1061. Supporting Sustainable Tourism in the Galapagos Islands
November 23, 2017
As one of the most unique places on the planet, the Galapagos Islands attract thousands of nature lovers every year, who come to explore its diverse landscape and experience an encounter with the wildlife. Every person who embarks on a Galapagos wildlife cruise, or indeed visits in any capacity, has...
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1062. Saving the Landbirds of the Galapagos Islands
November 23, 2017
The wildlife of the Galapagos Islands is the most uniquely adapted in the world. It was in this archipelago, off the coast of South America, that naturalist Charles Darwin based his research that subsequently became his ground-breaking "Theory of Evolution".
Today the archipelago is a popula...
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1063. Life in the Dry Season on Galapagos
November 23, 2017
Usually, the words "dry season" conjure up visions of arid, less than favourable conditions. But for the remote archipelago of the Galapagos Islands, the dry season is anything but boring.
Unlike some other destinations around the world, the dry months are actually an ideal time for nature l...
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1064. Unique Galapagos Wildlife: The Evolution of the Flightless Cormorant
November 23, 2017
The animals of the Galapagos Islands are renowned for being some of the most unique in the world. With a high number of endemic species, wildlife holidays in Galapagos offer nature lovers a glimpse into a true microcosm of evolution. Many species have adapted to this unique and remote environment by...
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1065. Restoring the Past in Galapagos
November 23, 2017
The Giant Tortoise is one of the most recognisable of all the animals of the Galapagos Islands. And, for nature lovers who opt for wildlife holidays in Galapagos, it is one of the most sought-after encounters. As with many other animals, however, despite its iconic status as the world's largest land...
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1066. Nature on Display: Tips for Photographing the Wildlife of Galapagos
November 23, 2017
For wildlife lovers, Galapagos holidays are often a long-held dream and a true "bucket-list" experience. This remote archipelago off the coast of Ecuador is home to some of the most unique wildlife on Earth, and offers the opportunity for some very close encounters. For those who want to make the mo...
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1067. Great News for the Galapagos Penguins
November 23, 2017
The wildlife of the Galapagos Islands has fascinated us since naturalist Charles Darwin brought them to the attention of the world through his groundbreaking voyage of discovery in the early 1800s. His research in the archipelago formed the basis of what was to become his revolutionary theory of nat...
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1068. The New7Wonders of the World are Wondrous Indeed!
November 22, 2017
What are the New7Wonders?
Explorer Bernard Weber’s brain child, the New7Wonders idea was his hope of linking humans from across the globe together by creating a modern list of wonders which is democratically chosen by travellers far and wide. This list of the New Wonders was compiled in 2007...
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1069. Road Trip Round Iceland's Ring Road Route
November 22, 2017
For road trip fanatics or first timers, this will be the experience of a lifetime. Just you, your best friends, your favourite classics playing, and the open road. Route 66 may be the well-known option, but for those adventurous souls who yearn to go off the beaten track: Iceland's Ring Road is call...
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1070. Elegant Eco Hotels for Green Globetrotting
November 22, 2017
One of the worst things about travelling is the huge carbon footprint you accumulate while globetrotting. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to help neutralise your environmental impact and improve on your feel good factor. Scattered all over the world are resorts that have a great environme...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
