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Photo of the Month: August 2020
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...
Photo of the Month: July 2020
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...
Photo of the Month: June 2020
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...
Staff Picks: Our Experts Share Their Favorite Trips—Part 2
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...
Photo of the Month: May 2020
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...
Staff Picks: Our Experts Share Their Favorite Trips
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...
Recipes to Try from Around the World
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...
Ten Nifty Words With No English Equivalent
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...
Guest post: Reflections on Monarch Conservation and Mexico
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...
#HolbrookTravelStories - Tales from the Field
As we pass through a time of global pandemic when we're unable to travel, we find ourselves seeking to share favorite travel memories among our community, to keep us connected with happy memories and the anticipation for a joyful return to traveling again. Here, we compile just a few of our staff's...
Photo of the Month: April 2020
We were staying at a wonderful resort near Arenal. I got up before dawn one morning and sat on the porch of my cabin with a cup of coffee and my camera. I was hoping, of course, to catch a glimpse of the volcano, but I was also expecting to see some wildlife. I was not disappointed. The volcano was...
Photo of the Month: March 2020
My husband and I were on an adventure of a lifetime with Marin Nature Adventures in Baja California. We were in the Pacific Ocean at the El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve near Guerrero Negro, Mexico, when this gray whale popped up on the side of the boat, and stayed, showing off his beautiful baleen...