Monkeys And Mountains Adventure
I am an adventure travel blogger who offers hiking and primate based trips. You can find out more at https://monkeysandmountains.com/.
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Monkeys and Mountains Adventure Travel
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Adventure by day, luxury by night. Monkeys on request.
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Wildflowers of Mont Blanc
The wildflowers seen on our Tour du Mont Blanc were spectacular!All the other hikers raved about them as well – in some cases more than Mont Blanc itself. Read more
Posted on 22 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Baby Colobus Monkeys in Nyungwe Forest Rwanda
There's nothing cuter than the baby colobus monkeys found in Nyungwe Forest in Rwanda - except when a mother teaches her infant how to jump! Adorable! Read more
Posted on 20 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Namibia: 11 Awesome Facts
11 awesome facts about Namibia! Did you know that Namibia is home to the world's largest free-roaming population of cheetahs? One of the planet's oldest desert... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
The Most Romantic Place in Europe
It wasn't easy, but I think I've finally found the most romantic place in Europe - the AQUA DOME Wellness Hotel, which turns its three levitating pools into a... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Tour Du Mont Blanc: How to Plan Your Own Trek
The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is listed as not only one of Europe’s classic hikes, but one of the best in the world! The 160km, 8000+ elevation gain hike... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Hotel Gut Ising Chiemsee: A WOW Spa Suite
Hotel Gut Ising Chiemsee is a 4-star romantic manner with a history that dates back to 1220!More on that later, but first, I have to share what is easily the... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Tour Du Mont Blanc: Why I’m Doing It
The Tour du Mont Blanc is a 160km hike around western Europe's highest massive. I feel compelled to do it and here's why: Read more
Posted on 01 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Rwanda Genocide: In the Words of the Survivors
Lacking something meaningful and new to say about the Rwandan genocide, I turn it over to a couple of the survivors featured at the Kigali Genocide Memorial... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Historic Hiking in Mostviertel, Austria
Mostviertel Austria offers up some of the most unique hiking I've ever done including themed music hiking and historic hikes! Read more
Posted on 24 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Golden Monkeys: A Glimpse at One of Africa’s Rarest Primates
Could you identify a Golden Monkey? It's one of Africa's rarest primates and is highly endangered. Read on and I promise you'll be able to after this post. Read more
Posted on 18 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
AQUA DOME Wellness Hotel: A Review
AQUA DOME is worthy of a visit by itself, but fortunately it's Ötztal location in Tyrol ensures incredible scenery and an abundance of mountain activities. Read more
Posted on 17 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Celebrating Canada Day as a Germadian
Today is Canada Day. While I will always be Canadian, I have changed. Yet I'm not German either. I've decided to be Germadian, a combination of the two. Read more
Posted on 01 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Burghausen Castle: The Longest Castle in Europe
Not only is Burghausen Castle is the longest castle in Europe, it's also an exceptional example of a medieval fortification. Truly worth a visit. Read more
Posted on 29 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Seven Offbeat Things to Do in Amsterdam
Any guesses as to what the very first thing I ever did in Amsterdam? It wasn’t the Anne Frank Museum, nor the Van Gough Museum. It wasn’t even the Red Light... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
How to Live and Eat Like a Local in Mostviertel Austria
Going local in Mostviertel, Lower Austria involves staying in speciality hotel rooms, eating scrumptious desserts and drinking Schnapps. Ready to go local? Read more
Posted on 20 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Rekindling Family Ties in Nyungwe Forest Rwanda
Have you ever had an overenthusiastic uninvited relative show up out of the blue? Well that was me, when I visited the chimps in Nyungwe Forest in Rwanda. Read more
Posted on 18 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
The Canals of Amsterdam: 8 Reasons to Celebrate Their 400th Birthday
The canals of Amsterdam are celebrating a birthday in 2013 and it’s rather a big one.One that you and I will likely not reach – 400 years! I’m just aiming for a... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Music and Mountains in Mostviertel, Austria
I usually write about Monkeys and Mountains, but Music and Mountains? This was a first. Check out the unique Wanderbare Gipfelklaenge (Hiking to the Sounds of... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
9 Reasons to Love the Alpenresort Schwarz in Tyrol
My stay at the Alpenresort Schwarz was one of the best hotel stays I've ever had. Here's why: Read more
Posted on 01 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Meeting Mountain Gorillas: My Most EPIC Experience Ever!
Meeting mountain gorillas face-to-face in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda was one of the most incredible experiences in my entire life, even if the gorillas wer... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL