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South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands – The isolated neighbors of the Antarctic

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI) are an inhospitable and remote group of islands in the southern Atlantic Ocean. They were first discovered…

Romantic camping – Our guide to success

Although camping is historically a grubby activity, it can be quite the romantic adventure if you do it correctly. Check out our short Outdoor Revival…

10 Great reasons to escape the city for the woods to build a cabin

If you are tired of city life, bored of the everyday grind, or you’re planning on going away but want to exchange the experience of…

A tenth of the wilderness on our planet destroyed by mankind in just 25 years

All one has to do to see the alarming rate of deforestation of the last remaining wilderness areas left in the world is take a…

Mysterious new landforms appearing in Siberia

Doug Williams

The gradual melting of the ancient permafrost in Siberia is causing huge problems in the area.  Giant blow-out craters are appearing everywhere and are threatening…

Sudan has more ancient pyramids than Egypt and they are spectacular

The area of the Nile valley known as Nubia, which lies within present-day Sudan, was home to three Kushite kingdoms during antiquity. The first had…

The ancient Toda tribe and the amazing Toda huts they call home

The Toda people are a small tribal community who live far away from Nilgiri plateau in the hill country of Southern India. They reside in…

campfire via tinderbox

Homemade fire starters – An essential for your next trip

Sometimes starting a fire while you are camping can be a huge struggle. The wood isn’t always great, the conditions are sometimes wet, and other…

Wasp management

Doug Williams

Should you enjoy picnicking in your garden or sitting on your deck for sundowners and snacks, you may well find that such pleasant activities are…

Ocracoke Island – a remote paradise in North Carolina

Ocracoke is an island located entirely within Hyde County, North Carolina. The population in 2010 was 948 and in 2014, 591. This 16-miles long island…