Parsons builds another Footbridge in Panama with Bridges to Prosperity
Parsons builds another Footbridge in Panama with Bridges to Prosperity Parsons, in partnership with Bridges to Prosperity (B2P), recently sent an 11-member team to Banacito, Panama, a small community of 700 people approximately 190 km outside of Pana...
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UNESCO inscribes several new cultural sites to the World Heritage List
UNESCO inscribes several new cultural sites to the World Heritage List The World Heritage Committee, meeting in Manama since 24 June under the chair of Shaikha Hya Bint Rashed al-Khalifa of Bahrain, has inscribed several cultural sites on the World H...
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Belize Barrier Reef Reserve removed from the UNESCO List of World Heritage in Danger
Belize Barrier Reef Reserve removed from the UNESCO List of World Heritage in Danger The World Heritage Committee, meeting in Manama since 24 June, decided Tuesday to remove the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System from the UNESCO List of World Heritag...
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Amazing wildlife and the natural history of the Galapagos bring school outings to life
Amazing wildlife and the natural history of the Galapagos bring school outings to life Educational travel broadens the mind, and nowhere may have a stronger impact on high school, prep school and college students than the Galapagos Islands. Beyond th...
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MIT develops new low-cost prosthetic foot that mimics natural walking
MIT develops new low-cost prosthetic foot that mimics natural walking Prosthetic foot and limb technology has advanced by leaps and bounds, giving amputees a range of bionic options, including artificial knees controlled by microchips, sensor-laden f...
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The top 7 Safari hotspots for 2018
The top 7 Safari hotspots for 2018 Looking for your dream safari? Acacia Africa have lined up a list of their top 7 Safari hotspots. South Africa This summer, South Africa’s Eastern Cape will be a safari hotspot, with travellers expected to make the...
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Swaziland renamed The Kingdom of Eswatini
Swaziland renamed The Kingdom of Eswatini During the exciting and colourful celebrations in Swaziland last month, King Mswati III made an historic announcement that the Country’s name would change to ‘The Kingdom of Eswatini’. Meani...
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Backyard Travel taking a new look at ancient Japanese Trails
Backyard Travel taking a new look at ancient Japanese Trails Backyard Travel, the online boutique travel operator specializing in insider experiences throughout Asia, has announced a new tour along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail in Japan. A serene...
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Dame Kelly Holmes looking for adventurous teammates to run, cycle and kayak across Malawi
Dame Kelly Holmes looking for adventurous teammates to run, cycle and kayak across Malawi Double Olympic Champion, British record holder and charity founder Dame Kelly Holmes, along with 20 teammates, will run, cycle and kayak across Malawi in suppor...
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Explore the Rhythms of Colombia
Explore the Rhythms of Colombia Tia Stephanie Tours, a pioneer in the development of cultural music and dance journeys to Colombia, recently announced the addition of Rhythms of Colombia to their current offerings to the South American country. The n...
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Spirit Airlines to start nonstop flights from Orlando to St. Thomas
Spirit Airlines to start nonstop flights from Orlando to St. Thomas On the heels of the launch of new service between Fort Lauderdale and St. Croix, Spirit Airlines has announced even more flights to the U.S. Virgin Islands from the Sunshine State. T...
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MIT invents Artificial Blubber to protect divers in freezing water
MIT invents Artificial Blubber to protect divers in freezing water When Navy SEALs carry out dives in Arctic waters, or when rescue teams are diving under ice-covered rivers or ponds, the survival time even in the best wetsuits is very limited — as l...
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ZuBlu’s new Dive Travel search engine helps divers discover the best Asian underwater experiences
ZuBlu’s new Dive Travel search engine helps divers discover the best Asian underwater experiences ZuBlu has introduced an easy-to-use platform allowing their guests to discover new and exciting dive destinations in Asia. The website marries a p...
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Bay Gardens Hotel and Beach Resort in St. Lucia enlisted in TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame
Bay Gardens Hotel & Beach Resort in St. Lucia enlisted in TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame Bay Gardens Hotel and their sister property Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa in St. Lucia have entered the TripAdvisor “Certificate of Excellence...
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SpiceRoads Cycling rolls out E-bike fleets in Vietnam and Sri Lanka
SpiceRoads Cycling rolls out E-bike fleets in Vietnam and Sri Lanka SpiceRoads Cycling has introduced electric bicycles, e-bikes, into their fleets in Vietnam and Sri Lanka, two of Asia’s most popular destinations for adventure tourism. E-bikes have...
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Caribbean305 celebrations come to the Miami Carnival this weekend
Caribbean305 celebrations come to the Miami Carnival this weekend Caribbean305, the Caribbean culinary and cultural celebration with flavours from more than a dozen Caribbean nations, features a new partnership this weekend with the organizers of Mia...
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Discover Idaho
Discover Idaho Idaho is big and jam packed with amazing mountain scenery and a natural rugged beauty. Although it remains somewhat of a mystery, the name Idaho is believed to mean “the sun comes from the mountains”, or “gem of the m...
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The Escape from Alcatraz™ Triathlon
The Escape from Alcatraz™ Triathlon 2018 sees the 37th annual Escape from Alcatraz™ Triathlon. Considered to be one of the hardest triathlons in the world, the event has grown into a major spectacle with top triathletes from more than 34 countries co...
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Walking and Hiking Italy’s South Tyrol and the Dolomites
Walking and Hiking Italy’s South Tyrol and the Dolomites Taking in both Mediterranean landscapes and Alpine peaks and bordering Austria and Switzerland, the Dolomites are Italy’s northernmost province. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage sit...
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Skiing in Les Trois Vallées, France!
Skiing in Les Trois Vallées, France! Les Trois Vallées, located in the French Alps, is the world’s largest ski area. Connected by ski lifts and ski slopes it offers a complete range of ski experiences for novices and accomplished skiers and sno...
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Volunteering Holidays – Do your research
Volunteering Holidays – Do your research There are many volunteering holidays available to you all around the world that are both fulfilling and character building, but you don’t have to be a student or of a certain age to enjoy this very...
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Sani Pass – The ultimate 4×4 off-road driving adventure
Sani Pass – The ultimate 4×4 off-road driving adventure Lesotho really is Southern Africa’s hidden gem. A landlocked country completely surrounded by South Africa with only one road in and out, the Sani Pass. One of Africa’s mo...
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10 days of Pandas, Culture, Cuisine and the Magnificent Yangtze
10 days of Pandas, Culture, Cuisine and the Magnificent Yangtze Panda China Tour, based in Chengdu, Sichuan, specialises in tailor–made tours of China. Their philosophy of Positive Impact and Responsible Travel is a first class example of minimising...
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The Galapagos Islands – The Eighth Wonder of the World
The Galapagos Islands – The Eighth Wonder of the World For scuba divers, Galapagos, 1000km off the Ecuadorian coast is the ultimate destination, where cold and warm waters meet to produce a massive frenzy and an enormous feeding ground for an i...
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