By Ethan Gelber (@whltravelblog)
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Inspired by Make Travel Fair’s 10 #whltravel Tweeps Twittering, which was in turn inspired by the 10 #Travel Tweeps Twittering post published on Matador’s Travelers Notebook, here are another 10 pictures of twitter users from the WHL Group.
Posted under Brazil, Cambodia, Estonia, General, Indonesia, Laos, Montenegro, Portugal, Thailand, media
This post was written by editor on March 26, 2010
By Paula Ferreira
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On the morning of Saturday, 20 February 2010, the south of Madeira Island was lashed by an incredible 52mm of rainfall in one hour (9:00 to 10:00). The consequence was a series of mudslides and floods that struck mainly in the capital city of Funchal, Ribeira Brava and several other smaller towns in the area.
Flood waters fill the Avenida Arriaga of Funchal, Madeira, the day after heavy rains provoked deadly mudslides
Posted under Portugal, countries, whl.travel newsletter
This post was written by editor on February 25, 2010
On 1 October 2009, Urban Adventures opened a whole new world to travellers yearning to unlock the secrets of some of their favourite urban centres. A global range of city-based tours, Urban Adventures is a franchise-based network of local tour operators specialising in high-quality experiential tour and activity services.
Urban Adventures drop the barriers between visitors and hosts, bringing you in direct contact with the people who give a place its character. Kids in Cambodia are especially expert at making you feel right at home.
Posted under Brazil, Brunei, General, Greece, Jamaica, Latvia, Mexico, Philippines, Portugal, Samoa, Turkey, Zambia, local tips, new local connections, responsible travel, responsible travel news, whl.travel news, whl.travel newsletter
This post was written by editor on October 1, 2009
by Christopher Lewis
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“To become familiar with Parque Natural da Madeira means valuing it and conserving it better! The area of Parque Natural da Madeira, which covers approximately two-thirds of the territory of the Island of Madeira, is protected by legal mechanisms and concrete measures. It also enjoys the dedicated actions of private and public services and, in particular, counts on the determination of Madeiran citizens to preserve and hold it in high esteem. The natural heritage of the region is a distinctive and competitive factor, due to the differentiation and quality imparted by it, including the fact that it has been awarded internationally recognized prizes to distinguish it.”
The crystal clear waters of the Garanjau Nature Reserve make marine observations easy during monitored dives
Posted under General, Portugal, countries, local tips, responsible organisations, responsible travel
This post was written by editor on August 18, 2009
LEIA LOGO ABAIXO ESTA NOTICIA EM PORTUGUÊS / SEE BELOW FOR THIS MESSAGE IN PORTUGUESE
The beautiful Portuguese island of Madeira, located off the coast of Morocco, is considered the Pearl of the Atlantic. It truly has it all – magnificent mountain views, spectacular beaches and coastal villages, beautiful waterfalls and gorges, and of course, quaint hotels – as well as a smaller sister islet, called Porto Santo. Together they are perfect for travellers who want to mix things up during a holiday: contact with nature, experiences of unique scenery and special marine environments, and even the rush of the capital city of Funchal. Madeira Island is easily accessible from any city in Europe.
The view from Cabo Girão - the second highest sea cliff in the world - takes in the terraced farms and villages below, where cultivation is done entirely by hand since the land areas are too small for either animal or machine and often on the edges of the mountains.
Posted under General, Portugal, countries, new local connections, whl.travel news
This post was written by editor on July 16, 2009