The Holbrook Explorer
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Photo of the Month: December 2015
During my trip to Namibia, I was lucky enough to witness surreal landscapes and blazing sunsets over the skyscraping Sossusvlei dunes. With their smooth, curvy peaks, they towered over everything and it was such a humbling experience. One morning, we woke up early to go hot air ballooning to see...
Belize: A Treasure Trove of Ancient Maya Wonders
Around 1500 B.C.E., the Maya established settlements in today’s Belize. In fact, the center of all Maya civilization was in Belize and is now a treasure trove of ancient Mayan temples, towns, and cities – all built without metal tools! The Maya were extremely innovative in their work, possessing...
Memories from the Galapagos Islands
When I was ten years old, my family and I embarked upon an incredible and unforgettable journey to the Galapagos Islands. I distinctly remember landing in the Quito, Ecuador airport and seeing young boys selling packets of gum to passing travelers. From Quito, we boarded a tiny plane, barely large...
8 Adventures at the Great Barrier Reef
Of all the natural wonders of Australia, only one can be seen from space. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Great Barrier Reef stretches 2,300 kilometers along the coast of Queensland, curving around the northeast corner of the island-continent. Like many of the species calling Australia home, a...
Video: Artistic Adventure Tour to Costa Rica
This video shows you the highlights of an Artistic Adventure Tour to Costa Rica with artist Mindy Lighthipe.
Video: Sunsets and Adventure in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
This video of picturesque sunsets combined with shots of exciting adventure will make you want to start planning your next vacation to Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Thanks to Matt Harris for letting us share this awesome footage! Sunsets of Costa Rica from The Film Poets on Vimeo.
A Visit to Post Office Bay
Unique sites are what make a good trip to the Galapagos a great one, and if you’re looking for unique, Post Office Bay is a must-see. Post Office Bay is located on Floreana Island in the Galapagos. It is known as the site of the first ever post office on this chain of islands. In 1793, a group of...
Bucket List: South Africa
Mountains, Safaris, and gardens, oh my! South Africa has sweeping landscapes and ample opportunity for adventure. Situated at the southern tip of Africa, South Africa is edged on three sides by nearly 1,865 miles of coastline which meet the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic. Known for its long, sunny...
The Mighty Maasai
Living along the Great Rift Valley bordering Kenya and Tanzania, the Maasai people have maintained their culture despite being surrounded by the rapidly growing modern world around them. The semi-nomadic people live near widely visited game parks, and as a result have become popular among tourists...
Buses in Honduras: No Ordinary Transportation
It was a cloudy and rainy day on the bus ride to Copán from San Pedro Sula, and I was disappointed because the windows were steamy, and I had to wipe them off every so often to look out onto the countryside and at the people who lived in their humble homes. I could see the campesinos, farmers on...