For all those passionate environmentalists, seeking to work for the conservation and preservation of the natural habitats of wild and marine life, volunteering abroad for animal welfare programs is the best place to get in action. Most of these ecosystems are disrupted due rapid commercialization and ignorance towards the natural habitat of these animals and the stark reality is that this is significantly disrupting not just their but also our lives.
Find a variety of stimulating programs on Volunteerworld.com that gives you a chance to construct or maintain sanctuaries or go a step further...
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Think of Rome and chances are that the image of St Peter’s Basilica, one of Christianity most universally known symbols, will cross your mind.
Yet, the bustling streets of LaCittà Eterna are home to another religious group that has left a profound mark on the city’s history. Roman Jews have inhabited the Italian capital since the 2nd Century BC – well before the start of Christianity.
A few minutes’ walk from the imposing Piazza Venezia, close to the Tiber riverbank lies Via del Portico d’Ottavia, the heart of the former Jewish Ghetto that was created by...
The UK is one of the most touristy destinations in the world. Over the year of 2017, 39.9 million tourists have visited the UK, and the forecasts for 2018 predict this number to grow up to 41.7 million visits.
Great Britain makes a lot of money off tourism. Since 2010 tourism has been the fastest growing sector in the UK and it is expected to bring to the British economy a whopping amount of 225 billion pounds by 2025.
These facts are supported by the incredible hospitality Great Britain shows all the tourists who are visiting this country, so there’s no wonder why crowds of UK visitors...
We were somewhere in the remote Westfjords, a large peninsula in Iceland’s north-west corner, when our campervan first stalled. It was late September, the end of the tourist season in a part of Iceland that sees less than 10% of the country’s annual tourist numbers, and the roads were all but empty.
The van stalled twice more as my husband and I made the roughly 200km drive from Látrabjarg, a windswept bird cliff perched on the far western edge of Iceland, back to our base in Ísafjörður, the Westfjords’ largest town (pop: 2,600). Once we finally got...
A country packed with culture, a diverse landscape and a lot to offer even the most curious travellers, Italy ticks a lot of boxes when it comes to the perfect destination. If you’re a fan of city escapes or you’d prefer to book yourself into a luxury villa in Italy you’ll have a lot to choose from, with something to suit your style and budget. We’ve put together some reasons below on why Italy makes the perfect holiday destination, be warned as once you’ve been you’ll want to return!
The Diverse Landscapes
Whether you’re a snow bunny looking to hit the slopes and make the most...
It is never too early, or too late, to start planning for a holiday. Here, we look at 11 awesome places you may want to visit for your 2018 holiday. As you dream of your destination and scour the internet for travel ideas and advice, remember to check out AMI NZ for affordable travel insurance.
Cape Verde
Looking for that special mixture of the Caribbean, Africa, and Iberian Peninsula? Then head over to Cape Verde for your next holiday. This is a group of islands that are well known for their great music, friendly culture, and out of this world beaches. The country also has an impressive...
Did you know, travelers, that you could take your dreams of glamping abroad? From safari tents to tree houses, glampers don’t have to limit their glamping goals to the United States and can set their sights on a number of one-of-a-kind, unbeatable retreats in over 120 countries. From the golden coast of Australia to the pristine national parks in Canada, these are the countries and glamping sites guests will be packing their bags and heading to immediately once they take a glance at all the amenities, activities, and luxury each has to offer.
1. Visit a tree house nestled into Halfmoon...
Kerala is one of the most popular holiday destinations in India, attracting thousands of visitors each year from across the country and the world. And it is easy to see why – this part of the country is abundant in natural beauty, interesting places to see and things to do and offers everything that a visitor needs to have a wonderful time.
Whether you are traveling alone or with family or friends, there are Kerala packages with great offers to make sure that you have the ultimate experience during your stay. When you are in Kerala, one of the things you should not miss, come what may, is...
Are you getting ready to plan a vacation? There are many fascinating locations to choose from depending on what you’re looking for in a vacation. While Florida or California often comes to mind for a vacation destination, some locations often go by the wayside, such as South Carolina. Tucked away on the eastern coastline, South Carolina has a lot to offer for families as well as couples. Here are a few reasons why you may wish to choose the state of South Carolina for your next vacation getaway.
Beaches and Boardwalks
One of the main things that South Carolina is well noted for is its...