The Holbrook Explorer
Where we travel
Photo of the Month: August 2019
One of the most untouched and beautiful areas of the world, Patagonia includes parts of Chile and Argentina at the southernmost tip of South America. Our group traveled here aboard the Australis expedition cruise ship enjoying spectacular glaciers, endemic seabirds, penguins, and even leopard seals...
Photo of the Month: July 2019
We had an amazing 5 days of birding and photography in Mindo and the Tandayapa Valley, Ecuador. Located in a transitional area, it is one of the most biologically diverse regions of the planet. It is part of the Choco biogeographic region that starts in Panama and continues into Colombia and then...
Bucket List: Mexico
Encompassing mountains and oceans, jungles and deserts, Mexico is an ecologically diverse country hosting some of the world’s most amazing natural phenomena, endemic flora and fauna, and breathtaking landscapes. Meanwhile, the indigenous and colonial influences and unique history of each region are...
Photo of the Month: June 2019
Leading a group of students to Tanzania as part of our field biology class, Steve Kaye and I were slightly apprehensive as to whether or not this trip would be as wonderful as the previous two. This trip did not disappoint and ended up being familiar yet different, comfortable yet exciting. After...
Photo of the Month: May 2019
El Salvador is a country that is both raw and provocative. Considering what is going on in the news with stories of immigration and the flight from crime, it can seem like a strange choice to visit El Salvador. But it is an amazing experience; it is a country that works very hard for the relatively...
Photo of the Month: April 2019
Full of energy and in constant motion, the squirrel monkeys at Sacha Lodge in the Ecuadorian rain forest are a delight to watch. For photography groups like ours, their daredevil leaps through the vines make it a challenge to capture their image but the troops move frequently through the areas over...
Photo of the Month: March 2019
I traveled to the Casanare Department in Colombia’s central-eastern region to visit some of the large cattle-ranching “hatos” (haciendas) that are at the forefront of biodiversity conservation in this part of the country. These working haciendas are turning away from intensive farming and...
Photo of the Month: February 2019
I admit, before seeing the monarch migration, I was a little skeptical. I've heard it explained so many times, by so many people, that I thought I knew what to expect: millions of butterflies, magical experience, truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Surely I was prepared for this. It turns out,...
Destinations where your favorite movies and tv shows were filmed
Despite today’s use of CGI, green screens, and special effects to create many films, nothing can truly recreate the natural wonders found in nature. These popular movies and TV shows were filmed at some of the most beautiful and diverse locations around the world. By utilizing nature’s raw, natural...
Photo of the Month: January 2019
I must admit that the one bird I was most eager to see in the Galápagos was the Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii). Luckily, we saw our first glimpse of those bright blue feet on our first full day. That was the only Blue-footed Booby for the next few days, as we were treated to many Nazca Boobies,...
Holbrook's 2019 Calendar
Each year we ask our travelers to submit their favorite photos from their journeys with us for a chance to be featured in our annual calendar. This year we had many great submissions, and it was a challenge to narrow it down. We're excited to share the finished result! Thank you to everyone who...
Photo of the Month: December 2018
Our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Education Expedition marveled at these spectacular hexagonal basalt columns along the black sand beach in Reynisfjara, Iceland. From beehives to columnar basalt formed by slow cooling of lava, mathematics finds its way into science...