If you’re travelling to southern Africa, then there’s a good chance that seeing some of the continent’s iconic wildlife is high on your agenda. Lions, rhinos, giraffes, leopards, the list is endless. But perhaps Africa’s most iconic creature is the elephant. The largest animal to walk the land on...
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Along with the man-made monuments and natural wonders, the endemic wildlife of a region are truly special. Sustainable tourism ensures that the people and places we visit benefit directly from tourism.
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The Best Places to Spot Sri Lanka’s Amazing Wildlife (7 minute read)
Sri Lanka is often much heralded as a wildlife destination, known for its large herds of Asian elephants, healthy density of leopards and other mysterious species, such as sloth bears, which inhabit its national parks. But despite this, the names of Sri Lanka’s national parks are not at all...
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The Results Are In: We Have a New Big Five (9 minute read)
Introducing the New Big Five! You are probably familiar with the traditional Big Five. They are those iconic African species which people long to see in the wild, the reason for shelling out the money to head on safari to Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia or South Africa. The majestic...
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Celebrating World Wildlife Day: 10 Conservation Success Stories from Around the World (11 minute read)
03 March 2021. Today is World Wildlife Day, when we celebrate the incredible diversity of life that inhabits our shared planet. From the tiniest insect to the largest predator, every living thing on Earth is an important part of the fabric of our world. Often, the focus is on...
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They’re Done Playing Second Fiddle: The Forgotten Highlights You Need to Visit (10 minute read)
Nearly every destination that you could wish to visit has that one main attraction. The one on the front of all the brochures. The one that gets shared endlessly on social media. And the one that all your friends and family are jealous of you for visiting. In Egypt,...
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5 Reasons Why Post-COVID Will be the Best Time to Visit Egypt EVER (9-minute read)
It’s been about a year since the coronavirus (COVID-19) started making headlines in newspapers around the world. A year on, much of the world is still in lockdown. However, there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel. Vaccines offer hope, with many countries starting to vaccinate...
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Counting Down the 7 Most Incredible Wildlife Experiences (9 minute read)
The world is full of incredible wildlife. From the densest forests of South America, to the driest deserts of Africa and the endless open oceans, our planet supports a rich diversity of life. Unfortunately, many of these habitats and species are threatened with extinction. One of the best ways...
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Happy World Tourism Day: Here’s how we’re embracing sustainable travel (9 minute read)
It’s that time of year again. 27 September is World Tourism Day, where we celebrate everything to do with travel. Things are a little different this year, but that won’t stop us. We live in an everchanging world, where issues of sustainable travel and animal welfare are becoming important...
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Good News Alert: Jaguar Numbers Increase in Iguazu National Park (7 minute read)
At a time when biodiversity is taking a battering in South America, one tiny population of jaguars provides hope for the species. Incredible Iguazu Falls is a must-see attraction for visitors to Argentina and Brazil. The colossal collection of 275 waterfalls lies amongst verdant green rainforest and is a...
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Top 10 Bucket List Experiences
We regret the things we don’t do more than the things we do. Sometimes life is just too short. Embark on unforgettable life-altering experiences, stand speechless among some of the Seven Wonders of the World and immerse yourself in other uniquely magical experiences. The time is now to start...