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It’s pretty cool, whether you’re a “bird person” or not, to catch a glimpse of a kingfisher. Maybe it’s because their outsized heads, squat bodies, stubby tails, and long, sharp bills lend them a whimsical Wind-in-the-Willows, storybook quality. Or maybe it’s that they don’t look like they should be very good at catching fish.
When you’re swimming in the ocean, the last thing you might want to see is a 40 foot long, dark shadow lurking through the water.
When most people think of the Galapagos Islands, natural, rather than human, history understandably comes to mind. Still, people have done some pretty interesting things here since Tomas de Berlanga, the Bishop of Panama, first landed on these volcanic shores in 1535.
Back in June we reported that a court in Ecuador issued a landmark ruling when it convicted all the defendants in an illegal shark fishing case within the Galapagos Marine Reserve.
Arguably among the most beautiful of all butterfly species, the North American monarch isn’t just another pretty face. It has very interesting characteristics and abilities that none of its butterfly cousins can lay claim to. Here are some amazing facts about this delicate yet incredibly durable and fascinating creature. 1. Frequent flier miles.
Borneo, perhaps one of the last true nature paradise destinations, also happens to be the third largest island in the world and the largest in Asia. Located in Southeast Asia’s Malay Archipelago, this rugged, shockingly beautiful island doubles as a biodiversity epicenter.
Borneo, perhaps one of the last true nature paradise destinations, also happens to be the third largest island in the world and the largest in Asia. Located in Southeast Asia’s Malay Archipelago, this rugged, shockingly beautiful island doubles as a biodiversity epicenter.
Would you actually consider taking your kids to one of the most renowned “living” natural history museums on Earth – and then cut them loose? Well, if it’s the Galapagos Islands then…heck yeah you would!
Dear Traveler, I returned last night from a comparatively simple adventure—a weekend canoe trip along a timid stretch of the Colorado River.
Dear Traveler, I returned last night from a comparatively simple adventure—a weekend canoe trip along a timid stretch of the Colorado River.
This photo of a female leopard preparing to jump out of marula tree while a full, orange moon glows in the background was taken by guide James Tyrrell at South Africa’s Londolozi Private Game Reserve in July. Londolozi may be the most famous leopard viewing spot on the entire African continent.
People often ask me when the best time to visit the Galapagos Islands is. The answer, truthfully, isn’t that there really isn’t a “best” time to go. This isn’t a very satisfying answer, but it’s true; the Galapagos is one of those rare, can’t-miss, year-round destinations.
