…country listed among World’s 101 Amazing Adventures
Guyana will be featured in the “101 Amazing Adventures of the World” a book currently being chronicled by popular British film producer and creative director, Russell Malkin who visited Guyana recently to explore its natural wonders.
According to a release from the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), Malkin said he is compiling an inspirational adventure book to inspire people to go out and have their own adventures.
Malkin believes that many people have not truly discovered what Guyana has to offer unlike him. He was captivated by Guyana during the 22nd Annual British Bird watching Fair in Rutland Water, England last month.
Malkin, who also visited the Dadanawa ranch which was once the world’s largest cattle ranch said he rode with the vaqueros and this was a great experience which is not normally available to tourists in such raw form. He was fascinated with the vaqueros (cow boys) as it is unusual to see the traditional cowboys.
The expedition leader also visited Surama which he described as “another epic journey” and thinks that it is a great idea to have the eco-lodge managed by the village.
Malkin and his photographer Victoria Morton also took take part in Surama village Amerindian Heritage Month celebrations and had the opportunity to experience the lifestyle and customs of the indigenous people.
British explorer Russell Malkin and photographer Victoria Morton on a recent visit to Guyana
“It was a good adventure and exciting. It was unique and that is what I was looking for,” he said.
Referring to the majestic Kaieteur Falls, Malkin said it is unbelievably unique and is “one of the most stunning natural sites I have seen anywhere” since it is completely untouched and surrounded by pristine rainforest.
Malkin said everyone now has more choices than before but not everyone has the confidence to try something new so his book is about showing them that this is possible and to reassure people that they can get out of their comfort zone.
Guyana is different from all the other countries in South America, and being an English-speaking country puts it at an advantage, he said.
Morton, who also does video recording and information gathering, said the experience was interesting and diverse and she too was captivated by the Kaieteur Falls which she said is “absolutely spectacular and unique and spiritual.”
She alluded to the country’s amazing wildlife noting that it would make for an interesting alternative to the safari in Africa. She said its difference would make it appealing even for a younger generation because of its great people and adventurous environment.
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Mr. Manniram Prashad said ‘Destination Guyana’ continues to attract more attention with its immense ecological and adventure tourism potential.
Such travel stories, he said, will also help to raise the destination’s profile and create more awareness about Guyana in keeping with both the Ministry’s and GTA’s awareness strategy.
Guyana has been featured in various international travel magazines and shows, such as the BBC’s three-part series, ‘The Lost Land of the Jaguar’, and the popular United States reality television show ‘Reel and Birding adventures.
During the four-day visit Malkin, Morton and Wilderness Explorer Tour Guide Luke Johnson travelled through neighbouring Brazil.
Malkin is also the producer and director of three motorcycle adventure television documentaries: Long Way Round, Race to Dakar, and Long Way Down featuring Charlie Boorman and Ewan McGregor.
He also founded the television production company ‘Big Earth’ and has 20 years experience in putting together international events and expeditions.
Malkin’s book is expected to be released during March to April 2011.
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