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.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 775 )
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My Perfect Day in Hlane Royal Park, Swaziland
I had an almost perfect day in Hlane Royal Park – I saw elephants hanging out at a local watering hole, observed lions for the first time and the only wild lion... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
The Beaches on the Island of Aix
The Island of Aix is just a 20 minute boat ride from mainland France but worlds apart. At just 3 km long and 600m wide, Aix is best explored by bike or on foot. Read more
Posted on 05 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Coffee Facts: According to Italy’s 1st Coffee Sommelier
Fascinating coffee facts, like what cat poop and the world's most expensive coffee have in common. From Valentin Hofer, Italy's 1st Coffee Sommelier. Read more
Posted on 03 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
The Sundials of Gualba
Gualba is small town of 1200 residents sits at the foot of Montseny in Catalonia, Spain. And it has a rather unique claim to fame – it’s famous for its sundials... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Summer Adventures in the Nassfeld, Austria
The Nassfeld is a popular ski resort in Austria, but it offers action packed adventures all year long. Read more
Posted on 27 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
My Wild South African and Swaziland Adventures
My recent African adventure was wild! Just as I had hoped it would be. No this did not involve drunken nights (well not too many) but it did involve getting... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Crocosaurus Cove: Swim with Crocs
I’ve cage dived with crocs in the Cage of Death at Crocosaurus Cove and lived to tell about it, but the less adventurous can also swim with the crocs. Read more
Posted on 23 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Magnetic Termite Mounds: My Favorite Piece of Architecture in the Northern...
The Magnetic Termite Mounds in Litchfield National Park are my favorite piece of architecture in all of the Northern Territory. Read more
Posted on 16 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Live Like a Local in Durban
I pulled up to the private driveway and waved at my new neighbor, Gary. Despite having just arrived in Durban for the first time, I felt like a local. And that’... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Nourlangie: An Amazing Australian Rock Art Site
Nourlangie Rock Art Site in Kakadu National Park is some of the most amazing rock art I’ve ever seen. And yet I don’t understand most of it. Nor am I supposed... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Giants Castle: Main Cave
Not only is Giants Castle in the Drakensberg, S. Africa a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the highest mountain range in all of southern Africa, it’s... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
My Top 3 Travel Memories
When I was asked by Christina from Jandal Road to share my top 3 travel memories as part of a Blogger Relay Competition, running parallel to the Olympics, I... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Reaching New Heights with the Rock Labyrinth and Flying Fox
I had never heard of a rock labyrinth before visiting the Nassfeld in Kärnten (Carinthia in English), Austria’s most southern state. Read more
Posted on 30 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Cage Diving with Crocs at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin
I’ve heard of cage diving with sharks, but never cage diving with crocs. This was one for my bucket list! These weren’t just any crocs, they were salt water... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Margravial Opera House: Germany’s Newest UNESCO World Heritage Site
Photo courtesy of Bayreuth Tourist Information.The timing was serendipitous for my recent visit to Bayreuth, a city known for it culture, palaces and beer. Read more
Posted on 26 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Monkeys and Mountains: My EPIC Day in the Drakensberg
My EPIC day in the Drakensberg, the highest mountain range in southern Africa, involved two of my favorite things: monkeys and mountains! It started with a... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Castles, Cycling and Climbing in Prien Am Chiemsee
Prien am Chiemsee is famous for Schloss Herrenchiemsee (Herrenchiemsee Palace). It’s King Ludwig II’s largest palace and is based on the Palace of Versailles. Read more
Posted on 24 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Sweating Bullets: Relaxing at the Hotel and Spa Bleibergerhof
The Hotel and Spa Bleibergerhof in Bad Bleiberg, Austria is where you go to get away from it all, to escape from all the stresses of daily life. The idea is to... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Mindil Beach Sunset Market, Darwin
The Mindil Beach Sunset in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. Read more
Posted on 19 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Castell De Montsoriu: The Greatest Gothic Castle in Catalonia
Castell de Montsoriu is the greatest Gothic castle in Catalonia. At least that’s what our guide said. I’m certainly no expert in Catalan castles, but Castell... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL