What all goes into a “Biotrek Adventure”? When we say “we do all the hard work so you don’t have to,” we mean it! But what exactly do we do? Well, we’re glad you asked! Here’s a peak behind the scenes. First, we identify a destination. We get ahead of the rush by identifying up-and-coming…
Tanzania: The Trip of a Lifetime Tanzania is one of those bucket list destinations, one of those truly once-in-a-lifetime adventures. See the sunset through the branches of an acacia tree on the plains of the Serengeti. Meet members of the Maasai and Hadza tribes and experience their traditional cultures. Witness one of the greatest…
“I grew up in this town, my poetry was born between the hill and the river, it took its voice from the rain, and like the timber, it steeped itself in the forests.” Pablo Neruda So, you are thinking about visiting Chile in South America. It’s a long, narrow country along the southern half…
“I live in Cuba because I love Cuba.” Ernest Hemingway Thinking of a trip to Cuba? If you are, then you’re the kind of traveler that already knows you’re seeking an adventure off the beaten track, but as with most paths not taken, you know if you don’t get there you won’t be able to check…
Ah, Portugal. When I visited the country of Portugal (admittedly a few years ago) it was after a visit to its neighbor Spain. While the two countries hover near the western edge of Europe, they, like their other European neighbors have distinct personalities and cultures. Two years after Christopher Columbus was out sailing to discover…
At one point in my travels, I found myself sitting on the patio of a small hotel overlooking pristine white beaches taking an afternoon rest. I was in South Asia. Among those lounging about was Sir Arthur C. Clarke, notable for his science fiction blockbuster 2001: A Space Odyssey. I later learned that he relished…
I’ve always felt that knowing a few quirky facts about the place you are going or have been too adds to your travel experience conversations. After all, let’s face it, most of us are envious when we know someone that has booked a trip, particularly to places deemed exotic. No matter what shade of green…
I’m a writer and keeper of journals. When I went with Sunny Reynolds with Biotrek Adventure Travels to the Galapagos Islands a friend gifted me a small, leather bound book for notetaking and jotting down impressions. I can look back, read a few lines and remember that particular magic moment. Those once in a lifetime…
We had a great guide, itinerary, accommodations, and we had luck, all coming together to create the perfect safari. We saw lions, but not just lions.We saw lions in trees. We drove right under the famous tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara National Park. We saw leopards. Once again, we were lucky. The leopard had cubs! We saw a cheetah…
After 38 tours to the Galapagos, I can confirm that the Galapagos Boobies are an inspiration for our nature lovers and photographers. The Nazca, Red-footed and Blue-footed Boobies are conspicuous for their bright colors and size respectively. We get more questions about this bird than any other on the archipelago. Most of these are in regards to…