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Kathmandu: The most polluted city of Asia

Salı, 12 Şubat 2008

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If you are in Kathmandu to celebrate your vacations and wish to have a holy dip in the sacred river Bagmati, than beware, you could be wrapped by any epidemic, as the river is not less than a sewage drain. (more…)

Rules made stringent for elephant safari operators in South Africa

Salı, 12 Şubat 2008

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An elephant’s social life, in many ways, revolves around breeding and raising of the calves. Humans selfishly take away these very calves from the live wild herds to train and tame them for safari use. Hopefully these new rules will be a thorn in the side of South Africa’s dishonorable elephant-back tourism industry and put a dent in there notorious activities. (more…)

A primate wild safari in Borneo’s rainforest

Salı, 12 Şubat 2008

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If you love to observe primates in there natural surroundings then this trip is definitely for you! World Primate Safaris specializes in trips to observe the world’s great apes and monkeys in their natural habitats. The trek is to be led by renowned zoologist Nick Garbutt. (more…)

Our ancestors chose caves ideally…

Salı, 12 Şubat 2008

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The Sevenways Cave is shown, located in the Peak District National Park

I have always fantasized about a cave being my home but for the ancients the cave was more than a home. They were the sites of their ritual activities as well as sites for burials. They did not take there dwelling place for granted, they searched far and wide for the perfect locale. (more…)

Are your cruise ship travels killing the oceans?

Salı, 12 Şubat 2008

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You might not be aware that billions of gallons of cruise ship waste adversely affect coastal waters. To prevent the same, the Alaskan state program plans to put in place inspection rangers on cruise vessels to check the ships’ waste disposal methods and prevent pollution.

The number of travelers on board cruise ships has increased and so have the number of ships. In Alaska the number of passengers has grown to more than 12 million in 2006 from about 500,000 in 1970, according to the cruise lines group. From 2000 to the end of this year, 88 new ships will have been introduced. The vessels have grown larger as well. (more…)

Global-warming tourism: First, hand evidence to see the planet deteriorating

Salı, 12 Şubat 2008

The planet is no longer lonely; rather it is crowded and hot! Paving the way for a different kind of experience in travel, one that is primarily aimed at scientists but is attracting other travelers as well. Watch as beautiful parts of the planet are affected by global warming right in front of you!

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Plan your birding adventure in Adirondack this June

Salı, 12 Şubat 2008

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June is the best time of the year to go bird watching in Adirondack. The Adirondack Park of New York state is a bird watching haven. It is the largest publicly protected area in the contiguous United States and offers some of the southernmost, most accessible boreal bird habitat in the U.S. In addition, the region is home to dozens of species that rely on the Great Northern Forest. (more…)

Zip-wires in Costa Rica rainforests: Eco tourism or Eco endangerment

Salı, 12 Şubat 2008

Is Costa Rica in essence an Eco destination? The use of Zip wires in rainforest’s is just for fun and not really to view wild life. All the noise of metal slithering down the wire disturbs the animals. In such a scenario, walking trails in the forest remain a much better option.

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Flight of the herons to Britain attract birdwatchers

Salı, 12 Şubat 2008

A number of southern Europe’s heron species have suddenly arrived in Britain, in an exotic inflow, much to the excitement of birdwatchers here. Most people cognise the widespread grey heron as one of the most familiar birds and also one of the tallest (it stands 3ft high), with a 6ft wingspan. However, lately, several of its continental kins, more typical of Spain and the Mediterranean, have popped up around the country. (more…)

Tiamo Resorts: Model for low impact Caribbean tourism

Salı, 12 Şubat 2008

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This Eco resort promises luxury along with the best in sustainable tourism. If you come here, you can hope to lounge on cozy wicker couches set beneath ceiling fans, sipping icy cocktails with the sugary white-sand beach just 50 yards away. (more…)