animals - Blogs - Tripatini2024-03-29T09:34:40Zhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/animalsMini Guide to Thailand’s Islandshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/mini-guide-to-thailand-s-islands2019-04-17T13:27:12.000Z2019-04-17T13:27:12.000ZFAB Holidayshttps://tripatini.com/members/FABHolidays<div><div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa">When you decide to visit Thailand, you can get a bit overwhelmed by the number of things you can do here. From an absolutely stunning city night-life, through some of the most beautiful beaches and shorelines in the world, and all the way to the magical islands down south, Thailand really is an amazing place to see.</div><div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fab-holidays?fbclid=IwAR27IQBfKo8vGvfWGp5BVyM6vCzjy-AKlb-kV-KteP60tRnqKdZMHZVb_jI" target="_blank"><span class="_4yxr">Linkedin</span></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fabholiday/?hl=en&fbclid=IwAR1PLVW75Jrjx3srwWTbJM52mUPRlDRyyoscX-wL3NRlkG137NLKsNvxjHk" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Ffab_holidays%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR094y8zQWRCKqfgK_hFCKCTBJgCPTDQssrZRJgmAsgb-AwvPodTA5GGgqU&h=AT08vrSVi0AMw_G4_19F37Qmk9P-eRtjwMZ6VOrdnDnkjUzVJJmHAfDFhZ5zlMzs4w2SUs34H-vZ6vRbqRoZnxwWZf96K9_xlxCragnsdjZSkdzToGAGu3nn2qHokBLV82lAyQhRxOdFebSoVA" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2JQvK1H9nAYEAHb-cTbt4pUuOdz-0UKyuhjCC5BuoweeXGo549Lgzzpyk&h=AT31yOBRiBIOGmJoIm3tqaTU-jqgeQUVigQMHq_KJ4kYOlVoG9qXY4sqILPxu5vJLCFQcyPg95_zvmCwzId5CWstfR3hhq3sY3OYW3PrUCAunttWuo3oIVkqISxPSPKZLH8b" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fplus.google.com%2Fu%2F2%2F110350359026439275783%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2WgnkVqEjna8LUVAg2aTNobkjO_v_Oxe6YRAs10OePKZGFmRa0R5LF6ag&h=AT1ofYDb6xIdotnXdy5t2GfXKCUkmLkJ0yysPr_RSzf-QwCywprXUPT9Q5uvK5y-eW3uhgRTwPbQhXKk9KQ3Gdxae7gZYw8510Kc2p7g5o5AYiClnzzcjMzvxuXJVgRS_2KZ" target="_blank">Google Plus</a> <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.in/Profile/fabholidays1?fbclid=IwAR1RPEQEI_PP8bXoG-7QYqIkSsU_TXkCf4nS7bWq_E3_eSVjWRMZURVJEV4" target="_blank">Trip Adviser</a> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCEQ0X17uilK7EqA1cBEcIWw%3Fview_as%3Dsubscriber%26fbclid%3DIwAR2vl2wSFpVgux96yrdbmgMJfV6Mc1lN295-RvciRmUZFrhh4uQV520CVX8&h=AT2vd8YliPbKw5dHEgOhTqQtynv0XRFuyhi72eahzx4_MKuTKJRh_oIzhSZD4Hb7SFyLvIzXkALFDsRfSlyybnc6ZuQvLkHA5LtC8JSmoNubZBCft5R7CtERXj-Qu_NciwoPqJYX7tORAgEhyA" target="_blank">You Tube</a> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fin.pinterest.com%2Ffabholidaysin%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1PjxZQSha6cj_BOarRVRbKlprC43oS5ZTooic6mXI9_uNV_2L6p0HAbQo&h=AT1nyvTR7TD9TmNR48iMY9VU8yM5ZOs9bwV_NpEC3pethVshGz2wQ9CmsHztz1iBIxjSGko0PTn1UXKjDrhsyitFRQAIEXkV7qkhAeLknDdv0W6_sBVtJ3T6UqZIPzUJZKaP-Z02jRm7b8qZWQ" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2Fuser%2Ffabholidays&h=AT1LblduBuQcoyNZQFgaQ0f9SaLzRhTKEQ_CxQ_NQ21Xq9eGc7RBzq_zdAPEjHyvv5T15ZW3Ok_ja7W7o-MMN3sN1mAAIvi1aIylpk34mMs9FxpaWlH_Y_-zveYv7MiJ3TqypP2mjRl9iQhYIoUfZRGk" target="_blank">Reddit</a> <a href="https://www.tumblr.com/blog/fabholidays?fbclid=IwAR0hr8t2cvKpjiuFugjvqO2Yk65FVuedE0_GN4LrA5Oudh9pu1eBoVMYmF8" target="_blank">Tumblr</a> <a href="https://medium.com/@fabholidays?fbclid=IwAR1bbA7oLqW3PHTzQqygYkn7b7zMt23r-RqWDCbERbtB8JMidl55a4i6NvY" target="_blank">Medium</a> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/169285617@N08/?fbclid=IwAR1737bAZtsVS7Wt5c68UodBZ4i9bYei3UYyLdj6vkOLtokVKCYAvALcIKY" target="_blank">Flickr</a> <a href="https://fab-holidays.blogspot.com/?fbclid=IwAR3ixWXN-uv_i_Vm2KKvhKFUa2-_C0IMJbaF9WnDiLZaGi45yAHzRTmqdR0" target="_blank">Blog</a> <a href="https://www.behance.net/fabholidays?fbclid=IwAR2xkNVJalOB0nB-YkAMKNf0nnOkfh28HQBdkSb5LMiqTijJv8yn-rcHFw0" target="_blank">Behance</a> <a href="https://www.infonid.com/myaccount/myads?fbclid=IwAR16Rico3gpKMxfuH_3CUXF__JEnrhzNKFGcZMQ1zIogzNipnRNEs7KBlbM" target="_blank">Infonid</a></div><p></p><div class="_h2x"><img class="_h2z _297z _usd img" src="https://scontent.fdel1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/57308656_818577958529338_1655722627186032640_o.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_ht=scontent.fdel1-1.fna&oh=769cabc2a654375bbc025aee86c2481f&oe=5D332529" alt="" id="u_81_3" name="u_81_3" /></div><p></p><div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa">With so many unforgettable locations, most of the people tend to just pass through many of those places. A typical tourist usually tries to see the cities and beaches, but also, they try to visit at least one of the islands. In this short guide, we’ve focused solely on <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fbangkok.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0-s_c7Vz8qerGmCDvKkayS7nq10wgn6HG_dELaSZs7PGbc2TXkY2A1n7Q&h=AT2ALLt2KnW6eOLi1mmqEguRl11w9KUU_FeSMYs0MCDoXbTE5HtvXlKalFZnQTbH9c6Px84mb1D3Wu2ySxVEcEKst2B66oF2yftR1KMMXCiuzt6BBmMgTHejnPNDKtKiFiEx" target="_blank">Thailand’s Island</a> hopping tourism.</div><div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa">White sandy beaches, bamboo shacks, palm trees, and absolutely breathtaking views of the sea is what all of Thailand’s islands have in common. However, they are very distinctive in numerous ways. We did a bit of researching and we’ve come up with this guide through <a href="https://fabholidays.in/bangkok.php?fbclid=IwAR3HsBaOXiy0PT6X8rBc3F_zLtP3zJ3LggD9m9ke7hSF7MHmMGlqbfL3HI0" target="_blank">Thailand’s beautiful islands,</a> so, without further ado, let’s get you ready for your next adventure of a lifetime</div><h3 class="_2cuy _50a1 _2vxa">Koh Samui</h3><p></p><div class="_h2x"><img class="_h2z _297z _usd img" src="https://scontent.fdel1-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/57083444_818578385195962_6831128171274829824_o.