Tag
This is one of Burma?s most interesting and least popular river cruises. From golden pagodas to monasteries, from forests to rice paddies, from the fantastic to the unreal, the Irrawaddy reveals its world of beliefs and superstitions. Welcome to the land of...
Continue reading
Created in 1975 by the government to protect injured or orphaned elephants, Pinnawala is home to these superb pachyderms, who are allowed to roam free under supervision and... with interest. Originally set up in the Wilpattu National Park, the orphanage is now located in the village of Pinnawala,...
Continue reading
The toque macaque (macaca sinica), named after the tuft of hair on its head, is a cunning, thieving little monkey often seen near temples or in parks. Not shy,...
Continue reading
One of Vietnam's main tourist attractions is the famous Halong Bay. As its name suggests, this is a bay of impressive karst formations. They are set in the middle of emerald green water, adding a touch of...
Continue reading
Off the Horn of Africa, Socotra is a unique example of biodiversity, earning it the name of the "Galapagos of the Indian Ocean". This richness led to it being classified as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2008. In...
Continue reading