By Shirley Linde, SmallShipCruises.com We were 16 days on the cruise and 10 of them were on jungle rivers or exploring wildlife in some way. The wake-up calls on exploration days sometimes came at 5:30 a.m., with passengers having a quick breakfast of fruit, melon and pastries, then boarding zodiacs and heading for the shores […]
By Irene Edwards & Kelly Galaski Our venture into indigenous culture began when our guide picked us up from our hotel in Panama City and it took about 30 minutes to get to the dock on the Chagres river in order to take a boat to the Embera village. Â Men dressed in loincloths waited […]
By Kelly Galaski Have you ever experienced a vacation that stayed not only in your memories, but in your heart? Have you had the chance to interact with people, to get to know locals and feel a part of their family – an authentic cultural experience? I had this opportunity last year in Costa Rica […]
Ever wondered what exactly ecotourism is? How it gets developed? Many countries use ecotourism as a tool to conserve protected areas as well as provide supplemental income to people that often live in rural communities nearby protected areas. One of the best ways to learn about a process is to follow someone’s journey through it. The […]
Already since I’ve been back I’ve seen news about Colombia, negative news regarding conflicts in parts of the country. Unfortunately this is the image Colombia has had for a long time and continues to have. Of course there are problems in the country. But I would like people to know that you can go there […]
The last couple of days we had the pleasure of seeing another small Caribbean coastal town of Colombia. As you drive from Cartagena, the vegetation gets drier and drier to the point where cactus trees line the streets and it appears desert-like. The rolling hills while not lush, are interestingly covered in cacti, a mountainous […]
One of the most famous colonial cities in the world, Cartagena de Indias was named by the Spanish after a city in Spain, and given the name “of the Indies†to distinguish it from that city, marking its location in the West Indies. Founded in 1533, Cartagena underwent several pirate attacks, forcing residents to build […]
I wanted to share some more underwater images from some of our dives so far. My favorite is the sting ray, such a graceful and gentle creature to watch up close. I love all the fish and corals and sponges. It’s another world. Enjoy the pics! Â
RT @Globe_Guide: The beach town of Puerto Viejo on the Caribbean coast is one of the best spots to experience Costa Rica adventures.… https://t.co/pcWVDzA1wK
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@chris2x 20 + 20 + 20, Greece is full if them!
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Some of our favorites we’ve included in our travelers’ trips over the years. https://t.co/KrowyrvRVM
11 months ago
RT @MedEcotourism: As we´re on the topic of Protected Areas… here's some more information on the practical tools being developed in t… https://t.co/eNLGQLZGjw
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