Visiting the over wintering habitat of the monarch butterfly has always been a top priority on my bucket list. After a few years of trying to arrange my travel time to include this trip of a lifetime I found myself on horseback trudging up a mountain in the Sierra Madre. As the sun warmed the...
I was imprinted with travel by living abroad at an early age. Foreign adventures have shaped my life and my Cuba trip this past June was a defining experience. I saw in this moment a chance to capture a time of looming change in a country familiar with economic hardship. Just a week earlier this...
Conservation and responsible travel go hand-in-hand. Here, we turn the spotlight on five countries that stand out for protecting the planet through measures like reducing carbon emissions, preventing deforestation, and protecting wildlife. These countries rank highly in internationally recognized...
On a trip to the Pantanal the highlight is, obviously, jaguars. Being a classic rarity, they aren't always around so other photo subjects need to be found. Consider the amazing diversity of Brazil's bird life as a "photographic safety net!" Some of my favorites are the three species of macaws that...
My trip to Tanzania was nothing short of breathtaking. There is nothing like the excitement of seeing all the wildlife that the Serengeti has to offer. Staying in gorgeous lodges in parks and surrounding areas, the smell of the campfire as Maasai Warriors escort you to your tents at camp after...
Nothing more exciting than watching the nuptial flight of the red-billed tropic bird. These birds put an amazing show as they fly in tight formation along the cliffs of Darwin Bay in Genovesa Island. On this day two males were courting a female in a synchronized flight reminiscent of an airshow...
In part two, our travel specialists showcase more of the trips they love and what makes each one so special. (Read Part 1 here.) We’re reminiscing about our favorite places to travel and dreaming about the day we can return. Pure Galápagos | Perspectives by Land & Sea “Seeing marine iguanas...
The Inca Trail is a bucket list item. When one gets the opportunity to go, you go. We each carry with us our histories, excitement, and nervousness about the days to come. Trekking four days in the footsteps of ancient people, experiencing the soul and emotional cleansing that the Inca experienced...
From the rainforests of Costa Rica to the plains of Tanzania, we’re reminiscing about our favorite places to travel and dreaming about the day we can return. Our travel specialists share just a few of the itineraries they love and what makes each one so special. Costa Rica | Experiential Learning...
For a taste of our favorite destinations, we’ve gathered recipes from around the world that you can easily try at home. Gallo pinto by Legendre17 - Own work, CC BY 3.0 Costa Rica: Gallo pinto Anyone who’s spent more than a day in Costa Rica has likely tried gallo pinto, the country’s national dish...
If you've ever tried to describe something and found yourself at a loss for words, this is the list for you. Although these eloquent words from around the world don't exist in English, we all know what they mean. 1. Iktsuarpok (Inuit) Remember the feeling of anticipation you felt as a child...
After returning from her trip to Mexico with the Florida Museum of Natural History in February, butterfly conservationist Julia Miller shared her reflections on the experience, and ways to continue advancing conservation efforts for migrating Monarchs. Read her guest blog post below, and make sure...