there through the mountains of the hinterland, it was quite an … [Read more...]
Camping at Pran Buri Lake: bike trip from Hua Hin
Having spent the first and the second night camping in Khao Sam Roi Yot and Kui Buri national parks respectively, for the third night of this motorbike trip, we decided to head to Pran Buri Lake.Stopping by in Pran Buri city to get supplies, we arrived at the lake by late afternoon. I found this lake much more pristine and quiet than what I expected. There was no paved road … [Read more...]
Camping in Kui Buri National Park: Bike Tour from Hua Hin
On the second day of our motorbike trip from Hua Hin, and after having spent the night in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, we headed to Kui Buri National Park where we were going to camp for this night.In order to get there, we left the motorway at the village of Ban Nong Mu, 2 km north from Kui Buri city (junction coordinates: 12.0935, 99.8537) and followed the road 3217 for … [Read more...]
The Oak Intelligence – New Incredible Findings on how the Oak Tree deals with its Life
Few species of trees have been celebrated and revered throughout history by humanity as much as the species of Quercus, the Oak Trees. Jewish, Greek, Celtic, Baltic, Slavic, Nordic, and many other ancient people, all held a very sacred notion related to this gorgeous tree. Till this very day, Oaks are commonly found depicted in many national and regional emblems and … [Read more...]
