Posted in WWF news on Dec 30th, 2009 No Comments »
Integral to WWF’s mission is the understanding that a complete travel experience includes protecting and preserving our natural assets. When you travel with WWF, a portion of your tour cost goes into WWF’s general conservation fund, to work on projects around the world.
Your travels undoubtedly supported WWF’s top accomplishments of 2009:
Mexico, Naturally: WWF launched an [...]
Posted in Q-and-A on Dec 28th, 2009 No Comments »
What does Drew Crandall, Manager of WWF’s Girls’ Education Program, bring with him when he’s in the field?
“My trips to the field focus on people living in remote places, so I pack for treks and village meetings.”
From remote villages in the Himalayas to fishing communities on the coast of Africa, Drew’s work puts him in contact [...]
Posted in Photography, Wildlife on Dec 26th, 2009 No Comments »
One of two endangered great apes on Earth (the other being gorillas), orangutans are the largest arboreal mammals found on the planet today. While the orangutan tends to be synonymous with Borneo, it’s not the only primate inhabiting the rain forests of the world’s third-largest island.
In the first installment of our photo slideshow series, Nature’s Close Up, [...]
Posted in Travel tips on Dec 23rd, 2009 No Comments »
We consulted WWF members who have journeyed with us and spoke with national travel experts to compile a list of the Top 50 Travel Tips of 2009. We cover everything from packing smartly and being wise with your money, to being an eco-conscious traveler.
See the whole list.
Posted in Featured tours, Q-and-A on Dec 21st, 2009 1 Comment »
Like with so many aspects of life, it’s the little things that count – and the little things you remember long after your travels have ended. In our new feature “School of Thought,” we take a trip down memory lane with WWF staff to see what they remember learning in the places WWF has visited [...]
Posted in Featured tours on Dec 18th, 2009 1 Comment »
Glaciers creep their way across vast regions, spreading their hefty mass of hundreds of years of compacted snow and ice all swaths of land standing in their way. Some glaciers appear dusty and rocky and others radiate such a brilliant aquamarine color, it looks as if they’re lighted from within by an intense halogen bulb.
All [...]
Posted in Travel tips on Dec 16th, 2009 No Comments »
Did you know the fuel used for every flush of a toilet on an airplane could run a car for six miles? Try to use the lav before getting on the plane if you’re boarding a short flight.
Posted in Featured tours on Dec 14th, 2009 No Comments »
Our China for Families tour is designed for adults and children alike to enjoy this fascinating nation’s nature, culture and history. Among the many activities we have in store, here are what we think are 10 of the most enjoyable for children:
10. Swim at the National Aquatics Center where American Michael Phelps became an Olympic [...]
Posted in Active Adventures on Dec 11th, 2009 No Comments »
It’s rare that we highlight lodging for a WWF tour, but Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge isn’t your typical accommodation. When was the last time, for example, that you stayed someplace only accessible by boat? The new eco lodge, now approaching its second season, is surrounded by 700,000 acres of pristine wilderness. It’s nestled within a [...]
Posted in Featured tours, WWF news on Dec 10th, 2009 1 Comment »
Large-scale demand for agricultural land and the need for timber have led to drastic soil erosion and deforestation in Costa Rica. WWF works with local organizations to safeguard the country’s natural riches. Among its success stories:
Camera traps
WWF researchers have set up camera traps—simple cameras with infrared sensors that take a picture whenever they sense movement [...]