Posted on October 30, 2009, 3:03 pm, by Christina, under
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I recently attended the World Savers Congress as part of my duties as a Conde Nast Top Travel Specialist for 2009, and a hot topic was how the travel industry is promoting philanthropy. Edward Norton spoke of his work in Kenya, which focuses on the social and cultural support of the communities around protected areas [...]
“Watch your step!” Denis signaled to me. Something was rustling in the brush a few feet in front of us. Suddenly I could see what was causing the commotion: a pair of brown eyes peered at me through the branches and I realized that I was staring directly at a silverback gorilla. Nothing could have [...]
With warmer weather just around the corner, we’re focused firmly on the future! So, rather than recap where we’ve recently been, we’d like to share a few of our staff members’ plans for the coming months, and hopefully whet your own appetite for travel! Here are teasers from our favorite journeys-in-the-works…
BROOKE GARNETT: MALI
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