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By Peter Davis Krahenbuhl Botswana safaris are evocative of a bygone era, when the African wilderness was uncrowded and synonymous with exhilarating adventure. If you are thinking of heading to this incredible land of wildness and adventure, including the chance to witness the vulnerable African elephant, then here are a few travel etiquette tips for visiting Botswana.
By Nat Hab Traveler Margaret Yang | Classic Polar Bear Adventure I absolutely loved the process of looking for polar bears in the snow. I would sit next to our Polar Rover driver, Bill, and work really hard to look for bears in complete whiteness.
There is a story about the colorful character named Bob in the Broughton Islands. If you are lucky, you can see him for yourself. You just need to get into a kayak and go on an early morning paddle through the island group.
From time to time, in the rarest of circumstances, we have the chance to stand between two windowpanes of existence. We have the opportunity to occupy a space, firmly planted between reality and a “pseudo reality” that we generally inhabit.
By Nat Hab Traveler Melissa Nelson | Classic Polar Bear Adventure On our first full day out on the Polar Rover, a polar bear walked over to another vehicle in the distance, and we watched it jump up and reach all the way to the vehicle! We were super excited, and took photos…
The arctic tundra was beautiful, especially in the early morning as the sun rose. It sparkled and glittered in icy cold magic. As each day progressed, it got colder and more frozen. The wildlife of the Arctic was perfectly adapted to be there.
My traveling buddy and I had just spent a horrible night north of the Guatemala border.
This was my first trip to the Arctic. To see polar bears in Churchill, Canada, was an experience far beyond my expectations. The trip combined wildlife viewing, appreciation of the Arctic ecosystem and the effects of climate change. I was truly moved by the abundance and variety of wildlife we witnessed.
The desolate beauty of the subarctic tundra sneaks up on you, as I assume, a polar bear must—with ease and a gentle face, yet backed with tremendous power and a be-all, end-all attitude.
“Vamanos, mujeres!” That was the insistent invitation from a large Cuna mamacita brandishing a grinning mouthful of golden teeth and a half chewed-up cigar. Wearing a red headscarf, arm and leg beads, gold nose rings and earrings, and the traditional colorful mola panel blouse, she was inviting our women to join a raucous party.
Upon completing a New Zealand nature adventure, Nat Hab traveler Linda Ayres was inspired to compose the song lyrics shown below. (The words are intended to be sung to the tune of Johnny Cash’s famous song, “I’ve Been Everywhere.”) We’ve Been Everywhere (New Zealand) We’ve been everywhere, man. We’ve been everywhere.
“The entire trip was exceptional. Everything was extremely well-scheduled and proceeded without a hitch. Special thanks to our Expedition Leader, Francis Kudumo, he was amazing in assuring everyone could spot the animals and experience their habitats while feeling safe in very close proximity.
