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A Taste of Bulgaria Travel

The unique cuisine of Bulgaria is a savory mix of spicy flavors and distinctly Eastern European dishes, like kebabcheta (small, spicy, minced meat rolls), Yran (a beverage of yogurt and water) and rich liquors and beers.
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Leeward Islands Wildlife

Bats are the most common mammal encountered on the Leeward Islands. Introduced mammals include deer and the Indian mongoose. Lizards, tortoises, geckos and iguanas are the most common reptiles. Barbuda has a frigate bird sanctuary, including 5,000 frigate birds and 170 other species.
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Windward Islands Wildlife

The Windward Islands wildlife consists of over 160 avian species and a ton of diverse and rare plant species and animal species. Also, the Windward Islands have a ton of unique fish species that you'll be able to see on an Adventure Life cruise or while snorkeling in the pristine waters.
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Galapagos Special Alert: Presence of Plasmodium Detected in Galapagos Penguins

One of the greatest threats to the delicate ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands is invasive species. The unique plant and wildlife that have developed over centuries on the islands did so in extreme isolation from the mainland – making them exceptionally vulnerable to foreign diseases that their immune systems are simply ill-prepared to …
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Lonesome George, Not So Lonesome?

Published August 22, 2008 Last month brought news that 13 eggs where found in Lonesome George's pen. The last of the Galapagos' Pinta Island species of giant tortoise, scientists at the Charles Darwin Research Station have been attempting to breed George with tortoises similar to Pinta subspecies since 1972. Over thirty-years later (giant …
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Wildside of the Virgin Islands

A trip to the Caribbean has so much more to offer travelers than beaches and sunbathing. It might come as a surprise that this destination could excite wildlife enthusiasts! The Caribbean islands have an unexpected variety of wildlife to observe. Besides marine life, there are exotic plants, frogs, iguana lizards, bats, and an array of bird species.
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Penguins by the Millions

South Georgia is a wildlife enthusiast's dream come true! Home to varied and abundant species of animals, this otherwise barren island is the destination for wild encounters.
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Virgin Islands Environment

The Virgin Islands have an extremely diverse environment that includes mountains to hike, coral reefs to explore, beaches, and coastal grasslands. With all these differing environments, there's something that everyone can enjoy.
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Leeward Islands Geography

Along with the Windward Islands, the small Leeward Islands form the Lesser Antilles on the eastern border of the Caribbean Sea. The geography of the Leeward Islands is comprised primarily by coral and volcanic islands. The soil on the coral islands is not well suited to agriculture, making these countries' primary economic engine tourism.
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Trinidad and Barbados Geography

Barbados is a fairly small, relatively flat island while Trinidad is much larger. Barbados's highest mountain is 1,120 feet (340 meters) and the capital and most populated part of the island is Bridgetown.
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British Virgin Islands Geography

This article will discuss where the individual British Virgin Islands are in relation to other Caribbean islands and landmarks.
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A Geographical look at the Virgin Islands

It's important to understand the geography of where the islands are located and where the British and U.S. Islands are in relation to each other so you can work with Adventure Life to find you the perfect cruise that includes all the destinations on your bucket list.
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Rugged Islands of South Georgia

Mostly rugged and barren, South Georgia is made up of impressive mountains rising out of the sea. Experience this truly unique destination!
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Leeward Islands Culture

The cultures of the Leeward Islands are as diverse as the people that inhabit them, coming from many countries in western Europe (like France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and others) and Africa. Much of the culture ties back into the region's colonial European roots, but there is also a notable presence of unique local Caribbean traditions.
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Windward Islands Culture

The culture of the Windward Islands is very diverse and likely very different from where you're coming from. This cultural guide will explain the origins of various things centered around the Windward Islands.
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Trinidad, Tobago, and Barbados Culture

Tourism, and offshore finance attracted by the low tax regime, have replaced sugar cane as the main players in the economy of Barbados, but the importance of sugar cane is still emphasized in the annual Crop Over carnival held in July and early August. The ethnic origin of the population is predominantly African. The Grammy-winning musician …
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British Virgin Islands Culture

This article will discuss the surprisingly rich culture that the British Virgin Islands have. This includes its influences from African culture, Arabian culture, and the official language of the islands.
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Customs and Culture of Bulgaria Travel

From the fascinating fire dances to the many traditional folkloric festivals and celebrations like Pirin Sings and Rozhen Sings, this ancient country has a distinct character that will delight you as you travel through Bulgaria.
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Leeward Islands Recent History

The last five centuries have been an era of colonial occupation, followed by independence in the late 20th century for some islands. Large-scale sugar cane plantations on the more fertile islands led to the importation of thousands of slaves from Africa, and indentured labor from Europe and Asia after the abolition of slavery in the early part of …
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Caribbean Recent History

The Caribbean islands were part of the colonial efforts of the European countries, namely Britain and France. In the 17th Century the British and the French made efforts to colonize the islands and the tug of war over territories was part of the Anglo-French conflict. It was common for islands to pass back and forth between powers and to undergo …
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The Whaler's Last Outpost

The London-based merchant Anthony de la Roche is credited with the first sighting of South Georgia (by European explorers) in 1675. Early maps thereafter called it “Roche Island”. The famous Captain James Cook was the first documented explorer to land on the island, in 1775. He dubbed the island “not worth the discovery”, yet mapped and surveyed it anyway.
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A Look at Bulgaria’s Modern History

While not quite turbulent, Bulgaria's modern political history has been a bit of a roller coaster of power transitions and changes of government, right through the 21st century.
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Leeward Islands Ancient History

Early settlers on the islands were Amerindian tribes who migrated in successive waves either southwards from what is now Florida or northwards from present-day Venezuela, as long ago as 3000 BC according to archaeological evidence. The original stone age tribes were replaced by the agricultural societies of the Saladoids and Arawaks, who were in …
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Windward Islands Ancient History

The history of the Windward Islands ties in with the history of the Caribbean as a whole. Evidence of human settlement in the Caribbean dates back to 4500 BC, The Taino who originally occupied some of the Windward Islands were relatives of the Arawak people indigenous to the West Indies. When Christopher Columbus arrived in the 15th Century he …
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