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Enjoy nature on Finland’s phone-free tourist island this summer

The phone-free island of Ulko-Tammio

Those travelling to the island of Ulko-Tammio, located in the Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park, will be asked to keep their phones in their pockets this summer. The aim is to encourage holidaymakers to switch off their smart devices, take a break from social media and enjoy nature. Ulko-Tammio is believed to be the … Read more

Rescuing the fruit bats of the Seychelles

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On his recent visit to the Seychelles, Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore also spent time filming at the island’s fruit bat rehabilitation centre, Protect Paradise, finding out how vital the animals are to the islands’ eco-system. He talks to Tamara Dreyer, who set up Protect Paradise, about how the organisation rescues the fruit bats (also known … Read more

New sustainable travel company Slow Adventure launched

A new sustainable adventure travel company – Slow Adventure – has recently launched, offering adventures that give power back to local communities. The company supports fair and transparent conservation funding, reinforces the importance of nature so that it is valued and helps adventurers choose how to give back. Slow adventures are immersive and mindful journeys that maximise time … Read more

Nausicaa re-opens with focus on sustainable tourism

On Saturday 28th January, NAUSICAA, the French National Sea Centre, opened its doors again in Boulogne after three busy weeks of annual maintenance carried out by the NAUSICAA team. As soon as the centre re-opened, the topic of sustainable tourism was highlighted in the Mangrove area, through a number of new animals. The latest arrivals … Read more