Learn to Scuba Dive: Just Breathe
Before she travelled to Southeast Asia, Kate Burbidge had a fear of the deep, blue sea, then while working at a dive centre in Cambodia, she decided to take the…
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Before she travelled to Southeast Asia, Kate Burbidge had a fear of the deep, blue sea, then while working at a dive centre in Cambodia, she decided to take the…
Sabah Borneo Holidays can be rich, rewarding and varied as Mark Bibby Jackson realises as he encounters a wealth of wildlife in its natural environment and becomes re-acquainted with an…
March 21 is the In International Day of Forests, so with the help of our friends at Travel PR, we have put together a selection of places and activities you can celebrate the occasion…
Who doesn’t remember reading Jules Verne’s “Journey to the Centre of the Earth”? Iceland, a swirling science lab of extraordinary magnitude, is relentlessly under the spell of nature. The island…
From papermaking in Japan to photographing Chernobyl, and from a culinary course in Italy to a painting retreat in Kerala, learn new skills with these holiday ideas from travel specialists…
Leading Nordic travel specialist Discover the World has just launched a variety of new Nordic holidays for travel during summer, from family houseboat holidays on Finland’s lakes and island hopping…
Giving its name to the Iberian Peninsula, the Ebro is Spain’s longest river and winds its way through the vast plains and towering gorges of the Cantabrian Mountains to the…
As Kew Gardens gears up for its 23rd annual Orchids Festival, VIVID Travel is now offering horticultural lovers a unique opportunity to discover the delights of tropical Asian flowers in…
Home to Point Pelee National Park and Ontario’s southernmost point, as well as numerous wineries, southern Ontario contains a wealth of opportunity and adventure for 2018 and beyond…
From walking for singles along the Catalan coast and mountains, to white-water rafting for families in Croatia, check out these offers and holiday ideas…
March 3 marks World Wildlife Day, and to celebrate the occasion, adventure travel specialist Explore has put together the ultimate wildlife spotting calendar. See Bengal tigers in the wild in…
As the globe gets ever smaller, the challenge to find a new or lesser-visited winter sun destination, as opposed to the increasingly populous places such as Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives, and…
With long days merging into the midnight sun over the months of July and August, affording up to 24 hours of daylight, make the most of the longer days and…
From skiing in Austria and the French Alps to trekking in Sri Lanka and painting classes in Tuscany, here is this week’s selection of holiday offers, late availability and ideas…
Desert landscapes may be arid, but they don’t always have to be desolate. In March and April, Arizona’s Sonoran Desert bursts into life as a frenzy of seasonal blooms fill…
Celebrity Cruises has collaborated with Galapagos National Park to plant more than 30,000 trees on Santa Cruz Island, in Los Gemelos, with the aim of conserving the pristine archipelago that…
National parks, nature reserves and walking trails – West Sweden is the perfect destination for anyone who loves outdoor activities. Watch the cranes dance at Lake Hornborgasjön, experience life beneath…
With new transport and accommodation options, the Seychelles is more affordable and accessible than ever. Now the whole family can enjoy 115 spotless islands, the planet’s purest air, and a…
From Athens and Madrid to Sweden and Estonia, here are some of the special Easter holiday ideas provided to Travel Begins at 40 by Travel PR…
The Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2018 has taken place with Canada clinching Top Country spot and Kyrgyzstan as this year’s Top Emerging Destination…
From Venice to the Shetlands and Talinn to Bohemia, check out this week’s selection of holiday offers, late availability and ideas from our friends at Travel PR…
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve in South Africa, The Tides Lodge in Tanzania and the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa in Switzerland all have launched their romantic offer ahead of…
From Galicia’s Lighthouse Way to the glory of the Italian Lakes, take a well-earned walk with On Foot Holidays – Galicia, Yorkshire, the Italian Lakes and Camino de Santiago…
La Gomera, the land of eternal spring offers constant sunshine, unspoilt beaches and authentic island villages as well as palm-lined mountains, laurel forests and walking trails for miles. Here are…
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.