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The Year Earth Changed

The Year Earth Changed

Satellite Collar A Bear

Satellite Collar A Bear

Three Carbon-Negative Countries

Three Carbon-Negative Countries

The World’s 1st Energy-Positive Hotel

The World’s 1st Energy-Positive Hotel

Saudi Arabia’s Open-Air Living Museum

Saudi Arabia’s Open-Air Living Museum

The World’s Largest Natural Mirror

The World’s Largest Natural Mirror

A $335 Billion Industry by 2025

A $335 Billion Industry by 2025

Racing Extinction

Racing Extinction

Africa’s Plastic-Free Island

Africa’s Plastic-Free Island

The Densest Wildlife on the Planet

The Densest Wildlife on the Planet

One third of the world’s 1,000 remaining ...

One third of the world’s 1,000 remaining endangered mountain gorillas live on the steep slopes and misty peaks of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. This wild and wonder-filled place was once home base for legendary conservationist Dian Fossey, who is often credited with saving the species from extinction and whose story was famously told in the movie “Gorillas in the Mist”.⁠
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Dian Fossey’s work to study and protect the lives of the wild gorillas in Rwanda touched the hearts of people around the world. Her focus, courage and passion have inspired many conservationists who have followed since. And her legacy lives on, in the gorilla protection, science, education and people programs of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.⁠
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Today, you can visit the architecturally stunning Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund - a multi-building, $13.4 million investment that anchors the region as a conservation hub for ecological preservation and education in Africa. ⁠
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This 12-acre campus champions gorilla conservation through its architecture, with state-of-the art classrooms, housing, a museum, a fully equipped laboratory, and a 360-degree theater.⁠
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@savinggorillas / @theellenfund
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Where moments are curated especially for you, ...

Where moments are curated especially for you, inspired by the land, the wildlife and the people, and where every comfort is at your fingertips. ⁠Where some of the world’s best kept secrets and our planet’s greatest treasures become yours to behold. Where the setting for your adventures is a tropical rainforest that remained green during the ice age and as a result holds an ethereal diversity of flora that has thrived for millions of years…

Nyungwe House is set within Africa’s oldest conserved rainforest within a high altitude working tea plantation – a breathtakingly gorgeous setting for mindful moments of rest and relaxation, spectacular spa treatments, divine cuisine, a base for high intensity chimp trekking, and an all-around once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Tag who you’d share it with and get in touch to start planning your trip to Remarkable Rwanda.
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📸 : @oneandonlyhotels⁠
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Trek deep into unspoiled volcanic rainforests to ...

Trek deep into unspoiled volcanic rainforests to track endangered mountain gorillas in the wild, eventually coming face to face with one of your closest relatives in the animal kingdom. ⁠
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These enchanting animals are in fact so closely related to humans, sharing 98% of human DNA, that they are susceptible to catching a cold should you sneeze in their direction. ⁠
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As you take part in one of the most successful conservation efforts on the planet, the magic of their mirror-like movements will leave you in awe. ⁠
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Alongside expert trackers and rangers from the local⁠
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There are just 1,000 mountain gorillas left in the wild and visiting them in their natural habitat is a privilege that few people will ever get to experience.⁠
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Contact us @thelegacyuntold to start planning your next conservation-minded trip. ⁠
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Happy Friday intrepid travelers! Bucket-list ...

Happy Friday intrepid travelers! Bucket-list adventures await and a legendary safari across the oldest desert in the world is among them. ⁠
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Come lose yourself in the endless burnt red sand dunes of Sossusvlei, where time stands still and nature's beauty takes center stage.⁠
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Namib's stunning creatures have mastered the art of survival in harsh desert conditions. From the majestic oryx to the elusive sidewinder snake, these desert-adapted species never cease to amaze.⁠
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Some to keep an eye out for are the springbok, zebra, giraffe, gemsbok, ostrich and even wild horses. The rare and elusive aardvark is sometimes sighted at night, along with Cape fox, polecats and other nocturnal animals.⁠
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Get in touch @thelegacyuntold to start planning your once in a lifetime safari. ⁠
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📸 : @andbeyondsossusvlei⁠
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Located at the foot of snow-capped Mount Kenya, in...

Located at the foot of snow-capped Mount Kenya, in a secluded 250-acre estate and high on a ridge with spectacular views in all directions, sits Sirai House, your private home away from home in Laikipia. ⁠
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At the end of a warm day, when the sun sets and the air cools, a star-speckled sky shines down on Sirai. ⁠Sated from dinner and with the day’s safari wonders still on your mind, it is time to retire to your sumptuous suite.
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Follow a lit path to your room to find a crackling log fire, a warm drawn bubble bath, and a hot water bottle tucked between crisp linen.⁠
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⁠Tag who you'd share this special moment with and DM us @thelegacyuntold to start planning the safari of your dreams. ⁠
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⁠📸 : @siraihouse⁠
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“Adventure in place” on the flanks of Denali ...

