Kew reforestation
Fighting to save the Huarango Tree on Peru’s desert coast
Amidst the doom and gloom of environmental predictions there are always elements of light shining through. Environmental scientist Oliver Whaley is one such enlightened individual. Find out about his attempt to safeguard the future of the Huarango tree on the south coast of Peru. Read more.

Ecuador comes to the fore
Shining a light on this magical country
One of the smallest countries in South America is having something of a renaissance in 2008, with the New York Times declaring it one of the top 53 places to go to this year, and Condé Nast Traveller magazine dedicating a sizeable chunk of editorial to this Ecuador in its December issue. So what is the appeal and why now? Read more.

Discovering the Colca Valley
The lady and the luxury hotel group meet in the land of the condor
Just 100 miles or a four hour car journey north of Arequipa, Peru, lies a stunning natural phenomenon, the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world. This is home of the Andean condor, a unique charity and, now, the Orient Express Hotel Group. But how is the balance between these three being met. Read more.