Tag Archives: Adventure Travel

The plight of Indonesia’s endangered Orang Utan

Posted on September 18, 2010 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | September 18, 2010 The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOS) is a nonprofit environmental foundation organization located in Balikpapan, Indonesia. BOS is active in many fields. The main goal of the organization is to protect orangutans and … Continue reading →

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Eco Hero | Willie Smit, vanguard of orang utans

Posted on September 18, 2010 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | September 18, 2010 Dr. Willie Smits is a rainforest inventor who has revolutionized reforestation techniques and policies worldwide and is also the world’s most prominent protector of orangutans and their natural habitat. ~ Ashoka Fellowship Willie … Continue reading →

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Indonesia’s Eco Lodges ties links with Sustainable Travel International

Posted on July 20, 2010 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | July 20, 2010 After finalizing a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind agreement, Sustainable Travel International (STI), a non-profit global leader in sustainable development and responsible tourism, announced today their collaboration with Eco Lodges Indonesia (ELI), a pioneering, ecotourism provider … Continue reading →

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Indonesia’s Orang Utans up close and personal

Posted on July 16, 2010 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | July 16, 2010 The playful Orang Utans at Camp Leakey, Tanjung Puting National Park, Indonesian Borneo. Photo: Nicole Duke To understand the plight of the mighty Orang Utan, the magnificent orange apes that are native to … Continue reading →

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The Coral Triangle ~ the richest marine biodiversity on the planet

Posted on July 12, 2010 by endangerededen

More coral reef species than anywhere else on Earth. Six of the world’s 7 marine turtle species. 3,000 marine fish species. A 6-million square kilometer ecosystem that fuels economies and supports the livelihoods of over 100 million people. About the … Continue reading →

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Whimsical Bamboo ~ Soneva Kiri Resort Children’s Activity & Learning Center

Posted on July 9, 2010 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | July 8, 2010 Located in the Soneva Kiri Resort on the Thai island of Koh Kood, this Children’s Activity and Learning Center provides visiting children a wide range of entertaining activities, giving them both creative and … Continue reading →

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Gap Adventures founder to speak at eco conference

Posted on July 8, 2010 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | July 8, 2010 Bruce Poon Tip, founder of Gap Adventures, the world’s largest adventure travel company, has been signed up as a key note speaker at the inaugural World Green Tourism Conference 2010 taking place in … Continue reading →

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Are You Game for a 525 km Biking Adventure Challenge? Sulawesi beckons!

Posted on January 20, 2010 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | January 15, 2010 Calling out all Biking Adventure lovers: Destination Sulawesi, a 525 km adventure route in and around Tana Toraja (Feb 1 – 13, 2010) Indonesia is renowned as the last eden on earth, home … Continue reading →

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Orang Utans make their own medicine. Discover how via Volunteer Work!

Posted on October 12, 2009 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | October 12, 2009 The animal world never ceases to captivate us. With the explosion of media, especially TV programs dedicated to animals and wildlife, and with a big help from the internet, information about animals have … Continue reading →

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Elephants displaying feeling of mourning over the loss of fellow elephant

Posted on October 5, 2009 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | October 5, 2009 We have always believed that animals have feelings too, if man’s best friend is any indication. As for the other member of the animal kingdom, the following footage provides further proof that we … Continue reading →

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