<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Travel diary - Seezon UK</title> <atom:link href="https://www.seezon.co.uk/category/inspiration/travel-diary/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.seezon.co.uk/category/inspiration/travel-diary/</link> <description>United Kingdom,GB</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:41:31 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5</generator> <item> <title>Garden Inspiration: Kew Royal Botanic Gardens</title> <link>https://www.seezon.co.uk/kew-royal-botanic-gardens/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Seezon]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:00:36 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Inspiration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel diary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Biodiversity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Royal Gardens]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Garden]]></category> <category><![CDATA[inspiration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel Diary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kew Gardens]]></category> <category><![CDATA[London]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.seezon.co.uk/?p=3865</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Kew Royal Botanic Gardens: the most biodiverse place in the world  Thirty minutes from central London, the Kew Royal Botanic gardens is the most biodiverse place on earth. This garden allows all visitors to discover flowers and trees from around the world and learn about the country’s history and the Royal family.   Numerous beautiful sites […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk/kew-royal-botanic-gardens/">Garden Inspiration: Kew Royal Botanic Gardens</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk">Seezon UK</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Kew Royal Botanic Gardens: the most biodiverse place in the world</strong> </h2> <p>Thirty minutes from central London, the Kew Royal Botanic gardens is the most biodiverse place on earth. This garden allows all visitors to discover flowers and trees from around the world and learn about the country’s history and the Royal family. </p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="718" height="718" src="https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-70.png" alt="Kew Royal Botanic Gardens" class="wp-image-3866" srcset="https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-70.png 718w, https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-70-300x300.png 300w, https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-70-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px" /></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Numerous beautiful sites in one garden</strong> </h2> <p>This garden is without a doubt one of the most beautiful gardens in the world, with lovely ornamental gardens, an extraordinary diversity of plants and over 14 0000 trees. </p> <p>This Royal Garden allows you to travel the world through biodiversity and time travel through different significant periods in garden designs. </p> <p>Different parts of the garden are dedicated to different varieties of plants and areas of the world. Stroll through the waterlily house and enjoy waterlilies from around the world. Then enter the palm house, an incredible glass structure that holds a diversity of plants from tropical regions. Continuing to Davies Alpine house, grows a variety of flower from the alpine regions. The Princess of Whales Conservatory is a complex glasshouse that allows you to walk through different climates and see how landscape changes starting in the desert and ending in a rainforest. </p> <p>You won’t be disappointed by the Treetop Walkways, a path that lays 18 meters high so you can enjoy the view of magnificent trees from a bird’s eyed view, it is truly a unique opportunity! </p> <p><img decoding="async" src="blob:https://www.seezon.co.uk/3dffb397-347d-46c1-97d8-32bccaf978b3" alt="Une image contenant herbe, arbre, extérieur, parc Description générée automatiquement"></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A garden greatly influenced by the Royal Family</strong> </h2> <p>The Kew Royal Botanical Garden was developed in the 16<sup>th</sup> century due to royal influence. Walking through this garden, you will be presented with a lot of buildings built in honor of members of the royal family (such as the pagoda built for princess Augusta, or King William’s temple built in 1837 for Queen Victoria in memory of William the 4<sup>th</sup>). This garden displays landscapes with layers of history and heritage. A true outdoor museum! </p> <p>An important structure of the garden is the Kew palace, a small palace made from red bricks where the royal family spends a few days when they need a calm and peaceful getaway. </p> <p><img decoding="async" src="blob:https://www.seezon.co.uk/76d48242-a18a-463d-8f5b-a6a957fe0578"></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Kew, a fight for biodiversity conservation</strong> </h2> <p>Kew Gardens aims to protect biodiversity in this age of extinction for the benefit of our planet and humanity as it is key to our existence (to provide food, oxygen, fibres and fuel). On top of its breath-taking landscapes, the Royal Gardens is the world’s leading organisation in plant and fungal science thanks to the diversity of plants, research and equipment it holds. When walking through the waterlily house, you can see a couple varieties that do not exist in the wild anymore. These gardens are key to conservation. