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
https://monkeysandmountains.com/
Adventure by day, luxury by night. Monkeys on request.
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Shark Diving in South Africa: No Cage Required
Shark diving in South Africa without a cage is not for the faint of heart. But it offers an incredible chance to first hand observe one of the most... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, DESTINATIONS, ENVIRONMENT, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Sightseeing in Barcelona – By Sidecar
Riding in a sidecar is one of the most unique ways to go sightseeing in Barcelona, Spain. You cover a lot of sights in a short time period and it's fun! Read more
Posted on 29 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
A Romantic Journey Along the German & Netherlands Border
I recently took the most romantic journey of my life along the German and Netherlands border – without my husband.It isn’t as scandalous as it sounds. Read more
Posted on 24 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
How to Make Dumplings – From Scratch
According to Wikipedia the definition of a dumpling is cooked ball of dough. That doesn’t sound very appetizing but considering that dumplings are found all... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Malolotja Canopy Tour in Swaziland
View on the way to Malolotja Canopy TourMalolotja Canopy Tour is Swaziland’s first and currently only canopy tour. It’s also the most incredible one I’ve ever... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Autumn in New York
The best season to experience New York City is autumn. There’s no more funky smell coming from the over-heated sewer system and you’ll miss the inevitable crank... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Hiking the Vall De Núria, Pyrenees
I thought I would like the Vall de Núria in the Pyrenees but I didn't realize how much I would like it. The Pyrenees are stunning! Read more
Posted on 19 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Offbeat Museums in Munich
There are over 40 museums in Munich. I’ve been to a few of the big ones like the Deutsches Museum, one of Europe’s leading science and technology museums and th... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Park: Game Or Self-Drive?
Hluhuwe-Umfolozi Game Park in KwaZulu Natal is accessible both by a game drive or a self drive. So which is better? Assuming you are there to see animals,... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL -
What I REALLY Learned at TBEX Europe
I attended TBEX (Travel Blog Exchange) Europe in Girona Spain a couple of weeks ago. It was my second TBEX that I attended, the first one being in Copenhagen,... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Northern Territory: A Photojourney to Australia’s Outback
Darwin is in the enviable position of being surrounded by beaches. One is so famous that it inspired the beautiful Mindl Beach Sunset Market held on Thursday an... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
A Hay Bath in Alpe Di Siusi
Some people like bubble baths, some like to read in the bath, some like rose petals. Me? I’ll try a hay bath! Hay bath attendant preparing my bath after wrappin... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Eat Like a Local in Barcelona
Eating like a local in Barcelona = eating delicious flavourful food that's in season, while not gaining any weight! Read more
Posted on 28 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
It’s a Plane…No Wait, It’s an Oceanic Shark
One of the attractions of diving in South Africa for me was the opportunity to dive with Oceanic sharks. From below these remarkable creatures remind me of an... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Adventure Travel in Mallorca
I’ll admit it; I wasn’t that excited to go to Mallorca. In my opinion, Mallorca is to Germany what Cancun is to Canadians – a place you go to sit on the beach... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Breakfast with the Warthogs at Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Stop for breakfast at the Hluhluwe Game Reserve near St. Lucia in S. Africa and you’re virtually guaranteed to have some interesting dining companions. Mine... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, DESTINATIONS, ENVIRONMENT, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
My Favorite Oktoberfest Song: Fliegerlied (Learn the Dance Moves)
Each year there is a new hit Oktoberfest song. It’s usually a German dance song that has been adapted for Oktoberfest. But there’s always the oldies but goodies. Read more
Posted on 17 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
InterRail: Win a Free Copy
I’m pleased to be offering Monkey and Mountains readers the chance to win 1 of 3 copies of one of the hottest new travel books around: InterRail by Alessandro... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Alpe Di Siusi (Seiser Alm): A Photojourney
Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm in German) is in the heart of the Dolomites in Italy, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Needless to say the scenery is... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Kayaking with Crocs in Katherine Gorge
“Don’t worry, they’re only fresh water crocs so they won’t eat you like the salties will,” reassured my guide moments before I was to jump into a kayak. Read more
Posted on 12 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL