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Welcome to The Journal Podcast by Horizon Guides: a celebration of travel less ordinary and experiences that push us beyond our comfort zone and expand our understanding of the world. Forget the undiscovered, untouched shangri-la. That was always a myth peddled by marketing types. Today’s best discoveries come from within – by travelling with a different mindset, approaching the world with open-minded curiosity, and connecting with new people and cultures.
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The Journal Podcast by Horizon Guides: Revisiting Attenborough's Mountain Gorillas
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Just over 1,000 mountain gorillas still reside in the rainforests of East Africa -- and that's after several decades of conservation efforts. Unlike many wildlife stories, tourism and travellers have a positive impact on mountain gorillas, with a percentage of all tracking permits going back into conservation. In this podcast, we speak to renowned …
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The Journal Podcast by Horizon Guides: On the trail of Nepal's mystical yarsagumba
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Known as the 'roof of the world', Nepal is home to some of the world's most famous mountains and awe-inspiring treks. However, there is more to this country than just Everest and Annapurna base camps. We speak to author, photographer and explorer Stuart Butler about the mythical yarsagumba, a fungus/tuber that is literally worth its weight in gold,…
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The Journal Podcast by Horizon Guides: Galapagos Islands with Jim Lutz
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The Galapagos Islands are one of the natural wonders of the world. Home to more than 1,000 species of animal (11 of which can only be found on the Islands), they are a petri-dish for mother nature. But tourism is disrupting the Islands' natural balance. So how can you still visit this amazing place without impacting on its delicate eco-system? We s…
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