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_ht=scontent.fdel1-4.fna&oh=673e0c2091117217e4ab01fd0f51d0c7&oe=5D32CBEC" alt="" id="u_81_4" name="u_81_4" /></div><p></p><div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa"><a href="https://fabholidays.in/pattaya.php?fbclid=IwAR0UGx1kyvL6Oeq0hd7pCQFCakOM-O_v2ZdcF4CYyqElPKWnOM9dalY-aDM" target="_blank">Koh Samui</a> is one of the original Thai islands where tourists came to hike and rave. It has evolved quite a lot during the last couple of decades, and those rustic huts were soon replaced by beach bungalows with amazing details. <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fpattaya.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0LrPZ1Il3BqByxSApQqvPTpg1W4IIFS6HZ9RGDf776Nxh-prEA7tqyTLQ&h=AT1UF7Jd8TDgvC0poe95lmYCCQDCgdwZNbAffSFbb-rr_2jQZ3Fbl8GUND0NISX-ms85iNBgkTCO0ypnbUDQoWE5WGHrLD-niy-iPW1-taqp9VtTimtTY817YoEkOsW8m65w" target="_blank">Koh Samui</a> is definitely one of the best locations for first-timers and people on their honeymoon, as there are loads of stunning resorts and beach hotels all over the island. One thing that makes <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fpattaya.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1VOkAZlCKy4rxcXhcxGPdVYxRmZaF-CnjIpzxF6vBGSVOkdwVBxK0nkIU&h=AT35X7Mj-au8QlMzexHvP4ueHGUDhFnwwHYuO_2YCya-VS5eGvuhDRi-kciB2CotG7qyyO-HH5YVWI_3iP7RQiZb5LvWAy4EC7ImV_2hC-lw19iYkldm7v3Au5izdouA1to0" target="_blank">Koh Samui</a> stand out when it comes to Thai islands is most definitely the fact that it’s one of the best yoga and spa locations in the world. There are some first-class spas throughout the island, combined with the classic Thai architecture and the natural serenity you feel right away, <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fpattaya.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2-diBQMrH1lQuOWXuSbe8dO3YT-USL---UjkVr6nxqcCkILJjSyHu2kJg&h=AT3BxtrCUku5P3zOKnPjGhAkEqJ7ldllSaz3towKwBWeF4Xmd78cKnZKI1PCHGDOJOduefEH6vyXGJYS18tLykWvo9_idsCsKV8-ljKcQh58S2CONUaB-7Fym4WrOKj3gqwP" target="_blank">Koh Samui</a> is one of the best islands to visit with your family or a loved one.</div><h3 class="_2cuy _50a1 _2vxa">The Similan Islands</h3><p></p><div class="_h2x"><img class="_h2z _297z _usd img" src="https://scontent.fdel1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/q83/p720x720/57798900_818578755195925_2606872572591079424_o.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_ht=scontent.fdel1-2.fna&oh=26d125508941ac9e9be6f36f182abdac&oe=5D4A46DA" alt="" id="u_81_5" name="u_81_5" /></div><p></p><div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa">If you’re interested in Thailand, you’ve probably watched <span class="_4yxp">The Beach</span>, a cult movie that somewhat helped Thailand’s tourism boom. Imagine the beach from that movie, but smaller, harder to get, less crawling with people, and in a chain of nine little islands. That’s what <a href="https://fabholidays.in/pattaya.php?fbclid=IwAR12H-5M0scJNOqlp3QUv5u4YnZb_KiGOXJbI1wccURe2Yjk7djjE_QfXWY" target="_blank">Similan Islands</a> have to offer. Some islands in the group, like Koh Miang for example, have small bamboo bungalows where you can stay, while other islands like Koh Tachai offer the softest and sparkliest sand you can imagine. If you’re more into diving and exploring underwater life, Richelieu Rock is one of the best diving locations to spot whale sharks. The <a href="https://fabholidays.in/pattaya.php?fbclid=IwAR2VK8TFK2BBAOv9H6ha5pmywhcCceClgBtpLHCY46NR_8YdxefDc2WXw6I" target="_blank">Similan islands</a> are probably the best place for anyone interested in amazing beaches and island-hopping.</div><h3 class="_2cuy _50a1 _2vxa">Koh Phi Phi</h3><p></p><div class="_h2x"><img class="_h2z _297z _usd img" src="https://scontent.fdel1-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/57076303_818579805195820_5332069604401348608_o.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_ht=scontent.fdel1-4.fna&oh=012facfb6093fcea536d8803949518e2&oe=5D49BBDD" alt="" id="u_81_6" name="u_81_6" /></div><p></p><div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa"><a href="https://fabholidays.in/phuket.php?fbclid=IwAR0BWc3lIppawofuno7hdUQ0BtwtGhGN5UGFWSm1F2dH3otGn2pdfKk-Luw" target="_blank">Koh Phi Phi</a> was almost entirely devastated by the tsunami, but it was rebuilt in the past few years, and it was rebuilt with style. If you’re single, or you’re going on holiday on your own, <a href="https://fabholidays.in/phuket.php?fbclid=IwAR1nj0kUo1DLEGjpejtak6d0-jfwVWFkcGev90dEW3putvJWSm6Z_z7sJEM" target="_blank">Koh Phi Phi</a> is probably the best place for you. It offers an amazing variety of activities like diving, snorkelling, cliff jumping, island hopping, and many more. You can also witness the <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fphuket.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1iv43jdx2h4SWjY0zo0f0f46288N_HrH5qhQYiTAUbD-SdTIFMiH2I414&h=AT0Z7CZekLIANreG8U0RPOQ0KavnX6er_KVp4s-zJd49KD9w-44yImFTAzwJ0Z51V1r0cBjSmOdfM8ZsRJy4rq1GFk2Vakous6daRUn-vm0Q3KZWmRJ8QxAAGpjxhfM57sSj" target="_blank">Koh Phi Phi</a> Ley, among other smaller islands, the place where <span class="_4yxp">The Beach</span>was filmed. There are a lot of young people, and there are a lot of energetic parties, especially on New Year’s Eve. <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fphuket.