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Jonathan Tourtellot is a classic product of this infamous society I’m sitting in: wise, whimsical and, despite a head cold, full of wonder for the world – he is the stereotypical adventurous professor leading an ambassadorial training session deep inside the arteries of natgeoHQ, Washington DC.
And the subject of his images of Norweigan fjords and Costa del Concrete? Geotourism” *. Coined and defined by Tourtellot as:
“tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of the place, such as its culture, environment, heritage, and the well-being of its residents.”*
In other words, tourism that doesn’t have …
Read More >>>My trip is getting closer
Bula VinakaWell this is my first Vorovoro blog (well actually my first ever blog). My trip is all booked in for 29th May to 5th June and I’m starting to think about what I need to bring, and how much I can fit into the measley 15 kg I can …
Read More >>>Wavu Goes Visiting
Bula sia, tribe! Wavu Jenny still here after seven months and more in love with this island, this life, and these people every day. This week, I’m having a couple of nights off to visit friends in Vuo Village on the mainland.
I’m currently sitting in the doorway of …
Read More >>>Vorovoro's whale skeleton
Up in the Fijian village where Francis and Poasa live, there is a large shelter that houses a sperm whale skeleton. Some people have told me it is a baby one, but my mom looked it up online and based on the size it sounds like it was probably an …
Read More >>>Vorovoro has new baby piglets!
Last week, something amazing happened! One of the pigs had piglets! There were twelve of them, but one died on the day they were born, and another died the next day. So now we have 10 left. They are the cutest little things I’ve ever seen. All pink and furry …
Read More >>>Vorovoro has new baby piglets!
Last week, something amazing happened! One of the pigs had piglets! There were twelve of them, but one died on the day they were born, and another died the next day. So now we have 10 left. They are the cutest little things I’ve ever seen. All pink and furry …
Read More >>>From Birmingham to Bula Sia
Tags: Tribe / Guests / FijiWell what can you say about Vorovoro that hasn’t already been documented by so many like-minded people? Well, nothing, that’s the simple answer, because Vorovoro leaves you completely speechless.
But here is my story nonetheless…
I went through a slightly different route to get onboard with Tribewanted and …
Read More >>>Needing fish/fishing pictures for non-profit use
Hi all,
I work for FishWise, www.fishwise.org”, and need pics to use in our promo materials and on our website. We are looking for pictures that communicate global fishing. If you have any great pics please contact me! This is a great way to build a portfolio! Thank you! ...
Read More >>>My return to Vorovoro
I’ll be returning to the island towards the end of February after 15 months since my last visit. I can’t wait to see all of team Fiji again.
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Read More >>>My journey to paradise
I am so excited to think that in five weeks time I will have retired and be on my way to spend 4 weeks on Vorovoro my first trip to the island but not to Fiji. I am looking forward to meeting all the wonderful people I have heard so …
Read More >>>The Andina Diaries: Snow Sweat!
Tags: GlobalAs the snow falls and new years resolutions start to melt this seems like the ideal time to remind everyone out there of the exciting possibility of joining the Tribewanted Andina experience over the summer. If you needing something to look forward to, motivate yourself by or just seeking a …
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