July 2017

Thousands of elephants kept in cruel conditions for tourism (by World Animal Protection)

July 10, 2017

Stupid tourists participating in elephant abuse with a smile! A new comprehensive report released in Toronto on July 6th, 2017 by World Animal Protection, an international animal welfare charity, reveals thousands of captive elephants across six Asian countries are suffering in inhumane conditions to support elephant rides and shows for tourists. The new “Taken for a Ride” report, investigated 220 tourist venues across Thailand, Sri Lanka, Nepal, India, Laos and Cambodia, and found that 77% of the nearly 3,000 elephants surveyed are suffering. When not giving rides or performing, [MORE...]

Thailand Monkey Buffet (Photo Essay)

July 9, 2017

Lopburi Monkey buffet festival, thailand

Once a year, on the last Sunday of November, it’s time for the Monkey Buffet in Lopburi, Thailand. Located about 150 km north of the national capital, Bangkok, the history of Lopburi dates back almost 1,000 years. While under control of the Khmer Empire from Angkor (Cambodia), around the 13th century, many temples were constructed here, many of which are still standing today. One of them, built as a Hindu shrine, is Phra Prang Sam Yot. Over the years, hundreds of crab-eating macaques moved in, hence the temple is commonly known as the “Monkey Temple”. These monkeys are cared for by the [MORE...]

Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, CANADA (by Jonathan Maister)

July 5, 2017

Words by Jonathan Maister, a Markham (Canada) based writer and adventurer. Photos courtesy of Tourism New Brunswick. Few doubt that among the earth’s visual bounty, some of the finest vistas are offered by the ocean. The tidal pulse riding the continental coasts and shimmering up the shores has, as long as history has been recorded, held a place in our hearts and often in our livelihood. Across generations and geography it has seduced the imagination of travellers and guided the invasions of admirals. Surely in the Bay of Fundy nestled between the southern shores of Canada’s eastern [MORE...]

TRAVELLER: Juan Gallardo, Yangon, Myanmar

July 4, 2017

Globerovers Magazine is in conversation with Spanish-born Juan Gallardo who lives in Yangon, Myanmar. Juan has travelled Myanmar extensively and shares with us his love for this country and its Burmese cuisine which he meticulously showcases in his cookbook available on on Amazon.com: Delicious Myanmar - Discover Myanmar Through Its People and Food. [MORE...]

9 Best Traveller Experiences in MOROCCO

July 4, 2017

Morocco is famous for its food, souks, ancient fortified citadels and kasbahs, beaches, mountains, and its Berber people. We start this journey at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains and continue along the rugged terrains and valleys to the ancient ksar of Aït Benhaddou. We follow the former caravan route through the Sahara Desert to the bustle of the old, colourful souks of Marrakech, and then head west to the cool winds of the Atlantic Ocean. From the wide beaches and whitewashed fortified walls of Essaouira, we go past the fortress built by Vasco da Gama’s brother-in-law in the town [MORE...]

10 Cool Excitements in Lapland

July 4, 2017

Also known as Sápmi, Lapland includes the Nordic regions of Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Russia. It has traditionally been inhabited by the Sami people, known in English as “Lapps” or “Laplanders”. Thinking about Lapland, the word itself may cast some images of colourful Laplanders, known as the Sámi peoples, roaming reindeer, the home of Santa Claus, the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), and the midnight sun. But, there is a lot more to Lapland than you ever imagined. Sadly, Lapland is not what it used to be. Nowadays, the traditional Sámi people constitute only a small minority [MORE...]

Georgia of the Caucasus

July 3, 2017

When you look at the map you will understand why the Caucasus is described as “Where East meets West”. Georgia is right in the centre! Caucasus as a region is not exactly familiar to many people. The region is generally defined to include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and nearby areas within Iran, Russia, and Turkey. It has a foothold in both Eastern Europe and Western Asia, but is generally viewed as part of Europe. Blessed with some of the world’s most stunning landscapes, the Caucasus is home to Mount Elbrus (5,642 m), the highest mountain in Russia and in Europe, including the [MORE...]

Lake Bled, Slovenia (Photo Essay)

July 3, 2017

Turquoise Jewel of Slovenia Situated in the Julian Alps of the Upper Carniolan region of northwestern Slovenia, just about 55 km northwest of the capital, Ljubljana, you will find Slovenia’s turquoise jewel. The glacial lake, with tectonic origins, is over two kilometres long and almost 1.4 km wide with a maximum depth of almost 30 m. Surrounded by mountains and forests, the lake is located in a very picturesque setting. To the north of the lake lies the Julian Alps and the impressive Triglavski Narodni Park, famous for Mount Triglav (2,863 m), the highest peak of the Julian Alps, and the [MORE...]

NEW MAGAZINE AVAILABLE

July 1, 2017

GlobeRovers Travel Magazine December 2023

We are thrilled to bring you a two-part series of our top picks for the most inspiring travel stories published since GlobeRovers Magazine first hit the shelves in July 2013. In this issue (Part 1), we are excited to share with you many of our favourite travel stories. [MORE...]