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Journeys through the Most Beautiful National Parks in the World

Discover the world’s most beautiful national parks through my travels.

Embark on a journey to discover the world’s most stunning national parks. Traveling through these breathtaking landscapes is an invitation to immerse yourself in untouched nature, where each ecosystem tells a unique story. These sanctuaries offer travelers countless benefits and unforgettable discoveries:

A deep connection with nature: Far from the hustle and bustle of urban life, these protected areas provide a chance to recharge and immerse yourself in authentic, pristine environments.

Encounters with local wildlife and flora: Observing animals and plants in their natural habitats is a rewarding experience, creating memories that last a lifetime.

A variety of activities for all tastes: Whether it’s hiking, safaris, boat excursions, or peaceful contemplative walks, each park offers adventures tailored to every traveler’s preferences.

Awareness of conservation: Visiting these parks is also an opportunity to understand the importance of environmental protection and to support local preservation efforts.

By exploring these natural treasures, you’ll uncover breathtaking landscapes, rich local cultures, and extraordinary biodiversity. Each national park is an invitation to wonder and a reflection on our place within nature.

Our travel stories in the national parks

Namibia
The zebras gather as a family around water holes. Here we have five zebras drinking simultaneously
A glimpse of Etosha National Park

A glimpse of Etosha National Park

Namibia is a marvel for all those seeking distant new horizons... It is unthinkable to go to Namibia without going on a safari! Etosha National Park is one of the largest conservation areas in Africa and one of the best places to observe abundant wildlife roaming...

Namibia
The colors of the Waterberg cliffs are absolutely sumptuous. The rocks are made of red sandstone, offering vividly colored stone ranging from light to full flamboyant reds
Waterberg Plateau Park !

Waterberg Plateau Park !

What is Waterberg Plateau Park ? The Waterberg is a vast plateau of red rock 42 miles south-east of Otjiwarongo and about 186 miles northeast of Namibia's capital, Windhoek. The mountain owes its name to the springs surfacing on its lower slopes and its lush...

Chile
Torres del Paine, 50 shades of blue

Torres del Paine, 50 shades of blue

The Aymara people gave this narrow strip of land squeezed between the Andes to the East and the Pacific Ocean to the west the name "Chile", meaning "the land lost in the sea". Full of unusual places, surprises, and contrasts it stretches over 2,670 miles between...

Western USA
New Mexico: Land of Enchantment

New Mexico: Land of Enchantment

New Mexico is trapped between the "Great" Arizona, the "Friendship" Texas and south of the "Centennial" Colorado. New Mexico, one of the southwestern States is often left out by tourists visiting the western United States. It is a pity because New Mexico is total !...

Southern USA
The Laws of Nature…

The Laws of Nature…

The Everglades is a must-see for any traveler to Florida (a State of Southern USA) ! The Everglades National Park at the southern tip of continental Florida is a wetland preserve made up of lush mangroves, sawgrass marshes that are home to alligators and birds....

South Africa
Objective Dune !

Objective Dune !

Molo Kunjani, That’s how we say it in Xhosa ! Before the last part of our journey, we turn to the Augrabies Falls National Park in the Northern Cape province, 494 miles North of Cape Town and 560 miles South of Johannesburg. The Park was established in 1966 and...

South Africa
The Power of Flowers…

The Power of Flowers…

Sanibonani, Kunjani ? That’s how we say it in Swati ! Welcome to the West Coast National Park, located 75 miles North of Cape Town. It covers 106 square miles between the Atlantic Ocean and the R27 from the town of Yzerfontein in the South and up to the azure blue...

South Africa
A piece of Cape !

A piece of Cape !

Anibonani, Ninjani ? That’s how we say it in Zulu! We continue our journey by discovering the smallest of South Africa's 20 National Parks... the Bontebok National Park, covering an area of just 10.76 square miles. The park is part of the Cape Floristic Region, a...

South Africa
The Cry of the Ostrich

The Cry of the Ostrich

Totsiens, Hoe gaan dit ? That’s how we say it in Afrikaans ! Between oceans, mountains, deserts, and flowers, prosperous cities and townships, the Republic of South Africa is a nation made up of the colors of the rainbow. The vineyards and beaches of the Cape, the...

Argentina
Tierra del Fuego

Tierra del Fuego

Tierra del Fuego... an odd name for a region located at the southernmost tip of South America across the Strait of Magellan where the average annual temperature is 40 °F and the Summer high never over 63 °F... ¡Mira vos! Tierra del Fuego was the name given the area...

Argentina
The New World

The New World

Mmmmmmm ... (etc) / In noreni per ipe / in noreni Cora / tira mine per ito / ne domina, with the music of Vangelis in mind I step into the New World ! Here I am in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus, on my way to The Conquest of Paradise. But am I already there?...

Western USA
I visited Joshua Tree, U2

I visited Joshua Tree, U2

Enough of the city, cars and crowds! We head East. The city disappears slowly and gradually, houses become sparser and the land bare before giving way to vast stretches of sand and Rocky Mountains. Finally, the first wind turbines announce that Palm Springs is...

Australia
Crocodile Dundee

Crocodile Dundee

Oz, Oz-ons, Oz-ez, The Kimberley, situated in the Northwestern part of Western Australia, is known for its wilderness. It is one of the nine regions of Australia and bordered on the west by the Indian Ocean, on the North by the Timor Sea and on the South by the...

Australia
Back o’ Bourke

Back o’ Bourke

Crikey ! The further North, the warmer it gets... Is it a hallucination due to heat? A red kangaroo is calmly watching us. We wonder who’s looking at whom, each a curiosity for the other. A little further away, a Capricorn is taking it easy in the tropical sun !...

Australia
I dream of water, but of ocean…

I dream of water, but of ocean…

G’day, After leaving the Pinnacles Desert and its extraordinary rock formations we continue our journey North, following the Indian Ocean and its beautiful beaches interspersed with fishing villages - Being happy over / Being on a boat / I dream of water / But of...

Australia
OZ the Great and powerful

OZ the Great and powerful

G’day, It was not a hot air balloon in a tornado that took us to Oz, but simply a non-stop flight to Perth, Australia. This was probably much safer but also much longer... And one can easily imagine being in "Donkey" shoes (hey, hey, donkey skin!) and traveling...

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Hi ! My name is C-Ludik and I’m the person who runs this creative space. Welcome to ‘Tween here and there, a travel blog that shares awesome destinations, stunning photographs and captivating travel stories from around the world. No two landscapes are ever the same because of a different light, different conditions… whether it's a new or an old place. That’s what I love about nature and landscape photography. As the famous Ibn Battuta traveler said: « traveling – it leaves you speechless then turns you into a storyteller ». He’s right ! Behind the photographer, I see myself more as a storyteller. When I arrive on a place, I try to respond to what I see and tell the story of the land. If you love travel, exploring new places, and seeing more of this beautiful world then you'll be right at home here. ‘Tween here and there is the travel inspiration for those with full-time jobs and for those in search of any off-the-beaten track destinations around the world, near and far.

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