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- 24 Octkachou_n in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Natural attractions to see before they disappear
Madagascar, photo by Ino Paap
Our planet is unfortunately not unchanging, and much of its natural wonders are more short-lived than we can imagine. This means that the places we still have the opportunity to visit might be gone by the time the next century’s generations of travelers hit the road.
Excessive tourism also has a part to play in the future disappearance of these natural spaces and phenomena, but this can be avoided if you travel responsibly. There’s a long list of natural attractions to see before they disappear, and with some foresight and eco-friendly tricks, you can even help them last longer. …
- 30 Sep
The coolest rainforest destinations in the world
Corcovado National Park, photo by Miguel Vieira on Flickr
Our planet would not be the same if we didn’t have rainforests, and the world as we know it would most likely be replaced by a harsher, much more inhospitable place. Rainforests produce almost a third of the planet’s oxygen turnover, they are home to more then a half of the world’s species and their are vast natural pharmacies where a quarter of our natural medicine originates from these majestic places.
Some of the most incredible wonders of the world can be found in rainforests – animals, plants and natural environments that are so beautiful that they take your breath away. Delve into the mysterious world of rainforests by visiting some of the coolest rainforest destinations in the world. …
- 02 May
Five endangered natural wonders of the world
photo by Bjoern
There are many lists of the wonders of the world, whether they’re man-made structures or natural wonders. Probably the most famous are the seven wonders of the ancient world, many of which have been destroyed as millennia went by. One might think that natural wonders are more enduring, seeing as they have been around longer than anything made by humans, but sadly it is not always so.
Some of the existing wonders of the world are in danger of disappearing in a few centuries, or even decades, so if you want to be able to tell your grandchildren that you’ve seen them, you should hurry up and visit them while they still stand – so here are five of the endangered natural wonders of the world. …
- 17 Janandra88 in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
Customs and traditions: Famadihana ceremony in Madagascar
When you go to a foreign place, sightseeing is sometimes not enough if you want to learn about the place’s culture, or how the people there live. Visiting during a festival or a celebration of any kind can bring out the best in any destination.You’ll still be able to visit sights, but you’ll also have the backup option of participating to an important event in the lives of the inhabitants, and learning about their customs and traditions. And if you’re in Madagascar, you might want to take a peek to how Famadihana, one of the biggest festivals in the country, is celebrated. …
- 02 DecEdina in Fun and Travel | 1 COMMENT
10 weird animals that you can see during a trip
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If you are an animal lover who doesn’t like to see animals caged in a zoo, there are not many obvious places where you can go to see your favorite creatures. Safaris are one option, but despite the rich wildlife in Africa, there are several species that you won’t see in Serengeti or other African parks.
Good news is that there are several amazing animal species that you can simply bump into during your travels, you just need to keep an eye on them! Here are our picks for the top 10 weird animals that you can see during a trip. …
- 01 AugEdina in Fun and Travel | 2 COMMENTS
Top scariest and harmless animals and their habitats
Whenever you visit a part of the world where you haven’t been before, you have to get used to a new culture and a different language and people, but that’s not all. There’s also the wildlife, which depending on your location, can be more or less interesting or bothersome.If you’re touring cities, or you spend most of your time on the beach, the most you have to fear are some mosquitoes, but if you are trekking or hiking (and these activities usually offer ample opportunity to get acquainted with the local critters), meeting a “resident” is not always the best thing that can happen to you. But some animals that you might encounter on your travels might look weird or dangerous, but actually they couldn’t be more peaceful. So here’s a list of the the scariest harmless animals in the world. …
- 27 JulEdina in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Best cities in Madagascar
Madagascar beach ©Frontierofficial/Flickr
Madagascar is probably better known as the setting for the eponymous animation films than for anything real connected to it. Universally known facts about Madagascar: fourth largest island in the world, home to some unique species of plants and animals, former French colony. But what is unfortunately not very well known about Madagascar is that is has immense touristic potential, which is not entirely exploited by the country.
Madagascar is not a tourist paradise where everyone goes out of their way to please tourists, because tourism is very underdeveloped. Most of the visitors are French, and many people come for eco tourism, but there are many aspects of Madagascan culture that are worth being explored. For example, here are some of the most visit-worthy cities on this amazing island. …
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