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2t-jJqTj3WDBQPGTGnJ-nOXJpnhcsL_mT8INY0UPP0sI3Eaho03x_7lzU&h=AT08gusFTKw4rrZ4oaQZN277xVxvJO332gpX9uCMZ626pzAPU98okHTnSnOfXhlpwsuhWNb_2D8suts-MD7pXbJUcgokfgCMexrENzBPQaZcgTI8tTEBpM-IFsYSKMRMGJcu" target="_blank">Koh Phi Phi</a> is definitely one of those places you should visit at least once in your lifetime.</div><h3 class="_2cuy _50a1 _2vxa">Phuket</h3><p></p><div class="_h2x"><img class="_h2z _297z _usd img" src="https://scontent.fdel1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/57195241_818578941862573_7922434646283911168_o.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent.fdel1-3.fna&oh=d7903afeca89863cdec8a0d678fb8ee9&oe=5D3EBAA8" alt="" id="u_81_7" name="u_81_7" /></div><p></p><div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa">When you think about convenience on Thai islands, the first thing that should come to mind is definitely <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fphuket.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1RKuF2BVNYEAi0RWAN9wQpSk1ACW32cNbADyXkAMYolV3ObOiyeIfKdFU&h=AT1zw-r9EWeBVXzaYu2NDV7T0IlTwm4zE7CCgmk_NUQXevqndbMlElXqQgOb8UsBV8HEYUpUhjpI_hNqBfLE31OD211VBX1JTKKXQw4LmnptheP_X16FqXtt-1mukCqM6KfO" target="_blank">Phuket</a>. It has everything from celebrity-chef restaurants, through world-class plastic surgery clinics, and all the way to deluxe resorts with private services. Basically, <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fphuket.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2gYx-j1rWeAUZfR99TmLG-pU3OAkns8_fjZGzDhp7UgMIGEGRMhfMMTWE&h=AT2P23zxSWgLTUVyky-TKgZ2qI0b7t-cCmh5ckNcCqLRM90RVjoOgJfxMEqrp-siXY5_ebZBmQTDY3cwhuTNfAXjrR0J4TvD2UMTpzLJ00BZRCqC-p6akIH-gnKiPZwAJY7P" target="_blank">Phuket</a> is the best place for those travellers who like to live large. Other than resorts and services, <a href="https://fabholidays.in/phuket.php?fbclid=IwAR2CbF5tU_XIAl4cbWD6T7Dil1DFML_lpfoVzH-ZfOQHonz-EEVKVh1sGuI" target="_blank">Phuket</a> offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, as well as some great locations for an amazing family vacation. So, if you ever dreamed about an exotic luxury vacation, start doing your research and look for the best family villa <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fphuket.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR22uGDytquoH45sPtd9WzgQFOfCDc-5s9icYrVZOdTgIYmevSSGGYIYpTI&h=AT0e1qRfMYQyyaTuabzrD2tTLXQ0iU8t0JSEbhzo_bV7R1q4_NL4wKaZQACmbQis0_Lk4kG7x5HLROJUbD0T1as-winbpYvf8owXZYOvEnVVkgaitNd4h2VHQJHXLJ_o35bX" target="_blank">Phuket</a> can offer.</div><h3 class="_2cuy _50a1 _2vxa">Koh Lanta</h3><p></p><div class="_h2x"><img class="_h2z _297z _usd img" src="https://scontent.fdel1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/57289415_818579111862556_8787915159663280128_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ht=scontent.fdel1-1.fna&oh=343e6d4e097b4919b05a2f2ac2ad37e0&oe=5D34DFEB" alt="" id="u_81_8" name="u_81_8" /></div><p></p><div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa">If you are still not sure what <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fkrabi.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0lZdQvyg6oyFQjLcyoKDJf1i2P3KqGx3a8qpB75wlz3rkT9boSM1fW9xY&h=AT0aOFUaCWGXDFqKHg4rsG8BNpG8GgTkDsq9fi7UkfFGbt-mv085UCzMDIht6QSd4A9FyrhlDE0pTO1msYHb_750kElWVc44AViHEwiD3zMhPxevPXVbceMcx4STUdLBhlrK" target="_blank">island</a> would be the best for you, and you would like to somehow combine the best from all of them, there are few things you can do. The first thing is to try to stay as long as possible to really experience each and every one of those islands as you should. The second solution is to visit <a href="https://fabholidays.in/krabi.php?fbclid=IwAR1AMIg-J8gIVChUn9oDYSpPO7cVztA3g-H1NMuwQ115YF2eDh8dgTvp1LI" target="_blank">Koh Lanta</a>. <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fkrabi.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3uIhfB-AY7fWAQeqqONzwC8l3b0Jg93xsBn6EnnZgYklRDFzR9WPoemnQ&h=AT3VMLQfA4vf_Oz08Oj1LECn33dty3HZz6rfdgIMabczTfkJs5asIjc2csTvWpa6jb7IPyKwO0QAOSuWUC0_YCDIuAu17zT1G9VL6LFgMAaErqbcLsyRM1BjGEl_oJveSvv2" target="_blank">Koh Lanta</a> is formed from a group of small islands, and it offers a high variety of various attractions. You can visit nature reserves or virtually endless beaches with no one in sight. There are some great trekking tracks all around, and the island is considered safe and family-friendly. <a href="https://fabholidays.in/krabi.php?fbclid=IwAR24WoDCDG0suO_aZhQwHaN8MF7oqo7oZhrkPuTGtQHjSVMwSZHovloNUPk" target="_blank">Koh Lanta</a> has everything a world traveller would look for in an exotic adventure. It offers amazing diving locations, stunning beaches, kayaking through forests, unforgettable food, and amazing local population. There are also some amazing spa resorts, and you can easily find a world-class accommodation as soon as you reach the island.</div></div>Exploring the Animals & Nature of Icelandhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/iceland-animals-wildlife-ecotourism2017-10-26T19:31:30.000Z2017-10-26T19:31:30.000ZTom Collinshttps://tripatini.com/members/TomCollins<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009201862,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="700" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009201862,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009201862?profile=original" /></a></p><p><br /> 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 manifestations of vulcanism), giant glaciers. Well, the natural beauty of the island is supplemented with the existence of various animals and birds.