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Best views in Cornwall: 12 Instagrammable spots | Atlas & Boots
It’s easy to see why Cornwall is one of the UK's most popular holiday destinations. The historic county has over 300 miles of jaw-dropping coastline boasting rugged cliffs and golden beaches, quaint fishing villages and bustling ports while inland, dramatic moors and ancient forests are waiting to be roamed. The post Best views in Cornwall: 12 Instagrammable spots appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Best things to do in Yucatán State: a 4-day itinerary | Atlas & Boots
We began our month-long trip through Central America with a brief jaunt to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. It was my first visit to this part of the world and I was keen to visit to see the ancient Maya ruins of Chichén Itzá – my seventh world wonder – and dive into the region's famed aquamarine cenotes (freshwater sinkholes). The post Best things to do in Yucatán State: a 4-day itinerary appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Countries where you can see tigers in the wild | Atlas & Boots
From the Russian taiga to the Indonesian island of Sumatra, we profile the places and countries where you can see tigers in the wild A century ago, as many as 100,000 wild tigers stalked the planet but by the dawn of the 21st century, that figure had plummeted by around 95% largely due to habitat loss and The post Countries where you can see tigers in the wild appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Tips for visiting Jim Corbett National Park: 12 dos and don’ts | Atlas & Boots
The state of Uttarakhand in India, bordering China and Nepal, takes its name from the Sanskrit words uttara meaning 'north' and khaṇḍa meaning 'land'. To Hindus, it's known as Devbhoomi – the land of the gods – because of its cluster of high-altitude shrines shrouded in mist. The post Tips for visiting Jim Corbett National Park: 12 dos and don’ts appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Most active volcanoes in the world | Atlas & Boots
Nature has many fearsome wonders – earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis – but none so fearsome as the most active volcanoes in the world. These hellish peaks feature in tales of ardour and heroism, loom over humble settlements and whisper threats of violence and destruction. Though potentially lethal, they hold a magnetic beauty that thrillseekers find irresistible. The post Most active volcanoes in the world appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
30 interesting facts about Ecuador | Atlas & Boots
Whether you're curious about nature, wildlife, culture, anthropology or language, Ecuador, one of the most diverse countries in the world, seems to have it all. Despite its relatively small size compared local giants such as Brazil and Argentina, Ecuador, is home to an astounding array of wonders that include picturesque colonial towns and cities, Amazonian rainforest, the spectacular peaks of the Andes and of course, the fragile yet almost mythological Galápagos Islands. We learnt more and more interesting facts about Ecuador with every day spent passing through its unique and varied lands (and seas). The post 30 interesting facts about Ecuador appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
The travel that changed me: Annie Worsley | Atlas & Boots
Annie Worsley traded a life in academia for that of a crofter. Here, she tells us about her new life, the art of slow walking and the travel that changed her It’s fair to say that Annie Worsley has not followed a conventional career path. She began life as a physical geographer focusing on the relationships between people, The post The travel that changed me: Annie Worsley appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Ella Rock: how to hike it yourself (unguided) | Atlas & Boots
A guide to hiking Ella Rock by yourself, including detailed directions, a downloadable route map, a video and a list of essential tips Ella in Sri Lanka is beautiful, they said. ‘The closest thing to an English country village’ and the perfect place to slow down, we’d read. The post Ella Rock: how to hike it yourself (unguided) appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Ranking the greenest countries in the world
The greenest country in the world is Switzerland according to the latest data analysis from the 2018 Environmental Performance Index (EPI). The 2018 Environmental Performance Index evaluates and ranks 180 countries on 24 performance indicators across ten categories covering environmental health and ecosystem vitality. The aim is to gauge, at a national scale, how close countries are to meeting the environmental policy goals outlined in the United Nations 2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. The EPI builds on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), formally adopted in September 2015. The two main objectives of the report are to assess how 180 countries protect their ecosystems and human health. The post Ranked: most sustainable countrie...
The travel that changed me: Miriam Lancewood
Miriam Lancewood has not lived a conventional life. She and her husband Peter spent seven years in the wilderness of New Zealand. They survived by hunting wild animals and foraging while sleeping in a tent and cooking on an open fire. Since then, she has walked across Europe and written three books. Wherever she finds herself, Miriam is most content living a simple life, unfettered by society's norms. The post The travel that changed me: Miriam Lancewood appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Tips for visiting Tikal in Guatemala: 11 dos and don’ts
Our essential tips for visiting Tikal, the most fantastical Maya ruins in all of Central America Mexico’s Chichén Itzá may be a world wonder and receive far more visitors, but there are few ancient ruins more atmospheric, romantic and impressive than Tikal in Guatemala. These UNESCO-listed Maya ruins are truly unique. Towering above the steamy rainforest, the The post Tips for visiting Tikal in Guatemala: 11 dos and don’ts appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
8 best day trips from Panama City, Panama
Situated on a small peninsula on the Pacific Coast, Panama City is Central America's most attractive and cosmopolitan capital. The city has an impressive skyline replete with sleek skyscrapers and glitzy shopping malls, a charming old town in the UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo and best of all, the city is a superb gateway to the country's top attractions. The post 8 best day trips from Panama City, Panama appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
