Trekity is a
daily newsletter
for women who love travel.
Sign up today to get travel ideas and inspirations right in your inbox daily!

The Best Reason to Visit Tofino Canada (Hint: It’s Bigger Than a Bus!)

By Leave a Comment
Tofino Canada Humpback Whale

Wanna know what is special about Tofino Canada?

You get three hints…

  1. They’re bigger than a bus.
  2. They’re endangered.
  3. They weight over 40 tons.

If you guessed Humpback Whales, you’re right!

And the best part is…

The waters off Tofino, Canada in Maquinna Marine Park are the  world’s best destination for whale watching.

Its strategic location along the migration route, nutrient rich waters, and protective bays is the perfect sanctuary for a variety of whales who migrate the 16,000 mile (25,000 km) journey every year.

People from around the world to visit Vancouver Island in the spring and fall to gaze at the pacific ocean’s gentle giants.

Continue

World-Class Beaches; Puerto Vallarta, México

By Leave a Comment
Puerto Vallarta, México

Puerto Vallarta gives new meaning to the word all-inclusive.  From the deep blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, to rich jungles draping the mountains, this little slice of heaven includes everything you could dream in a vacation resort town.

Puerto Vallarta’s 26 miles (42km) of beach are lined with swanky hotels, world-class restaurants, amazing nightlife and more than a handful of eco-tourism attractions.

Despite the fact that Puerto Vallarta is Mexico’s second most visited destination, the area has miraculously maintained it’s small-town charm while welcoming the international diversity.  Puerto Vallarta is the perfect combination of natural splendor and man made bliss. Continue

Sailing the Isles, Faroe Islands

By Leave a Comment
Sailing the Isles, Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands are a place where you might see a goat chewing the grass off the roof of a local house while the owner is lazily talking on the cell phone. The contrast between modern and traditional life there is stark. The remote location, severe weather and extreme living conditions have left the Faroes wild and natural.

Nowhere is this wild nature more apparent than on the coasts, where walls of towering cliffs surge toward the skies while waves crash against the rocks and birds cling to ledges. That rough and windswept environment is best seen from the deck of a boat.Continue

Whale Watch the Garden Route; South Africa

By Leave a Comment
Whale Watch the Garden Route; South Africa

Stand on the shore, look out towards the ocean, and tell me what you see.  Between your vantage point and the distance horizon, you might spot a few boats floating over the sea’s gentle waves.  But what’s that massive figure dipping above the waterline?

If you’re standing on the coast along the Garden Route, you can assume that the mysterious creature is a whale. Continue

Scuba Diving Prison; Isla Gorgona, Colombia

By Leave a Comment
Scuba Diving Prison; Isla Gorgona, Colombia

World class diving awaits along Colombia’s western shores. Just 30 miles (50km) off the mainland, Parque Nacional Natural Isla Gorgona (or “Gorgona” for short) is a fantastic dive location for experienced divers looking to swim with thousands – yes, thousands – of fish.

The National Park consists of two main islands: Gorgona and Gorgonilla. Neither island is permanently inhabited, and remains a getaway for those interested in diving, whale watching and exploring the former prison.

Wildlife abounds both on and around the island. There are coral snakes, pit vipers, boa constrictors, bats, monkeys, and tortoises on the island, as well as whales, sea turtles, whalesharks and whitetips in the sea.

No wonder it’s such a haven for outdoor activities.Continue

Bird and Whale Watching; St. John’s, Canada

By Leave a Comment
St. John’s, Canada

There are three interesting areas worth exploring just outside St. John’s: Cape Spear, which houses a large Victorian lighthouse overlooking the coastline; Ferryland, home to the architectural site of seventeenth century Avalon, and Bay Bulls, a small town famous for the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve.

The first two are interesting enough, but it’s the Reserve – not to mention its 800,000 bird inhabitants – which draws visitors. In fact, most of Bay Bulls’s income derives from boat tours out to the four small islets of the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. These four small islands are Gull, Green, Great, and Pee Pee Island (yes, we know).

Continue

The Historic Whaling Town of Lahaina; Maui, Hawaii

By Leave a Comment
Historic Whaling Town of Lahaina; Maui, Hawaii

History and contemporary culture collide in the beautiful town of Lahaina.

Firmly planted on the National Register of Historic Places, Lahaina once held the title of capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom and saw a whaling boom in the 1800s when it welcomed sailor Herman Melville to its shores, the man who later went on to write Moby Dick.