</p><p><br /> Let’s have a closer look at the various fauna of Iceland. One can see arctic foxes, reindeer, mink and mouse live in their natural habitats. And, of course sheep! Sheep in Iceland are two times mor numerous than the local inhabitants. There are indigenous breed of sheep famous for their very long hair and a good character. Hardy sheep graze freely in mountain pastures during the summer. Cattle are rather small, but with a wide range of colors.</p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009201699,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="700" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009201699,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009201699?profile=original" /></a></p><p><br /> Among the wild animals in Iceland there are also found the Arctic fox, who lived here before settling people, while many other mammals came with people.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009202100,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="700" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009202100,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009202100?profile=original" /></a></p><p><br /> Icelandic sheep dogs (shepherds) are the only natural breed of dogs in Iceland, and one of the oldest breeds in the world. The ancestors of these dogs were brought to Iceland by the Vikings, who first arrived in 874 AD. Soon these animals spread throughout the country and began to develop separately from other breeds of dogs on this isolated island. Icelandic sheep-dog is a rare breed, around the world, there are only about 3,300 dogs.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009202688,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="700" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009202688,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009202688?profile=original" /></a></p><p><br /> One more very important animal in Iceland is the horse. Icelandic horses do a lot of work, especially in small farms. They transport hay, building materials, fertilizers. Most of the horses are short, very hardy ponies. They are a favorite topic of Icelandic painting. Such is the small world of land animals in Iceland.</p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009202477,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="700" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009202477,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009202477?profile=original" /></a></p><p><br /> Nevertheless, this shortcoming is more than compensated by the number of other animals – birds make up most of the fauna of Iceland.</p><p><br /> Here you can see about 80 species of birds – Aider duck, swan, falcon, ptarmigan, tern, and imposing gannet, etc. However, few can compare with the puffin in terms of numbers: 5 - 6 million birds of this kind, that are larger than any other Icelandic species. Plover is another of the most common bird species.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009203257,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="700" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009203257,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009203257?profile=original" /></a></p><p></p><p>Iceland is a paradise for lovers of birdwatching. Basically, a lot of travelers come here every year in order to watch deadlocks. There are three main places to observe them: on the western fjords are the Latrabjarg rocks, in the east it is the cape near the town of Borgarfjordur, in the south – the Dirholaey reserve. You will also have an opportunity to watch these amazing birds if you come at one of these places.</p><p><br /> It would be not fair if we miss the marine world. In the lakes there is trout, and in the rivers – salmon. In coastal waters, there are two kinds of seals and several species of whales. There are places for spawning cod, sea bass, haddock, halibut and shrimp. On the coast, you can suddenly meet a gray fur seal.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009203858,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="700" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009203858,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009203858?profile=original" /></a></p><p><br /> For travelling around the Iceland, you cannot do without transport – use <a href="https://rental24h.com/iceland/reykjavik-keflavik-international-airport" target="_blank">car rental in Reykjavik</a>. If you are going to explore the depths of nature and watch the animals and birds, the best option is an SUV. At Reykjavik airport, you can choose Toyota Landcruiser, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tuscon, Suzuki Jimny, Kia Sportage, Toyota Rav4 and many others.</p><p><br /> Have a good trip! Open a nature of Iceland for yourself!