Minimising human impact while visiting stunning natural habitat is crucial if we want to slow the current rate of global species extinction.
So I was heartened to hear from the BBC about a campaign asking tourists not to buy dodgy souvenirs made from rare species of animal. Really this message should already be in the sub conscious of every tourist, but it appears that there are still a number of brainless wonders who indulge in buying ivory carvings, medicines made from ground tiger bone and crocodile skin shoes. Think about it people.
According to the BBC:
“UK customs confiscated 163,000 illegal wildlife trade items - many made from endangered species - in the last year. Oriental medicine topped the list of seizures made - with 97 in a year. Some of these medicines had been prepared using parts of animals such as tigers, rhinos and sea horses. HM Customs and Excise made 44 seizures of snake and lizard products such as handbags and shoes between 2006-2007, and 39 seizures of similar crocodile and alligator products.”
This must surely be the tip of the iceberg.
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So it’s recently been reported that J-Lo has cellulite. So what I say…
The story highlighted here shows J-Lo enjoying her holiday in the surf looking beautiful as ever in a zebra print bikini. Quite frankly what’s the world come to when celeb watchers are avidly putting ladies derrieres under the microscope for signs of orange peel. Madness. Does it really detract from the overall beauty of someone like Jennifer Lopez - not a jot!!!
J-Lo has very sensibly been quoted as saying:
“For me, looking good is all about looking healthy, and the ultimate beauty secret is about being happy in yourself.”
What a great attitude for us all to take to the beaches this summer…
We reported here, about how many airlines appear to be getting dirtier.
To put that in context the EU have produced a list of The World’s Worst Airlines.
Which includes:
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Posted by Ruth Miller on Mon 16th July 2007 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Hotels, Travel News
The Japanese have long been protagonists of budget convenience capsule hotels with beds and little else. However, Yotel are now trying to emulate this phenomenon.
The flamboyant founder of Yotel, Simon Woodruffe, is quoted as saying:
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If you’re driving on the continent this summer, be aware that police are clamping down on speed limits and driving regulations.
To avoid a problem it might be worth investing in a motoring kit to ensure you have the right kit.
Halfords.com do a rudimentary package which includes:
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