December, 2007 Photo Contest

Name This Plantation Think you recognize the type of low bushes growing on this plantation pictured here in the Northeast Indian state of Assam? Last Month's Winner Last month’s photo contest was a close one, and in good faith we had to call it a tie between Lisa Greissinger from People magazine and Robert Volpe who quickly identified the tagine from Morocco, also used in other North African countries.  For fun and a couple nice recipes you might also check out the Fat Expat’s blog on tagines.

Hakkoda-san Japan

Leave your stereotypes of Japan at the bottom of the gondola, because in the backcountry of the country's most thrilling downhill ski mountain there is no room for politeness, rules or urban security. Hakkoda is located in the prefecture of Aomori, on the Northern tip of Honshu.   Its geographic location means that it gets the brunt of Siberian storms that pummel across the Sea of Japan, causing it to snow non-stop from January to March, ensuring unending ...

Masai mara’s Wildbeest Migration

“Awe-inspiring.”  “Humbling.”  “Astonishing.” “Crazy.” These are all words we’ve heard used to describe the annual wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara of southwestern Kenya. Definitely a little crazy looking, the wildebeest however is certainly not the only beautifully strange looking animal you’ll see in Kenya’s Masai Mara. Known for its gently rolling hills, forested woodlands and acacia trees, the Masai Mara is divided and nourished by the Mara River and also provides wildlife lovers with the chance to see lions, cheetahs, and the elusive leopards as well as rhinos, giraffes, crocodiles and a vast array ...

Cycle and Ride Horseback Through North Kenya

Eco-Resorts has found a beautiful way to blend active adventure activities into traditional game park safaris in their Adventure Safari which leads guests cycling through the salty plains of Amboseli and horseback riding in the Laikipia region of Northern Kenya. Cycling through the ancient Rift Valley on excellent off-road tracks you’ll enjoy an up-close-and-personal experience of bird and other wildlife viewing, as well as have the opportunity to meet the variety of local ...