by Matthew Allison | Nov 1, 2019 | Africa
Into the Rainforest of Côte d’Ivoire November 2019 – Seeking the Wildest Corner With only five days to spare in Côte d’Ivoire, I wanted to spend my time in the wildest, most ecologically significant corner of the country—Taï National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage...
by Matthew Allison | Oct 30, 2019 | Africa, Mexico, North America
Cage Diving with Sharks in Guadalupe Island, Mexico & South Africa Swimming with sharks has been a bucket list dream of mine ever since I saw Jaws as a kid. Rather than fear, Jaws sparked a deep admiration in me for sharks. I’m drawn to what I think of as...
by Matthew Allison | Oct 1, 2019 | North America
Exploring the Desert Wonders of Utah Some of the Most Breathtaking Scenery in the USA Utah boasts some of the most dramatic and beautiful desert landscapes in North America. Over the years, I’ve made several trips through this state, each time discovering new corners...
by Matthew Allison | Sep 26, 2019 | Europe
September 2019: I’ll be honest, the only reason why I went to San Marino is because it constitutes a new country. I was in Venice with my friends and because we were so close, we decided to visit San Marino for a day. My friend Richard hired a SUV and a guide,...
by Matthew Allison | Sep 17, 2019 | Asia, Europe
Crossing Into North Ossetia: From the Mountains to Soccer Mayhem September 2019: After visiting the independent but Russia-aligned South Ossetia, we made our way north, crossing over the stunning, snow-covered Caucasus Mountains into Russia’s North Ossetia. Despite...
by Matthew Allison | Sep 8, 2019 | Europe
September 2019: Making the Most of France—One Layover at a Time I’ll admit it—France is a country I’ve yet to fully give the attention it deserves. Despite its rich history, incredible food, and undeniable cultural allure, I’ve never dedicated an entire trip solely to...
by Matthew Allison | Sep 8, 2019 | Europe
September 2019: I visited Slovenia via Italy, taking a direct overnight bus from Venice to Ljubljana. Initially, I had planned two full days in Slovenia and had hoped to rent a car to explore the northern mountains near the Italian border, along the Isonzo Front....
by Matthew Allison | Sep 5, 2019 | Asia
Break-Away Republics South Ossetia: A Breakaway Republic in a Geopolitical Tug-of-War September 2019: South Ossetia is an independent country in name, but in reality, it is best described as a breakaway republic—a land that has declared independence from its former...
by Matthew Allison | Sep 2, 2019 | Europe
September 2019: Journey to Poveglia Island An Obsession with Haunted Places Haunted places have always fascinated me, and when I first learned about Poveglia Island, I knew I had found the ultimate destination. Often described as one of the most haunted places on...
by Matthew Allison | Sep 2, 2019 | Europe
September 2019: As part of a larger two-week trip through Southern Russia, South Ossetia, and Italy, I spent a day in Helsinki, Finland, on a stopover with Finnair en route to Moscow. Finland, a fascinating country in northern Europe, was recently voted the happiest...
