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Photo Sharing Made Easy: Tripcast’s “Living Travel Journal”
You’ve just returned from the trip of a lifetime, and your group parts ways at the airport with one promise in unison: “I’ll send you my photos!” Some people are warriors and champions, and they battle the fates of technology and procrastination to fulfill their oath. But most, understandably,...
Gallery: Rainforest Photography with Jackie Kramer
In January 2020, a group of photographers traveled to the Costa Rican rainforest. They were led by professional photographer Jackie Kramer and united by an affinity for flowers and nature. Below, Jackie shares a few photographic highlights from the trip, which included visits to Else Kientzler...
Galleries: 2019's Best Travel & Nature Photography From Around the Web
At its best, photography transports you to another place, telling a story about its people, nature, or landscapes. With the start of a new year just around the corner, we've compiled some of 2019's best travel and nature photography, featuring locations around the world and inspiration for the year...
Photo gallery: Northern Peru
Overshadowed by the Sacred Valley and Peruvian Amazon, northern Peru is a less-traveled region with a host of hidden gems. Holbrook's Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Kowacz recently returned from this under-explored region. Follow along on a journey in pictures through some of the region’s...
A look at "Florida's Changing Waters: A Beautiful World in Peril"
Florida is home to some of the most diverse and beautiful marine ecosystems in the country, from its coastal waters and lakes to its marshes, wetlands, and springs, each brimming with biodiversity. Florida’s unique geography has made it a favorite destination for scientists and nature enthusiast...
Share your travel videos with Holbrook!
Whether you're zip lining through the rainforest, snorkeling in the Galápagos Islands, or simply watching the world go by from a streetside cafe, we want to tag along! If you’re getting ready to go on a Holbrook trip (or have traveled recently), we’d love to share your experiences with the Holbrook...
Photography Etiquette Around the World
Visiting a new country or city allows travelers to experience a unique, rich culture. It’s only natural to want to save these memories in photographs. However, photographing a stranger abroad might be different than photographing a stranger at home. Here are a few tips for general travel...
Seven Tips for Travel Photography Beginners
When it comes to travel photography, the best advice for improving is practice, practice, practice! We live in a time where digital photography provides instant feedback, allowing you to see what works and what doesn't. The more comfortable you become with your camera equipment and settings, the...
Galleries: 2016's Best Travel Photography From Around the Web
At its best, travel photography transports you to another place, telling a story about its people, nature, or landscapes. With the start of a new year just around the corner, we've compiled some of 2016's best travel photography, featuring destinations from around the world and full of dramatic...
Highlights of Belize in Photos
Photographer and Holbrook Program Manager Laura Hare was able to capture some of the beauty and nature in Belize during a recent trip. Black Orchid, the national flower of Belize Lamanai Archaeological Site Masked Temple of Lamanai High Temple of Lamanai Ambergris Caye Rappelling down a 300ft...
Instagram Highlights of 2015
Need some travel ideas for 2016? Check out our most popular Instagram photos from the past year, including a variety of destinations like Peru, India, Costa Rica and more, all taken by our staff. For more inspiration, follow @holbrooktravel on Instagram! Verreaux's sifaka, Madagascar. Photo...
Photo of the Month: June 2015
The Copán ruins, known as Xukpi to the Maya, are some of the most spectacular ruins in the southern range of the Mayan empire. This particular altar was built in 736 AD by the ruler Waxaklajuun Ub’aah K’awiil and represents the rain god, Chac. It was incredible to get to see the intricate carvings...