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The best places to see elephants in Africa

The elephant is a fascinating animal. It is the world’s largest land mammal. It weighs up to 6 tonnes and it can live to the ripe old age of 70. Elephants used to live all over Africa, but today elephants are only found in 20 or so African countries. Although...

Travelogue from China: Yangshuo

In the autumn of 2018, our Asia manager Michelle visited China for the first time. Read about her experiences from scenic Yangshuo below. My train ticket said window seat. Yes! I thought. It was like a seat on an aeroplane, and there were stewardesses on board. A state-of-the-art high-speed train...

The Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Islands are a magical place! The Pacific islands are known for their stunning landscapes, unique wildlife and Darwin’s visits back in 1835. But what makes the Galapagos Islands so special? What is Galapagos? Galapagos is an archipelago in the Pacific, located around 1,000 km off the coast of...

6 places you can see animals in Asia

It’s no secret that the Asian countries offer a wealth of unique nature experiences. But were you aware that the continent is also home to a lot of unique animals? Below, you can read about six places where you can experience some of the colourful, charming and enormous creatures found...

Tipping in Africa

It can be something of a minefield to work out who to tip and how much they should have when travelling. Read on here for a few tips about how to tackle tipping when you are on safari in Africa. Why tip? As a rule, it is always up to...