Antarctica & Arctic
Travel Tale: The Environmentalist Elves of Iceland
My guide was dead serious—or, at least, he seemed to be. He told me that there are elves in Iceland.
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Europe
Video: Scotland’s Stunning and Story-Filled Highlands
Sparsely populated, with several rugged mountain ranges that are speckled with forests of Scots pines, the Highlands of Scotland are the only areas in the British Isles that lie within the taiga biome. The Highlands are often portrayed as the romantic part of Scotland.
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Nature Photography
10 Tips on Cultural Photography during ANY Adventure
When it comes to cultural photography, one of the most important things to recognize right away is that cultural photography doesn’t always need to be about masked or face-painted figures that appear other-worldly. Nor does it need to be of architectural wonders of the world in exotic locations.
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Travel Tales
Traveler Story: Arctic Cultures Beyond Expectations
“Imagine a trip to the North, ostensibly to see the northern lights… my friends and I envisioned just that. We got all the way to Churchill, Manitoba, and were there for seven days, but the lights did not cooperate! Knowing it is a natural phenomena, we knew this was a chance.
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Nature & Wildlife
Traveler Stories: Discovering Cuba
“I am so grateful that I am finally beginning to understand Cuba’s amazing natural history. Our group shared an unforgettable look at this beautiful place.” — Marilyn Ackley | Undiscovered Cuba | 2017 “We thought the guided trip to Cuba was phenomenal.
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Travel Tales
Meeting Maasai in Tanzania
By Natural Habitat Adventures Director of Travel Industry Relations Don Martinson I recently had the privilege of traveling to Tanzania with my wife and teenage daughter, and while we had so many highlights, the one we all agree was truly special happened on our second day in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
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Travel Tales
Conversations in Cuba
Sweat drips down my forehead, back and legs. We are walking as slowly as possible, but the full sun, 90-degree heat and 90-percent humidity make it feel like we are melting.
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Travel Tales
Conservation and Traditional Medicine in the Amazon
I have a reputation when I travel of attracting the attention of venomous snakes and children. This can be both a curse and a blessing when working for WWF on forest conservation. Luckily, on Natural Habitat’s Great Amazon River Cruise the children were plentiful and the venomous snakes kept to themselves.
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Travel Tales
Cuba: A Caribbean Paradox
I’ve traveled throughout the Caribbean, so I before I left for Cuba, I kept wondering if it would be like the other places I’ve been in the region or like no place I’d ever been. Turns out it’s both. Cuba has a very Caribbean vibe as soon as you step off the plane.
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Travel Tips
The Most Amazing Old World Wine Tour (with an Adventure Twist!)
Biking through the lovely rolling hills of Napa Valley, California? Hiking or biking the beautifully sun splashed landscapes among vineyards in Tuscany, Italy? These seem to be on many peoples wine tasting wish lists.
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Travel Tips
6 Etiquette Tips for Visiting Cuba
Cuba is the Caribbean’s largest island nation, and for a variety of reasons related to its natural beauty, rich culture and recent human history, it is becoming an increasingly popular destination.
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Conservation
Spotlight on Sustainability: Preserving Cultures through Ecotourism
The first thing you probably think of when you hear the word ecotourism is nature travel. Perhaps you’re familiar with the core values of ecotourism and also think about the conservation efforts that are promoted by ecotourism. Maybe you’re really familiar with ecotourism and understand its essential role in promoting local community welfare.