6 Reasons Why It’s Time to Visit the Azores January 3rd, 2024 • by Matt Holmes Almost a decade ago, I first learned of the Azores in an article titled something like, “remote islands that no one knows about.” I certainly hadn’t known they existed, which, perhaps is why I was drawn to them once I could point them out on a map. The thought of a collection of volcanic islands… Read More »
Fado: Portugal’s Own Musical Genre December 28th, 2023 • by Deborah Tobey While many countries and regions have traditional music, Fado music is one of just a few that has been put on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. I bet you didn’t even know that existed until just now—that is, unless you’ve gone on our Portugal tours! As stated by the experts in Primesound.org, Fado is… Read More »
Everything You Need to Know about Sky Safaris November 14th, 2023 • by Karen Cleary What is a sky safari? When you hear the phrase “sky safari,” your mind may wander to scenes of Meryl Streep and Robert Redford soaring above the Masai Mara in a single prop plane in Out Of Africa. That image is partly true—you’ll still witness the majesty of destinations such as Kenya and Tanzania, but… Read More »
What to do in Bergen and Aalesund November 1st, 2023 • by Matt Holmes These two lovely Norwegian cities offer so much to visitors who want to spend an extra day exploring independently. Bergen is easily managed on foot, with several interesting sites; Ålesund (also spelled Aalesund) is a charming, quiet town made of several islands. linked by bridges and tunnels.
Wildlife Guide to Palau October 30th, 2023 • by Matt Holmes Palau is a world unto itself. Although located just outside of the official “Coral Triangle” (an area of pristine marine habitat covering around 2.3 million square miles between the Philippines, Timor, and Papua New Guinea), it has four times the reef diversity of the Caribbean. While there are more than 1,500 species of fish and… Read More »