Remember Sir Francis Bacon was a Freemason? Regarding Sir Francis Bacon--yes, he was a Freemason and was instrumental in important changes to Masonry, through the London Lodge. He was also, however, a 17th Century leader of Rosicrucians, of the specific Rosicrucian tradition.

The vibrant colours of the strange rock formations in Teide National Park in Tenerife, Spain, made me really excited. By driving and walking through the veritable lunar landscape with petrified lava formations, I could observe splendid art shaped from early time in history by mother nature. Spectacular surface rock outcrops rose up on my way and leaded me to the magnificient peak of Mount Teide, or in Spanish, El Teide.

Galdhøgpiggen, Galdhøpiggen, Galdhogpiggen, in Norway, is the magical walk, but not without challenges. Galdhøgpiggen is far below half of the height compared with Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, but you get a much stronger impression of the height on Galdhøgpiggen. Watch up and keep your balance in the dramatic Norwegian landscape on your way to the top.

New Census Shows Massive Gorilla Population in Northern Republic of Congo! This is great news for gorillas—new figures double all previous estimates. The world’s population of critically endangered western lowland gorillas received a huge boost today when the Wildlife Conservation Society released a census showing massive numbers of these secretive great apes alive and well in the Republic of Congo.

The tour operator Coex Amazon, Lima, Peru, offers trekking in the Maranon valley to the lost but very idyllic mountain town of Chachapoyas. Here you can admire one of Peru`s biggest ancient wonders, the 2000 year old town fortress of Kuelap. On the way you will get in touch with Indians living in their traditional way. This tour is for genuine adventurers who want to experience something special. Are you ready for the off beaten tracks in Peru?

Xexplorersweb reported 3rd August 2008 about a terrible accident took place on K2 this weekend. Later it was confirmed that 11 climbers have died in an avalanche. It`s the worst accident on K2 in over 20 years. One of them who perished was the Norwegian Rolf Bae. His wife Cecilie Skog survived and is safe in the Base Camp.

In the Destination of Excellence in Finland (DEEF) competition, Wild Taiga has been selected as Finland`s emerging tourist destination 2008, highlighting the local culture and way of life. In this region there are great opportunities for observation of bears, uncommon species of birds, rare mammals like flying squirrel or carnivores like wolverines.

The green belt is a result of an established cooperation between Finland and Russia in order to preserve nature reserves. Many parts of this green belt consist of unspoilt natural forests and marshes, where bears, wolves, wild forest reindeer and other rare animals still roam undisturbed.

Kierikki in northern Finland is one of the most important archaeological exploratory areas in the country. Excavations started in 1960 and they are still going on the area. The reconstructed Stone Age village in Kierikki Stone Age Centre, Yli-Ii, in Finland.

The Observer, a London-based newspaper, published on 22 June 2008 the article "Secret of the lost tribe that wasn't," telling that the tribe's existence has been known since 1910. The recently photographed tribe might have had contact with neighboring tribal groups. Just to make it clear: the word 'uncontacted' means they don't have any contact with outsiders, but it`s correct that they not have been recently discovered.

We in Travel Exploraitons encourage all travellers to be responsible regarding tribal people. Show them respect and meet them on their premises. Visiting people with a different lifestyle and culture could sometimes be a very rewarding adventure, but be aware of that many tribal communities are extremely vulnerable to outside influences.

Canadian First Nations Heritage research Studies Nova Scotia Adventurer Keith Ranville. Now Keith Ranville, a Cree Indian, has turned his knowledge of Cree pictographs to deciphering the enigmatic stone carvings found on the island. Keith ask the questions: will the Oak Island mystery finally be solved, and are the Oak Island engravings related to Images in Stone found throughout New England?

Guided by mysterious figures in the forest, I found my way to the reconstructed Stone Age village in Kierikki Stone Age Centre, Yli-Ii, in Finland. Here I got a fascinated insight in the Stone Age life. People who lived at that time used symbols and rituals to strengthen their existence. They were also in contact with forest spirits. Something for the X-files?

Gjermund Nyseter from Norway is a genuine Norwegian mountain goat from the mountain village Oppdal. He just loves heights. During one weekend in august 2007 he reached the top of two of Norway`s highest mountains, Galdhøgpiggen – Galdhopiggen and Glittertind. I have a feeling that I have performed something, says Gjermund delighted, but the most important is enjoying the grandeur nature.