3171. A Scottish Cruise to Inverness Castle
December 22, 2015
Your Scottish cruise might well pass through the charming highland capital of Inverness.
High above the town on a cliff is the very impressive Inverness Castle, which appears to be an icon of mediaeval might. The views from it across the town are spectacular but not all is as it seems! ...
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3172. Barge Holidays in Scotland and the Falls of Foyers
December 22, 2015
The River Foyers feeds Loch Ness in the Highlands and it’s a very popular destination for those on barge holidays in Scotland.
Why?
Well, apart from the sheer natural beauty of the whole area, the river is famous for its waterfall. It cascades around 165 feet or roughly 50 metres and...
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3173. Visiting Corpach on a Scottish Cruise
December 22, 2015
Now you might not immediately associate the idea of a Scottish cruise with geology but there’s a very famous exhibition at Corpach (near Loch Linnhe) that’s a major attraction and stopping off point.
All that Glitters is not Gold
Perhaps you painfully associate geology with school-ro...
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3174. Exploring Urquhart Bay Woods on a Scottish Cruise
December 22, 2015
There are few places where the scenery is quite as evocative as the landscape you’ll be passing through on a Scottish cruise in the Highlands.
Going along the Caledonian Canal and across the mysterious Loch Ness is simply a magical experience. In fact, there are so many things to see and d...
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3175. Sewing Spots - The Jaguar Social Art Project
December 22, 2015
With the popularity of specialised Jaguar watching tours to South America (including the Brazilian Pantanal, which has the densest population of the big cat), the opportunities for ordinary wildlife lovers to experience a sighting have become far more accessible. But such is the fascination for the ...
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3176. The South American Jaguar Corridor Initiative
December 22, 2015
Ancient South American cultures have always had a strong spiritual connection with the Jaguar, and even in modern times, mankind's fascination with the big cat has endured. Because of the animal's renowned elusiveness, Jaguar watching tours to countries like Brazil and Guyana, in South America, are ...
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3177. Alan Rabinowitz - An Indomitable Ally of the Jaguar
December 22, 2015
For wildlife lovers, the decision to venture to South America on a dedicated Jaguar watching tour is often the culmination of a lifelong dream. Of all the big cats, this is the one ethologists know the least about, as the magnificent animal is as private as it is powerful. But for those embarking on...
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3178. Jaguars and the Legend of the Lunar Eclipse
December 22, 2015
Perhaps no animal on Earth commands such fascination as the sleek, secretive sleuth of the South American jungle – the Jaguar. Surprisingly little is known about the notoriously private animal and, while sightings of it have now become more accessible with specialised wildlife companies offering Jag...
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3179. The Secret Life of Jaguars
December 22, 2015
Of all the world's big cats, it is the Jaguar that's earned the persistent tag of 'most elusive'. The mystery that surrounds this magnificent animal makes the thrill of seeing it in its natural habitat all the more special for wildlife lovers. In many cases, for those who embark on dedicated Jaguar ...
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3180. Differentiating Between a Jaguar and a Leopard
December 22, 2015
For wildlife aficionados, a sighting of any of the world's big cats in the wild is considered the ultimate experience. In most cases, the only way to do this is on a dedicated wildlife holiday to the continent where the big cats can be found. Led by professional naturalist guides with extensive know...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
