Preservation of Wildlife top for Sanctuary Retreats
With a 2016 report by the World Wildlife Fund and the Zoological Society of London suggesting that the world is set to lose two thirds of its wildlife by early next decade, the fight to conserve and protect our wild spaces and animals has never been more pressing. Operating in some
Where Wild Things Roam launch conservation tours
Where Wild Things Roam have launched a Travel platform offering unique tours that provide travellers with an opportunity to engage in conservation and give something back when travelling. By travelling with Where Wild Things Roam Travel you can make a difference in local communities and in protection of wildlife and the
Camp at the ‘Door to Hell’
World Expeditions has announced two new handcrafted photography-focused itineraries for 2019 - one along the Silk Road in June and the other in the Indian Himalayan Markha Valley in September - to be led by internationally-renowned Lonely Planet photographer and Canon Master, Richard I’ Anson. Both trips are designed to provide
Samui goes green to protect island ecosystem
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is working together with local stakeholders and tourists on Ko Samui to eliminate the use of single-use plastics and encourage all to reduce waste, reuse and recycle to help protect the island’s ecosystem. Local Thai authorities on Ko Samui are proactively campaigning for recycling and
Rwanda is getting conservation travel right
Rwanda has a strong focus on conservation - and so they should, protecting some of the last remaining mountain gorillas in the world that reside in the country. However, it is not only the gorillas that are a focus, with the conversation and dedication to conservation spanning country wide. Rwanda recently held
Escapod takes glamping to a new level
A perceived lack of quality places to stay in regional areas has inspired a new style of accommodation designed to bring guests closer to nature without skimping on the creature comforts of a five-star hotel. South Australian company Escapod launched its first building today in a McLaren Vale vineyard south of
Safari Luxury Launches in the Barossa
The newest in eco-luxe accommodation has officially launched, with Discovery Parks – Barossa now home to the region's own glamping experience. Nestled within a private area of the park, the 12 safari tents are majestically set among native gums with vineyard views as far as the eye can see. With the tents
WildArk adds Bristol Bay, Alaska to projects
WildArk is delighted to announce that we have partnered with the Igiugig community of Lake Iliamna, Alaska to launch Phase 1 of the project named ‘Grizzly Plains’. This project will secure a vital piece of land on the shore of the Kvichak River, one of the most important rivers in the
World Expeditions encourages travellers to go wild
World Expeditions has launched a new program this month designed to encourage travellers to venture away from tourist hot-spots and to deliver a positive environmental impact. World Expeditions’ new program outlines self-guided pilgrimage hikes and e-biking itineraries in Japan, cycle itineraries in remote China, new adventures to lesser known destinations in
Thailand fight plastic pollution
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has announced their support of the government’s new initiative to fight against plastic pollution. Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife & Plant Conservation (DNP) launched the initiative earlier this week, with the goal to encourage visitors to reduce consumption of single-use plastics at all 154 national