Today, art galleries and boutique shopping mingle well with the historic sites providing a vision of past and present in once visit. Continue

Ice Diving; Greenland

By Leave a Comment
Ice Diving; Greenland

Diving in the frigid waters of Greenland? It’s something few have done.

With the exception of some extreme divers, this has been relegated to National Geographic and scientists. But don’t let that discourage you.

Greenland’s Arctic waters are open to you, too, and there are dive guides who are willing to take you to the extreme.Continue

The Ultimate Guide to Beach Bumming in Mirissa Sri Lanka

By Leave a Comment
Mirissa Beach, Sri Lanka

On an island nation full of beaches it can sometimes be hard to weed out the pristine from the passable.

Ideal beaches will depend on the purpose you’re hoping that they’ll serve.

Looking to swim?  Hoping to lay back and relax?  Ready to ride the waves?  How about getting in a boat?

Well look no further than Mirissa, Sri Lanka…

Continue

Whale Watch; Samaná Peninsula, The Dominican Republic

By Leave a Comment
Whale Watch; Samaná Peninsula, The Dominican Republic

You stand on the edge of the boat, your body lurches as the sea’s waves bully your vessel. Your breakfast is churning around your stomach, like clothes in a washing machine. You wonder why in the world you’d put yourself through such an experience.

And then you see one.

A massive figure rising above the surf. A distinctive fluke. The spray of a blowhole. You’ve spotted a humpback whale in the Samaná Peninsula. Continue

Fishing Village of Lunenburg, Canada

By Leave a Comment
Lunenburg, Canada

Beautiful Lunenburg – located 6 miles (10 km) south of Mahone Bay Village - is atop a small peninsula in Southwest Nova Scotia. Brightly painted 19th century wooden houses run along the main waterfront; the most outstanding collection includes a range of architectural styles including Gothic towers and pillars to sweeping verandas and spiral artwork.

The appearance is decidedly European. Dormers located atop the houses – affectionately known as the “Lunenburg Bump” – reveal German and Swiss influences. Protestants moved here in 1753 and founded Lunenburg; shortly after, they began building an impressive collection of ships originally intended for fishing. Nowadays, the town makes as much money on tourism as it does tourism.Continue

Whale Watching; Puerto Madryn, Argentina

By Leave a Comment
Whale Watching; Puerto Madryn, Argentina

There’s nothing quite as spectacular as seeing a 200,000 pound whale fly into air so effortlessly, exposing its whole body.

Simply breath-taking.

The southern right whales and orcas are the main tourist attraction in the little town of Puerto Madryn located along Argentina’s coast.

They inhabit the chilly South Atlantic waters for nearly 7 months out of the year giving many tourist an opportunity to observe their natural behaviors.Continue

Whale Watching; Húsavík, Iceland

By Leave a Comment
Whale Watching; Húsavík, Iceland

Iceland is the best place in Europe for whale watching.

Why?

Because you must have really bad luck not to see them. Two dozen species of whales can be spotted in Iceland’s pure, nutrient-rich waters. Some live there year-round while others are migratory and only appear seasonally for feeding and mating.

Although whales can be seen just about everywhere along Iceland’s coast, the best place to see these gentle giants is in Skjálfandi Bay. Continue

Cruise the Pacific; Vava’u, Tonga

By Leave a Comment
Vava’u, Tonga

While hanging out on land can is just fine, the Pacific Islands demand that at least some time be spent out at sea. Traveling by water can allow visitors to see many sites without relying on the limitations of roads.

And where better to cruise around on a boat than an area with hundreds of small islands? Where better than Vava’u?

Vava’u

Representing a group of over 50 islands in the northern section of Tonga, Vava’u is a popular destination for those who seek outdoor adventure. Based out of the main town of Neiafu, activities include everything from hiking to fishing to kayaking.

As an alternative to active participation, consider taking a backseat and getting aboard one of Vava’u's many cruises. The cruises provide an excellent opportunity to get out of main hubs and inspect a number of islands.

Continue

Helicopter Tours; Greenland

By Leave a Comment
Helicopter Tours; Greenland

Greenland has no roads, at least not between villages. There are no railroads either.

If you want to get around, you have to choose between air and sea. While sea passages are incredible (dodging icebergs the size of small islands while following humpback whales), they are also limiting.

Helicopters however, can freely take you over land and sea, unearthing the staggering beauty of one of the world’s most inhospitable and breathtakingly beautiful places.Continue