Bali is a beautiful Indonesian island, with many different landscapes, cultures and religions. As such, it is perfect for all kinds of travellers. It’s affectionately called “The Island of 10,000 Temples.” Here are a few things that make Bali a premier destination for your next tour: Bali’s Culture The best thing you can do in […]
The Inca Trail This is undoubtedly Peru’s most popular trekking route. Recommended for the physically fit only, it runs for more than 40km and reaches 4,200 metres above sea level (masl). at its highest point, that is the Warmiwañuska or Dead Woman’s Pass. The stone-paved trail, discovered in 1960 and part of the more than […]
Taking photos outdoors makes a photographer’s job a lot easier. Most of the time (unless it happens to be a bad weather day) the natural lighting and backgrounds, help to make your job so much easier. Set Up Shots Ahead of Time Having a plan for the type of shots you want to take is […]
Carnivorous plants have ingeniously evolved a variety of mechanisms to survive in extreme conditions. With the ability to catch their prey they don’t have to rely on their immediate environment alone to obtain nutrients, unlike more traditional plants. Usually, you think of insects as having the upper hand over plants. As a keen vegetable grower, […]
Carnivorous plants come from a range of climates from the tropical areas of Asia to the temperate regions of Europe and from Central America up to Alaska, as well as Australia and many Pacific islands. In fact, the only continent in which they don’t grow is Antarctica. These varying ranges of plants are widespread but […]
The waterwheel plant is native to Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, but they are becoming increasingly rare. It’s the sole species of the genus, although 19 extinct species are known, through fossil records. This fast growing, aquatic, rootless plant consists of free-floating stems reaching a length of 6–40 cm (2–16”). It naturally grows in ponds […]
Nepenthes are a genus that contains around 170 species and are very diverse. They are native to the tropics, principally Madagascar through tropical Asia to northern Australia. In the wild, they grow as vines up to 15m (50ft). Most tropical pitcher plants grow in the upper canopy of rainforests and prefer bright light, but without […]
Cephalotus is only native to the breezy coastal districts of southwest Australia, mainly between the towns of Albany and Walpole and is the only member of the genus. Plain, fleshy leaves form in spring and the traps follow in summer. Long upright stems up to 60cm (2ft) in height are formed producing an unspectacular white […]
Darlingtonia is native to the USA, in northern California and southern Oregon. It is the sole member of its genus and one of the rarest. Cobra lilies have variegated pitchers at the end of their leaves. Pitchers are mottled green in colour and survive for two to three years. They have a distinctive hood sheltering […]
Bladderworts are the largest genus of carnivorous plants with around 220 species and are widely distributed around the world. They are highly evolved, mostly semi-aquatic plants and can be found in lakes, streams and bogs. The plants contain tiny hollow bladders that actively capture and digest their prey, such as insect larvae, aquatic worms and […]
