Madagascar is a beautiful landscape graced by varied flora and fauna. However since the arrival of human ‘s to this island 2000 year ago, these striking plant and animal life are endangered by our very being. Since humans began to populate here…
Nestled within the four kilometre de-militarised zone (DMZ) dividing North and South Korea is the village of Kijong-dong. 'Propaganda Village', as it’s known in the South, was built in the 1950s- following the Korean war- in the North's hal…
As of 2009 Costa Rica topped the Happy Planet Index. This is an index of human well-being and environmental impact. Indices of countries’ development such a Gross Domestic Product is seen as inappropriate as it does not take sustainability into…
The drought in the Horn of Africa is reported as being the worst in over a decade. Somalia is already a country that has dealt with politically instability, extreme poverty and this latest drought will see crop production fall to an all-time low and …
Astonishingly half of all Colombia's workers are part of their country's informal economy. This means that they pay no taxes and receive no benefits but many have to work at several jobs to scrape by every day. There is no stigma attached to the…
The ultimate Disney haven – Castaway Cay, Disney’s own private island reserved exclusively for those aboard the Disney Cruise liners. This tropical paradise offers many activities including snorkelling, swimming, parasailing and kayaking …
The order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean is the highest distinction of merit in Mauritius. Founded in 1992, this distinction recognises those who have made a significant contribution to social progress in the nations of the Indian Ocean. …
Rodrigues is the smallest of the Mascarene Islands, and is a dependency of its neighbour Mauritius. It is located 560KM East of Mauritius. Rodrigues is a volcanic island with a unique environment that harbours many endemic species. Probably one o…
Réunion is a small island located around 200 KM South West of Mauritius. It is a French island with a population of around 800,000. Just a 30 minute plane ride from Mauritius, Réunion is a beautiful island that will be popular with …
At least eight people were killed and 44 wounded on Wednesday in clashes in the northern city of Mzuzu, hospital officials said. The protests are against what the organisers call the worst economic crisis in Malawi since independence 47 years ago. …