Last Frontiers' articles for Galapagos (all categories)
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Galapagos recommended reading
Here is a selection of books we recommend relating to the Galapagos islands: Charles Darwin called it "a little world within itself;" Sailors referred to it as "Las Encantadas"— the enchanted islands. This captivating history of the world's most famous islands charts their evolution from deserted wi... Read more»
Claire in Ecuador and the Galapagos
In September I spent almost three weeks exploring the Ecuadorean mainland and Galapagos islands. Having spent a few months in Quito on my pre-university gap year back in 2005, I was interested to see the changes (of which there were plenty), visit old haunts and discover the new. Despite the same br... Read more»
Oli in Ecuador and the Galapagos - Ama La Vida
Ama La Vida (Love Life) is the current slogan being promoted by the Ecuadorian Tourist board and late last year I was privileged enough to go and explore this simple philosophy first hand. It was my second visit to Ecuador in the past five years and once again my expectations were surpassed. My trav... Read more»
Jonny in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands
I was fortunate enough to visit Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands for the second time in October, and although I previously visited on a whistle stop tour taking in a couple of sights, this time I had two weeks to really discover what this country had to offer. My trip began with a visit to the nort... Read more»
Galapagos Safari Camp update
Discover the Galapagos islands from dry land. Yesterday Stephanie Bonham-Carter visited us here in Waddesdon and brought us up-to-date with developments at her and her husband Michael's wonderful Galapagos Safari Camp. Since I visited in 2008 it has really settled into its environment, and their men... Read more»
Spring Newsletter March 2012
Welcome to a spring update from Last Frontiers: our 20th newsletter for our 20th anniversary! In this issue: | Canyons and coasts - Sue and Ed in Brazil | Culture and Caribbean - Claire in Guatemala and Belize | Beyond the Canal - Oli in Panama | Galapagos update | Last Frontiers in the press | New... Read more»
Last Frontiers Newsletter #16 June 2010
Welcome to an early summer update from Last Frontiers. What a rollercoaster few months it has been - with volcanic ash drifting over us and then another British Airways strike series. I am frustrated to see that the insurance industry has still not reacted positively - they continue to insist that t... Read more»
Viva South America - Oliver Balch
This is a very readable journey through South America, with each chapter looking at a different country in relation to a specific theme. For example, Chile is examined through the eyes of women and Bolivia from the perspective of the poor. The author's commentary on Colombia is particularly hard-hit... Read more»