</p><p></p></div>Sled Dogs Killed Because of Slow Businesshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/sled-dogs-killed-because-of2011-02-09T00:19:07.000Z2011-02-09T00:19:07.000ZKaleel Sakakeenyhttps://tripatini.com/members/KaleelSakakeeny<div><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008597881,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008597881,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="380" alt="9008597881?profile=original" /></a><strong>Sled Dogs Killed Because of Slow Business</strong><br /><br />A shocking report by the <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41361549/ns/world_news-americas/?ns=world_news-americas" target="_blank">Associated Press</a> claims that 100 or more sled dogs in Canada were shot and had their throats slit because of a slowdown in tourism. <br /><br />The British Columbia Society Prevention Cruelty to Animals reported that a company called <a href="http://www.adventureswhistler.com/" target="_blank">Outdoor Adventures Whistler</a> expected more dog-sledding business in a post-Olympics tourism activity, and when the anticipated boom never happened, the dogs were killed last April.<br /><br />The grisly story came to light according to <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41478392/ns/travel-news/41423947" target="_blank">MSNBC</a> when an employee of the company applied for worker’s compensation saying he “suffered post-traumatic stress after shooting the dogs and slitting their throats.” <br /><br />Outdoor Adventure Whistler is the parent company of Howling Dog Tours Whistler, which offers popular dog sled tours in the winter.<br /><br />The reaction from the Vancouver Humane Society was swift. <br /><br />Debra Probert, executive director, called for a ban on dog sledding as a tourist activity. <br /><br />MSNBC reported Probert said that society is not willing to accept that animals, particularly dogs should be killed because they are surplus or don’t suit the purpose for which they were born.” <br /><br />While Probert said that the horrific incident is “the tip of the iceberg,” others said they were shocked because it was rare.<br /><br />A Minneapolis couple that owns a dog-sledding business said that they had never heard the likes of it before and “the magnitude is so shocking, our heads are reeling.” <br /><br />The employee responsible for killing the dogs has not been charged, but the <a href="" target="_blank">California-based Animal League Defense Fund</a> is offering Canadian prosecutors money for forensics and witnesses, and asking its members to write calling for a cancellation of the world-famous Iditarod (which I saw, and questioned) ) scheduled for March 5.<br /><br /></div>Trading Insults with an Angry Lionhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/lion-africa-botswana-wildlife2014-03-25T20:30:00.000Z2014-03-25T20:30:00.000ZCorne Schalkwykhttps://tripatini.com/members/CorneSchalkwyk<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008687654,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008687654,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008687654?profile=original" /></a></p><p>EcoTraining wilderness camp, Mashatu, Botswana, Thursday 12 January 2012, is a day that will be etched upon my memory forever. I ran out of toothpaste.</p><p>Not life changing in itself, I agree, but it was the first in a series of interesting events that day which included having lasagne for supper (my favourite) and being charged by a lion.</p><p>Perhaps I should say a bit more about the lion thing. At approximately 06:00 that morning, a small group of us under the expert guidance of Chantelle chanced upon some large and very fresh lion tracks close to the Motloutse River just north of the east west ridge.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008687854,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008687854,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008687854?profile=original" /></a></p><p>Chantelle is the other half of the Brian/Chantelle combo that are the instructors at the EcoTraining camp in Mashatu. She has a black belt in Taekwando and has had more lion encounters than I’ve had parking tickets, no mean achievement since I live in central London!</p><p>Brian is a quiet and unassuming man who likes to take pictures of wild flowers. He’s also Taekwando black belt and holds a diploma in conservation management. Out here they are definitely the team you’d want on your side in a crisis.</p><p>Back to the lion…</p><p>Chantelle was lead, Graham at backup and Kelly, Kyle and I made up the rear.</p><p></p><p><strong>A Large and Dangerous Male</strong></p><p>We were all very excited to find the tracks and keen to follow them to their source. That this source was undoubtedly a large and extremely dangerous male lion that certainly wouldn’t appreciate our attention didn’t really impress itself upon me at the time.</p><p>Nevertheless, after about half an hour of tracking through the fever berry croton thicket, we heard the unmistakable heavy breathing of a sleeping lion somewhere very close by. We immediately went into silent mode and crept towards the sound. Emerging from the thicket at the foot of a gentle but barren slope, we spotted a large thorn bush directly ahead of us about 15 metres away on the top of the hill.</p><p>Suddenly a large male lion appeared to the left of the bush. Irritated at having been woken from his sleep, he emitted a bloodcurdling growl and began to snarl menacingly.</p><p>And then an absolutely text book response from Chantelle when she shouted “Lion! Stand still!” and chambered a round into her .458 rifle. “Get behind me. Hey! Hey! Hey!”</p><p>She shouted, the lion growled, she shouted, the lion growled. Trading insults with an angry lion at less than 20 metres requires some nerve, but as intended, the lion was distracted by a continuing stream of some very colourful language.