A bitterly cold Berlin welcomed the WHL Group to this year’s ITB Berlin, along with the representatives of 14 destinations from within the whl.travel network, including Antigua & Barbuda, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Colombia, Cook Islands, Ecuador, Greece, Malaysia, Malta, North Cyprus, Oman, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey and Ukraine. It was no surprise that there…
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Photo of the Week: the Capybaras of Belo Horizonte, Brazil
This was taken on a special Sunday afternoon after an 18km bike ride around the Pampulha lagoon (also called Lagoa da Pampulha) which I consider one of the best experiences that you can have in Belo Horizonte. It’s all flat, anyone can make it! There are several spots that deserve a stop for some pictures…
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ecotours / local knowledge / Mexico / North America / Northern America / responsible travel / responsible travel news /
The Cactus Sanctuary of Baja California Sur, Mexico
Located in the Ejido (communal land) of El Rosario, only 45 minutes to the south of La Paz (the capital of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur), is the lonely Cactus Sanctuary (Santuario de los Cactus), in which 50 hectares of parkland have been divided into 50 distinct areas to preserve cacti and endemic…
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adventure travel / Africa / Eastern Africa / ecotours / forests & jungles / new local connections / outdoors / Uganda / WHL Group news /
Jinja Adds Spice to the whl.travel Destinations in Uganda
Jinja, in eastern Uganda, is fast securing its place as one of Africa’s hottest destinations. Dynamic yet easygoing, this town set on the northern shores of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, is just a few kilometres from the Source of the Nile Gardens, the outlet that feeds the northern flow of the White Nile on…
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adventure travel / architecture & landmarks / beaches / Mexico / new local connections / North America / Northern America / WHL Group news / world heritage /
Beautiful Baja: Los Cabos, Mexico, Is Now a whl.travel Destination
THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. At the precise point where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortes (also known as the Gulf of California) – at the very tip of the Baja California Sur – lies Cabo San Lucas, a perfect vacation spot for avid travellers, young and old.
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Asia / ecotours / India / mountains / Nepal / oceans & reefs / outdoors / responsible travel / responsible travel news / South-Central Asia /
The Green Circuit Embodies the Spirit of Cooperative, Responsible and Local Travel in India and Nepal
The Indian subcontinent, stretching from the snow-capped Himalayas in the north to the white sandy coves of Kanyakumari in the south, is one of world’s most popular destinations for travellers in search of diverse experiences. After all, South Asian countries have a distinct energy that combines the spiritual, natural, cultural and human. The pace of…
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Photo of the Week: Street of the Coppersmiths, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
An old trail leads up to the stone gates of Sarajevo and into Baščaršija, the old trading quarter dating back to the 16th century, of which the street of coppersmiths is pictured here. In the morning the sounds of splashing water from the water fountains around the mosques welcome me to the city. The sound of a craftsmen’s hammers hitting copper is matched only by the full aroma of baking coffee beans that invade the old town.
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architecture & landmarks / Asia / caves / cities / handicrafts & shopping / Malaysia / markets / new local connections / South-Eastern Asia / WHL Group news /
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s Capital City, Is whl.travel’s New Destination
THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND MALAY. In Kuala Lumpur, while towering skyscrapers, shopping malls and the golden glove of international finance may not be prime draws for many travellers in search of the ‘real’ Malaysia, a small scratch beneath its surface reveals an immense amount of cultural diversity and places full of interesting experience.
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beaches / Europe / food & drink / human interests / islands / Italy / local knowledge / oceans & reefs / responsible travel / Southern Europe /
Sicilian Experience – Live the True Sicilian Lifestyle
On the geographical map of Italy, at the bottom of the peninsula, lies the island of Sicily, which looks like a football being kicked away by the boot of the Italian peninsula. This might be the heartfelt wish of some Italians, mainly because of the island’s historic link with the mafia. I live in a quiet little village of Sant’Ambrogio, just five kilometres from a bustling tourist town.
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OPINION: Animal Conservation or Cruelty?
It is well known that animals are a powerful tourism catalyst throughout the world. However, after the tragic death of Dawn Brancheau at Orlando SeaWorld on February 22nd, many questions have again been raised about the exploitation of whales and dolphins as entertainment. SeaWorld, owned by Blackstone, is a profitable business that fills its stadiums…
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