South Africa- it’s complicated. Especially Cape town, beautiful, but with troubles lurking just beneath the surface. What first comes to mind when you think about about South Africa? Lions and Elephants- the classic big 5 safari experience? Apartheid? Nelson Mandela? It’s a long way away. What about world-class wines, penguins, scenic ocean vistas and one…
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Madagascar- more than lemurs
What is a place we should go that we might not think of, we asked a Scottish naturalist on a French Ship sailing off the coast of Antarctica? His answer, Madagascar. Why? It’s amazing biodiversity, endemic plant and animal species. More than 11,000 plant species, like baobab trees. 95% of its reptiles and 92% of…
Beaches and Giant Turtles
The Seychelles is and island nation off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean known for its beautiful beaches, crystal clear water and natural beauty. It is also the richest nation in Africa as measured by GDP per capita. Of course it helps to have a vibrant tourism sector, fisheries that yield export dollars…
