Quad Biking in Iceland
I have been quad biking in many countries spanning several continents and I must say Iceland tops the list when it comes to best places to hit the muddy trails.
Gyrfalcon: The Bird of Kings
It was pushing midnight but the eternal summer sunshine meant one could still see the beautiful Icelandic countryside as we made our way to Reykjavík. In the morning we would take off on our own “Golden Circle” tour of Iceland, opting not to follow in the footsteps of the many other tourists that are increasingly flocking to this beautiful land. Our itinerary would take our rented Suburu Outback around the entire country as we followed the coastline to take in as much as two weeks would allow us. Highlights we were hoping to experience were of course the glaciers, puffins, waterfalls, and untouched landscapes. For me personally though it was the Symbol of Iceland which I hoped to get a glimpse of, the regal Gyrfalcon.
Gorilla Escapes Enclosure at London Zoo
An adult male silverback gorilla made an attempt at freedom when he escaped the confines of his enclosure at the ZSL London Zoo.
Poland Introduces Glow In The Dark Bike Lanes
Using materials that emit light, Lidzbark Warminski in Poland’s north has just installed new eco-friendly bike lanes which glow in the dark. the dark for up to 10 hours, powered by nothing but the sun.
Searching for Parrots in…Europe?
These days Europeans don’t need to head to the tropics or down under to appreciate wild parrots because thanks to careless and ignorant owners of captives, numerous species have escaped and found a way to make a new home for themselves throughout Europe.
