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Iceland Trips with TravelLocal

Iceland Trips with TravelLocal

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…

Norway & Finland: Summer Holidays

Norway & Finland: Summer Holidays

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…

Spain – Walking from Inn to Inn

Spain – Walking from Inn to Inn

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…

Discover Ontario’s Southern Charm

Discover Ontario’s Southern Charm

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…

A Year in Wildlife Spotting by Explore

A Year in Wildlife Spotting by Explore

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…

Discover Arizona in Bloom

Discover Arizona in Bloom

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…

Galapagos Reforestation Partnership

Galapagos Reforestation Partnership

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…

Explore the Outdoors in West Sweden

Explore the Outdoors in West Sweden

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…

Seychelles Now More Accessible

Seychelles Now More Accessible

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…

Interested in Nature?

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.

Natural images

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 holidays

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.