Dubai is internationally reknowned as a glitzy, super-wealthy mecca on the Persian Gulf. But many visitors also enjoy an excursion out into the dunes surrounding the city for a taste of traditional desert life. And local tour operators have designe
Nature continues to amaze and thrill us. The beauty, mystery and depth it presents can be indescribable. Spending some quality time in nature is undoubtedly one of the best ways to take the edge off and recharge during the holidays.
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Now rebuilding after ousting the régime of longtime strongman Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe remains a stunning African country, with lush national parks, stunning rivers and waterfalls, diverse wildlife and so much more. There are a million things you can
If, like us, you’ve been thinking about an African safari for ages but always found an excuse: it’s too far, I have to get vaccines… follow our advice, it’s time to put your fears behind you and embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
When you do, ma
The story of the southwest African country of Angola‘s only remaining nature and wildlife park, along the Atlantic coast just 70 kilometres (42 miles) south of capital Luanda, is an extraordinary one – a story of birth, death, and rebirth that can s
Chile’s capital Santiago certainly excites with its invigorating street life, dining, and culture, but this is also a country with some of South America’s most striking nature, beginning just a few kilometres from the big city – mountains, fecund fo
‘"Migaloo" was the name of a white humpback whale which was seen in Australian waters some time ago, and still appears from time to time … recently, I heard a white whale calf had also been seen. In the language of Australia’s indigenous people, it
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There are plenty of travel lists out there with insight on where to go in 2018, but if you’re planning to come to Africa, Acacia Africa’s top 10 is one you won’t want to miss. The tour operator compiled predictions from over 20 expert sources, includ
When it comes to Central America, most people think of ecotourism as the bailiwick of, say, Costa Rica, while Guatemala is thought of more in terms of archaeology, history and Mayan culture. But one of the remarkable things about this country is tha
Travel Bucket List 2018: 8 Awesome Island Destinations Threatened b...
In the travel media business, the end of the old year is usually accompanied by articles on where to travel in the new year. But if you’re casting about for off-the-beaten-trac
If you like adventure & ecotourism these four iconic places in Costa Rica need to be on your travel list.
From the towering Rincon de la Vieja Volcano to an endless horizon of water birds during migration season in Palo Verde National Park, here are
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The virgin and harsh beauty of Icelandic nature is really fascinating. It is true, here there is something to see: powerful waterfalls, active volcanoes, geysers (springs, periodically throwing out hot thermal water and steam, one of the manifestati
A cruise holiday is ideal for sitting back and relaxing. However, the destinations you stop at are typically full of more exciting experiences than lying on the beach. If the wildlife plays a big part of decision, we have put together a list of the
David Appell quickly and smartly sums up the challenges, surprising me with the revelation that this new country's Boma National Park has the world’s 2nd largest wildlife migration.
Read more…When many think of Peru outside Lima, what springs most readily to mind are the likes of the mighty Andes, Cuzco, and Machu Picchu. But nearly half the country is part of the great Amazon rain forest and ecosystem, with two main cities: Iquitos (the
Local travel needs more entrepreneurs to operate and promote healthy local enterprises, whether they be small B&B’s or Grand Lodges, small day tour operators or extended tour businesses or....... promoters.
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The package is for 13 days, with 6 days of trekking. It is low altitude trekking and best suited in winter.
This trek was opened to tourist only in November 2006 as pilot project on community based tourism.
Each village has a Tourism Management Commit
In Costa Rica there are as many wildlife tours as kinds of animals, all of them very worthwhile. But nearly nothing beats the thrill of whale watching. There must be something about being in close proximity to a giant intelligent being that is fascin
Durmitor National Park, a vast natural protected area of 39,000 hectares, declared Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO and shaped by the action of glaciers and with rivers and underground waters cutting through it. Dense forests of conifers with importan
Read more…Perhaps one of the things that most surprised me about the Galapagos is the nonchalance with which the local species still receive human visitors to this day. Most of these islands are unpopulated, and in this largely pristine territory it’s mostly i
