Hiking has its own charm. It is one of those few experiences that money can’t buy and requires hard work and a quest to see the best of Mother Nature. People toil hard to build the stamina and the grit for trekking amidst undulated, unkempt terrains that contain life’s deep and mystifying secrets and also some of the most beautiful views in the world.
 

Travel as an experience or as an activity, is not something that has to be limited to just the ‘young and free-spirited’, it needs to be more all-encompassing. A curiosity for new cultures, new landscapes, new experiences and a quest to explore the unknown are not qualities that are single-handedly possessed by the young. So let not the abstract and socially constructed “number” stop you from living your dreams and head to some memorable trips in your 50s. 

Mankind has always been intrigued by the wildlife that Mother Nature has to offer. And even though a lot of people would call them animal lovers, most wildlife species today are threatened by humans in one way or another. The concerning decline of the majestic and magnificent animals such as elephants, tigers or orangutans has brought about awareness and much-needed efforts to support and conserve these species. 

There are more than sufficient options of ‘Free-WiFi Destinations’ but at a time when we have begun spending more than a day a week online, do we need Free WiFi on vacations or actually need a ‘WiFi Free’ vacation? Digital Detox is the need of the hour and what’s better to go about it than travel into the wilderness and get closer to nature and farther from the internet albeit for just a bit? 

Spring is the time to paint the town red especially when nature is already doing it, it’s important to keep up. To travel during springtime is when the opportunity to see the beauty blooming across different corners of the world arises. From dazzling festival of lights in Valencia, Spain to festival of colors “Holi” in India, springtime is truly the time to travel around. Like it’s rightly said, “Ah, the sweet smell of spring. It’s such a refreshing time! The warm sunshine feels so good on our skin and melts away our winter blues.

Morocco, a North African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European cultural influences. Marrakesh’s medina, a mazelike medieval quarter, offers entertainment in its Djemaa el-Fna square and souks (marketplaces) selling ceramics, jewelry, and metal lanterns. The capital Rabat’s Kasbah of the Udayas is a 12th-century royal fort overlooking the water.

Backpacking Travel is the distinct kind of travel where one looks for an encompassing cultural experience, map the length and breadth of a country and at the same time, do it at half or even one fourth the cost of ‘regular travel’. It’s more about the experience as opposed to just ‘sight-seeing’. India, as a destination, is an ideal place to backpack in. 
Diverse topography, a vibrant culture, affordable exploration options and a history of backpacking that has several decades of rich legacy. 

There’s no pleasure as soothing and no sight as riveting as road tripping the Adriatic Coast. Gaze into the vastness of the pristine blue seas and let everything else disappear. Stroll through the beaches and experience what’s beauty like when mountains and the sea merge. And if that’s not all, the cobblestone streets of the Adriatic towns will make sure that your senses get an overdose of old-school beauty when you step out of the seas. Read on to find out the best spots that you can do some street photography in while road tripping across the Adriatic Coast. 

It’s not just about honeymoons anymore, first dates can be uber romantic too.  And what’s better than a candlelit cozy dinner in your favorite restaurant? Well, it’s several dinners with your beloved in some of the most romantic cities in the world! Pick up some sensuous Salsa moves in the Caribbeans or confess your love as you cruise along the Danube river and soak up the spectacular view of Vienna. Team Go Discover Abroad gets you the select few recommendations for a perfect romantic getaway in some of the most romantic destinations in the world. 

A lifetime opportunity to explore, understand and travel responsibly across different countries in South America. Available in 8 countries that include Costa Rica, Peru, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua, the Americas are a treat for any enthusiastic gap year traveler.