Adventure

West Africa Odyssey

October 29, 2020

By Craig Thompson – I spent a few months in East Africa several years ago and absolutely loved it. So when an opportunity recently arose to visit West Africa with some friends, I couldn’t pass it up. As I started planning this trip, most of my friends said I was crazy. “Crime was rampant. The accommodation was terrible. Terrorists were everywhere. Food wasn’t edible. The Muslims were not to be trusted…” on and on their list of discouragements went. Well, they got only one item right: the accommodation was terrible! The original plan was to visit ten countries over a [MORE...]

Sabah – Malaysia’s Untamed State

April 16, 2019

Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, Borneo, Malaysia

Malaysia’s State of Sabah is located in the northern portion of Borneo Island, the third-largest island in the world. The island is politically divided among Malaysia and Brunei in the north, and Indonesia (Kalimantan) in the south. The “East Malaysian” states of Sabah and Sarawak make up about 26% of the island. Sabah is less than half the size of Sarawak and occupies the most northern tip of the island. Borneo is home to one of the oldest rainforests in the world, and Sabah has no shortage of untamed jungles. While large portions of the state remain inaccessible to most hikers, [MORE...]

Boat Journey down Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady River

October 15, 2016

Myanmar is one of the new cool travel destinations. A place that certainly will not disappoint you. One of the most memorable trips is to take the slow and shaky train from the city of Mandalay to the northern town of Naba from where a bus goes to the town of Katha where you go on board a large ship for the 16-hour sailing (in your private cabin) down the mighty Ayeyarwady River back to Mandalay. It's a great trip as the boat stops at many villages along the way. [MORE...]

A Journey through Bangladesh

September 23, 2016

Join us as we board the 100-year old "Rocket Steamer" to slowly drift down the Ganges River to the Sundarbans in search of the Bengal tigers of Bangladesh. We also spend time in the capital city, Dhaka, as well as the notorious and infamous Chittagong Ship Breaking Yards. We then take a small wooden boat to visit tiny remote villages where people never had Western visitors. This is the real Bangladesh and its incredibly friendly! [MORE...]

Pyramids of Ancient Latin America

July 14, 2016

Latin America Ancient Ruins - Globerovers Magazine

Pyramids of Ancient Latin America - Whether you have historian tendencies, or you are just the average traveller, tourist, or intrepid explorer, you will each experience these ancient ruins in a different way. [MORE...]

Salar de Uyuni and the southwestern region of Bolivia

June 22, 2016

In the remote southwest corner of Bolivia, South America, lies the world's largest salt flats, surrounded by a rugged area known for its extinct volcanoes, snow capped mountain peaks, deserts, rock formations, turquoise lakes, thermal active areas, and wildlife including flamingos, llamas, guanacos and vicuña. Rent a four-wheel drive with driver and head off for a few days to explore this beautiful region. [MORE...]

Fabio Buonsanti reports from Central Asia

September 25, 2015

Fabio Buonsanti in Central Asia - Globerovers Magazine Interview

Oslo based Fabio Buonsanti, from Matera in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, talks about his recent trip through Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. While at times he had a nerve wrecking time, our Italian friend survived the ordeal and in the process became a true travel idol of Globerovers Magazine. Watch this space as we follow this incredible man in his travels around the world! [MORE...]

Myanmar’s Mon and Kayin States

January 18, 2015

The Mon and Kayin States in southeastern Myanmar (Burma) offers great off-the-beaten-track adventures. Head down to Mawlamyine, Set Se Beach, Kyaikhto, as well as Hpa-An (in neighbouring Kayin State) and Bago (in neighbouring Bago State), and return to Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon. This region is off the “standard tourist trail” so in some areas you may travel for many days without seeing another foreign traveller. The tourist infrastructure is rather insignificant, but there are hotels and guesthouses mainly focused on local tourists and business people. Public [MORE...]

Polar Bear Spotting in Svalbard

September 3, 2014

Ever dreamt about being on top of the world – geographically speaking? You have a few choices: northern parts of Canada, Greenland, Norway, or Russia. These are the only four countries which will take you close to the top of the world, and thus close to the North Pole. While a North Pole expedition would be the cherry on the cake, many of us can neither afford nor successfully complete such an adventure trip. Getting to the most northern reaches of Canada, Greenland, or Russia will require a substantial amount of money, preparation, and determination. The best option is Norway, and [MORE...]