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“Let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.” ―Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince There’s a certain magic that envelops the Scottish Highlands—a blend of mist-shrouded mountains, enchanting lakes and fables whispered through generations.
Like everything else about India, the country’s immense network of protected areas offers a dizzying array of options for travelers.
Bones are everywhere in Patagonia. They dry on the brown steppes and jut up from the desert’s gray floor. They protrude like blue spikes through the surface of lakes and bleach white on the ocean’s shore. And, right now, mine are shaking.
Nat Hab’s Southern Africa Odyssey is a rare opportunity to discover the waterways and wildlife of Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. You and 13 other travelers will have uninterrupted access to the islands, inlets and inland wildlife realms of Zimbabwe’s vast Lake Kariba, and will explore four national parks, encountering elephants, hippos, myriad birdlife and more.
By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Kristina Disney Something I had to learn when I moved to British Columbia‘s Vancouver Island is that you don’t not do something because it’s raining. If that were the case, you’d never do anything.
“I’ve got something special to show you,” said our guide Issac. I couldn’t imagine what it could be.
While traveling along Iceland’s South Coast, our group came upon a rocky outcrop on the side of the road. “Over there is where the elves live,” said our guide and driver Stefan Arngrímsson, pointing to the trio of large boulders.
From Europe’s alpine meadows to Africa’s savannas, from the Amazon Rainforest to the icebound Arctic, every region on Earth brims with unique flavors that reflect its history, climate and culture. As conservation travelers, we also discover that food can unite sustainability and tradition—honoring local agricultural practices, Indigenous knowledge and our planet’s natural balance.
By Rachel McDevitt, Development Research Specialist at World Wildlife Fund Day One: Quito I am currently in the air flying to Quito, Ecuador, to the Galapagos Islands. We spent yesterday touring the city, where I got to practice my Spanish, which I think is finally at the elementary school level!
The first time I saw Antarctica, I cried. It’d been a couple of days aboard ship cruising the notoriously rough waters of the Drake Passage, but when I raised my cabin’s blackout curtain that February morning, I knew that every step I’d taken to get there had been worth it.
Orcas are among the ocean’s most intelligent and social predators, captivating us with their strong family bonds, advanced hunting strategies, and cultural behaviors. Found in every ocean, they play a vital role in marine ecosystems and are a powerful symbol of ocean health. Yet many orca populations face mounting threats that demand urgent action.
By World Wildlife Fund staff members: Michael Crispino, David Kuhn, Laura Brush, and Lisa Steel Most vacations are remembered by the “firsts” experienced along the way. The first time seeing a majestic seascape or smelling a local delicacy or hearing a guitar picked in a town square. The first impression always leaves a lasting impact.
