4 most controversial blogs of 2011

The Wanderlust blogs that got everyone hot under the collar this year

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Tiger1. What price saving wildlife?

Paul Goldstein's blog paying tribute to B2, a $20 million tiger that died in a local turf war in Bandhavgarh National Park, created a turf war of its own in the comment section below. Sergeant Pluck pondered the real reasons we conserve wildlife and a lively debate ensued...

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Louis Theroux2. Zooillogical? Surely not!

Wanderlust blogger, wildlife guide and photographer Paul Goldstein lets rip about Louis Theroux's programme America's Most Dangerous Pets. But did he miss the point entirely? You decide.

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Tusker3. Sad old guy propping up bars

An off-hand comment in a From the Editor blog in October about lost souls propping up bars in Africa, had those in Wanderlust Towers being accused of being 'elitists'.

Beccs wondered if we were the types 'who swan around in linen in developing countries, looking down our noses at the locals – or those who've dared to try something different with their lives and integrate with their immediate community.'

A bit harsh, considering that Dan, the magazine editor, is the only one who wears linen. And then only very occasionally.

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Pyramids4. The pyramids as you've never seen them before

Not technically a blog, but the picture by bryanpereira chosen to illustrate the above mentioned From the Editor blog kicked off a firestorm of its own on the rights and wrongs of Photoshopping images. And whether obviously altered images should be considered for the accolade of our 'Photo of the Week'.

Make sure you check out DrG's satirical response. Priceless!

 

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