In light of our upcoming New Zealand Subantarctic Island Cruise, we decided to provide 5 great reasons to visit the #ForgottenIslands! Here is our 4th: #4: Castaway Depots A host of castaway depots were built, patrolled, and kept supplied by the New Zealand government on the Subantarctic Islands between the...

In light of our upcoming New Zealand Subantarctic Island Cruise, we decided to provide 5 great reasons to visit the #ForgottenIslands! Here is #3! #3: Megaherbs One of the most notable features of Megaherbs is their incredible size. With their expansive leaves and flowers, they are an incredible example of...

In light of our upcoming New Zealand Subantarctic Island Cruise, we decided to provide 5 great reasons to visit the #ForgottenIslands! Here is Reason #2… #2: Auckland Island’s Carnley Harbour To the south of the Auckland Island archipelago is a very large, sheltered harbour, abounding in fascinating...

In light of our upcoming New Zealand Subantarctic Island Cruise, we decided to provide 5 great reasons to visit the #ForgottenIslands! Reason #1: Remote and Uninhabited You won’t find them mentioned in a travel agent’s brochure; you won’t find them in most guidebooks, you probably don’t know anyone...

(This article first appeared on 10,000 Birds) Ethiopia, a landlocked country situated in the Horn of Africa, has firmly established itself as one of Africa’s top birding destinations. Its great diversity of habitats hosts an incredible bird count of over 900 species, including Africa’s 2nd highest list of...