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Tag Archives: footprint
A Brief History of Human Migration to the Galapagos
By 1800 no human had lived on the Galapagos Islands for more than a few months. At least that’s what our historical knowledge tells us. Some have thought that Inca and pre-Incan castaways may have had to endure life in … Continue reading
The Dark Islands… A Lesson to be Learned from Galapagos Travel
As fun and exciting as Galapagos holiday cruises may be, I must remind you that the Galapagos Islands have always stood at a very foreboding corner of human thought. I’ve enjoyed writing about how master literati such as Hermann Melville … Continue reading
Do not touch!
One of the biggest temptations during Galapagos holiday cruises and tours is touching everything around you. The act of “touching”, which is strictly prohibited throughout the park, can be interpreted. Of course you can touch the sand, or touch the … Continue reading
Galapagos tourism’s contribution
Every visitor that embarks on a Galapagos holiday cruise or stays in a hotel in the Galapagos Islands is in some way supporting the endeavors of The Galapagos National Park. We can say that the Galapagos National Park not only … Continue reading
What you learn on a Galapagos trip
One of the reasons Galapagos travel is considered so educational, is because things are both simple and in your face. You can’t miss the animals, which equates a Galapagos cruise to a trip to the zoo… and zoos are educational. … Continue reading
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Tagged biology, education, environment, footprint, galapagos islands
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The environmental message of Galapagos cruise tour vacations
Literature on Galapagos travel either involves those who are interested in the wildlife and scientific importance of the islands and those who are worried about their wellbeing. It seems like the ever-increasing amount of people that are becoming interested in … Continue reading
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Tagged footprint, galapagos islands, Galapagos Paradox, impact, National Park, travel
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Galapagos travel visitor sites: Charles Darwin Research Station
Galapagos cruise tours usually make a pit stop at Charles Darwin Research Station in Puerto Ayora. Here, apart from meeting Lonesome George, you will get a first hand look at the efforts Galapagos authorities, together with biologists and naturalists, are … Continue reading
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Tagged cruise tours, Darwin Station, ecotourism, footprint, galapagos islands
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