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Jawdropping ecotourism on Costa Rica´s Osa Peninsula

Hugh Lansdown The sun had set and the stars above seemed brighter than I’ve ever seen them before. Floating in the warm waters of the Golfo Dulce, in Costa Rica‘s remote Osa Peninsula. tiny, bright green balls of light swirled around me – bioluminescent algae. Grinning uncontrollably and feeling like a twelve-year-old, I finally ran from the water and through the warm sprinklers of a nearby beach resort just off shore. It was my third time in two weeks visiting this hidden strip of beach in…

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A guide to Tanzania photo safaris: capturing the heart of Africa

Tanzania, a haven for wildlife photographers, offers unparalleled opportunities to capture the natural beauty and wildlife of East Africa. From the world-renowned Serengeti to the lush landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater, its national parks provide an extraordinary setting for photographers to document the wild. If you’re planning a photographic safari in Tanzania, here’s a detailed guide to help you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. read post

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Prime eco opportunities on the Caribbean´s Tobago island

VisitTobago.gov.ttThe smaller of the two main islands which make up the country of Trinidad and Tobago lies 22 miles northeast of larger Trinidad (a 20-minute flight away, as well as with direct service to/from Barbados, the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany).It´s known for its unspoiled natural beauty; gorgeous beaches (such as Buccoo, pictured above); rich history (dating back to 1654); and vibrant culture.Prime ecotourism spots include Argyle Waterfall, Main Ridge Forest Reserve,…

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Biodiversity and ecotourism are one of ´5 Reasons Why Colombia Is Among the World´s Most Appealing Destinations

gustavofrazao Due in part to its remarkable geographic position and the world's greatest variety of ecosystems, Colombia's biodiversity is by some counts the greatest per square kilometre on the planet, with more than 54,000 species of flora and fauna ranging over the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, the Amazon jungle (above), tropical semideserts, and the Andes and coastal Sierra Nevada mountain ranges. All waiting for you to explore. read post

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Corne Schalkwyk November 5, 2010 at 3:10pm

Established in 1993 with a mission to raise the standard of guiding in Africa, EcoTraining is the pioneer and leader of professional Field Guide and other nature training programmes - We just opened our new Camp in Botswana/ Mashatu, the land of Giants.
Tripatini November 3, 2010 at 11:32pm

Safaris aren't just in Africa -- check out this Tripatini blog account of a wildlife adventure in Rajasthan, India: click to read.
Ed Wetschler November 3, 2010 at 9:35pm

34 out of the United Nation's new Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria are the same as Costa Rica's Five Leaf certification standards, created in the 1990s. Can you think of any other tiny country that's been such a leader on global issues? http://bit.ly/G72p1
Ed Wetschler November 3, 2010 at 6:51pm

Idea from the Planet, People, Peace conference in Costa Rica: Everyone wants a bargain, but the difference between traditional visitors and NEO (New Economic Order aka progressive) travelers, according to Deirdre Campbell at the Tartan Group, is that the traditionalists want something that's cheaper today than it was yesterday, but the NEOs want something that costs less today than it will cost tomorrow.

http://www.tartanpr.com/ http://www.planetpeoplepeace.com/
Tripatini October 28, 2010 at 4:04am

What unusual is going on with the annual wildebeest migration between Kenya's Masaai Mara and Tanzania's Serengeti? Find out in a recent post on the Tripatini blog.
David Lawrence October 27, 2010 at 1:23am

posted this on Africa Safaris group but you guys might now these things too. Friend just called and we were talking outdoors. Told me a strange thing: this year the wildebeast migration was cut short. Instead of staying in the Masai Mara for three months, they're turning back to the Serengetti. Anyone know anything about this and why it's happening?
Ariane Janer October 26, 2010 at 4:44am

Sam, Jackie,
I´m going to order the book. I know Hitesh (he´s a fellow board member at TIES) and I am sure he has done a great job. One of the 36 lodges included in the book is the Cristalino Jungle Lodge, one of the tow best lodges in the Brazilian Amazon, in my opinion.
Sam Scribe October 23, 2010 at 11:05pm

I'll want to see that book, too. The site doesn't give me much of a peek, but what it does reveal looks great. Kat, you're right about biofuels. It's gratifying to see that world leaders finally admit that petroleum is a finite resource, but algae notwithstanding, the search for biofuels to replace it so we can go on doing what we're doing leads to a dead end.
Jackie Dishner October 23, 2010 at 10:49pm

Ariane, that book sounds fasctinating. Great idea. I'll take a look.
Ariane Janer October 23, 2010 at 10:47pm

Authentic Ecolodges, sustainable architect Hitesh Mehta's selection of the 36 best ecolodges in the world will be out on November 2.

You can pre-order through Amazon.

site www.authenticecolodges.com