</p><p>We did exactly what we were told without question. My heart was pounding in my mouth and my breakfast was pressing against my trousers. But by now we were on automatic.</p><p></p><p><strong>And then the Lion Charged...</strong></p><p>Meanwhile, the lion, who hadn’t taken kindly to all this confusion, mock charged Chantelle, stopping only 10 metres from her before going back up the hill and charging again. Unquestionably the most unnerving thing about the mock charge is that you can’t differentiate from a real charge until the actual mock bit, by which time the lion is only a few metres away from you!</p><p>But Chantelle held her nerve and I was comforted by the fact that if her rifle jammed, she could probably kick it to death.</p><p>We all reversed back into the thicket and happily the lion didn’t follow us. After about 30-40 metres we turned around and headed away as quickly as possible. Only when we felt we’d gone far enough did we stop, ecstatically shouting and high-fiving.</p><p>Chantelle aside, it had been the biggest adrenalin rush of our lives.</p><p>Back to the toothpaste – so I reached into my wash bag and proceeded to squeeze shaving foam onto my brush…</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008688079,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008688079,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008688079?profile=original" /></a></p><p>Article by <b>Philip Dumas (One year Student at EcoTraining)</b></p><p><b><a href="http://www.ecotraining.co.za">www.ecotraining.co.za</a></b></p></div>Queensland's Australia Zoohttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/australia-zoo2014-04-30T15:21:54.000Z2014-04-30T15:21:54.000ZKeith Kelletthttps://tripatini.com/members/KeithKellett<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008685285,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008685285,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="558" alt="9008685285?profile=original" /></a></p><p>Australia Zoo was established in 1970 by Robert Irwin, as the ‘Beerwah Reptile and Fauna Park’, on the grounds of a former macadamia nut farm. From an early age, his son, Steve, helped his father with the animals, both looking after them, and rescuing and relocating them.</p><p>As most people know, Steve became a familiar face all around the world with his excellent TV series ‘Crocodile Hunter’. Through this programme, viewers became very familiar with Australia Zoo, as it had been renamed. And, of course, the infectious grin, the khakis, a haircut that should have got his barber arrested and, above all, a bubbling enthusiasm and passion made Steve instantly recognisable just about anywhere.</p><p>Sadly, Steve was killed in an accident in 2006, but the work of Australia Zoo, headed by Terri, his widow, ably assisted by his children, Bindi and Robert and his best friend, Wes Mannion, goes on.</p><p>I visited Australia Zoo recently, and found it to be one of the very few places that live up to my expectations in every way. It conveys the environmental message extremely well, as did Steve, in his lifetime. If there's any fault to be found at all, I think maybe the zoo should be fully focussed on indigenous wildlife. There's plenty of emphasis on it here, though; Tasmanian Devils, cassowaries and, of course ... crocodiles.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9296561657,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9296561657,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="380" alt="9296561657?profile=original" /></a></p><p>There's an interesting exhibit of photos and artifacts called 'The Steve Irwin Story', and the whole presentation makes you think that he's still there.</p><p>Maybe, in a way, he is … at any moment, I expected a figure in khaki to bounce around the corner holding something deadly by the tail, and uttering one of his catch phrases:</p><p>‘<em><font face="DejaVu Sans Condensed,Times New Roman">Crikey! Cop a look at this little beauty!’</font></em></p><p><em><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008686256,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><font face="DejaVu Sans Condensed,Times New Roman"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008686256,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="586" alt="9008686256?profile=original" /></font></a></em></p><p>They have a daily show at the Crocoseum ... that’s an arena, sponsored by Discovery Channel’s Animal Planet, who made the <i>‘<font face="DejaVu Sans Condensed,Times New Roman">Crocodile Hunter’</font></i> programmes, where they display some of their animals. Not only crocodiles, but snakes and different kinds of birds are paraded so that people can look at them other than through cage bars.</p><p>Elsewhere in the zoo, it's a pity the tigers and the Komodo Dragon were behind glass, as the reflections were difficult to deal with when photographing them. But, I suppose it's necessary for safety.</p><p>To be fair, it’s only the really dangerous animals, like the Fierce Snake, that are kept in cages. When it’s appropriate, animals are kept in pens instead. In some cases, it’s even possible to enter the enclosure, and walk around among the animals. And, around almost every corner, there’s a keeper to demonstrate something to you.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008686091,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008686091,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="640" alt="9008686091?profile=original" /></a></p><p>What we didn’t see was the echidna … I suppose it was hiding under a log, or something? But they did say what time it would be fed, and, if we came around that time (sadly, we couldn’t) we’d be much more likely to see him. But, I did see and photograph one in the wild, taken on Kangaroo Island five years ago. So, it wasn’t too much of a disappointment.