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The Happy Explorer

 Velvetescape ― http://www.thehappyexplorer.com

The Happy Explorer is a travel photography blog with photos from around the world.

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Listed: May 27, 2011

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The penguins at Boulders Beach

The penguins at Boulders Beach

The Happy Explorer ― Boulders Beach is a small stretch of fine, white sand surrounded by boulders near Simon’s Town, a 30-minute drive from Cape Town. The beach, with its white sand and bright turquoise water, is absolutely stunning, but what makes this beach so...

Tags: Africa, Beach, Nature, South Africa

Velvetescape ― 3 weeks 6 days ago

The Grand Dame of Toronto

The Grand Dame of Toronto

The Happy Explorer ― The Gooderham Building (or Flatiron Building) in Toronto is one of the city’s most loved icons. Many locals refer to it as the Grand Dame. This red-brick beauty was completed in 1892 and is located at the intersection of Front Street and...

Tags: North America, Architecture, Canada, City

Velvetescape ― 5 weeks ago

Football on Ipanema Beach

Football on Ipanema Beach

The Happy Explorer ― Ipanema beach is one of the world famous beaches in Rio de Janeiro. It’s certainly my favourite beach in the city – the soft sand, pounding surf, beautiful mountains and equally gorgeous people make for an unforgettable experience. I ...

Tags: South America, Beach, Brazil, City, Scenes

Velvetescape ― 6 weeks 6 days ago

La Almudena Cathedral in Madrid

La Almudena Cathedral in Madrid

The Happy Explorer ― The La Almudena Cathedral in Madrid (or if you prefer its full name: Santa María la Real de La Almudena) is situated directly opposite the Royal Palace. Strangely enough for a predominantly Catholic country, Madrid didn’t have a...

Tags: Europe, Architecture, City, Monument, Spain

Velvetescape ― 9 weeks 6 days ago

Colourful seafood at Luma

Colourful seafood at Luma

The Happy Explorer ― Luma is a fabulous restaurant located inside the TIFF Bell Lightbox complex in Toronto. I love seafood so this seafood platter got my mouth watering the second it arrived. After feasting my eyes on the delightful presentation, I gingerly lifted a...

Tags: North America, Canada, Food

Velvetescape ― 11 weeks 5 days ago

Sunset on the Chobe River

Sunset on the Chobe River

The Happy Explorer ― The Chobe River is a tributary of the mighty Zambezi River and forms the border between Botswana and Namibia. The Chobe National Park is situated on the southern banks of the river and is home to large herds of elephants, hippo’s, antelopes ...

Tags: Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Nature, Sunset

Velvetescape ― 12 weeks ago

Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech

Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech

The Happy Explorer ― The Jemaa el-Fna is a historic square in the Medina (Old Town) of Marrakech, Morocco. For centuries, the square has functioned as the main meeting point and centre of entertainment in the Medina. From the square, alleys branch out in all ...

Tags: Africa, City, Market, Morocco, Scenes

Velvetescape ― 12 weeks ago

The curves of the Art Gallery of Ontario

The curves of the Art Gallery of Ontario

The Happy Explorer ― The Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto is one of the largest art galleries in North America, featuring more than 80,000 works of art from the 1st century to more contemporary pieces. The gallery has been renovated several times during its ...

Tags: North America, Architecture, Canada, Museums

Velvetescape ― 16 weeks ago

Ice-skating in the Dutch countryside

The Happy Explorer ― It’s that time of year again when temperatures drop to and stay below freezing for a prolonged period. You can quite literally feel the excitement build up throughout the Netherlands, a country of ice-skating enthusiasts. Ice-skates are sold...

Tags: Europe, Netherlands, Scenes

Velvetescape ― 21 weeks ago

Bridge across the Onyar River

The Happy Explorer ― The Onyar River flows through the heart of Girona‘s Old Town. Its gentle currents often create a mirror-like surface that beautifully reflects the colourful buildings that cling to the riverbank. Read the accompanying post: “Strolling...

Tags: Europe, City, Scenes, Spain

Velvetescape ― 23 weeks ago

The sweet delights of Rocambolesc

The Happy Explorer ― A visit to Girona wouldn’t be complete without a pit-stop at Gelateria Rocambolesc. Owned by the Roca brothers (from El Celler de Can Roca, one of the world’s best restaurants), Rocambolesc serves a seductive mix of ice-creams and ...

Tags: Europe, Food, Spain

Velvetescape ― 26 weeks ago

Elephants in Chobe

The Happy Explorer ― Chobe National Park is one of Botswana’s prime safari destinations. Located in the north of the country, bordering Namibia, the park is home to a large variety of wildlife, including elephants. It’s possible to observe the wildlife on...

Tags: Africa, Botswana, Nature

Velvetescape ― 27 weeks ago

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