Can the planet’s cultural and natural heritage be protected during a war? Ruth Styles talks Syria, conservation and natural wonders with Kishore Rao, head of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre
… visiting these sites appreciate different cultures, they develop understanding of cultures - it promotes a mutual understanding, … world and you try and learn more about their culture. You appreciate that culture and …
Once derided as backwards, the southern African San tribe’s love of nature is now bringing them real rewards, as well as offering an insight into how humans can survive with little or no water. Ruth Styles travelled to meet them in Namibia
… insight into their frequently misunderstood culture. Small scale and low impact, the … with entertaining re-enactments) and culture. Sitting in sandy circle dominated by … a rare glimpse of the spiritual side of San culture in the shape of the Elephant dance. A …
Bruce Parry on tree-bark trips, deforestation and lessons learnt from tribal living
… It’s very hard to wean yourself off your own culture, your own life. I want clean sheets … (which is all religion) and, of course, culture. Everything about my life is about …
Eschewing mass tourism for small groups, conservation and community involvement, Valentina Jovanovski has the lowdown on the green travel companies making a positive difference
… which includes information on local history, culture and cuisine along with a stay in an … sensitive ecosystems and unique, indigenous cultures, which is why Baobab has a …
Jagged peaks, cerulean lochs, plentiful wildlife and wonderful historical treasures have made Scotland a truly magical place to go, say Ruth Styles and Vanessa Jones
… rest of the UK, the use of pesticides in agriculture and overfishing are serious issues. …
With mountainous regions under threat from global warming, is the winter sports business doing enough to protect the delicate eco-system in its care?
Has the ski industry got its head in the snow about climate change? Ben Hudson | 29th November 2011 Ethical Living Skiing Climate Change Biodiversity Travel Natural World Wildlife holding.jpg With …
From local participation to wildlife conservation, Tanzania’s green tourism projects show how responsible travellers and tour operators can improve lives and ecosystems - but there's still much to do, reports Thembi Mutch
… we are working with two completely different cultures. It’s an exciting challenge to reduce …