Globerovers Magazine, July 2019

In a future issue...
Japan’s Winter Wonderland
Tancho cranes and whooper swans annually migrate from upper Siberia in Russia
to the less harsh winters of eastern Hokkaido Island of northern Japan. Watch as
these cranes perform their love dances in the snow and feel free to join the swans in
the thermal spring waters of the lake. In northern Honshu Island, snow engulfs the
fir trees to create frozen ghosts, while Mount Komagatake and Lake Tazawako are
covered in snow. Winter in Japan is a true wonderland.
Tibet
Tibet stretches over 2.5 million square kilometres (965,000 sq mi), south of China.
Here you will find the vast Tibetan Plateau, a region of mountains and stunning
scenery that are generally above 4,000 to 5,000 metres (13,100 to 16,400 feet) in elevation.
Tibet is also a land of monks, known as the Bhikkhu, with ample monasteries
they call home. This remote land is often called the “roof of the world” officially
known as the Tibet (Xizang) Autonomous Region (TAR) of China.
Mauritius Island
In Part 2 of our article about the idyllic island of Mauritius, we look at the island by
its districts in the north, south, west and east, and we look at the many islets around
Mauritius in all four directions. Think beautiful turquoise seas, black volcanic rock,
palm trees, sugar cane fields and irregular-shaped mountains against the skyline.
Add waves crashing relentlessly against high cliffs in the south, strong currents and
lush green vegetation. Mauritius is truly a gem in the southern Indian Ocean.
Colombia’s Caribbean Coast
Colombia’s north coast stretches from the Darién Gap in the west all the way to the
Venezuela border, a distance of over 1,700 km (1,056 mi). Much of this coastline
is blessed with white palm-fringed beaches along the turquoise warm waters of
the Caribbean Sea. We start in the city of Cartagena, known in the colonial era as
Cartagena de Indias, and travel to the mud volcano of Volcan de Lodo El Totumo.
After getting muddy, we travel to Tayrona National Park with stops along the way.
Albanian Riviera
The southern coastline of Albania, known as the “Albanian Riviera”, may be one of
the most underrated summer vacation spots in Europe. However, for those in the
know, it is enjoyed for its affordable accommodation, delicious seafood, friendly
locals, stunning beaches and turquoise sea waters. Stretching along the Adriatic
and Ionian Sea within the Mediterranean Sea, the Albanian coast is as beautiful as
Greece to the south, though it remains free of mass tourism and high prices.
Myanmar’s southern coastline
The coastline from Yangon to Kawthaung, the most southern town in Myanmar, is
rugged, unspoiled, and undeveloped. While the distance by road is well over 1,000 km
(620 mi), much of this road just recently opened up for foreigners. Tourist infrastructure
such as transport and accommodation remain sparse, but the situation is poised
to change in the near future. We travel by train, bus, minivan, and motorbike, to
explore the beautiful coastline void of tourists and touristy shops.
Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
Costa Rica has no shortage of intrepid destinations. Around every corner is excitement!
Come along as we explore the Osa Peninsula, home to Corcovado National
Park. We start in Golfito on the east side of Pavon Bay, cross by boat to the small
town of Puerto Jiménez from where we sit on the back of a mini-truck down a small
jungle road to Carate on the Pacific Coast. Here the fun starts as we trek 7 km along
the beach and through the jungle to our base at the secluded Sirena Ranger Station.
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