Animals – Places Happen

Japan’s Snow Monkeys Soaking in Hot Springs

Alex — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:02:03 +0000

There is no better place to see the snow monkeys than in Jigokudani Monkey Park in Yamanouchi, Japan. During the day Japanese macaques (snow monkeys), native to Japan, descend from the steep hills of Joshin’etsukogen National Park to chill in the hot springs in the valley below and go back to the forest at night. But while these snow monkeys are wild, they come to this exact spot for a reason: the…

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Hiking Picos de Europa – Winding Roads and Glacial Lakes

Alex — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 16:40:31 +0000

Spain is not only about Barcelona and sangria. Away from the big cities and busy beaches, in the northern region of Asturias, lies the oldest national park in Spain – Picos de Europa. And in the heart of the park, 27 kilometers from the small town of Cangas de Onis, you will find a magical place – Lakes of Covadonga. It offers one of the most beautiful places for hiking in Picos de Europa and is…

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Spanish Dancing Horses, Sherry and Flamenco in Jerez

Alex — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 11:45:59 +0000

Jerez de la Frontera (or just Jerez) is often overlooked as a travel destination, even though it has just as much to offer as other better known places in Andalucia, Spain. It is most famous for its horses, sherry and flamenco. And not coincidentally, the two most important festivals are Feria del Caballo (or Jerez Horse Fair) and Feria de la Vendimia (Grape Harvest Fair).If you like horses…

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Lush Cocora Valley Filled with Colibri and Palm Trees

Alex — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:00:51 +0000

Salento is a quaint Colombian town that makes a living from coffee plantations and tourism. One of the “must do” things when in Salento is taking a hike in the famous Cocora Valley, filled with wax palm trees (which is also a national symbol of Colombia), mountain springs and colorful hummingbirds. You can explore it on a horse, but don’t hesitate to go on foot and take time and enjoy Coroca…

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Slow Island Life in Bocas del Toro and How to Get There

Alex — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 14:45:17 +0000

Life is slow in the colorful Bocas del Toro, an island chain on the Panama’s Caribbean coast. Bocas Town, located on the main island Isla Colón, is a great base to explore the neighbouring islands by water taxi. With its many restaurants and cafes you will never end up hungry or thirsty, however tropical vegetation, beautiful beaches and wildlife are the real reasons why people come here.

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