The rainbow mountains

The rainbow mountains

Imagine all the colors of the rainbow that stain the undulating peaks of unique mountains, capable of surprising and leaving any traveler open-mouthed, no matter where he has visited in the world. The so-called Rainbow Mountains of China, located in the Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park in northwest China, are one of the geological wonders […]

“Spirit of Aloha” in Hawaii

“Spirit of Aloha” in Hawaii

Hawaii is said to be one of the happiest places in the world for its people. The climate, nature, food and a lifestyle based on community relationships, family and friendship seem to make Hawaiians naturally optimistic and peaceful. Their philosophy of life is what they call the “Spirit of Aloha”, the synchrony of mind and heart in everyone, […]

100 years of safaris

100 years of safaris

When Africa was still a continent in the hands of European colonialism, Charles Cottar decided to change his native Oklahoma for East Africa where he moved with his family in 1912.  Seven years later he was a pioneer in the creation of the then non-existent nature tourism industry, founding with his sons Mike, Bud and Ted, the safari […]

Primates up close, the lesser known Africa

Primates up close, the lesser known Africa

Primates have always fascinated humans because of their strong resemblance and close kinship with us. It was in the 18th century when the term primates (from the Latin “first”) began to be used, where we included people, monkeys, gorillas, and a long list up to lemurs. Initially at no time was it suggested that monkeys were […]