The New Big Five

An intriguing new campaign seeks to redefine the term for today’s travellers. And you can have your say. It is odd that the term ‘Big Five’ is used so commonly as an indicator of the most celebrated animals to see on safari, when it is a term coined by colonial hunters for the toughest animals…

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Africa reading listing, part 1

[ad_1] If you’re in search of one thing Africa-related to learn, possibly we might help. We questioned which books have impressed or intrigued a number of the writers who’ve contributed to Travel Africa. We’re grateful to all who despatched their suggestions: it’s a extremely different choice, a mixture of well-known and obscure, however all have…

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Ethical Elephant Centres in Thailand where the word “sanctuary” is more than a marketing ploy

Thailand has around 3000 captive elephants, with over 200 centres scattered throughout the country, and it’s important to support only those who have a high standard of care. Animal welfare is a genuine concern for most travellers and in Thailand, the treatment of captive elephants is something which should be on everyone’s mind. A number…

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