At This World Traveled, we’re animal lovers. We consider ourselves lucky if our travel adventure is enhanced by a chance animal sighting or planned encounter. Sometimes, like in the case of dog sledding, you can plan an entire adventure around the animal…
Adventures on the Okavango Delta: Mokoro Ride & Helicopter Flight
Mokoro Ride Down the Santantadibe River To get a real personal feel for the Okavango Delta, one of the largest inland deltas in the world, you should make sure to take a mokoro ride through one of the rivers or…
A Complete Guide to the Pulpit Rock Hike in Norway
The Preikestolen hike is one of Norway’s most popular trails due to its’ moderately easy terrain and impressive square shaped plateau which offers incredible views over the Lysefjorden. Located in Ryfylke near the southwestern town of Stavanger and a short…
Welgelegen: A Charming Retreat in the Heart of Cape Town
The charming, Victorian style boutique hotel Welgelegen was the perfect retreat during our three adventure filled days in Cape Town. Welgelegen is formed from the unification of two Victorian-era houses, joined by an outdoor seating area and small plunge pool….
Wine Tasting Along Italy’s Prosecco Road
Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine made from the Glera grape and comes in multiple varieties including Dry, Extra Dry and Brut. Prosecco’s crisp flavor is complemented by its carbonation content, which can be found as Frizzante (semi-sparkling), Spumante (sparkling)…
Wild Africa: Camping Without Fences in Botswana
There are many incredible locations throughout Africa to go on safari. It’s definitely tough to make the decision, especially for your first safari. Each country offers their own unique experiences and safari packages but for us, Botswana was the most…
Cage Diving with Great White Sharks in South Africa
Cage diving with the great whites had been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. Fast forward some years later and I finally am living out one of my dream adventures. The day of our shark…
Snorkeling Adventures in the Maldives: Why We Spent Every Day in the Ocean
Experiencing the underwater world of the Maldives is truly spectacular and incredibly memorable. I can still close my eyes and picture the colorful fish popping in and out of the labyrinth of intricate coral reefs, wishing I was still in paradise. There…
Sea Kayaking in Santorini Greece
Having only been sea kayaking once before in Huntington Beach, California, I was very excited to sign up for what was bound to be a real adventure! The seven mile trip to the deserted black beach of Kambia would take…
Top 8 Things to Do in Oslo. Norway’s Capital City
My trip to Oslo was short but it allowed just the right amount of time to see some of the sights and get a feel for the city. Before you arrive it’s good to know that most of Oslo’s top…
Up Close with Puffins at Borgarfjörður Eystri in East Iceland
Traveling to Iceland during the summer months means one thing: Puffin season! After already getting a glimpse of these adorable orange-beaked birds along the cliffs at Dyrhólaey, I was even more thrilled about making the side trip to Borgarfjörður eystri to get a…
Our self-driving tour of Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula
Peaceful, rugged, untouched- words that perfectly describe Ireland’s westernmost point, the Dingle Peninsula. Since most tour companies or tourists usually head towards Ireland’s better known Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula is less crowded and is a more pleasurable loop of dramatic coastlines…
