Guardians of the Peruvian Rainforest

Conservation, sustainable farming, and Indigenous knowledge working together to protect the Amazon

"The Earth does not belong to us: we belong to the Earth." — Marlee Matlin

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Sunset time over the Ukajali River in Amazon Rainforest, Amazonia, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Peru, South America - Shutterstock

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In today’s email:

• Guardians of the Peruvian Rainforest

• Portugal’s Alentejo will Change Your Pace

• Around the World: Learning How to Sandboard in Huacachina, A Taste of Peru's Sacred Valley, Five Places in Slovenia and the Julian Alps for your bucket list

  and a whole lot more…

• Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

• Into Orbit: White House appoints Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb to lead new UFO study group

• From Social Media: Ravenna is a city in northern Italy known for its early Christian mosaics and long history

• Travel Grub: The Peruvian Meal I Can’t Stop Eating

• Curious Cove: Exploring Peru’s Amazon Rainforest: 4 Days in the Amazon Jungle

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Guardians of the Peruvian Rainforest

Located among the dramatic peaks of Norway’s Lofoten archipelago, Reine is one of the most breathtaking destinations in the country. This picturesque fishing village is spread across a chain of small islands connected by bridges and winding roads, with the Vestfjord on one side and the magnificent Reinefjord on the other. Traditional red fishermen’s cabins, crystal-clear waters and towering mountains create a landscape that seems almost unreal. Despite its growing popularity among travellers, Reine remains an authentic working fishing community where centuries-old traditions continue to shape daily life, offering visitors an unforgettable glimpse into the beauty and culture of Arctic Norway

The Amazon river basin comprises the countries of Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname, Peru and Venezuela - Shutterstock

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Portugal’s Alentejo will Change Your Pace

While the crowds queue in Lisbon and stake out sun-loungers on the Algarve, the Alentejo — the vast interior plain that stretches between Portugal’s capital and the Spanish border — sits in warm, wheat-coloured silence. This is Portugal’s largest region by far, covering roughly a third of the country’s land while holding barely a tenth of its people, and that emptiness is exactly the point. It is a land of cork oak forests so old the trees predate the monasteries — Portugal produces half the world’s cork, and the Alentejo alone accounts for more than half of that total, its ancient montado woodlands ranking among the most expansive in Southern Europe.

The Fort and Castelo of Marvao on the Hill of Castelo de Marvao in Alentejo, Portugal - Shutterstock

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Around the World

Learning How to Sandboard in Huacachina

The small, desert oasis town of Huacachina is the place to come if you want to try sandboarding in Peru. Huge sand dunes circle the town’s lagoon and stretch for miles into the surrounding desert

A Taste of Peru's Sacred Valley

High in Peru's Sacred Valley, the Salineras de Maras reveal a remarkable landscape of thousands of salt pools carved into the mountainside. For generations, local communities have harvested natural salt from these terraces, using traditional methods passed down through centuries

Lake Titicaca

Astonishment awaits on a trip to Lake Titicaca. Its mystical waters are home to diverse Andean communities and a hot-spot for some of Peru’s largest festivals.

Museo Larco Treasures of Ancient Peru

Located in Lima, Museo Larco offers a remarkable journey through more than 5,000 years of ancient Peruvian history. Its permanent exhibition showcases an extensive collection of pre-Columbian art, including ceramics, textiles, gold and silver objects, and artefacts from some of Peru’s greatest civilisations

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, is among the world’s most celebrated archaeological wonders and a must-visit destination for travellers seeking history, culture and awe-inspiring landscapes

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Five Places in Slovenia and the Julian Alps for your bucket list

Slovenia sits at the meeting point of four worlds. To its north and west are the Alps and Italy. To the south is the Adriatic and the Balkans. To the east is the flat plain that runs towards Hungary. The country is small, about the size of Wales, yet it holds glacier-fed lakes, limestone gorges, vineyards, and a capital city built along a river. For a traveller who prefers depth over distance, this combination is rare. You can stand among high peaks in the morning and walk a city embankment by evening, all without a long drive

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Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.

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Into Orbit

White House appoints Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb to lead new UFO study group

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been appointed as the head of a new White House group to study unidentified anomalous phenomena or UAP, a new catch-all term for UFOs that might appear not just in the air but also in space or underwater

A ravenous black hole in our backyard could be our window into the ancient universe

A supermassive black hole at the heart of a nearby galaxy is behaving similarly to black holes that existed just after the Big Bang, voraciously feeding on copious amounts of matter

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From Social Media

Ravenna is a city in northern Italy known for its early Christian mosaics and long history

Travel Grub

Recipe

The Peruvian Meal I Can’t Stop Eating

Curious Cove

Exploring Peru’s Amazon Rainforest: 4 Days in the Amazon Jungle

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