Monthly Archives: November 2008

Indigenous Leader In Ecuador Recalls First Contact

An indigenous leader from Ecuador has spoken about the ‘terrible consequences’ of first contact between his tribe and the outside world.

The Adventurists: No guides, no rules, proper adventure

The Adventurists remind us that there is an alternative to organised tours and group travel experiences. This is extreme independent travel.

Tribewanted: The Andina Diaries – Cooking in the Andes

Smoke inhalation is one of the leading causes of early death in the Peruvian Andes. Cooking over an open fire may sound romantic to us but many children are becoming seriously ill as a result.

Context Is Everything

Behind the string of bizarre and incessant questions sometimes asked by locals lies can lie the key to understanding them better. Claire Prest is in India.

Shipwrecked: Surviving the Cook Islands pt.II

With absolutely no fishing equipment at all it’s a wonder we ever managed to get a regular supply of food out of the Aitutaki lagoon.

Global Enterprise Week

Like signing-up for duty, it is now up to the entrepreneurs of this country, apparently, especially those with little or no experience.

maketravelfair newsletter – Autumn/Winter 2008

A summary of the last few months on Make Travel Fair.

A Ticket To Ride, That’s All You Need

I want to travel, not buy a holiday off the shelf.