September, 2007 Photo Contest

Where Was This Photo Taken? Think you recognize the famous temple reflected in this lily-scattered pool? Last Month's Winner Last month’s photo, the glorious volcano known as Cotopaxi in Ecuador, was correctly guessed by Katie Sell, a program analyst for USAID in Washington, DC.

Explore Kakadu National Park

A short three hour drive from the town of Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory lies Kakadu National Park; just one of the fantastic natural resources to be seen in Australia.  Kakadu has recently been returned to the care of the traditional land owners, the Aboriginal tribes, and it is through their generosity that visitors are still allowed.  Explore all the wildlife the outback has to offer - you are likely to see crocodiles, wallabies, ...

Sail a Wooden Gulet Through the Turkish Mediterranean

Join Jale Boga and Perry Robertson, the Turkish-American team owning and operating Blue Odyssey, a small company offering exotic sailing trips in the Turkish Mediterranean on classic gulet ships. Perry and Jale’s trips are the favorites of seasoned travelers who have sailed, kayaked, canoed and rafted all over the world – in addition to ...

Kayaking through Cliffs in the Calamian Islands

Kayaking to hidden lagoons accessible only through small holes in looming cliffs is among the many delights for guests who join owner-operated EcoFirst Adventures on a trip through the Calamian Islands of the Philippine province of Palawan.  Those who’ve visited the Philippines can attest that this island archipelago made up of 7,107 islands in the western Pacific Ocean offers a magical combination ...