6 Iconic Shots to Capture in the Land of the Snow Leopard
For millennia, the snow leopard has roamed the mountains of Central Asia among blue sheep, ibex, marmots, pikas and hares. Its thick white-gray coat, patte...
Rebecca Self
Asia & Pacific Stories
Travel Tale: Spotting Snow Leopards in the Sham Valley
By Senior Adventure Specialist John Holahan The morning sun crested the eastern ridge of the Sham Valley, warming the contents of its path. It peered throu...
Natural Habitat Adventures
Where India Meets Nepal: Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and the Borderland Forests of the Terai Arc
Along India’s northern edge, the fertile floodplains of the sub-Himalayan Shivalik hills spread south from the Nepali border, with deciduous sal fore...
Rebecca Self
Close Encounters of the
Big Cat Kind
Growing up, there were always cats in the house. The domestic kind, of course. Those seemingly mild-mannered creatures curled up in your lap that can sudde...
Joe Yogerst
The Four Sisters: China’s Mythic Creatures & Wild Landscapes
Siguniangshan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is steeped in mysticism, a realm of glassy lakes, ancient cypress forests and sacred pagodas. Th...
Emily Goodheart
Magical Encounters in New Zealand’s Lake Moeraki: Kea, Penguins, Glowworms and More
Visit Lake Moeraki, and witness the movements of some of the world’s rarest species. This is a destination for nature lovers, active travelers and anyone s...
Samantha Miller
In the Land of Glowing Skies: Kiwi Conservation in New Zealand
Long before people around the world began referring to New Zealanders as “kiwis,” the indigenous Maori held the kiwi bird in high regard. They called this ...
Cathy Brown
Northern Australia’s Daintree: The Oldest Rainforest on Earth
Walking under an emerald canopy, you listen to the sounds of croaking tree frogs enshrouded by mighty basket ferns and catch a flash of color from the chat...
Emily Goodheart
5 Reasons Why China Should Be Your Next Nature Adventure
In China’s Sichuan province, dense mountain forests shelter rare wildlife found almost nowhere else on Earth. Here are five reasons why this region should ...
Emily Goodheart
Water, Weather and Wildlife: Discover Western Australia’s Kimberley
The Kimberley, located in the northernmost part of Western Australia, is a region of unspoiled natural beauty that beckons adventurers and nature enthusias...
Rebecca Self
Borneo’s Wildlife: What’s at Risk and Why We Must Act Now
—By Whitney Kent, WWF Many people haven’t even heard of Borneo. Others may say, “Borneo! Wait…where is Borneo?” The latter was the typical reaction when I ...
WWF
Meet the All-Women Volunteer Firefighters Making a Big Difference in Borneo
For years, wildfires have plagued the landscape of Indonesian Borneo’s Ketapang Regency, threatening its communities and the region’s flora and fauna, whic...
Laura Kiniry
6 Nature Trips to Celebrate Spring
Spring forward from so-called winter woes into a season full of possibilities! From wildflowers to wildlife, this time of year offers travelers great weath...
Ruksana Hussain
What It’s Like to Track a Bengal Tiger in Tadoba National Park
What Is Tadoba National Park Famous For? Tadoba National Park is one of India’s best destinations for seeing wild Bengal tigers. Located in Maharashtra in ...
Michelle Peters
Conserving the Khata Corridor: A Transboundary Triumph for Tigers
The Khata Corridor, a critical 15-mile wildlife passage along the shared border of Nepal’s Bardia National Park and India’s Katarniaghat Wildli...
Rebecca Self
Sustainable Travel in Vietnam: How Small-Group Cultural Journeys Protect Living Heritage
Sustainable travel in Vietnam supports cultural heritage by directing visitor experiences and economic benefits toward artisans, tradition-keepers and comm...
Rebecca Self
Buddhism, Zen and Tea: What Travelers Learn from Vietnam’s Monastic Traditions
“Looking deeply into your tea, you see that you are drinking fragrant plants that are the gift of Mother Earth. You see the labor of the tea pickers;...
Rebecca Self
Snow Leopards & 6 More Animals You Can See in the Himalayas
Many adventurers are drawn to the Himalayas of northern India either for the challenging mountain climbing or for the rich Tibetan Buddhist culture. But am...
Cathy Brown