October 2016 ~ Convenient travel

Monday, October 31, 2016

Rad Arachnids at the National History Museum's Spider Pavilion

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If you live in Los Angeles and somehow missed the bevy of haunted houses and scary attractions, you're in luck: the Spider Pavilion at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is open from October 30 to December 11. This isn't your normal spider exhibit, full of glass cases and barriers between you and the spiders; the exhibit is housed in an open-air pavilion where you can see non-venomous...

The Exhibit Where You Can Explore Cuba Without a Passport

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The American Museum of Natural History will be presenting ¡Cuba!, a new exhibit exploring the nature and culture of the island nation. Given the country’s incredible biodiversity and vibrant culture it’s clear that the exhibit, the largest of its kind in the United States, will serve as an exciting examination of everything Cuba has to offer. Visitors to the museum will be able to get an immersive...

5 Ways to Contribute to Wildlife Conservation with a Trip to Namibia

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While on vacation in Namibia, it’s easy to contribute to wildlife conservation while staying at comfortable lodges and going on guided safaris. Namibia is the first African country to incorporate protection of the environment and wildlife into its constitution. It has done this by creating conservancies and involving local communities, tourism businesses, safari operators, lodges, and farmers in...