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk/kew-royal-botanic-gardens/">Garden Inspiration: Kew Royal Botanic Gardens</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk">Seezon UK</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Garden Inspiration: The Majorelle Garden</title> <link>https://www.seezon.co.uk/the-majorelle-garden/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Seezon]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:59:02 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Inspiration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel diary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Garden]]></category> <category><![CDATA[inspiration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel Diary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[La Jardin Majorelle]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marrakech]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.seezon.co.uk/?p=3899</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Majorelle Garden and its breath-taking colours  The Jardin Majorelle, a splendid garden located in Marrakech, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful gardens in the world and attracts nearly 600,000 visitors each year. Created in 1931, this remarkable garden with its bright colors was for a long time the workshop of the painter Jacques […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk/the-majorelle-garden/">Garden Inspiration: The Majorelle Garden</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk">Seezon UK</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Majorelle Garden and its breath-taking colours</strong> </h2> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" width="662" height="662" src="https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-71.png" alt="The Majorelle Garden " class="wp-image-3900" srcset="https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-71.png 662w, https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-71-300x300.png 300w, https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-71-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px" /></figure> <p>The Jardin Majorelle, a splendid garden located in Marrakech, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful gardens in the world and attracts nearly 600,000 visitors each year. Created in 1931, this remarkable garden with its bright colors was for a long time the workshop of the painter Jacques Majorelle. Threatened to be transformed by the city into a hotel project, Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé bought the garden in 1980 and set up his studio there. This oasis provided him with an infinite source of inspiration for his creations. </p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A stunning garden displaying Majorelle colours</strong> </h2> <p>This exotic garden blends vibrantly colored architecture with plants from all over the world. Jacques Majorelle, a painter and botanical enthusiast, created this magnificent garden as the base for his studio. Fountains, ceramic jars, murals, paths, and water fountains are elements of the garden that served as his inspiration. The painter brought to the unique architecture of this garden, bright colors that you will find on the jars, walls and pergolas. One color in particular stands out: a very intense and luminous ultramarine blue, which we now call: Majorelle Blue. </p> <p>Thanks to the painter’s passion for botanical art, you will see in this garden over 300 types of plants, including: an important collection of cacti, bamboo, palms, jasmines, agaves, tree ferns, aquatic plants.These plants were brought back by Jacques Majorelle during his numerous trips around the world, creating a surprising and unique diversity. </p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" width="666" height="666" src="https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-73.png" alt="The Majorelle Garden " class="wp-image-3904" srcset="https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-73.png 666w, https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-73-300x300.png 300w, https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-73-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px" /></figure> <p><strong>A magical inspiration for Yves Saint Laurent</strong> </p> <p>Located on Yves Saint Laurent street, this designer and fashion designer plays an important role in the history of this garden. During one of his trips to Morocco, Yves Saint Laurent discovered the amazing Majorelle garden and fell in love with it. After buying it in 1980, he left it open to tourists so that we could enjoy the beauty of the place that inspired him so much. He says: “For many years, I have found in the Majorelle garden an inexhaustible source of inspiration and I have often dreamed of its colors which are unique”. A few steps away from the garden, visit the Yves Saint Laurent museum and admire his many creations with colors reminiscent of the Majorelle garden. </p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="644" height="644" aria-hidden="true" src="https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-72.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3902" srcset="https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-72.png 644w, https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-72-300x300.png 300w, https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-72-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px" /></figure> <p><strong>An extraordinary cultural site</strong> </p> <p>In the Majorelle garden, where the painter’s studio was previously located, you will now find a Berber museum. This museum will teach you more about the culture of the Moroccan Berbers, their clothing, and their traditional accessories. Find in this museum the personal collection of Berber art of Pierre Berger and Yves Saint Laurent. </p> <p>So what are you waiting for to visit this extraordinary garden? </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk/the-majorelle-garden/">Garden Inspiration: The Majorelle Garden</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk">Seezon UK</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>The National Botanical Garden of Kirstenbosch: A must-see </title> <link>https://www.seezon.co.uk/the-national-botanical-garden-of-kirstenbosch-a-must-see/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Seezon]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:58:48 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Inspiration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel diary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Garden]]></category> <category><![CDATA[inspiration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel Diary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Biodiversity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kirstenbosch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[South Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Botanical Gardens]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.seezon.co.uk/?p=3918</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Located in South Africa, in Cape Town, this is a key place to visit! At the base of the Table Mountain, this garden has over 8,500 species of South African plants and covers 532 hectares. Founded in 1913, it is one of the most renowned botanical gardens in the world!   