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Comment by Max Pesling on June 30, 2010 at 3:12pm

Great publicity stunt to raise environmental awareness: a hotel in Rome made of recycled trash! Love the cause, but... would you stay there??

Comment by Sarah Irving on June 28, 2010 at 11:50am

This time next year, my husband and I will be returning from Australia back to the UK, travelling overland - ie no flights. I've just started blogging the planning and the journey itself here: http://overlanding.wordpress.com/. Any comments, suggestions, advice and other people's experiences on this kind of journey will be gratefully received.

Comment by Allie McCoy on June 25, 2010 at 3:34pm

Levine Breaking News, a service that comes to my email address, just sent this news item about whale-watching:

WHALEWATCHING REAPS $2.1 BILLION

Maybe money will convince people the whales are worth saving. According to a new study, the whalewatching industry took in over two billion dollars in 2009—and that number has expected to grow by ten percent annually. The study, published in the Marine Policy journal, says in 2009 a whopping 13 million wildlife enthusiasts paid to stare at bodies of water in the hopes of catching the mammals in their natural habitats, generating $2.1 billion in revenue. Whale tourism could contribute 5,700 jobs to the global economy each year.

"There is a tremendous economic future—a sustainable future—in whale watching, not whale killing," said Peter Garett, Australia's minister for environment.

Comment by West Africa Discovery on June 24, 2010 at 10:35am

The June Edition of The Talking Drum, our monthly newsletter, is nearly ready for sending and we invite you to join us by subscribing to our mail list.

By receiving it, you will discover our newly listed responsible tourism ideas based in West Africa, learn about current news, discussions and debates, and of course will support the development of responsible and sustainable tourism in the beautiful region of the world which is West Africa.

By clicking here, you can register. We look forward to telling you about what is going on in West Africa!

Comment by West Africa Discovery on June 22, 2010 at 5:48am

We have been inspired by West Africa's beauty to organise a photography competition so that you can send us your best snaps of one of the World's most beautiful geographical regions.

We will accept only one photo per person, so choose wisely. The winning photo will be chosen by a professional photographer specialised in Africa! The winner will receive a copy of Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars latest album, "Rise & Shine".

Please post all photos on the West Africa Discovery Facebook page to enter the competition.

Comment by Ed Wetschler on June 19, 2010 at 11:19am

Can someone answer a member's question about the southern part of Cost Rica?

Comment by Sam Scribe on June 17, 2010 at 3:04pm

Looks like the Tanzanian government will build a highway that cuts right through the Serengeti to Lake Victoria. The park would probably lose its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site, but this route would be cheaper for the government and good for commerce. Should they do it?

Comment by West Africa Discovery on June 15, 2010 at 12:08pm

Discover our newest sustainable tourism accommodation listing based in the Gambia, West Africa.

An eco-retreat and learning centre, this accommodation is an exclusive tourist haven. But it is much more than that. It is designed on the basis of a vision and principles that have been carefully thought out and which include care for the environment, for the community, for the staff and, especially, for the guests.

As a model of eco-tourism maximum care is taken to preserve the environment and to provide community benefits. (including 100% ownership of the whole project after 25 years; 70% of the staff being drawn from Kartong (the beneficiary village); and a donation for each guest bed night for village developments).

Eco friendly construction includes the making and use of compressed, stabilised earth blocks; water re-cycling; rainwater harvesting; composting toilets; solar electricity; waste management arrangements and composting, mulching and planting of water conserving plants.

Most important is the creation of a beautiful, quiet environment in which guests can relax and enjoy the beauty and full pleasures of the site.

To learn more about this award winning accommodation, click here.

Comment by West Africa Discovery on June 2, 2010 at 8:09am

One of our listed sustainable tourism accommodations, in the Gambia, has just received the Travelife Gold Award for Sustainability in Tourism! To learn more about this pioneering project, follow the link: http://www.westafricadiscovery.co.uk/gambia-holiday-accommodation-e...

Comment by Stan & Ginger Duncan on May 29, 2010 at 1:49pm

Check out www.alderwoodretreat.com to get just a hint of how amazing the "Outback of Alaska" can be!

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