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Green Going

good things on the green scene
Sipadan Island off the coast of SabahTurtle Tales
A small island off the coast of Borneo is one of the top diving spots in the world, a tiny coral bloom on the tip of a volcano. The shallow coral gardens around the island are also a playground for turtles, and snorkelling.
Sabah | Malaysia
2010 August 3rd
WaterfallsWhirinaki Rainforest Walks, and Talks
After the protests have stopped and conservation takes hold it's not just the wilderness that begins recovering in the Whirinaki wilderness. Tourism is restoring life to the communities as well as protecting the forest.
The North Island | New Zealand
2010 July 30th
Mum and cubs in the shade of a treeCubs on the Run
The wildlife of Africa relies purely on tourism to protect the animals. Even the big cats need a little help, and some more than others.
Masai Mara | Kenya
2010 July 26th
Bikes by nightCheap Thrills on Wheels
When I first heard about Bangkok bike tours I thought it was a joke. It’s hard enough to cross the road by foot let alone roll about by pedal power. And then I discovered they also run the tour at night, and I thought for sure these guys are crazy.
Bangkok | Thailand
2010 July 25th
Imagine being on the plains of Rohan as you visit LOTR countryFollowing the Hobbit Trail
Hobbit mania is about to begin again. Here's an easy driving and walking trip. Let's re-examine the land of the long white cloud from the Lord of the Rings' perspective while Hobbits Part 1 and 2 are in production.
The South Island | New Zealand
2010 July 6th
Welcome greeting at SamburuSurviving Samburu
Samburu National Reserve is not as well known as the big African game parks. There are no annual migrations, no balloon rides above the savannas and no eighteen wheeler trucks filled with Spanish overland tourists.
Kenya | Africa
2010 May 26th
Flying fishing on the ChesapeakeSaving the Bay, America's Great Chesapeake
Chesapeake Bay’s huge expanse of broad water and inlets has for centuries been Washington DC’s playground, the nation’s aquatic backdrop, its naval headquarters and unfortunately, a dumping ground for all kinds of industrial and agricultural waste.
Chesapeake Bay | USA
2010 May 23rd
Pearls fresh from the PacificDiving with sharks in Fiji is as easy as falling off a boat
Fiji's surrounding waters are home to many sharks; it's a healthy environment, great for keen divers. And... White water rafting anyone?
Fiji | South Pacific
2010 May 9th
 
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From The Regulars

Vanuatu's Tanna Island combines an active volcano with an active cult, a strange combination on an otherworldly island far from everywhere.
Tom Neal Tacker in Vanuatu
Business travellers heading for India will find themselves entering an evolving state. Ancient traditions strive to combine with western sensibilities creating a hodge-podge of mixed morals, attitudes and behaviour.
Teddy Manger in The Subcontinent
The sensational headlines about troubles in Bangkok have made this a lean year for tourism in Thailand. Bangkok is bouncing back to its normal levels of friendly chaos, and the locals are keen to welcome back all travellers.
Ewen Bell in Bangkok
There’s been enough written about how integrated the tango is into Buenos Aires culture that it’s become an unavoidable travel cliché. Quite simply, if you’re in Buenos Aires, you will encounter tango. So you may as well accept the fact and see it at its best.
Boronia Kincaid in Argentina
Monday 6th of September 2010