The ubiquitous smartphone: fast becoming the ideal companion when abroad
Today, there are literally thousands of travel apps (or applications) on the market for smartphones. I’ve picked my top 10, some of which are free to download.
Have a look and see if you agree?
A whale breaching, showing its white belly
Two of our clients have just returned from an incredible whale watching trip in Argentina. The trip was taken whilst visiting Peninsula Valdes, where they had some close encounters with southern right whales. Susan Gandar shares her experience with us.
Baby dolphin being bottle fed
A beached baby dolphin, found alive with its umbilical cord still attached, is being hand-reared in Uruguay.
The female La Plata dolphin was found on a beach near Montevideo city and was sent to the non-government wildlife rescue organisation S.O.S Rescate Fauna Marina.
Head of S.O.S Rescate Fauna Marina, Richard Tesore, has been bottle-feeding the little dolphin and taking her from her small tank at the rescue centre for swims in the sea.
Only last year a dolphin was rescued by the Rescate Fauna Marina in similar circumstances, with injuries possibly caused by a fishing net. Enlarge the images below by clicking on the photos.
The La Plata dolphin or Franciscana is found in the coastal Atlantic waters of southeastern South America. It is a member of the river dolphin group and the only one that actually lives in the ocean and saltwater estuaries rather than fresh water.
If you’re planning a trip to Uruguay browse the South America section of our website or contact our specialists by phone on 01993 838 650.
Machu Picchu, Peru
The treasures of Machu Picchu are finally returning to Peru, after spending the last century in the Connecticut city of New Haven.
American explorer Hiram Bingham took the Inca artefacts to America after discovering the ruins in 1911, with the intention of borrowing them for a limited period of research, but they have remained at Yale University ever since.
Audley Food Festival 2011
Friday 23rd September 2011 was the date of the first ever Audley Food Festival and, as with anything food related at Audley, the event was tipped to be a merry affair!
Uluru or Ayers Rock in Australia has been shotlisted for the new 7 wonders of the natural world
A global campaign organised by a Swiss philanthropist has begun to decide the seven wonders of the natural world, out of 28 that have been shortlisted.
Google’s next Street View project will capture 360 degree images of the Amazon to share with the world.
In the past week the Google team have been sailing down rivers and riding bikes through the villages of the world’s largest rainforest with 360 degree cameras, to give us an insight into Amazon life far off the beaten track.
If you love all things Latin American than you are bound to love this show. Venezuela Viva! is a vibrant and colourful musical extravaganza with dancing, carnival style costumes and Caribbean and South American rhythms.
The dances and specially commissioned music tell of the origin and history of Venezuela from the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors 500 years ago to the present, showing how the spanish, indigenous population and African slaves blended their cultures to create a truly rich new art form.
The show combines Arabic influences with classic flamenco, Afro-Venezuelan drumming, the double rhythm of joropo (ho-roh-poh) and Caribbean salsa. The result is a new and exciting, uniquely Venezuelan show bursting with tropical energy and flamenco passion.
To find out more visit the Viva Venezuela website. To find out more about arranging a tailor-made trip to Venezuela, visit the Venezuela section on our website, or call our Venezuela specialists on 01993 838625.
Tickets £15, £25, £45, £60, £100
Ed Stafford in the Amazon
Thursday 30 June, Channel 5, 9pm
The first episode of this two-part documentary surprisingly had me on the edge of my seat.
Following former British Army Captain Ed Stafford as he attempts to walk the entire length of the Amazon River with his friend and adventurer Luke Collier, I imagined lots of dramatic scenery and male bonding.
The programme certainly conveys a true flavour of the Amazon and its people, with a handful of scenic shots, but essentially we experience mainly the lows of Ed’s trip, the obstacles he has to overcome and the hostility of the jungle.
In last week’s episode Ed and his friend almost died whilst trying to scale a huge mountain of shale in Crocs (surely the most impractical shoe for such a challenge!) to reach the source of the river.
The McCurdie family celebrate Christmas Day in the Masai Mara, Kenya
“Our visit to Malacca was an intriguing end to our visit to Malaysia, a country where numerous traditions, religions, cultures and cuisines meet and blend harmoniously.”
Nigel Wright, Malaysia“Our heads and hearts are full of the images, sights, sounds, and smells, but perhaps the most lingering image of all is the one of the Cambodian people.”
Valerie and Raymond Gatward, Cambodia“To have spent the time with the wonderfully friendly people of the Governor’s Camp among the enchanting wildlife of the Masai Mara made it an experience we shall treasure forever.”
Dr Ian McCurdie, Masai Mara in Kenya
These are just some of the comments we have received and which you can read in full in our Client Stories section of the Audley Magazine.
How to send us your Audley travel stories
It’s easy, if you’ve been on a trip with us simply click on this link and upload your text and photos. If you do you’ll also have a chance to win a £50 Bobbooks’ photobook voucher.
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