3101. Beauty Bucket List: 3 of the World's Most Extraordinary Natural Wonders
January 18, 2017
Trying to compile a list of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders could literally take a lifetime. There are so many, each one seemingly more breathtaking than the last, and then there are the ones that have not even been discovered yet. However, if you are determined to get the ball rolling, h...
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3102. Set Sail on a European Adventure for the Young at Heart
January 18, 2017
Whether island hopping around Spain, relaxing on secluded beaches along the incredible Croatian coastline or exploring the remains of ancient seaside towns in Turkey, it’s easy to see why a luxury European cruise is consistently a sailing destination of choice.
The best part is, luxury cruis...
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3103. Exploring Cornwall's Most Beautiful Ornamental Gardens
January 18, 2017
The temperate climate of the southwestern peninsular of the UK gives rise to a proliferation of endemic and exotic tropical plant species. For nature lovers with a particular interest in flora, small group tours taking in the stunning ornamental gardens of Cornwall provide an experience equal to any...
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3104. The Unusual Behaviour of Flowers
January 18, 2017
The popularity and quality of expert-led plant and flower tours means it's never been a more exciting time for those with a keen interest in botany. Dedicated flower tours take participants to a diverse range of destinations to encounter and study exotic species in their natural habitat.
Wh...
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3105. The Beauty and Science of Orchids
January 18, 2017
Professional flower tours provide an opportunity for the amateur botanist to expand their knowledge with the help of qualified and passionate naturalists. Those who join flower tours to different parts of the world are able to explore unusual habitats and encounter endemic and exotic species they ma...
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3106. 5 of the World's Most Unusual Flowers
January 18, 2017
For amateur botanists, professional small group tours specifically focused on flora are a wonderful way of gaining exposure to a vast range of species in their natural habitat. While rare and exotic species get a lot of attention, when it comes to floral blooms, Mother Nature proves that they don'...
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3107. New Guinea's Remarkable Bird-of-Paradise
January 18, 2017
The exotic island of New Guinea is one of the planet's last natural frontiers. As the second largest island in the world it encompasses more than 303,000 square miles, 90% of which is still covered in forests. The humid lowlands, dry woodlands and dense, lush highlands support an astounding abundanc...
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3108. Fascinating Flamingo Facts
January 18, 2017
Flamingos are one of the most striking birds on the planet. Their signature pink-hued plumage, curved necks and long, elegant legs make them instantly recognisable. For wildlife lovers who head off on professional bird tours all over the world, the opportunity to encounter the inimitable flamingo is...
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3109. Understanding the Science of Ornithology
January 18, 2017
Our human relationship and fascination with birds has been in evidence since the Stone Age, with drawings and bones dated back to that time depicting them as not just a source of food, but also an important part of these early civilizations' mythology. Ornithology, the study of birds, has contribute...
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3110. Three of Nature's Most Elusive Birds
January 18, 2017
While many of the more than 10,000 species and 21,000 sub-species of the world's birds are part of our everyday lives – some surviving in even the most built-up urban habitats – there are some that are so elusive that sightings of them in their natural habitat are extremely rare. Quite often, the on...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
