Putting responsible tourism into practice, Planeta.com and friends in Oaxaca, Mexico, are hosting the Responsible Tourism Fair (Feria de Turismo Responsable) from 17-30 January 2010.
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animal conservation / Brazil / marine conservation / oceans & reefs / photo of the week / South America /
Photo of the Week: Hawksbill Turtle in Ubatuba, Brazil
That’s a hawksbill turtle. With its namesake hawk-like bill, it is considered one of the most beautiful of the five marine turtle species encountered in Brazilian waters. It is a superb animal and can live more than 60 years. Unfortunately, already critically endangered, it will one day be extinct if people continue to kill them…
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architecture & landmarks / Eastern Europe / ecotours / Europe / lakes / local knowledge / Montenegro / mountains / responsible travel / whl.travel / world heritage /
Rediscovering the Cultural Treasures of Old Royal Montenegro
Until not that long ago – only about 100 years – the whole of Montenegro was still a tribal society with groups of families united by clan and living in regions called nahijas. The oldest historical part of Montenegro, today referred to as Old Royal Montenegro, which was independent for centuries, was split into four…
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architecture & landmarks / cities / holy sites / new local connections / Peru / South America / WHL Group news /
‘The White City’ of Arequipa, Peru, Joins whl.travel
THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE. For the adventurous traveller in search of an ideal climate, picturesque scenery and historically interesting architecture, Arequipa, Peru, should figure prominently on any itinerary. Called La Ciudad Blanca or ‘the White City’, Arequipa is a distinctive ensemble of stunning buildings constructed out of sillar (white volcanic rock).
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adventure travel / beaches / Central America / handicrafts & shopping / islands / local knowledge / markets / North America / Panama / responsible travel news / whl.travel / women /
Supporting Local and Responsible Travel on Panama’s Gobernadora Island
Off Panama’s Pacific coast lies Isla Gobernadora, a peaceful and natural haven practically untouched by modern preoccupations. For the local inhabitants, primarily fishermen, island life tends to revolve around the seasons and tides, and the absence of roads and cars means that people get around by boats or boots. This hasn’t however prevented outsiders from…
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architecture & landmarks / cities / Europe / human interests / Latvia / local knowledge / Northern Europe / world heritage /
Riga, Capital of Latvia, Is a City of Architectural Splendour
Although small, the Baltic country of Latvia attracts oversize attention, luring in travellers with a richness of culture and traditions, green and pure nature and a history dating back to early 9000 BC. Latvia’s capital city, Riga, is the largest metropolis in the Baltic states, an urban spread particularly well known for its fantastic integration…
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fine arts / human interests / islands / local knowledge / Oceania / personal experience / photo of the week / Polynesia / Samoa /
Photo of the Week: Fire-Knife Dancing in Samoa
IN NOVEMBER 2010, THIS IMAGE EARNED SPECIAL MENTION FROM OUR JUDGES WHEN SELECTING THE WHL GROUP PHOTO OF THE YEAR. This photograph of Siva Afi, or fire-knife dancing, was taken in 2008 at the Hotel Kitano Tusitala in Apia, Samoa’s capital city. Siva Afi is no doubt one of the most exhilarating aspects of Samoan festivities and shouldn’t be missed during a visit to the island.
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