Active Travel by Clare at Forest Lake Travel

07/27/2016

My favorite quiz from the Bushcamp Company in Zambia.

The large 'warts' on the side of a warthog's face have no real purpose.

06/15/2016

Such a special little creature!

A pangolin's tongue can actually be longer than its body.

06/08/2016

Very pretty kitty!

The caracal's name is believed to come from the Turkish word Karakulak, which means black ears. The caracal typically has 20 different muscles in its ears which enables it to detect prey.

04/06/2016

My favorite safari quiz from the Bushcamp company in Zambia every Wednesday morning...

When threatened porcupines are able to shoot their quills towards their attacker.

03/31/2016

South Africa and the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve should be on every birding enthusiasts bucket list... I stayed here last year and the highly trained guides really go the extra mile to help you find and identify some of the most spectacular birds in the world.... as well as the Big Five of course!

With hundreds of different species – including some which are listed as rare and vulnerable – Sabi Sabi is a birdwatchers paradise.

03/23/2016

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the people of Brussels.

03/16/2016

it is estimated that animals tolerating oxpeckers can reduce their own grooming activities by 30%? However, the feeding behaviour of oxpeckers can be very irritating, and can also cause injury, especially when the birds are probing for ticks that cling to the eyelids?

02/13/2016

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01/20/2016

Great news! I visited Kicheche Bush Camp in this conservancy last May which is a favorite of wildlife photographers due to the extraordinary concentration of predators.

6 one-month old lion cubs say hello for the first time to safari goers in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Kenya.

01/15/2016

About time.... hopefully mainland China will come around...

Activists welcome ‘historic’ move to crack down on trade that is seen to help fuel rampant elephant poaching across Africa

01/04/2016

THANKS for voting Forest Lake Travel as Columbia Metropolitan Magazine's for 2016!

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11/18/2015

A shout out for the Bushcamp Company in Zambia - excellent stewards of community, land and wildlife with their inspiring eco safaris.

our ambitious project to provide safe, clean drinking water to villages in our local area is really beginning to make a difference? The traditional wells, dug laboriously in dried up river beds, are gradually being replaced with deep boreholes with efficient hand pumps that provide sufficient water…

11/04/2015

Slow down for a more authentic experience!

History & Beauty in France's Quiet Northwest Corner

10/28/2015

As good as it gets!

The Ritz Paris is reopening at the very beginning of 2016 after an unprecedented restoration. The legendary hotel will open its doors with 71 suites, three restaurants and three bars. Contact your Virtuoso travel advisor to make your reservation today and receive Virtuoso-exclusive amenities.

09/24/2015

I feel so fortunate to have seen these magnificent birds nesting in the Okavango Delta in Botswana - experiencing the wonders of natures is one of the best reasons to travel!

one of the most distinctive bird calls at this time of year is that of the Southern Carmine Bee-eater? These beautiful birds are now arriving in large numbers from the East African coast to nest in the steep banks of the Luangwa River. Just click on the arrow to hear the carmine chorus...

08/28/2015

Magnificent! Becoming a rarer and rarer sight as lion populations have dramatically decreased in the last 20 years.

Black manes in the wind. Lions in their prime at Mara Plains. (Image Warren Preskow)

08/28/2015

Appearing in Fig Columbia - Happy clients Scott and Savannah Rogers on their recent honeymoon to St Lucia, and happy me with Masai friends on my recent visit to Kenya.

ALL ACCESS at Art Bar! Fig Columbia, South Carolina

08/13/2015

Man's inhumanity to our fellow inhabitants of our earthly home….. If more people went on safari and experienced wildlife in the wild we wouldn't have this problem.

At the turn of the century there were three to five million elephants. Today there are less than 500,000. Sadly, estimates are that one elephant is poached every four hours.

World Elephant Day Abercrombie & Kent

08/05/2015

Havin' a little mud therapy fun in the sun!

Active Travel by Clare at Forest Lake Travel's clients enjoying their honeymoon!

08/01/2015

So happy my son Andrew is a trip leader for Backroads and having an amazing time in Utah this summer. People always make the difference in your experiences when traveling, so if you want the best multi sport, active trips - go with Backroads!

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07/03/2015

A lovely couple in a lovely place - Viceroy Sugar Beach St Lucia.

Active Travel by Clare at Forest Lake Travel's happy honeymooners in St. Lucia

04/30/2015

Bring on the best! Great news!

Kenya has called on the services again of Richard Leakey to combat the elephant poaching in the country. Under Presidential orders Leakey has been made chairman of the Kenya Wildlife Services and told to tackle the poaching crisis.Richard Leakey played an instrumental in combatting elephant poaching

04/19/2015

All y'all come on down now!

From its deep-rooted history to the gorgeous homes and all-around beautiful atmosphere, there's every reason this southern town hasn't lost its charm.

04/10/2015

Please read this important and insightful article.

If the media coverage on Kenya is all about terrorism, the terrorists win

03/04/2015

Now this is the way to travel!

Live like royalty with your 4th night free plus Virtuoso amenities in Versailles or 50% off a second room for families in Edinburgh.

02/14/2015

Sharing this from my favorite trekking and climbing company. Happy Valentines Day.

Happy Valentine's Day from Tusker love birds Amy and Eddie!

02/13/2015

Share the gift of travel with someone you love!

02/13/2015

Up there near the top of my bucket list - Portugal is a less touristed, less expensive, treasure trove of palaces, great food and wine and culture.

Doesn't the vibrant city of Lisbon, Portugal just make you want to get up and go explore?

02/12/2015

How adorable is this?

Baby giraffe, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia