Kayaking is one of my favorite modes of exploring. A spontaneous urge to paddle almost always takes hold whenever I’m faced with an inviting stretch of water. When we arrived at Lake Atitlán in Guatemala—ringed by steep, jungle-covered slopes and dominated by looming volcanoes—the temptation was inevitable. Organized vs. Independent Kayaking Organized kayaking tours … [Read more...]
Arachthos River Summer Rafting in Epirus, Greece
Rafting on the Arachthos River is one of the more accessible outdoor activities in the Tzoumerka region, offering a scenic route through one of Greece’s lesser-traveled mountain landscapes. The river flows from the Pindus mountains and carves its way through deep gorges, dense forests, and limestone cliffs, with several sections suitable for beginner to intermediate rafters, … [Read more...]
Kayaking from Mahebourg to Snorkel in Blue Bay, Mauritius
The view of the turquoise lagoon and its lush shore greeted us every morning as we drew the curtains of our seafront room in Mahebourg, never failing to captivate us. Since day one of our two-month stay in Mauritius, we ruled that we ought to do at least one kayaking trip before leaving. Although there were plenty of options for guided sea or river kayaking tours throughout the … [Read more...]
Kayaking in Saranda, Albania
February 2021 found us in one of the few countries worldwide without imposed lockdowns and travel restrictions: Albania. It was, in fact, for this particular reason we were there in the first place. We had settled in the southern coastal city of Saranda, where we experienced some lovely, halcyon days during the last winter weeks. We had already been at the beach a couple of … [Read more...]
An Independent, 3-day Island-Hopping Kayaking Tour in Port Barton Bay
Port Barton on Palawan Island, Philippines, is famous for one thing: island-hopping tours. There is a multitude of pristine, heavenly little islands popping out from Port Barton Bay’s clear, blue waters. There are literally hundreds of boats stationed at Port Barton Beach, operating a range of tours around the bay on a daily basis. Pretty much every local in Port Barton will … [Read more...]
