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Category: Travels

  • Travel Resources for BC Locals

      With the start of summer season and the gradual easing of travel restrictions, many BC locals are craving the outdoors, camping and road trips. Nature PhotoHikes has already organized day hikes for locals since the end of May, and is organizing camping trips for the end of summer. All of these are planned within…

  • Break in Tours due to COVID-19

    The recent global COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for many people around the world. Our thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones and those who are sick. In addition, we hope that those who have lost their jobs and businesses continue their steadfastness and come out of these difficult times stronger and…

  • Recap of Summer 2018 Tours and Hikes

    Over the past six months, Nature PhotoHikes organized over 200 hikes and tours for travelers and locals. This is a recap, in addition to projects about giving back to the community. Looking forward to our winter snowshoeing tours starting in December, so check back with the upcoming calendar for events.  

  • Istanbul: Making the most of your visit

    Istanbul’s one of the most visited cities in the world: in the summer months tourists swell to well over 2 million – wait for it – each day! It’s frequently voted among the most popular destination on websites like TripAdvisor, ranked #1 last year. Recently it was #3 among Canadian Facebook fans, leading to amazing seat sales. Which leads to one of the…

  • Backpacking through the Mediterranean – Top 20

    Last year I traveled to 35 cities in the Mediterranean in my longest and most memorable trip to date. I visited Italy, Spain, Morocco, Turkey, Greece, Bosnia, Croatia and Montenegro. Usually after my trips I share photos of the top 5 countries I visited, but due to the sheer size, I did a top 20 cities…

  • Africa – Top 5

    As per my usual countdowns of places I visit, this time I get the pleasure of sharing some amazing stories and pictures of Africa. Recently, I returned from another whirlwind tour which included seven countries – Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa; and in the process fulfulling my dream of visiting 50…

  • South America Top 5 Countdown

    Here’s the final installment of my Top 5 countdown from my last trip, to South America.  To recap, here’s the full list: 1. Peru 2. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 3. Salar Uyuni & La Paz, Bolivia 4. Puerto Iguazu & Salta, Argentina 5. San Pedro de Atacama, Chile   1. Peru The South America trip…

  • South America Top 5 Countdown

    2. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil God made the world in 6 days; and on the seventh, he made Rio – Brazilian saying This is where it all began…my 2011 edition of the ‘Motorcycle Diaries’. I’ve been planning a South America trip – especially to Peru – for the past 3 years, and every year I…

  • South America Top 5 Countdown

    3. Salar Uyuni & La Paz, Bolivia Although Bolivia was initially planned as a transit stop from Chile to Peru, I became very intrigued by this country as I started reading up on it. Yes, it had some unique selling points for tourists, such as Salar Uyuni – the largest salt flats in the world;…

  • South America Top 5 Countdown

    4. Puerto Iguazu & Salta, Argentina When James Cameron was asked about his inspiration for the utopic Pandora, he replied, “It already exists in this world.” When I came across the breathtaking beauty of the Iguazú Falls, I realized what he meant. Indeed, the falls reminded me of the scenery from the famous moon in…