The Perfect 2-Week South Africa Itinerary
Dreaming of an epic South Africa trip? Check out my detailed 2-week South Africa itinerary that brings you from the coast to the savanna. If [...]
The Best Wildlife Destinations in the World
From the jungle of Madagascar to the icy realm of Antarctica, I bring you a round-up of the best wildlife destinations in the world. As [...]
How to Go Gorilla Trekking
Of all the wildlife experiences I’ve had, gorilla trekking still ranks high as my favorite wildlife adventure. Here's a complete guide to gorilla trekking. Gorilla [...]
Best Safari Parks in Africa
As a huge fan of wildlife watching, I’ve spied on a leopard up close in the Serengeti National Park, observed black rhinos in the savannas [...]
Kenya Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Kenya
Planning an African safari in Kenya? Check out my detailed Kenya itinerary with recommendations on best places to visit and stay for those with 2 [...]
African Safari with Kids: My Complete Guide
Not sure if you should go on an African safari with kids? Think again. It just takes some planning, for both you and your kids [...]
Turtle Watching in Trinidad
Thrilled to have one of my closest friends, Hannah Enightoola, share a story here about turtle watching in Trinidad, where she was born and raised. [...]
5 Endangered Species Worth Traveling to See
You know how much I love wildlife. I've traveled far and wide to catch a glimpse of animals in the wild — from seeing penguins in Antarctica [...]
An Elephant Safari in Kaudulla National Park, Sri Lanka
Atop an open-roofed jeep, we bounced across the muddy floodplains like a group of explorers out on a mission. Indeed, we were on a mission: to find Asian [...]
Flamingos at Lake Nakuru, Kenya
By the time we arrived at Lake Nakuru in Kenya, we had already seen many of the big animals of Africa in the Masai Mara including lions, elephants, [...]
On Safari in Kenya: The Annual Migration at the Masai Mara Reserve
Over thousands of wildebeests and zebras sprawl across the vast grasslands, peppering the landscape that runs for miles into the horizon. We’ve seen them before – but now to see them in such big [...]
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
The walkie-talkie crackles. Our guide Benjamin listens intently and whispers back in the local Rukiga language. “We've found the gorillas. A male and a female. They are [...]
Antarctic Animals: What You Can Expect to See on Your Antarctic Trip
Etched at the bottom of the world, Antarctica is as far south and remote as you can get. The seventh continent, as some call it, [...]
Scuba Diving in Maui Hawaii
Scuba diving in Maui, Hawaii, was one of the best experiences we've had in our travels. Read about our Maui scuba diving experience here. Dark [...]
Toucans, Flycatchers and Woodpeckers – A Birder’s Paradise in Honduras
On our last day at Pico Bonito, we awoke before dawn, determined to carry out our mission: to search for the famous toucan. The Pico [...]
Life on the Water: Honduras’ Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge
A thick leathery body floated over the glassy green water surface as we glided by the edge of the swamp in our motorized wooden boat. Our local guide [...]
Birdwatching in Pico Bonito, Honduras
Outside our thatched bungalow, we hear the jungle slowly awaking with the chirping of birds, shrill cries of cicadas and loud croaking sounds of frogs. Together, they form [...]
Up Close and Personal with Tasmanian Devils
They growl like ferocious bulldogs, snort like pigs, and have the most disturbing screech I've ever heard. They’re strange creatures alright – spotting a stocky and muscular body, [...]
Our Self-Drive Safari in South Africa
A self-drive safari in South Africa can be an excellent way to see the wildlife at your own pace, on your own terms. Covered in [...]
Wildlife Safari on the Chobe River
Out on the brackish water, two enormous heads bobbed on the surface. We cruised nearer for a closer look. Two teenage elephants emerged from the [...]
Photoblog: Wildlife Watching at Victoria Falls Reserve, Zimbabwe
Before us, across the sprawling savanna, stand a herd of over 50 buffaloes. Apart from the occasional stares, they are surprisingly oblivious to our presence – some [...]
Cage Shark Diving South Africa: Face to Face with the Great White
It was barely daylight when we set off from our apartment in Camps Bay to Gansbaai, a fishing village some two hours away from Cape [...]
Tracing the Philippine Tarsier on Bohol Island
The air was thick with humidity. We followed the trail that snaked through the dense tropical foliage, pushing past thick molave leaves as we ventured [...]
Swimming with Whale Sharks in Cebu, Philippines
One of my favorite travel experiences of all time: swimming with whale sharks in Cebu, the Philippines. Read about our experience here. In the far [...]
Best National Parks in South Africa to Visit
Although Kruger is undoubtedly the largest and most popular National Park in South Africa there are plenty of other wild venues scattered across the country [...]
