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Charities like Explorers Against Extinction work alongside lots of conservation projects in both Africa and Asia. They would be a great starting point as they campaign against species extinction and habitat loss worldwide so you can find out lots of info about the issues, as well as the contacts of the projects if … Read more
Opening a beauty salon is exciting and it offers endless possibilities…when you’ve received instruction and training in doing so. In this article we’ll list the best universities to learn how to open a beauty salon and, just as importantly, how to efficiently build and operate one. If you are currently considering starting a salon, use … Read more
If you are eager to begin your second career, starting your own recreational vehicle (RV) travel club could be the best (and most exciting) choice. A travel club is simply a business that plans group trips to various destinations. Club members may be friends, professionals who work together, or those who dislike making their own … Read more
The planting of an 8,000km ‘wall’ of trees is underway in Africa. If completed it will be three times the size of the Great Barrier Reef and the world’s largest living structure.
The aim is help fight desertification and land degradation and to restore native plants in the ‘drylands’ of Africa. New fertile areas will … Read more
There are many reasons why taking care of trees is important. Most people know they are a crucial factor in fighting climate change and absorbing nearly 40% of all CO2 produced by mankind every tear. They also provide shade and reduce energy costs in the summer. They improve air quality by trapping pollutants and releasing … Read more
I love to travel but I hate crowds. When I go somewhere I want to be able to enjoy the atmosphere and feel of the pace as well as tick off the must-see museums and attractions. If it’s me and a million other tourists, it spoils my trip. I’ve learnt that most people go to … Read more
Are you tired of going out to the same restaurants all the time? Are you willing to experience the adventure of your life simply by eating out? It’s really possible, and all you have to do is to book your flight to explore the beauty and uniqueness of these 4 most unusual restaurants in the … Read more
Machu Picchu is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, given how ancient the mountain is, and how it is considered to be one of the most fascinating urban creations in the Inca Empire. There’s, of course, the unbelievably beautiful, ancient Inca trail that leads to the mountain itself, and … Read more
Ireland has been a tourist destination for many different reasons; the magical folklore in its history, Guinness and of course, its stunning attractions. Irish heritage and culture can be found at every turn, from its Irish knitted sweaters to its live music in traditional pubs. Ireland carries a very special reputation that sets it … Read more
Social butterflies around the world are perfecting the art of the ‘selfie’ and creating ‘celebrity-style’ Instagram feeds by uploading approximately 1-2 pictures per day when away on a holiday, new research has found.
The research, by cruise specialists Iglu Cruise, looked at the social media behaviourisms of holiday-makers abroad. Specifically concentrating on the top … Read more
There are many things to consider when purchasing a travel insurance policy. What are your needs? What is the policy’s coverage limit? What is the policy’s deductible? Is the policy renewable? These are just a few of the questions to ask when shopping for travel insurance. Continue reading for details on how to shop for … Read more
Built for speed with a slender frame, flexible spine, muscular tail, long legs , semi retractable claws and large lungs and heart to aid oxygen intake, a cheetah’s physiology make it unique among Africa’s big cats.
Watching cheetahs in the wild is completely mesmerising.
Life is tough – even when a hunt is successful, the … Read more
As international travel goes, a backpacking trip to India is unique for several reasons. Economy is chief among these: For an average cost of about $15 per day, you can enjoy incredible local cuisine, travel comfortably between sites, and even get access to attractions. Many backpackers are able to find affordable lodgings while sticking … Read more
Bermuda – just saying the name conjures up soft pink sands, glittering seas, palm trees and endless sunshine. This sub-tropical island is a playground for the rich and famous, but why not pack your swimsuit and sunglasses and take a trip to find out just what makes this tiny island a paradise on earth?
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The massively successful Lord of The Rings trilogy continues with the hotly anticipated release of the next trilogy of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. And avid fans will be in no doubt that one of the stars of the movie is the absolutely stunning scenery of New Zealand.
Although The Lord … Read more
This info comes from The Royal Observatory in Greenwich, situated on the Greenwich meridian.
As white light passes through our atmosphere, tiny air molecules cause it to ‘scatter’.
The scattering caused by these tiny air molecules (known as Rayleigh scattering) increases as the wavelength of light decreases.
Violet and blue light have the shortest wavelengths … Read more
Cryptocurrency, often abbreviated to crypto, is any currency that exists digitally/virtually and relies on cryptography to make it secure. They don't have one centralised authority (like the Federal Reserve for the US$ or The Bank of England for the GB£) but use decentralised systems to record all transactions. This is the block chain, an open … Read more
According to IMDB the most viewed film of all time is 'Titanic', made in 1997 and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. It is not the highest grossing film. This was 'Avatar' released in 2009 which took over $2.9 billion dollars at the box office (compared to $2.2 billion for 'Titanic'.
There are 5 species of rhino in the world - White, Black, Greater One horned, Javan and Sumatran. These are divided into a total of 11 sub species. Its estimated that the total population of all five species combined is about 27,000.
Some are on the very brink of extinction. There are for example an estimated … Read more
