Posts Tagged‘backpacking’

The African Djembe Drum and My Trip to West Africa

Djembe (or jembe) is the most versatile drum that I know. It is a goblet drum, rope-tuned and goat skin-covered. It is played bare hands by people called djembefola. The instrument is originated from Mali, where I decided to travel to learn how to play this unique musical instrument. It is not common for females to play djembe. Traditionally only men could play it, so even in modern times, it is very rare to see a woman with the djembe. I was lucky, as I went to Mali with my boyfriend, who was eager to learn as well, so when…

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Adrenaline-fixing travel destinations for thrill seekers

  As a thrill-loving adventurer, your vacation takes more than lying in the sun and sipping umbrella drinks. You want heart-stopping water sports, extreme mountain trekking, thundering waterfalls, dense forests and nature safaris. We’re giving you some adrenaline-fixing destinations around the world to satisfy your innermost thrill seeker. And if it’s your first time going on a grand adventure, don’t forget to get yourself a quick travel insurance quote to protect yourself from any likely disaster that might come your way. Just a few more bucks will give you the irreplaceable benefit of having a peace of mind. Source Blowhole diving…

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Here are 4 of the Best Wildlife Experiences around the World

Thinking of the best destination for a wildlife adventure? You might be overwhelmed with the long list of the possibilities, but this should not be an excuse for you to decide in haste. With this, keep on reading the rest of this post and we’ll take a look at some of the best experiences that should definitely be in your bucket list Bird Watching in Peru Whether you are a casual bird lover or a professional photographer, Peru is one of the best places that you should visit, specifically Manu National Park, which is specifically located in Cusco. It is…

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