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008686660,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008686660,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="392" alt="9008686660?profile=original" /></a></p></div>Sri Lanka Elephant Orphanagehttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/sri-lanka-elephant-orphanage2014-04-07T03:09:27.000Z2014-04-07T03:09:27.000ZForrest Walkerhttps://tripatini.com/members/ForrestWalker<div><p>Admit it. It is tough to visualize an elephant orphanage. Visions of elephants in shorts like Oliver Twist asking “please sir may I have another” were short lived in my great expectations, however they were not replaced with anything very clear.</p><p>Originally set up by the government to care for abandoned or orphaned elephants it has now turned into a major tourist attraction and seems to be the economic cornerstone of a small village outside of <a class="zem_slink" title="Kandy" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=7.29696111111,80.6384527778&spn=0.01,0.01&q=7.29696111111,80.6384527778%20(Kandy)&t=h">Kandy</a> named Pinnewala.</p><p>It has its critics. The critics are concerned that it has turned into a breeding ground as much as an orphanage, something Oliver Twist never had to concern himself with I am sure. For me, the more pachyderms the merrier. The <a class="zem_slink" title="Mahout" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahout">mahouts</a>(elephant handlers) take really good care of them and they are fed all they can eat without having to ask for another. Other than that they seem to roam free on a large sanctuary.</p><p>Twice a day the “orphans” and their parents (whatever) are lead through town to the local river to bath, something elephants love to do.</p><div id="attachment_2297" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://theothersideofthecoconut.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/blind-elephant.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2297" title="blind elephant" src="http://theothersideofthecoconut.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/blind-elephant.jpg?w=604" alt="" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">One elephant they care for is this old guy who survived being shot by a poacher. He still has a bullet in his hide, he still has his tusks, but he is blind. he was very mellow and seemed to enjoy being petted while I aplogized for the cruelty of mankind.</p></div><div id="attachment_2298" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://theothersideofthecoconut.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/elephants-in-town.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2298" title="elephants in town" src="http://theothersideofthecoconut.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/elephants-in-town.jpg?w=604" alt="" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Twice a day the elephants march down main street to the river to bathe. They know they own the place, and they just mosey along.</p></div><div id="attachment_2304" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://theothersideofthecoconut.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/116.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2304" title="116" src="http://theothersideofthecoconut.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/116.jpg?w=300&h=225" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">There are a lot of very young elephants in the herd. They tend to stay together like kids everywhere.</p></div><div id="attachment_2300" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://theothersideofthecoconut.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/poop.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2300" title="poop" src="http://theothersideofthecoconut.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/poop.jpg?w=604" alt="" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">An ancillary industry has grown in Pinnewalla.</p></div><div id="attachment_2299" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://theothersideofthecoconut.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/making-poop-paper.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2299" title="making poop paper" src="http://theothersideofthecoconut.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/making-poop-paper.jpg?w=300&h=225" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Turning elephant poop into paper is actaully an easy process because of the high fiber content of the poop. The elephants eat a lot of bamboo. We were impressed enough to purchase next years Christmas cards. So if you want a Christmas card made of elephant poop, leave me a comment!</p></div><div id="attachment_2307" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://theothersideofthecoconut.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/124.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2307" title="124" src="http://theothersideofthecoconut.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/124.jpg?w=604" alt="" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">And of course you can have lunch while watching the elephants play in the river! By the way, the Lion brand beer is pretty damn good and does not taste like elephant piss.