Patagonia & Pumalin National Parks in Chile
In an historic moment, President Bachelet flew into Patagonia on 29 January to sign a decree on behalf of the Chilean Government in conjunction with conservationist Kris Tompkins, officially creating…
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In an historic moment, President Bachelet flew into Patagonia on 29 January to sign a decree on behalf of the Chilean Government in conjunction with conservationist Kris Tompkins, officially creating…
Check out this week’s selection of holiday offers, late availability and ideas from Travel PR…
Book any Europe trip with Explore before 28 February and save up to £200 on selected departures. There are so many adventures to be had right on our doorstep that…
When tourists think of America’s national parks, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite and Joshua Tree may spring to mind. That makes Congaree National Park – one of the 10 least visited parks…
Expecting nothing but the soaring mountains in the Pamir region of Tajikistan, Johan Smits gets far more than he bargained for when trekking the Wakhan Valley. “Some of these petroglyphs…
There is so much going on in Canada’s most easterly region in 2018. Just a five to six hour flight from London, there is plenty to see, do and explore…
Authentic Adventures has introduced a new toe-tapping singing holiday to America’s rich Deep South, the birthplace of Jazz. Join in with acapella singing groups and experience the stories, culture and cuisine that…
Book a trip with Intrepid Travel between the 1 – 9 January 2018 and get 20 per cent off thousands of travel experiences. There are now over 1,000 itineraries in…
Fleewinter continues to expand its ever-widening portfolio of tailor-made holidays around the world, with its first sortie into Arabia; Dubai, Oman and Abu Dhabi. Comments Elena Skalovskaia, Fleewinter’s Destination Expert…
Discover the plethora of adrenaline-fuelled activities that South America’s leading adventure tourism destination has to offer Stretching 4,270km from north to south, Chile encompasses a diverse range of climates and…
Enjoying homemade cuisine inside a yurt, listening to old folk music and admiring the wonderful landscape of the great outdoors from the back of a horse, Johan Smits gets a…
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Adventure travel specialist Explore has announced nine new ‘Beyond’ trips for 2018. Getting back to our pioneering roots, the Explore team has designed a collection of exciting new trips for…
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The town may be synonymous with Angkor Wat – the world’s largest religious structure – but there are plenty of things to do in Siem Reap other than visiting temples…
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On a mindfulness trip, Mark Bibby Jackson is surprised to discover the Japan travel scene confound all his expectations, and picks up a few tips towards enlightenment along the way…
The Canary Island’s bird songs are like music to your ears, making this the best time to visit. If you love nature, you can’t miss La Gomera. As soon as…
The New Forest is a genuine four-season destination, with each one providing a very good reason to visit. Autumn is when the forest explodes into colour with the trees and…
Cambodia tourism industry has evolved in leaps and bounds in the last few decades. As it becomes an increasingly important economic pillar for the Kingdom, Marissa Carruthers looks at the…
Dutch brand sets its sights on the UK market with the launch of a third park in less than 12 months…
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Research shows that when human beings engage with nature it brings tranquillity and contentment. This is especially important when you are working remotely when choosing the right environment is key.
Amazingly, new species of flora and fauna are being discovered all the time on this planet by their hundreds, whilst sadly existing species are at the threat of extinction through the destruction of their natural habitats. Naturalists working in natural history museums and other centres across the globe catalogue all living species, providing comprehensive documentation for the enthusiasts.
Nature and wildlife holidays are offered to travellers globally, including safaris in Africa and world-wide animal sanctuaries working with injured or abused animals. Bird watching in wetlands can be a popular if sedentary pastime. Travellers should aim to see orangutans in Borneo, lions in the Masai Mara and elephants in Asia as sadly they are all threatened with extinction through destruction of their habitats and illegal poaching. When will humanity ever learn?
Nature trails
Nature trails usually pass through areas of historic or natural beauty. There are many challenging routes across the globe, including The Inca Trail of Machu Piccu, Mount Kilmanjaro and the Appalachian Trail. There are also a plethora of less strenuous trails involving gentler gradients in very varied locations, such as Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, some of the Norwegian fjords and the scenic state of Connecticut in the US. But you can also appreciate nature in urban settings. Just one popular example is the spectacular annual Cherry Blossom Season Japan or sakura, attracting thousands of spectators admiring the stunning blooming cherry trees in parks and streets all over the country.