On the book shelves....

Unveiling Our Enigmatic World: The earthly explorations of "Globerovers"
is now available in a 280-page book. Edition 2, with 320 pages, will be available by end of July, 2008.

River Boat from Guilin to Yangshuo, China

Posted June 15, 2008
The area around the towns of Guilin and Yangshuo are famous for their peculiarly shaped peaks, the meandering Li River (Lí Jiāng River - 漓江), small tranquil villages of minority groups, vast rice terraces, and most notably, the local aromatic Guangxi food. Guilin is packed with sights including day and night cruises on the Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill, and several caves. You can easily spend a week in and around the town of Guilin, before getting on the boat to Yangshuo. Continue reading about River Boat from Guilin to Yangshuo, China

Vanuatu: Remote Volcanoes and Tribes

Posted May 31, 2008
Vanuatu, in the South Pacific - north-east of Australia, south-east of the Solomon Islands, north-east of New Caledonia, and straight west of Fiji. What first comes to mind when thinking of VANUATU? To some people - nothing. To others: "remoteness", possibly "tribal life" but most likely...an expression of "an unknown island".
Enter Vanuatu: The raw power of planet earth.
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Kiev - Ukraine: Walking the Khreshchatyk under the piercing eyes of "Mother Motherland"

Posted April 23, 2008
Kyiv (also spelled "Kiev"), is the bustling and scenic capital of the Ukraine located along the banks of the Dnipro River. With a population of almost 3 million people, it draws visitors with its authentic Eastern European charm. While the flavor in the air is still very reminiscing of its less glorious past as part of the USSR, its full-steam on course to integrate within the European Union. Explore this city with its shining golden domed Orthodox churches and ancient monasteries before it falls prey to mass tourism and Western cultural influences. Join Globerovers for an unforgettable exploration of Kiev ...Continuing reading about "Kiev - Ukraine"

"Eagles View" Family Lodge in South Africa

Posted March 10, 2008
Step into a special African experience. Created by my sister (Esthie) and her husband's (Willie), this wildlife retreat in the northern part of South Africa is perched on a hill in Mabula private game reserve. This unique lodge was conceived by visionary Willie, with the meticulous interior decoration by Esthie. Each of the four chalets have unique designs. The chalets and the cavernous main lodge with bar, dining room, lounge and jumbo jacuzzi have a panoramic view of the lowlands with the Big Five always in sight. From the time you step in, chef Dube, ranger David, and staff, will make you feel like an African King. Don't miss High Tea at 3pm, and the game drives at 6am and 5pm. ...Continuing reading about "Eagles View Lodge"

Volcán Concepción, Nicaragua: Climbing an angry volcano

Posted March 5, 2008
Volcán Concepción is one of Nicaragua's highest volcanoes and is also one of its most active! Concepción is a stratovolcano and since 1883 it has erupted at least 24 times. Eruptions are characterized by frequent moderate-sized explosions. While the most recent large eruption ended in 1986, Concepción has had frequent moderate explosive eruptions in the past century, most of which have originated from a small summit crater. I have an obsession with volcanoes and this is growing stronger by the day! Climbing Volcán Concepción was a near-death experience for me and while it was an unforgettable experience, I'm in no rush to do Concepción again any time soon. .....Continue reading about Nigaragua's Volcán Concepción

Animal Paradise - Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

Posted March 1, 2005
Islas Galápagos, named after the shells of saddlebacked Galápagos tortoises, is an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed around the equator, almost 1,000 kilometre west of continental Ecuador. These islands are famed for their endemic species studied by Charles Darwin back in the 1830's which supported his theory of evolution by natural selection. Its an animal paradise and one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had.
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