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The mention of coral reefs usually brings to mind crystal-clear, warm tropical waters, bright colorful fish and coral … maybe even the movie, "Nemo." Coral reefs form such vast, diverse ecosystems that they are commonly called the "rainforests of the oceans."

Like the rainforests on land, coral reefs are extremely threatened by humans' actions and climate change. Since the late 1970s, coral reefs across the world have been dying at an unprecedented rate, and it only seems to be getting worse, acc

One of my favourite places visited on my recent trip to South Africa was Grootbos Nature Reserve.

I was expecting a very rustic lodge type property with basic service and how I was wrong! Grootbos is set within a 23 hectare Milkwood forest and it is stunning. It was originally a farm with some decrepit outbuildings subsequently bought by a Capetonian for a ‘project’ in the 90s and it has grown since then.

The first thing you notice is its very modern building hidden within the thick forest and the

Certainly Cuba has no shortage of charming Spanish colonial and early post-colonial architecture, from Pinar del Ríoout west to Santiago in the east. But for me the place that most makes me feel like I’ve actually stepped into the past of a century or more ago is Trinidad (Spanish for “trinity”), an almost ridiculously photogenic UNESCO World Heritage Site which in 2014 will commemorate its 500th anniversary.  In the province of Sancti Spiritus, on the south coast of the island’s midsection, i

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This is Vietnam’s second nicest grotto, after the Huong Tich Grotto in Ha Tay province”, Kinh Le Canh Hung said. Another name of Tam Coc- Bich Dong “A terrestrial Ha Long Bay” is also called. Today, lots of tourists in Vietnam travel have been being attracted to this place because of its marvelous landscapes and considerate services.

In 1773, Mr. Nguyen Nghiem (the father of the great writer Nguyen Du) visited this cave. After viewing the whole scenery of the mountains, waterways, fields, and sky

Kim Boi, one of the districts of Hoa Binh province, is said to be granted with a natural hot spring by the Nature. The hot spring is now a tourist spot which “can-not-be-ignored” if staying in Hoa Binh. Putting aside all the tensions and troubles of life, tourists will feel relax and comfortable when soaking themselves in Kim Boi Hot Spring.

The mineral water continually spouts from the fountains, normally between 340C and 360C. According to some scientific tests, Kim Boi water resources are qual

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My front door is starting to stick. The kitchen cupboards under the sink now won't close, and my bedroom door is suddenly dragging across the floor tile. Is my house in need of repair? No, it's just rainy season in Costa Rica.

In the tropics, water and humidity play a major role in daily life. For us in Costa Rica, rain affects everything from drinking water supply to growing food, maintaining our forests and vegetation, and our electricity generated by hydroelectric power. Not quite so obvious,

Tropical forests cover 15% of the globe's surface and capture 25% of the carbon present in the atmosphere. These healthy forests play a critical role in curbing climate change. They "breathe" CO₂ from the atmosphere and store it in trees and soil; in fact, roughly half of the world's terrestrial carbon is stored in forests, according to the international organization Conservation International.

Costa Rica is the first, and so far the only, tropical country in the world that has reversed a decades

La semana anterior, la directora general de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (Unesco), Irina Bokova, vino de visita al país. El motivo de su viaje fue conocer de primera mano las famosas esferas precolombinas de Diquís, candidatas a convertirse en Patrimonio de la Humanidad.

De tal manera, la dignataria vio en persona estas estatuas monumentales, cuyo significado continúa siendo un misterio. Constató el proceso de conservación que se está desarrol

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Kathmandu is a city of temples. While on a trip to Kathmandu, you are bound to stumble upon a sacred religious figure, statue or temple on every turn you make. Kathmandu, along with its sister cities, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur, is estimated to have more than 150 major religious sites within its boundaries and countless other minor sites.

Even though Nepal is primarily considered a Hindu country, Buddhism has as big influence as Hinduism. Especially in Kathmandu valley the two religions go hand in ha

A spectacle to behold, anyone who has experienced it would cherish the memories and would like to witness the same over and over again. There is this ''magic'' attraction which the Mara is synonymous with especially during migration time!

Though the migration is a full cycle process, starting from Tanzania and onto Kenya and back again to Tanzania, its the Kenyan side which attracts hundreds of visitors, year in year out. May be its because of the river crossing? or the fact that Mara is smaller

In 2002 the movie Cidade de Deus (City of God) brought to the eyes of many a picture of Brazil that was uncompromising but gave a glimpse of life inside one of Brazil’s many favelas. Telling the story of an ordinary young man and his struggle to survive in a rough, tough world, the movie won over 50 awards and received four Oscar nominations. But how does the drug-fueled gun-toting world of the movie compare with the reality of life within the favelas in Brazil?

Brazilian Favelas

The term favel

Flying with a wheelchair is a lot like playing the tables at Vegas. You throw the dice and hope for the best. Sometimes, it really does feel like a craps shoot.

Although U.S. airlines are generally required to accommodate you, it would not be in your best interest to just show up at the airport and put that to the test. Flying and airports are strenuous at best, throw in an unexpected accommodation request and you’re just asking for trouble.

There are recourses available to you when things go wron

As a capital of Vietnam with more than 1000 years of history, Hanoi has many cultural and historic sites that attract a lot of tourists nationwide. Hanoi Imperial Hotel is pleased to recommend foreign tourists with 10 must-see tourist destinations in Hanoi.

1. Tran Quoc

This is one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam on the eastern shore of West Lake .The current structures are very impressive and date back to 1842. The pagoda is just off the road that divides West Lake and Truc Bach Lake. Tran Quoc is

Cua Lo Beach, which stretches over 10km, is one of the most beautiful beaches in North Vietnam with its white sand and clear blue water. Reaching Cua Lo, tourists in Vietnam travel are lured with the picturesque beauty of its natural and primitive landscape.

Situated in Nghe An Province, on the shore of the East Sea with the Cua Lo estuary in the north and the Cua Hoi estuary in the south, Cua Lo Beach is one of the nicest beaches in North Vietnam with its white sand and clear blue water.

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"Do Son-The Call of the Sea" festival was launched in Haiphong city on April 30 as part of the National Tourism Year 2013 in the Red River Delta.

A wide range of activities will be held, including a golf tournament with the participation of more than 100 golfers, an imperial boat race, a fishing contest and a trade fair to introduce sea products.

To prepare for the week-long festival, Do Son district has paid great attention to improving the quality of human resources through opening training cour

Costa Rica es un país reconocido en el ámbito internacional por la sostenibilidad. Con el objetivo de ser una economía carbono neutral en el 2021, esta nación toma las riendas del liderazgo latinoamericano en desarrollo verde. No obstante, las buenas intenciones no serán efectivas en tanto no se desplieguen medidas progresistas en varios sectores, como la vivienda y la construcción.

Tiquicia no es ajena a la arquitectura sostenible. Existen en la actualidad proyectos de esta naturaleza a lo largo