This novel is about two men and a near-mythical bird. Samuel is a famous bird photographer who is also dealing with his wife's death from cancer a year earlier. He is very … more
Comment
Compliment
Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Aurora Borealis.
January 28, 2012
One of the most magical wonders of life and planet Earth! Brace the cold and you'd be rewarded with such a wonderful view that you'd never ever get over the experience. See for yourself... if … more
Comments (3)
Compliments (12)
Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Hiking.
June 28, 2011
Extremely fun when in countries like Switzerland, Norway, Canada and the U.S. Awful in Asia, especially South East Asia! Temperature and the lack of hiking trails have a little to do with that. … more
Comment
Compliment
Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Iguazu Falls.
May 09, 2011
Majestic and totally awesome. The most powerful force of nature can be observed and challenged here. A boat cruise under the splash is one that you'll never ever forget! The heli ride over it is a … more
Serenity... never feel more at peace with myself anywhere than Switzerland and Interlaken and the surrounding areas like Wengen, Murren are some of the best places to rest oneself and simply be. Lovely … more
How does hurricane form? This film was made after the last disastrous hurricane, Katrina, hits New Orleans. It attempts to explain the way environment had been changed (more or less manhandled) … more
As humans evolved and as intelligent as the world becomes, sometimes we tend to forget the basic instincts of living organisms. We all need food! We in the richer and more advanced countries have the … more
It's that time of the year again! Time to go exploring national parks as the weather warms up! This video will prepare you to see the sights you'd want to see and perhaps even a wedding in the … more
Although I had been to Alaska and that was in the middle of winter (Jan. 2004) to Coldfoot for northern lights viewing, the Alaska I had envisioned and seen is very different from the one that everyone … more
Why do people go to national parks? Rock climbing, mountain hiking, spelunking, challenging oneself & overcoming obstacles, wild life viewing are but some of the activities … more
This is the very IMAX film (shot in 1991 & screened at the IMAX theater when I first saw it; I just watched it again on the Blu-ray disc) that captured my heart and enticed me to take the trip to … more
Magical moments… photography of superior quality, so clear and crisp that entices one to focus on the beauty of our natural world. It must have taken the cameramen countless hours to simply wait … more
I'm not a tree hugger or an organic apple fiend. I like my meat to come from a cow, my showers extra steamy, my strawberries as cheap as can be, and my water bottled and of "natural spring" … more
According to the Elephant seal website, "The Northern Elephant Seal, Mirounga angustirostris, is an extraordinary marine mammal. It spends eight to ten months a year in the open ocean, diving 1000 … more
Comments (1)
Compliments (60)
woopak_the_thrill posted a Quick Tip about Banaue Rice Terraces.
January 26, 2011
Too bad, this used to be one of the most beautiful tourist spots in the Philippines, but the growing unrest and rebel activities have caused many farmers to abandon their land. Not as great as before, … more
Without the sun, everything becomes a haze. It’s like one’s consciousness, when the light shines everything becomes clear. Shangri-la is thought to be a mystic place, perhaps one that doesn’t … more
Comments (1)
Compliments (12)
TeamAWAC posted a Quick Tip about Planet Earth.
January 07, 2011
This is an amazing series to watch. There are some parts where the environments and the behaviors of some animals seem so alien that it's hard to believe it's real. If you can, do yourself a favor and … more
The rain and clouds kept me from even checking to see if I could see the eclipse but I ended up watching a Ustream feed of it. Very cool and also saw pictures from other people who were actually able … more
Solo camping, by its very nature, attracts the type of person who is contemplative in nature and is comfortable with themselves and the solitude that solo camping engenders. Sadly that contemplative nature … more
Looking at the world of Yellowstone in great detail during its quiet time (ie away from the maddening crowd of tourists and visitors) in the extreme winter, this series of documentaries with great photography … more
Comments (1)
Compliments (3)
Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Cloud and Ship.
November 27, 2010
This is a touchy-feely book and not for the text but the subject of the story which is wooly red cap. You get to feel the soft felt texture throughout the book each time the cap is presented. That alone … more
This is another tale from of the Gossie and Friends books. They are simple stories of young goslings and their awe of life. This story tells of the anticipation of the Christmas season from each of these … more
Singapore Airlines & some regional airlines from Singapore and Hong Kong have suspended flights to Jakarta due to the ashes from this eruption (still continuous) which may have had one of engines … more