Take a sofa escape to Guyana

In the midst of a global pandemic, travel has become all but impossible, leaving many with a chronic case of wanderlust as they are pent up at home dreaming of their next trip. In order to provide inspiration for a well-earned trip of a lifetime and to scratch the travel itch that so many have, the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) is on hand with four ways to experience the magical world of the little-known South American country from the comfort of one’s own home.

Book: The Lost World, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Even today the little-known South American country of Guyana remains uncharted territory for man, boasting around 85% forest cover from one of only four primary rainforests in the world. Perhaps it comes as no surprise then that this mysterious land of dense jungle and hidden corners was the inspiration behind Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World. Ancient tepuis (table-top mountains) erupt from the jungle canopy while the thick forest…