The TAMAR Sea Turtle Project was founded in the 1980s, although it all began in the 70s when some students who loved oceanography documented the mistreatment of sea turtles on Brazilian beaches by some people, and it has grown since to form the large organization it represents today.



Praia do Forte, in Bahia, is the…

It doesn’t surprise us in the least. Mexico is the birthplace of sophisticated civilizations that developed calendars, agricultural systems, pyramids, codices and many other developments, so it is natural that it should be top of the list. Cultural heritage is understood as a peculiar form of life, aspects brought down from our ancestors…

Tunisia, North Africa…

The city of Berkane is located in the Moulouya valley, at the foot of the Beni Hassan Mountains. Far removed from mass tourism, it is the center of the agricultural region of Trifa and is a dynamic zone which focuses on greenhouse cultivation. Its beaches, the longest in the country, are tranquil stretches of sand on…

The Riviera Nayarit is a tourist corridor of a little more than 160 kilometers in length which has become one of the top recreational destinations for travelers seeking new experiences and activities which are out of their reach in their homelands. With a tourist offer to suit all budgets, thanks to its incredible landscapes, the…

Cachaça is alcohol made with sugar cane, which is created by distilling the fermented juice from the cane. It's widely used in creating the caipirinha, a cocktail which mixes it with ice, sugar and lemon, and which is popular internationally. It has an alcohol content of between 38% and 50%.



In Brazil, cachaça also has many other names:…

In Cuba's capital these days, the dining scene has improved and evolved immeasurably in recent years. Here's just a quick sampling of some of the best in the city these days, both state-owned and privately owned:

Al Medina

Once upon a time, Cuba had significant Arab immigration, and this Lebanese eatery in a restored colonial-era school in Old Havana provides good, exotic fare (as a change of pace from the ubiquitous Cuban) amid exotic decor. Calle…

The city of Berkane is located in the Moulouya valley, at the foot of the Beni Hassan Mountains. Far removed from mass tourism, it is the center of the agricultural region of Trifa and is a dynamic zone which focuses on greenhouse cultivation. Its beaches, the longest…

A town in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina, 130 kilometers from Florianópolis, Gravatal…

Agadir is a mostly Berber city situated in the southern part of Morocco. Above all, it owes its interest to its location, as it is surrounded by the Anti-Atlas, the Sahara Desert, natural parks and isolated beaches of great quality, which can be easily accessed from the city. It has a miraculous climate and the sun shines an…

The sun, the white dunes of the desert which merge with the unique blue water of the sea, stunningly beautiful landscapes, flavorsome food, hospitable and friendly people - the most beautiful island of Cape Verde is all this and much more.



Facing the coast of Senegal, Boa Vista is the biggest island of the Cape Verde archipelago and belongs to the…

The archipelago of the Kerkennah Islands is a paradise for rest and relaxation. Essentially made up of the islands of Chergui and Gharbi, and facing the coast of Sfax, they stand just three meters above sea level. With a population of just 15,000 and having been recently declared a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance,…

There are no bad beaches in the Yucatan Peninsula's Riviera Maya, stretching south of Cancun. All of them are paradises of white sand and crystal waters, so any destination a visitor picks will be a good choice. Even so, it is more than evident that each piece of coast is different to the rest, with small nuances which make them…

An island off central Cuba's north coast, Cayo Coco has since 1993 joined Varadero as one of Cuba's premier resort destinations. With an area of 370 square kilometer, the onetime refuge of corsairs, pirates, and assorted ruffians is a holiday mecca thanks to luxuriant vegetation and 22 kilometers of…

In the Republic of Montenegro you will find Durmitor National Park, a vast natural protected area of 39,000 hectares which was declared Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in…

The Danube river, the longest in the European Union and second longest on the entire continent at  2,888 kilometers, passes through 16 countries. This navigable river, which changes its name depending on the country…

Cape Verde is neither a cape, nor is it verde (green). It consists of ten dry brownish islands in the mid-Atlantic, close to the West Africa coast, with a surface area of a little over 4,000 square kilometers - and they're a real paradise to be discovered. The absence of mass tourism and a warm but not sweltering climate which ranges between 20º Celsius in…

“Crete, an island bathed in a wine-dark sea, rich, beautiful, populous; many are those who live in its ninety towns, many are its languages.”



The words of Homer, in The Odyssey, written in 700 BC, may help formulate an idea of what visitors will find on this Green island. A historic, Mediterranean, vibrant island with…