Three very different whales, an endless ocean and the ticking of the clock. Off the coast of Baja California, we experience a truly special whale safari. Join us in Cousteau’s famous “aquarium of the world” as we encounter curious stragglers, leaping humpbacks and a scrawny giant, right before we swap the sea salt for the dust of the desert.
What does alcohol in Mexico have to do with a green cow? We’ll tell you all about it here, along with lots more about tequila, mezcal and pulcal.
Is it true that you find the entry to the underworld in Mexico’s centoes? We wanted to find out and went diving in Yucatan’s crystal clear waters.
Some tourists come back with beautiful wildlife photos. But is it pure luck? There are now tour operators willing to stage anything in exchange for the right amount of money. Also animal pictures.
Is Costa Rica that big of an example in Nature conservation? We’re not so sure about that; but we’ve noticed how expensive it can be to just want to enjoy nature for a bit.
In the Colombian border region of Putumayo, Yolima and her family are fighting for their small forest. A visit to Amazon’s Birds – a place of the future in the centre of a conflict zone.
Another place with a future. Here, indigenous women came together to protect their tradition and nature through tourism, and to create an income. And it’s a place where you find rainbows at night.
This is another place where wild animals have a future: Maquipucuna. They even attracted Andean bears back to the area – unintentionally.
Places of the Future is dedicated to the people and projects that impressed us during our travels. First up is Sumak Kawsay in Situ with their 300-year project. There are many more to come, because, fortunately, the world is full of beautiful examples.
Tourism is one of the most important industries in the world – with all its up and downsides. Especially in regions such as South America, the impact on the economy, environment and society is clearly noticeable. But what does it really mean to be a traveller when prices are rising, experiences are becoming a commodity and the reality of the locals is often in stark contrast to what is on offer to tourists?
In this article, we share our personal experiences from several South American countries and show why there is often much more behind a simple journey than beautiful landscapes and exotic adventures.