Issue 135 | Malpelo

Hey Explorer,

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Here’s what we've got for you today:

• Unique Experiences: Horse Trekking in Lesotho

• Diving: Malpelo Island

• Natural Wonders: Eternal Flame Falls

Horse Trekking in Lesotho

In Lesotho, roads are scarce, and travelers are even scarcer. For generations, horsemen have navigated the intricate network of trails that wind through the country's steep and rugged mountains.

Following these trails on horseback provides an immersive way to encounter the landscapes and culture of this mountainous kingdom.

Traverse the majestic Drakensberg Mountains and relish breathtaking views of deep valleys, cascading waterfalls, and rolling hills.

Climb the awe-inspiring Bushman’s Nek mountain pass, cutting through Sehlabathebe National Park, and discover corners of Lesotho that most tourists rarely have the opportunity to witness.

Explore more:

• There is Power in Our Mountains (short film)

• Lesotho Expedition (tour)

Scuba Expedition to Malpelo Island

When you think of top scuba destinations, Colombia is often overlooked.

However, venture 300 miles (500 km) off the mainland's coast, and you'll find Malpelo Island, boasting some of the world's best diving experiences.

This small rock along with its neighboring islands, emerges dramatically from the undulating surface of the waves. Beneath the water's surface lies a haven for one of the planet's largest populations of scalloped hammerhead sharks.

On each dive, you’ll get the chance to see huge schools of hammerheads, along with sightings of silky sharks, eagle rays, and whale sharks.

If you are an experienced diver who loves big animals, Malpelo should be on your radar.

Explore more: 

• Welcome to Malpelo's Shark Superhighway (video)

• Ferox Liveaboard (tour)

Eternal Flame Falls

This small waterfall in Chestnut Ridge Park near Buffalo, New York draws visitors with its unique and enchanting features.

If you look closely, it’s not just any waterfall, behind the cascading water, you’ll find a grotto lit by a perpetually burning orange flame.

The flame is fueled by natural gas seeping through the rocks creating an awe-inspiring juxtaposition of fire and water.

This extraordinary phenomenon has earned the waterfall its name, the "Eternal Flame."

You can see the flame all year around but the best time to visit is autumn, when the leaves are golden and rain less likely.

Explore More:

• The Geologic Oddity in New York (video)

• Eternal Flame Falls (guide)

Underwater: Traffic jam on the Nyinggulu, Western Australia.

Wow: Guy offers a hand to a giant octopus.

Doco: Touching the Wild.

Adventure: Why some sherpas say there won’t be any guides on Everest in 10 years.

Photography: Why wildlife photography hides on safari are a must do.

 

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Keep exploring,

-Amanda

 ANSWER: Telica Volcano, Nicaragua