The Pantanal, one of the biggest wetlands is a great natural wonder of South America. Home to an overwhelming variety of species, the wetlands are a flat landscape with gentle cascading rivers situated within Brazil, overunning into Bolovia and Paraguay.

Amongst the diverse variety of flora and fauna birds can be spotted feeding and breeding in the wetlands, especially during September. With over 600 different types of speices of birds, the colonies can be observed throughout the rainforest. Toucans, parrots, parakeets and kingfishers settle in this swamp land, and can be heard singing and chanting throughout the forest, alongside the enormous variety of fish and mammals.

Receiving dry warm weather throughout August, with average temperature reaching 25 degrees celsius, and rainfall just measuring to 60mm, Kenya is a magnificent country to take a trip to.

With two of the most famous game reserves in East Africa; the Masai Mara and the Amboseli, this country promises a safari experience second to none. Herds of wildebeest can be seen sweeping across the African savannah, whilst watching in awe as the wild elephants graze in the Amboseli. Revered by the local Kikuyu tribes, Mount Kenya, an imposing extinct volcano which is covered in forests, moorland and ice glaciers, is the highest peak in Kenya, towering over 5,000 metres of the African landscape. All of the fascinating wildlife, the coral reefs, forest reserves and a rich historical heritage make Kenya a captivating country.

Each year, taking place in the impressive Damascus New Fair Ground in Syria, is the International Leather Goods fair. Showcasing a selection of the regions finest leather goods, attracts visitors and buyers from around the world. The four day event offers the opportunity admire and purchase leather goods from the most important manufcturing countries in the Arabic region.

Knysna, South Africa each September is host to a showcase of a local food culture and talent. Workshops, demonstrations and competitions fill this ten day event whilst national and international chefs demonstrate their culinary skills for all to see.

Music and dancing fill the streets whilst visitors of all ages can take part in family fishing and baking bread demonstrating the culinary talent that this country has to offer.

This food lover’s paradise event emphasises the use of fresh ingredients from the area, with local farmers and artisans providing visitors the opportunity to sample their produce.

Kerala’s annual Aranmula Boat race is one of the countrys’ most popular events which takes place on the Pampa River. Taking place on the last day of the Onam harvest festival, the race attracts thousands of spectators cheering on the competitors.

Before the race has been begins, there are offerings and prayers to Lord Krishna at the Temple of Aranmula. The objective of the race however, is not to win but to keep up with the other boats and try and all finish at the same time. Each of the 30 boats taking part are laden with 100 oarsmen and 4 helmsmen on each boat, encouraged by singers on board each boat, singing a rhythm for the boats to maintain their pace. Colourfully decorated with sequinned parasols and drapes, the snake boats are over 30 metres long standing up in the shape of a scorpion’s tail at one end. There is a snake boar representing each of the village along the river Pampa. The race is an occasion to gather all the neighbouring village people together whilst combining friendship and sportsmanship in an exciting day