Elephant Dung – Women Group Making a Fortune out of It

Have you ever wondered that elephant dung can be reused by people? On my last visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park, i got to witness the women of Rubirizi of Uganda making a fortune out of it. Thanks to Albertine Tours who organised a fantastic trip involved a local community project tour. It is such a rare thing to encounter […]

Rain forests, bizarre crows, and whales in the Dominican Republic

When the Spanish first landed on the island they referred to as “Hispaniola”, rain forests covered much of its northern parts. Were those conquistadors to come back to life and make another landing on the northern shores of the Dominican Republic, they would certainly be surprised at the extent to which the jungle has been replaced by cattle pasture. Just […]

New Orleans Goes Green

The newly opened pedestrian and cyclist park Lafitte Greenway in New Orleans actually has a long history. It was once a bayou, then a canal, then a railroad before it became 2.6 miles of much needed public green space for the districts north of the French Quarter. As a bayou, local Native Americans used it to show the French settlers […]

Interesting Facts about Chimpanzees

Chimpanzees, also called chimps, are two extant hominid species of apes in the genus Pan. There are two species of chimpanzees and the Congo River divides these two native habitats; Common chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes (West and Central Africa) and Bonobo, Pan paniscus (forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo) Scientifically, chimpanzees are members of the family Hominidae, along with […]

The Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Awards: It’s Time to Shine

If you are a responsible and sustainable tourism company in Asia, then it’s time for you to be recognized. For the ninth consecutive year, Wild Asia is looking to award travel businesses in Asia that are dedicated to community development, cultural preservation, wildlife conservation, efficient resource use, and inspiring others to go above and beyond. Winners will celebrate in September […]

Eco friendly Travel is Easier than You Think!

To governments and many people around the world the word “Eco” is a synonym for difficult and expensive, something we do later when we have the time or the funds.  But while there are these discouraging words associated with the word “Eco” there’s two other words that make you think, “Hey, why didn’t I act before now!” Those two words, […]

Highlights of the World Heritage Sites 2014 Agenda

In a little over 2 weeks the 38th Session of the World Heritage Sites Committee will take place. On the list of properties under review are 15 natural world properties. The committee will be looking at what steps have been taken to try to protect or conserve these globally valuable habitats. The provisional agenda for the meeting which takes place in […]

Climate Change? Five New Challenges That Hotels Now Face

Climate change is a reality that more and more of us witness in our day to day lives. Despite public awareness campaigns, there is still a segment of the population reluctant to change lifestyle habits that may affect the environment. However, it’s not just citizens facing this issue – businesses must adapt as well. More than many others, the tourism […]