“Adventure in place” on the flanks of Denali (North America’s highest peak at 20,310 feet) at an exclusive-use family owned property that sits on top of a glacier in one of the most remote⁠ locations on the planet. ⁠
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Sheldon Chalet is the only standing structure within the 4.7 million acres of Denali National Park, an isolated corner of the world and one of the best places to see the northern lights from the comfort of your bed, or gaze at meteor showers from a hammock beside your private heli pad. ⁠
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Glacier trekking, rappelling, rock climbing, snow cavern spelunking, ice climbing, gourmet glacier picnics, and stargazing are just some of the awesome adventures to be had in this truly extraordinary spot on the globe.⁠
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Ready to plan your legendary trip to North America's highest peak? Get in touch @thelegacyuntold and let us take you there.⁠
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📸 @sheldonchalet
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Lion cubs born in the Ngorongoro Crater have a ...

Lion cubs born in the Ngorongoro Crater have a higher chance of survival compared to those born in other areas. The unique ecosystem of the crater, with its abundant prey and natural barriers, allows cubs such as these to learn and grow in a protected environment. These free-roaming little lion cubs are a true symbol of the wild and untamed beauty of Mama Africa. ⁠
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Tag someone you love and get in touch @thelegacyuntold to start planning the safari of your dreams. ⁠
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📸Wayne Raymond⁠
@andbeyondngorongorocrater⁠
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At the award-winning Tierra Patagonia, on the edge...

At the award-winning Tierra Patagonia, on the edge of Torres del Paine, awaits a Chilean adventure of a lifetime.
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The architecture of the lodge is beautifully integrated into the landscape and offers sensational views of the park as well as the nearby Lake Sarmiento. The design is as extraordinary as it is purely Patagonian with locally-sourced materials and artworks throughout.

Hike to the namesake towers of the Torres del Paine National Park, or, to marvel at them from a distance, opt for the trail along the Cornisas instead for a dramatic view of the famous landscape. The local huasos will gladly let you ride along on horseback with them, or you can take a boat to see the Grey Glacier.

And whatever you eat, you can be sure it won’t have travelled very far: seafood such as king crab is caught in the Magellan Strait, lamb is from locally reared ruminants, and even the herbs and berries are freshly foraged.
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Tag who you'd stay here with and let us plan your next great escape.
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📸 : @tierrahotels⁠
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Happy Friday intrepid travelers! Bucket-list ...

Happy Friday intrepid travelers! Bucket-list adventures await and living like a maharajah in an Indian palace is among them. ⁠
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Experience the over the top opulence and spare-no-expense elegance of India’s perfectly restored grand palaces, where guests are treated like the royals who formerly called them⁠ home. ⁠

Today, luxury properties are built for the privileged few... these properties were built for the one.⁠
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Tag the one you’d share this with and get in touch to plan your next great escape.⁠
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📸 : @tajlakepalace⁠
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To see the Great Migration with your own eyes is ...

To see the Great Migration with your own eyes is to witness one of nature’s oldest and greatest phenomena. ⁠
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Trace the footsteps of the largest migration of mammals on the planet as 1.5 million wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, elephant and giraffe follow the rains across the Serengeti, and over the mighty Mara River into Kenya’s Masai Mara in their eternal quest for sustenance.⁠
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The drama really unfolds when predators like lion, leopard, and cheetah stalk their prey. This is the planet’s maddest dash, a jaw-dropping spectacle best experienced when accompanied by⁠ world-class guides. ⁠
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We’ll give you access to a front row seat, whether that is in a safari vehicle, from the privacy of your own tent at a strategically situated luxury mobile camp, from breathtaking heights in a hot air balloon, or for the truly adventurous, on foot with expert trackers.⁠
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Get in touch with us @thelegacyuntold and let us plan your next legendary safari.⁠
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📸 : @mariagelimasmiquel / @singita_ / @solly_levi / @emboocamp ⁠/ @petersize10⁠
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Set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu amidst the ...

Set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu amidst the rugged snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps - Blanket Bay is where relaxation and adventure meet luxury accommodation, unparalleled service and five star facilities.⁠
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Choose from the relaxed and intimate rooms of the Main Lodge, the space and privacy of the chalets or the unparalled luxury of Blanket Bay Villa. ⁠
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And with world heritage areas just minutes away by helicopter, Blanket Bay offers the perfect location for exploring everything this spectacular region has to offer.
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Get in touch with us @thelegacyuntold to start planning your next extraordinary getaway to New Zealand.
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📸 : @blanket_bay⁠
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Charter out, moor your boat, and delve to the dark...

Charter out, moor your boat, and delve to the dark depths of these volcanic islets to discover a unique vantage point and a first-class dive site. Ranked highly as among Australia’s best dive sites, the Admiralty Islands are a fascinating archipelago of volcanic formations - home to impressive pinnacles and coral reefs teeming with diverse marine life, from octopus and angelfish, to stingrays, morays, and Japanese Boarfish.
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DM us @thelegacyuntold to start planning your next great escape to The Land Down Under.
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