The Bonito region encompasses three major cities: Bonito, Bodoquena & Jardim, and is located in the western part of Mato Grosso do Sul State (Brazil). The region is a famous eco-tourism destination because it has several trails, waterfalls, sinkholes, caves and crystalline rivers where you can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities (snorkeling, scuba diving, light rafting, rappelling, wildlife & bird watching, horseback riding…
Wat Xieng Thong is one of the most impressive Buddhist temples in Laos, located on the northern tip of the peninsula of Luang Phrabang. It was built in 1560 by King Setthathirath. It has an incredible history: it is one of the few survivors of an attack by the Black Flag Army in 1887, a mercenary anti-colonial army who entered the city to pillage. The temple was…
The Lost Lobos Company in partnership with Baramee, a Thailand company, has the pleasure to offer you very unique Thailand tote bags (top zipper). They are made by local people using the traditional shinning Sukhothai print (100% cotton). Tote Bag Interior Features: – Black sturdy canvas – One big pocket with zipper – Two open pockets (smaller one can be used to…
The Lost Lobos Company is participating in the Brandon Winter Festival – you can find us at the Brazil Pavilion (Shriners Hall – 1110 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon). In the Pavilion, you will enjoy a delicious “feijoada” (black beans stew) and drink “caipirinha” (lime juice with sugar cane alcohol) while watching a high energy “capoeira” (Brazilian Martial Arts) performance. You will also enjoy ‘brigadeiro” (a type of chocolate…
Who makes these beautiful birds? They are handcrafted by teenagers of low-income families, which live in Corumbá City (Southern Pantanal, Brazil). The “CASA DE MASSA BARRO” (House of Clay Crafts) is a cooperative, which aims to give a career opportunity to these teenagers (ages 9 – 14) by teaching them the art of clay crafting. One of the requirements to…
Nature’s biodiversity has always been used by human populations for its survival in a variety of environmental conditions. In the case of plant species, they have been harvested for direct consumption and/or to be used as utensils or even shelter. In the Jalapão region of Brazil (Tocantins State), local rural communities have been harvesting the scapes (flower stalks or stems)…
Artisans for centuries have been expressing their love for the Christmas Season by creating a variety of nativity scenes. Below are a few scenes created by the artisans of – The House of the Figure-Makers – in Taubaté, São Paulo State (Brazil). These artisans embrace the true meaning of Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and…
Dare to Explore the World!Learn about the many cultures on this planet!Immerse yourself into their lives…..just imagine how it is to be them! Over the years, through my career as an Environmental Scientist, I have been fortunate to observe and experience the natural beauty of many different habitats in urban, rural & remote areas. At the same time, I have…
Awesome documentary – The Human Planet – BBC
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