A unique collection   The botanical […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk/the-national-botanical-garden-of-kirstenbosch-a-must-see/">The National Botanical Garden of Kirstenbosch: A must-see </a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk">Seezon UK</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="662" height="662" src="https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-1.jpeg" alt="Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens" class="wp-image-3921" srcset="https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-1.jpeg 662w, https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-1-150x150.jpeg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px" /></figure> <p>Located in South Africa, in Cape Town, this is a key place to visit! At the base of the Table Mountain, this garden has over 8,500 species of South African plants and covers 532 hectares. Founded in 1913, it is one of the most renowned botanical gardens in the world! </p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A unique collection </strong> </h2> <p>The botanical garden of Kirstenbosh has developed over the years but was initially designed by the brilliant English botanist H. Pearson. His goal for this garden was to create the first botanical garden in the world that would house all of South Africa’s flora in one place. This place gathers, protects, exhibits and preserves 7,000 different species. </p> <p><img decoding="async" src="blob:https://www.seezon.co.uk/8e64a258-6152-485c-8479-cef355992f12"></p> <p>This garden is possible thanks to its key location. Mountains surround the garden which allows the vegetation to be protected from the wind and create an ideal climate. The garden covers 36 hectares and is surrounded by a wild landscape of 500 hectares. This wilderness park is equipped with many hiking trails that allow you to walk around and enjoy this relaxing experience. </p> <p>As you walk through the park, you will encounter waterfalls, stone paths, dirt roads and you will not be able to resist listening to the bird chirping that adds a magical dimension to this garden. </p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A spectacular variety</strong> </h2> <p>The Kirstenbosh Botanical Garden is divided into several thematically organized garden areas. These areas will help you understand the diversity of plants, their uses, and will ease your visit. You will find a medicinal garden with many plants used for different medicinal treatments, the Gondwana garden where you can admire trees and plants dating back more than 200 million years, or a garden of annuals, sculptures, Proteaceae or local flora. </p> <p>One of the most popular areas is the Fragrance Garden. In this garden you will find the most aromatic flowers with exceptional scents that will allow you to enjoy the garden in a unique way. There is also a braille path that allows visually impaired people to enjoy the beauty of these gardens. </p> <p>In short, by visiting this garden you are sure to be dazzled by an exceptional diversity! </p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="699" height="699" src="https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image.jpeg" alt="Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens" class="wp-image-3919" srcset="https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image.jpeg 699w, https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-150x150.jpeg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px" /></figure> <p>The post <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk/the-national-botanical-garden-of-kirstenbosch-a-must-see/">The National Botanical Garden of Kirstenbosch: A must-see </a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk">Seezon UK</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Garden Inspiration: Butchart Gardens, from desolate wasteland to gorgeous gardens</title> <link>https://www.seezon.co.uk/garden-inspiration-butchart-gardens/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Seezon]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:58:38 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Inspiration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel diary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel Diary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Butchart Gardens]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Garden]]></category> <category><![CDATA[inspiration]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.seezon.co.uk/?p=3861</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Butchart Gardens The Butchart Garden is an exceptional garden located near Victoria on Vancouver Island, Canada. It attracts over a million visitors each year. These visitors come to enjoy the beautiful colours of these diverse flowers and trees and to learn about the history of these gorgeous landscapes. A woman with a passion: Jennie Butchart  […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk/garden-inspiration-butchart-gardens/">Garden Inspiration: Butchart Gardens, from desolate wasteland to gorgeous gardens</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk">Seezon UK</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Butchart Gardens</strong></p> <p>The Butchart Garden is an exceptional garden located near Victoria on Vancouver Island, Canada. It attracts over a million visitors each year. These visitors come to enjoy the beautiful colours of these diverse flowers and trees and to learn about the history of these gorgeous landscapes.