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Photo of the Month: April 2018
Having led groups to Kenya before, I was excited to have the chance to return to East Africa and visit northern Tanzania, including the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Much to my surprise, it was Tarangire National Park that stole my heart, with its healthy elephant herds, giraffe...
Ecuador: Four Worlds, One Country
Mainland Ecuador is a destination that often takes a back seat to its Central and South American neighbors, not to mention getting cast in the shadow of the ever-popular Galápagos Islands. Why is it that a country that’s home to some of the most biodiverse locations on Earth and is rich with...
Protecting Whale Sharks Through Citizen Science
Using data collected in part by citizen scientists, research offers new insights into the behavior and migration patterns of an elusive species—the whale shark. Reaching an average of 32 feet in length and weighing 20,000 pounds, whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the largest fish species alive...
Photo of the Month: March 2018
Patagonia changes you. In this land at the end of the world, the clear, sharp air permeates you and is driven marrow-deep by the forever wind. A land of stark contrasts, this is the home of colorful lupines, majestic Andean condors, and crystal blue glaciers that beckon in the distance. When winter...
Photo of the Month: February 2018
The hike to the peak of Huayna Picchu is not for the faint of heart: the trail is a switchback built by the Inca. Incredibly steep and narrow stairs, at times dropping sharply off the side of the mountain, make up the majority of the hike. There’s hardly any signage, nor is it staffed by park...
Alaska by Land or by Sea?
5 Reasons Why Alaska Overland Makes All the Difference Alaska conjures up images of towering grizzly bears, snow-cut glaciers and soaring bald eagles. While Alaskan cruises have become one of the most popular ways to visit this majestic state, you could miss out on a more in-depth authentic...
Photo of the Month: January 2018
In the summer of 2017, I had the great fortune to accompany Professors Ann & Rob Simpson as a photography student on an amazing three-week adventure to Ecuador. Galápagos Islands is a wonderful place to see nature up close and personal. This was a great opportunity for me as a student...
Holbrook's 2018 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 so many great submissions that it was a challenge to narrow it down, but we're excited to share the finished result. Thank you to everyone...
Photo of the Month: December 2017
I love going to the ends of the Earth to find dramatic, uncommon, extraordinarily beautiful subjects. One of those subjects is the clear night sky. It’s fascinating, especially when viewed from remote locations where there is no light pollution. Here, in Namibia, the Milky Way stands out from a...
Photo of the Month: November 2017
I decided that 2016 would be my “Year of Cuba.” I joined a group of avid birders on a Holbrook trip in hopes of experiencing as much of the country as possible. Being a travel photographer, my birding skills are fledgling at best but the itinerary fit the bill. We visited diverse habitats, from...
Photo of the Month: October 2017
Glacial lagoon near Svéitarfelagio Hornafjörour, Iceland. I was one of a group of six Jacksonville University Alumni (all former biology majors) led by Dr. Quinton White, Executive Director, Jacksonville University Marine Science Research. Charles Duggins JR. Iceland | Iceland |...
Photo of the Month: September 2017
A sunrise drive at Sabi Sands, a consortium of private landholdings just outside Kruger Park in eastern South Africa, produced some electrifying action between two leopards. The nine of us were quietly watching this young female leopard from an open safari vehicle. She had hung what was left of her...