Machu Picchu ranks among the world’s most popular tourist attractions, attracting over 1.2 million visitors annually. But a few years ago the number of daily visitors to the ancient archaeological site was getting out of hand. So UNESCO urged Cusco’s Ministry of Culture to create strict rules for Machu Picchu visitors. These included hiring an official guide, following one of three routes … Continued
Taking a family trip offers an exciting opportunity for bonding, learning, and exploring a new place together. Involving everyone in the trip-planning process is just as important as involving everyone in the trip itself, and that includes the kids! Children may have varying levels of interest in the idea of “trip planning.” But they’re sure to become enthusiastic … Continued
Photography is a big part of travel these days. Everyone wants to capture their awe-inspiring travel experiences to share with friends and family back home. Thanks to social media, we can do so almost instantly (depending on the availability of wifi). While it’s great that the proliferation of stories and photos can spread so quickly and … Continued
There are distinct advantages to spending a week at a safari camp in a private nature reserve. At Rukiya Camp (located near the town of Hoedspruit, South Africa) these benefits included waking up to incredible wildlife sightings less than 50 feet from the front of our luxury safari tents. In addition to game drives within the Wild … Continued
With their enormous, lumbering bodies; their kind, thoughtful eyes; and those long, silly trunks, elephants are skilled at capturing our hearts and imaginations. People around the world adore elephants. Yet humans are persistently the most harmful threat to the largest land mammals on Earth. August 12 is World Elephant Day— a chance to celebrate elephants and bring … Continued
Cuba is a country that is on the move – just look in the news. It seems like every day brings new stories as relations between the U.S. and Cuba gradually warm and borders begin to open to American travelers. But in the streets of Havana, life continues largely as it did half a century … Continued
Wildlife encounters offer once-in-a-lifetime travel memories that you’ll treasure forever. Who doesn’t remember the first time they watched a Dolphin frolicking in the wake of their boat, saw a Deer or a Bear in the wild, or went snorkeling with aquatic life all around them? These days, animals all around the world are facing an ever-increasing … Continued
If you’ve ever wondered how much of an impact you can really have with your volunteer service, consider how vital those roles are to NGOs. “NGO” is short for “non-governmental organization,” and the label applies to any non-profit, voluntary citizens’ group. These are organizations specifically designed to work on helping people, animals, and the planet as … Continued
Discover Corps’ new Wildlife Conservation Experience tour was launched in June 2016. South African wildlife conservation has been a huge personal passion ever since my first visit to the country back in 2000. So I was delighted when my 14-year-old daughter and I were invited to experience the diverse itinerary for ourselves. Having previously spent … Continued