</p> <p><strong>A woman with a passion: Jennie Butchart</strong> </p> <p>We owe this amazing garden to a woman: Jennie Butchart. In 1904, Jennie and her husband Robert moved to Vancouver Island, near Victoria to build a cement plant. Robert bought this property, built a home on it and started working on the quarry. As the quarry became empty, the view out of Jennie’s home wasn’t very appealing so she decided to turn it into something nicer. That is when she thought of making a garden (which is now known as the sunken garden). Little by little, and with the help of horses and carts, Jennie was able to create a magnificent garden that kept expending with the creation of the Japanese garden, Italian garden and rose garden.</p> <p>People quickly realised what Jennie had created and it became a renowned attraction for locals and visitors from around the world. </p> <p>With time and the help of her descendance, this extraordinary garden became a popular attraction around the world and is recognised as a National Historic Site of Canada with almost 1,000 types of plants. </p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="555" height="555" src="https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-69.png" alt="Garden Inspiration" class="wp-image-3862" srcset="https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-69.png 555w, https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-69-300x300.png 300w, https://www.seezon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/image-69-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px" /></figure> <p><strong>A Breathtaking Garden </strong> </p> <p>Walking through this impressive garden, you will be amazed by the colours, variety of floral exhibitions, water features and tall trees. </p> <p>The Garden is separated into themes such as the Italian garden, rose garden, the Mediterranean garden, Japanese garden, and the sunken garden that started it all. Thanks to these unique dimensions inspired from around the globe, you are guaranteed a world tour! </p> <p><strong>Fun activities for everyone all year long</strong> </p> <p>Thanks to its diversity of flowers and tree, the Butchart Gardens is a place to visit regardless of the season. In spring, experience the sight of blooming flowers and floral scents. In summer, have a look at the colorful garden and listen to live music. In fall enjoy the sound of crackling leaves as you walk through the red maple trees. In winter, the Christmas light displays create a magical feeling. </p> <p>The Butchart garden isn’t just about the beautiful flowers, you can also take advantage of all the entertainment on site. With coffee shops, restaurants, souvenir shops, carousels, concerts and more, there is something for everyone! </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk/garden-inspiration-butchart-gardens/">Garden Inspiration: Butchart Gardens, from desolate wasteland to gorgeous gardens</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk">Seezon UK</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Garden Inspiration: Las Pozas Garden</title> <link>https://www.seezon.co.uk/las-pozas-garden/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Seezon]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:58:27 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Inspiration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel diary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel Diary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Garden]]></category> <category><![CDATA[inspiration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mexico]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Las Pozas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jungle]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.seezon.co.uk/?p=3878</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Las Pozas Garden, be amazed in the middle of the Mexican jungle   Buried in the heart of the Mexican jungle in the state of Potosi, you will find Las Pozas, an incredible 32-hectare garden that combines surrealist stone sculptures, cliffs, natural pools and other wonders. Created between 1962 and 1984 by the Englishman Edward James, […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk/las-pozas-garden/">Garden Inspiration: Las Pozas Garden</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk">Seezon UK</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Las Pozas Garden, be amazed in the middle of the Mexican jungle </strong> </h2> <p><img decoding="async" src="blob:https://www.seezon.co.uk/bb7fba9a-0567-4c69-a73e-cb664feced39"></p> <p>Buried in the heart of the Mexican jungle in the state of Potosi, you will find Las Pozas, an incredible 32-hectare garden that combines surrealist stone sculptures, cliffs, natural pools and other wonders. Created between 1962 and 1984 by the Englishman Edward James, passionate about surrealist art, this unique place will allow you to escape into nature like you have never done before. </p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A garden with surrealist structures </strong> </h2> <p>Edward James, millionaire poet and eccentric collector of surrealist art was for a long time an admirer of artists such as Dali or Magritte. On a trip to Mexico, he discovered the tropical forest of the Mexican mountains and decided to incorporate a surrealist dimension into it… A successful challenge! </p> <p><img decoding="async" src="blob:https://www.seezon.co.uk/f8beac16-83a8-43a4-9e62-b646c2d8dd98">With the help of 150 people ranging from gardeners, carpenters and bricklayers, he created a unique place that incorporates sculptures in the Gothic and Egyptian style into the vegetation, blending into the dynamics of the jungle. The result is astonishing: gigantic palm trees made of stone, imitation bamboo columns that do not support any ceiling, tortuous staircases going up to 4 floors leading nowhere, suspended ramps, walkways… Beyond these concrete sculptures, this unusual place also features waterfalls and natural pools, which inspired the name of this sumptuous place: “Las Pozas” (natural pool in Spanish). </p> <p>One might wonder where he got the idea for cement. Beyond his love for surrealism, he had begun by focusing on ornamental plants, but his work was destroyed in 1962 by a natural disaster. So, he decided to turn to a more permanent art form. </p> <p>Las Pozas is still open to the public and has been purchased by a foundation that helps preserve it. In 2009, it was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which is