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The significance of the Baobab Tree in Malawi

June 21, 2018June 19, 2018

The baobab tree is multifaceted in the use it finds in African culture. The Malawian government has made efforts to ensure its preservation, and make …

GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature

Why preserving our forests is imperative

June 20, 2018June 18, 2018

Forests are essential for existence on Earth. Beyond giving us physical resources like timber, they provide clean air, safer water and animal habitats whilst counteracting …

Asia, Intangible Heritage, Nature

Culture in the Himalayas

June 19, 2018June 16, 2018

The Himalayan people’s diversity reflects through their architecture, their languages and dialects,their rituals and beliefs, and even their clothing. This is typified by the shapes …

Asia, Continent, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage, Nature, Traditions

The Bhatial songs of Bangladesh’s rivers

June 18, 2018June 16, 2018

Thousands of Boatsmen have lived in Bangladesh, often known as a river irrigated land. These boatsmen have adopted the legacy of own traditions and culture …

Nature, Travel, Travellers

A daring globetrotter? Travel to these 7 eccentric places around the world!

June 15, 2018June 12, 2018

If traveling is a passion of yours that can’t be quelled, there won’t be many amazing places left for you to explore. You might have …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature

Kainji Lake National Park

June 6, 2018June 4, 2018

One of the largest parks in Nigeria is Kainji Lake National park. The merging of Zugurma games reserves and Borgu led to the creation of …

Lost in the wilderness: how to find your way back to civilization without a compass?

June 4, 2018June 1, 2018

Steering away from the campground or losing your bearings in the wilderness may seem like a little problem. Straying for miles into the woods can …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature

The Himalayas: A trove of minerals, flora, fauna and culture

May 31, 2018May 27, 2018

The name and the reputation of the Himalayas are universally known, but few understand the real importance that these mountain ranges have for their land, …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Conservation, Nature, Traditions

Talaandig Artisans of Bukidnon

May 16, 2018May 9, 2018

Living in the foothills of the Kitanglad Mountain Ranges in Bukidnon in the Philippines, the Talaandig group has an estimated population of 100,000 and is …