1941. Mountain Guides: the Archetypical Adventurers of Courmayeur
March 05, 2018
In my humble opinion, there are few jobs that are more fascinating than those of moun-tain guides. A profession that is steeped in tradition and requires a range of technical and professional skills, these adventurous souls conquer the world’s toughest terrains and open up new worlds to intrepid tra...
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1942. Courmayeur: A Playground for Adventurous Skiers
March 05, 2018
Courmayeur in the stunning Aosta Valley is a brilliant destination for adventurous families that enjoy nothing more than adrenaline-pumping action. I highly recommend Cour-mayeur for experts and intermediates because there are fantastic skiing and snowboard-ing opportunities that will test your nerv...
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1943. The Sperm Whale: Super Communicator
March 01, 2018
The Sperm Whale, largest of all the toothed species, is found in every ocean of the world. With the opportunity to join whale watching cruises in the cetacean-rich waters of locations as diverse the Baja Peninsula, the Azores, Sri Lanka and Norway, nature lovers hoping for a close encounter with the...
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1944. Brains and Beauty: The Bottlenose Dolphin
March 01, 2018
The relationship between dolphins and humans has always been a special one. In many cases, some wild species appear to seek out human interaction. Close encounters are not uncommon and there are even some fascinating stories about dolphins coming to the aid of humans.
The desire to get up c...
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1945. The Secrets of the Orca Hunt
March 01, 2018
Whales have always held a special fascination for mankind, but despite extensive scientific research dedicated to their biology and habitat, these warm-blooded titans of the ocean still invoke a sense of mystery. Renowned for their resilience and intelligence, our association with the majestic creat...
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1946. The Urgent Issue of Whales and Plastic Pollution
March 01, 2018
Whale watching holidays are among the most popular of all nature-based tourism activities. Specialised operators offer dedicated whale watching holidays to destinations as diverse as the Azores, Norway's Lofoten Islands and California, providing the opportunity to see cetaceans in their wild, natura...
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1947. Sixgill Sharks and Zombie Worms: The Unseen Azores Marine Life
March 01, 2018
Situated to the west of continental Portugal, the Azores archipelago is one of the most popular whale and dolphin watching destinations in the world. The cetacean rich waters of the Atlantic Ocean are home to numerous species of both, with dedicated whale and dolphin watching cruises providing the p...
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1948. Galapagos Sea Lions: Sheep Dogs of the Ocean
March 01, 2018
In the remote archipelago of the Galapagos, extraordinary is ordinary. The diverse volcanic landscape of the islands is home to some of the most unique plant and animal species on Earth and, from Charles Darwin's ground breaking Theory on Evolution to Sir David Attenborough's masterpiece nature seri...
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1949. The Mysterious Flying Mobula Rays
March 01, 2018
Similar in appearance to the manta ray, the mobula ray (the two belong to the same family, Mobulidae) is also often referred to as the "flying ray", due to its aerobatic behaviour as it breaches the water, making it appear as if it is, indeed, able to fly. These mysterious marine creatures can be ...
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1950. The Ambush of the Sally Lightfoot Crab
March 01, 2018
A Galapagos wildlife cruise introduces nature lovers to some of the most remarkable marine and terrestrial animals on the planet. While the Giant Tortoise and the Marine Iguana are probably the best known of the archipelago's species, the quirky Sally Lightfoot Crab also garners its fair share of at...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