helping with its renovation. </p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>An exceptional maze</strong> </h2> <p><img decoding="async" src="blob:https://www.seezon.co.uk/3fbde5c8-2d0d-4442-8b2d-bddd049e4ae9"></p> <p>While walking in this garden, you will be amazed by the numerous structures with unpredictable paths and risk getting lost in the middle of the multiple stairs, ramps, bridges, footbridges… Indeed, the lack of signage in this jungle helps to create a real impression of labyrinth that allows to really escape in this jungle between nature and cement. </p> <p>Most of these sculptures and concrete works have no use. For example, you will find stairs that stop in mid-air, similar to an invitation to explore the horizon or pillars that do not support any platform. </p> <p>One may ask, is this really a garden or simply nature embellished by structures? </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk/las-pozas-garden/">Garden Inspiration: Las Pozas Garden</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk">Seezon UK</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Why visit the botanical garden of Rio de Janeiro?</title> <link>https://www.seezon.co.uk/why-visit-the-botanical-garden-of-rio-de-janeiro/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Seezon]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:58:12 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Inspiration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel diary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rio de Janeiro]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Flora]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Botanical]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Diary]]></category> <category><![CDATA[inspiration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gardens]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.seezon.co.uk/?p=3812</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Here are 5 reasons to visit the botanical garden of Rio de Janeiro  If you want to know more about the wonders of the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro, this article is for you! Discover here 5 reasons to visit the wonders of the Rio Botanical Garden!  1) A peaceful garden in the heart […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk/why-visit-the-botanical-garden-of-rio-de-janeiro/">Why visit the botanical garden of Rio de Janeiro?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk">Seezon UK</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Here are 5 reasons to visit the botanical garden of Rio de Janeiro</strong> </h2> <p>If you want to know more about the wonders of the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro, this article is for you! Discover here 5 reasons to visit the wonders of the Rio Botanical Garden! </p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>1) A peaceful garden in the heart of the city</strong> </h2> <p><img decoding="async" src="blob:https://www.seezon.co.uk/17688fad-39cd-4d4c-bfe8-ff5cfc4dd488"><br>Located in the heart of the noisy and busy city of Rio de Janeiro, visiting this park will allow you to enjoy a quiet and peaceful cocoon in the centre of the Brazilian capital. This garden is a perfect activity for everyone! Bring your family for a fun excursion under the shade of giant bamboo trees, go with your friends to enjoy this unique place together or go alone, to escape for a few hours. </p> <p>There are different ways to visit this beautiful garden: on a guided tour to learn more about this paradise of biodiversity, by bike to add a physical activity or on foot to fully enjoy this relaxing place. All ways are good! </p> <p>At the end of your visit, go to the restaurant area to quench your thirst or discover the Parque Lague located next door! </p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2) An impressive variety of species </strong> </h2> <p>This garden is a place that allows visitors and locals to enjoy for a few hours the diversity of Brazilian and world flora. </p> <p>With a surface area of 540,000m² (a total of 137 hectares) and more than 8,000 different plant species, this garden is in the top 10 of the largest botanical gardens in the world! </p> <p>With waterfalls, bridges, springs, and giant palms reaching a height comparable to 15 floors of a building, you won’t be disappointed! </p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>3) A garden divided into unique areas</strong> </h2> <p>As you have understood, this botanical garden has a wide variety of species, which is why it is separated by theme into several small gardens. You’ll find tropical gardens, relaxing Japanese gardens, beautiful alleys of impressive palms, cacti greenhouses, colorful orchid greenhouses and more! </p> <p>One of the most recognized places in this garden is undoubtedly the Barbosa Rodrigues Alley, an alley of palm trees that ends with a splendid 19th century fountain. </p> <p><img decoding="async" src="blob:https://www.seezon.co.uk/9a2af86d-abde-459a-976b-577e635325ec"></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>4) Be surprised by unusual animals</strong> </h2> <p>Beyond this exceptional biodiversity, the botanical garden of Rio de Janeiro is also rich in animals. While walking around, you may hear noises or cracking of branches, don’t be alarmed, they are simply monkeys, toucans and other colorful birds that enjoy this park. This living aspect adds a remarkable charm to this biodiversity. </p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>5) A cultural garden of worldwide importance</strong> </h2> <p>The Botanical Garden of Rio was founded in the early 19th century by John VI of Portugal at the base of Christ the Redeemer and opened its doors to the public for the first time in 1822. </p> <p>In 1992, the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a few years later became part of the Mata Atlantica Biosphere Reserve. </p> <p>Today, this garden has become an important symbol of the capital. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk/why-visit-the-botanical-garden-of-rio-de-janeiro/">Why visit the botanical garden of Rio de Janeiro?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.seezon.co.uk">Seezon UK</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>