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2012

The Maasai Mara's 'African Cats' hits the big screen
The real-life struggle for survival of two lion prides and a cheetah family.

Posted by Sarah-Jane Seel on May 08, 2012
Musings on Africa from the new girl
A few thoughts on bygone trips from afar.

Posted by Sarah-Jane Seel on April 27, 2012
St Petersburg - Eleseyev Shop re-opens at 56 Nevsky
Take tea in St Petersburg in the newly restored Eleseyev Shop at 56 Nevsky.

Posted by Nick Laing on April 19, 2012
Photos from happy clients
A great image sent to Sue by one of our clients from his recent trip to Baja California.

Posted by Sue Grimwood on April 18, 2012
Mammoths of Siberia
See the latest research into the woolly mammoths of Siberia.

Posted by Sue Grimwood on April 04, 2012
Puma filmed at Costa Rican lodge
Staff member at Lapa Rios Lodge on the Osa Peninsula comes face to face with a puma on the property.

Posted by John Faithfull on March 23, 2012
Spoon-billed Sandpipers on the Cheltenham Science Festival “bill”
Sue looks at the natural history line up for the up-comming Cheltenham Science Festival.

Posted by Alex Mudd on March 22, 2012
Victoria Falls - the adrenalin capital of Africa
Visit one of the natural wonders of the world from either Zimbabwe or Zambia.

Posted by Jackie Pearson on March 19, 2012
A Long Weekend in exciting Moscow
A facinating weekend visiting iconic Moscow in minus 7 degrees!

Posted by Sally Walters on March 16, 2012
Brazil Revisted - The Pantanal, Amazon & Rio Coastline
Read all about Oliver's recent trip to the Pantanal, Amazon and coastal resorts near Rio de Janeiro.

Posted by Oliver Lever on March 16, 2012
Stanley in The Marquesas Islands
Stanley Johnson writes about his cruise round these remote islands.

Posted by Sue Grimwood on March 16, 2012
Costa Rica Off the Beaten Track
John goes in search of the lesser known gems of this country.

Posted by John Faithfull on March 14, 2012
Kwazulu Natal Wonderland
Venture Beyond the Cape.

Posted by Illona Cross on March 08, 2012
Beautiful Botswana
A thrilling wildlife experience.

Posted by Illona Cross on March 08, 2012
Four days of “wow” in Zambia
Exhilaration and "wow" moments in Zambia.

Posted by Sarah Griffiths on March 06, 2012
Cape Town Easter Escape
Great Family holiday option.

Posted by Illona Cross on March 02, 2012
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
One to watch 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' film showcases India.

Posted by Rosalind Hadley on March 01, 2012
Wildlife of the Northwest Passage
More to offer then just history, with a plethora of wildlife including polar bears, belugas and walrus.

Posted by Sue Grimwood on February 28, 2012
21 Blue Whales in under 2 weeks!
Fantastic sightings on our latest whale watching cruise to Baja California.

Posted by Sue Grimwood on February 21, 2012
Ben Fogle swims with Crocodiles
He attempts the impossible, swimming with one of Australia's deadliest animals, the saltwater crocodile.

Posted by Stephen Fisher on February 20, 2012
Experience Desroches Seychelles
Experience ultimate barefoot luxury on Desroches Private Island, Seychelles.

Posted by Illona Cross on February 15, 2012
Baja California dates and rates for 2013
Book your trip of a lifetime to Baja California.

Posted by Sarah Griffiths on February 10, 2012
Chilean Mine Rescue Capsule
Chile rescue capsule coming to the Science Museum soon.

Posted by Oliver Lever on February 09, 2012
Reminiscing about Cambodia
Beaches, snorkelling, boat trips, delicious food and more!

Posted by Sarah Griffiths on February 07, 2012
February, the month to Whale Watch in Baja California
It's great to see this beautiful area receiving the praise it so deserves.

Posted by Sue Grimwood on February 07, 2012
Happy 12th Birthday Steppes Latin America
Head of Steppes Latin America wishes the team Happy Birthday.

Posted by James Armitage on February 01, 2012
On location in Botswana
Illona shares her memories of her trip to Botswana.

Posted by Illona Cross on February 01, 2012
The Rediscovery of Machu Picchu
Hugh Thomson celebrates Bingham's extraordinary achievements.

Posted by Emma Byrne on January 30, 2012
Family Holidays
Escape to Zimbabwe with the family over the August bank holiday.

Posted by Mandy Mountjoy on January 27, 2012
Elephant goes for a swim in the sea
An elephant was spotted swimming in the sea at Nuarro, Mozambique.

Posted by Illona Cross on January 27, 2012
Great Houses of Havana - A Century of Cuban Style
Beautiful new photo book opens the doors to Havana's historic Great Houses.

Posted by John Faithfull on January 24, 2012
Warona the New Elephant Calf at Abu Camp
Watch a video of Warona at just 3 days old.

Posted by Illona Cross on January 24, 2012
BBC Earthflight Series
Emma, one of our South America specialists talks about the series.

Posted by Emma Byrne on January 20, 2012
Return to Laos Part Two
Paul, our Laos specialist continues his story about his latest visit.

Posted by Paul Craven on January 20, 2012
Fastest one-legged rowers on the planet!
Inle Lake, Burma, 16th October to 2nd November.

Posted by Sarah Griffiths on January 18, 2012
The Galapagos - Pirates of the Sky, Wrestling Dragons, Giants of the Ocean
A journey around the Galapagos and a brief encounter with Ecuador.

Posted by Jen Richt on January 17, 2012
New Paul Gauguin exhibition
New exhibition of Paul Gaugin's work to open in Seattle.

Posted by Sue Grimwood on January 17, 2012
Return to Laos
Paul visits Vientiane, Phonsavan, Luang Prabang and Hin Boun.

Posted by Paul Craven on January 17, 2012
Good news from Kenya
Good news from the indian ocean beaches of Kenya.

Posted by Illona Cross on January 12, 2012
Save the Rhino
The fight to save the rhinos of Kruger National park.

Posted by Illona Cross on January 12, 2012
Don't just trek primates in Uganda
Visit the bustling town of Jinja whilst in Uganda trekking with the primates.

Posted by Illona Cross on January 11, 2012
Community Interaction from Gahinga Lodge
Interact with one of the lesser known communities of Africa.

Posted by Illona Cross on January 11, 2012
New Exhibition - Scott's Last Expedition
Natural History Musum, 20th January to 2nd September.

Posted by Sarah Griffiths on January 06, 2012
Safari Vet School
New series on ITV, featuring Amakhala Game Reserve.

Posted by Illona Cross on January 06, 2012
Burma's Back!
Our Burma specialist, Alex, discusses his visit to Burma as it hits the news.

Posted by Alex Mudd on January 06, 2012
South African Winelands with a twist
Read about Mandy's latest visit to Babylonstoren.

Posted by Mandy Mountjoy on January 03, 2012
North Korea
Our North Korea specialist talks about his visits to this fascinationg country.

Posted by Paul Craven on January 03, 2012

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