The Wonderful World of Wildlife

If you haven’t noticed from our abundance of photos and videos, here at Fire Island Eco Retreats, we are passionate about animals. During our time learning about our extraordinary wildlife world, we’ve picked up some amazing and often amusing facts about animals.

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6 Reasons Why Machangulo is One of the Most Romantic Places in the World

I think of myself as a bit of a romantic. In my 40-something years, I’ve been lucky to travel to some of the world’s most beautiful locations, and many of them have been laden with romance. I realise that I don’t know where you’ve travelled to in your life, but what I can tell you is that none of those places can compare to Machangulo.

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How to be a Savvy Sustainable Packer on Your Next Vacation

Packing with purpose can really help the environment. It can even help your pocket. Being considerate of what you pack, and how you pack, is the first step to becoming a more eco-conscious traveller.

Here are our top tips for environmentally-friendly packing on your next break.

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Expedition to Ilha do Fogo – Project “Just say Yes”

It’s not every day you are invited to a private island – but on that day saying ‘Yes’ seemed like a pretty good idea. So, when my PhD student, Sasha Dines was invited to Ilha do Fogo in Mozambique in February, and there was space for me to join the expedition, I literally jumped at the chance.

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