Are you passionate about creating positive change for people and planet through travel? We’re looking for creative, motivated and talented Eco-Bloggers to write for Terra Incognita. At Terra Incognita we believe that ecotourism can be a powerful force for good in the world. As a social enterprise we seek to promote the best examples of…
Such an incredibly beautiful city. Hoi An is located on Vietnam’s central coast and is well known for its Ancient Town, with an architectural mixture of eras and styles that portrays its charm. Colourful lanterns zigzag across the streets and hang down from shop fronts, their glow creating a magical atmosphere that’s hard to forget…
The year was 2001, and I was deep in the heart of Thailand’s rich rainforests. The air hung thick and heavy, while the sun scorched the earth. I bumped and crashed through the rich rainforest on the back of an elephant. I should have been ecstatic. I loved elephants and it was my dream to…
In these COVID-19 times, while our wanderlust minds may be elsewhere, most of our physical bodies stick close to home (and rightly so). But if your feet still itch to move, don’t overlook options to explore locally. Nearby eco-destinations teem with wildlife (bird-lovers, this may be a place for you); promote social distancing; offer budget-friendly,…
Chloe Garrigues is a conservationist from Worcestershire, UK whose life changed dramatically when she took a year out to volunteer in South Africa (SA). She completed a BSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare, during which she went on a field course to SA, where she was first introduced to the Nkombi Volunteer Programme. This project…
Are you suffering from a little wanderlust during COVID-19 and need some inspiration to get through isolation? Are you looking for a more ethical way to travel that supports the wildlife, communities and culture you experience? At Terra Incognita we’ve scoured the globe to identify the Top Ethical Ecotours that support conservation, local communities and…
Are you looking for a career in ecotourism or conservation? Maybe you’d love to work as a wildlife guide, journalist or environmental educator, inspiring others to care for our incredible planet. Or maybe you’d like to help destinations manage tourism sustainably, work in partnership with local communities or even start your own company? If you’re…
While birdwatchers around the world are confined to their backyards, Ashley Grove, owner of Experience Nature – a Terra Incognita Ethical Ecotourism Operator – launched a Worldwide Garden Birdwatch. Ashley shares the story of how his idea united a worldwide community of birdwatchers for a day, including training future bird guides of Sri Lanka. With…
We asked our community of Eco-Bloggers to tell us how they’ve benefitted from our blogging competitions and the Terra Incognita Eco-Blogger Network, and how we can better support them in future. Thirty-five bloggers from Europe, North America, Asia and Africa took our 2020 blogger survey. Collectively they’ve visited and worked in over 50 countries across…
With the COVID-19 pandemic putting travel on hold nationally and internationally, 2020 has brought challenging and unpredictable times for the tourism industry. However, as a creative, resilient and optimistic community of ecotourism businesses, we believe we can come through this challenge even stronger – and maybe even help chart a new, more sustainable path for…