Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they review their time in Europe and also discuss their upcoming trip to Kenya and Ethiopia in Africa.
Monthly Archives: September 2012
Eastern European Finale – Croatia
After 41 days of traveling through 10 Eastern European countries we have reached our final nation – Croatia. Here, we chose to spend a week in three different places within this small but diverse country.
Free Classroom Materials about Africa
The Trekking the Planet team will be visiting Africa in just a few days (Tuesday, October 2)! We will be visiting four National Parks – Three in Kenya and one in Ethiopia. We will be seeing ANIMALS! But, also, we will be visiting sites of cultural significance.
Africa Preview: Kenya and Ethiopia National Parks
In addition to our walking safari, we will be visiting several other national parks in both Kenya and Ethiopia. Read the story to learn more about each park.
Our Top Destinations… So Far
Now that we have passed the eight month point of our journey, Darren writes about our favorite destinations on our trip… so far.
Croatia – Pearl of the Adriatic [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they cover their time in Croatia.
Tuesday Quiz: European Mountains
As we complete our time in Europe, test your knowledge of its mountains.
Exploring the Balkans: Bulgaria and Serbia
While traveling through the Balkan Peninsula, we visited the countries of Bulgaria and Serbia. We targeted one destination in each country to explore.
Africa Preview: Maasai Mara Walking Safari
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While in Kenya, we will visit the Maasai Mara National Reserve in the southern portion of the country. This is one of Kenya’s most famous protected areas.
Check out our story in Independent Traveler – Geography Lessons Around the World
We are excited to have our expedition featured in Independent Traveler. Geography Lessons Around the World is the title of our story on their website blog.
Tuesday Quiz: Montreal Gazette Travel Geography
From the Montreal Gazette, try their Travel Geography Quiz.
Africa Preview: Samburu Region
We will be spending a little less than two months in the countries of Kenya and Ethiopia, beginning in October. During our time in Africa we will be taking part in a variety of cultural and natural activities. We plan to spend several days in the Samburu region of Kenya.
The Painted Monasteries of Romania [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they cover their time in the northern Romania visiting the Painted Monasteries.
A Food Journey through Europe – Part I
In the places we have visited so far in Europe, we have sampled the local food wherever possible. What follows are the highlights of our food experiences from Latvia, through Scandinavia, and on to Slovenia.
Two Views of Romania
We journeyed to Romania to visit two different areas of the country that we wanted to experience before they become more popular in the future. Learn about our two views of Romania by reading more of the story.
Tuesday Quiz: UNESCO World Sites
How well do you know the UNESCO sites of the world? Take this week’s quiz to find out.
Trekking the Planet Panoramic Photos – Series 3
Here is the next series of panoramic pictures, covering Riga, Latvia to Bled, Slovenia, that we have taken with our Sony DSC-HX9V. You can click on the photos to download the full-sized image.
Trekking the Planet: Two-Minute Overview Update [Video]
Our two-minute overview video has been updated! In this video you will learn about our journey and see some of our pictures and video from our school visits and treks.
Travels to Budapest and Beyond… Our Train Odyssey through Europe
Traveling through Europe may not pose some of the challenges found in Asia or Africa, but we have had our own set of problems to solve as we make our way through a total of 19 countries.
The Palace of Godollo near Budapest, Hungary [Video]
While in Budapest the Trekking the Planet team visited the Palace at Godollo, which is located about 20 miles / 30 kilometers east of the city. The palace has an long history, consisting of both private and state ownership.
Tuesday Quiz: Eastern European Cities
As we continue to travel through Eastern Europe, here’s an Eastern European Cities Quiz to test your skill.
What is Geography? Overview Video from About.com
As a new school year begins for many people, we thought it was timely to review what geography is and how Trekking the Planet is bringing it to life through our journey. This About.com video provides a great geography topic overview.
The Seven Lakes of Triglav [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they cover their time in the country of Slovenia.
Trekking the Julian Alps, European Style
We have just completed our second European trek. This four-day hike took us through a small section of the Julian Alps, in the country of Slovenia. We wanted to hike here to take advantage of the hut-to-hut system, which is a type of trekking found in Europe.
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Zebra, Masai Mara National Reserve - Kenya
Wat Yai Chaimongkhon, Ayutthaya, Thailand
View of Devil`s Island, French Guiana
Wat Chiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya, Thailand
View from Burj Khalifa Observation Deck - Dubai, UAE
The Monastery - Petra, Jordan
Trondheim, Norway
Song Kol Lake, Kyrgyzstan
Singapore Skyline
Potala Palace, Tibet, China
Penang, Malaysia
Patan Durbar Square, Nepal
Old Town, Tallin, Estonia
Old Town - Krakow, Poland
Ol Lolokwe Mountain, Samburu Region - Kenya
Nativity Cathedral, Riga, Latvia
Nong Khaiw, Laos
Mustang, Nepal
Monks receiving Alms, Luang Prabang, Laos
Mt. Everest, Tibet, China
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