</p></div></div>Wildlife Holidays in Indiahttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/wildlife-holidays-in-india2010-12-29T12:14:32.000Z2010-12-29T12:14:32.000Zallthebesthttps://tripatini.com/members/allthebest<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:separate;color:#000000;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;font-size:medium;"></span><p align="justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:separate;color:#000000;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;font-size:medium;">India is globally famous for its exotic flora and fauna. To add more beauty to these rich abundance, wildlife parks and sanctuaries are the added attractions. These exotic beauties of the flora and fauna takes adventure seekers and wildlife buffs into the world of animals, some of are endangered species of birds and animals. Tourists can enjoy the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/wildlife/safari.html" title="India Wildlife safari">wildlife safari</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>in these exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries to spot varied wild species, endangered animals and colorful species of birds. Enjoying wildlife tour in the country will offer unforgettable tour experience in India.</span></p><p align="justify">Among the famous<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/wildlife/" title="Wildlife Holidays in India">wildlife holiday destinations</a>, Rajasthan exotic flora and fauna grabs the attention of nature lovers from all over the world. Famously known as the Royal state of India, the state has three national parks and dozens of sanctuaries. Sariska Tiger Reserve, Ranthambhore National Park, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Desert National, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, etc are the prime destinations to see the animals in their nature home. Tourists, nature lovers and wildlife buffs can enjoy ride in these globally known national parks on back of elephants and jeep safari. Tigers, leopards, sloth bear, deers, jackals, crocodiles and hyena, etc the most found species in the wildlife parks and sanctuaries. Enjoying the safari inside these globally known national parks of India will offers you incredible experience of India wildlife tour.</p><p align="justify">Kerala’s exotic natural beauty and green vegetation makes the state the most preferred wildlife tours destination in India. The exotic flora and fauna of the state have helped in the boom of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/wildlife/vacations-tours.html">Wildlife Tours in India</a>. Periyar, Idduki, Chinnar, Eravikulam, Muthanga, Peechi Vazhani, Parimbikulam, Peppera, etc are the prime wildlife parks and sanctuaries of Kerala. The most commonly spotted animals are elephants, lion-tailed macaque, tigers, thars, flying squirrel, etc. Apart from the majestic wild animals the parks are also the home to varied species of birds.</p><p align="justify">Goa the beach capital of India is also famous for its exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries. Wildlife Tourism of the state also grabs the attention of tourists from all the nook and corner of the world. Tourists can enjoy jeep safari, horse safari, elephant safari in the famous wildlife parks of the state. Bondala, Salim Ali Bird, Cotigoa, Mandovi-Zauri, etc are the prime wildlife parks and sanctuaries of Goa.</p><p align="justify">Gujarat is rich in exotic flora and fauna which attracts nature lovers and wildlife buff from all over the world. Situated in the western India, the state has four National Parks and twenty-one wildlife sanctuaries managed by Forest Department of the Government of Gujarat. Gir Forest National Park, Blackbuck National Park, Vansda National Park, Marine National Park, etc are the National Park of the State. Kutch Desert, Barda, Pania, Rampara, Thol, Porbandar, etc are the prime<a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/wildlife/sanctuaries.html">wildlife sanctuaries of India</a>. Tourists and wildlife lovers can view varied species of wild animals, birds and creatures on their wildlife safari inside the forests.</p><p align="justify">In India there are around 441 wildlife sanctuaries and 80<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/wildlife/national-parks-in-india.html" title="National Parks Vacations India">National Parks</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>which attracts wildlife and nature lovers from all over the world. These parks and sanctuaries are the safe home of varied wildlife species, birds and endangered species. Explore these exotic wildlife destinations of India and it is sure you will have a remarkable experience of Indian wildlife tours.</p><p align="justify">Visit to India and quench the thirst of wildlife tours and travels. Further more to make the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/wildlife/tiger-tours.html" title="India Tiger Tours">tiger tours in India</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>delightful and memorable, there are several wildlife resorts, offering warm hospitality and world class accommodation facilities. These resorts provide the luxury of hotels to the tourists and nature lovers to make their wildlife<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.travelchacha.com/packages.htm" title="India Tours">tours packages</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>memorable.</p></div>