Travel Tips

Rebecca Self

16 Fun—and Fascinating—Facts about Botswana’s Wildlife & Wonders

Imagine watching a herd of elephants—all different ages and sizes—wade across the Chobe River at sunset. It’s one of the things that surprised me most during...

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Michelle Peters

How to Experience Denali National Park While the Park Road is Closed

Denali National Park and Preserve is a bit of an enigma. With 6 million acres of wild land to explore, the region is so much more than a mountain. Alaska’s...

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Cathy Brown

5 Memorable Ways to Explore Alaska by Air, Land and Sea

Anyone trying to convey the grandeur of an Alaska wilderness adventure knows how difficult it is to articulate the majesty of the place. With 17 of the 20...

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Ruksana Hussain

Northern Lights, Sun Dogs and Fire Rainbows: 5 Optical Phenomena and How to See Them

You might be surprised by the variety of optical phenomena we have the privilege of viewing on our beautiful planet. Count yourself lucky if you’ve been an...

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Michelle Peters

From Acadia to Yellowstone: The Best U.S. National Parks to Visit This Summer

We agree with Wallace Stegner: Our national parks are "America's Best Idea." These natural sanctuaries call our name when the concrete jungle becomes too...

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Cathy Brown

8 Rainforest Ecotourism Adventures

A trip to the rainforest is filled with interesting possibilities for adventure, whether through cultural exchange, photography, fishing, hiking, birding or...

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Rebecca Self

5 Reasons to Explore Newfoundland & Labrador

When you hear Newfoundland and Labrador, what do you think of? The dog breeds? Colorful coastal cottages? Charming, hardy people accustomed to life along the...

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WWF

Zambia vs. Zimbabwe: Choosing the Best Safari Destination for You

Neighboring Zambia and Zimbabwe each offer remote wilderness experiences found in few other African destinations. Zimbabwe’s tourism nearly disappeared due to...

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Michelle Peters

How to Choose the Best Antarctica Trip for You

Imagine gliding through a silent sea of icebergs, the only sounds the occasional calving of glaciers, the call of seabirds and the excited murmur of your...

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Cathy Brown

Visiting the Amazon Rainforest in Style: A Guide for Nature Lovers

For wildlife enthusiasts who travel the planet to experience unique and exciting flora and fauna, a trip deep into the Amazon Rainforest is usually high on...

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Natural Habitat Adventures

Why a Walking Safari in Zambia Might Be Perfect for You

Picture yourself standing quietly on a sunlit morning in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park, senses fully attuned to the rich tapestry of life around you....

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Madison Mitchell

Top 5 Places in the World to See Penguins

They slide on their bellies across the snow, congregate on icebergs and seem to fly through freezing water in search of fish. That’s how most people picture...

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Natural Habitat Adventures

Paddling Where Raindrops Reach The Sea: Kayaking in British Columbia

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...

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Cathy Brown

Peruvian Cuisine: Wild Foods of the Amazon

There aren’t that many places left in the world where humans haven’t attempted to “modernize” the food systems. But on a trip to the Peruvian Amazon, rest...

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Rebecca Self

Discover Zimbabwe: A Year-Round African Wildlife Safari Destination

When is safari season? In Zimbabwe, it’s longer than you might think, and each season has its advantages. Nestled in the heart of Southern Africa, Zimbabwe is...

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Emily Goodheart

A Culinary Journey Around the Globe: Discover Vegetarian Dishes, Indigenous Traditions & Food Sustainability

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...

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Rebecca Self

10 Top Spots for Viewing Orcas in their Natural Habitats

Orcas (Orcinus orca) are among the ocean’s most intelligent and enigmatic predators. As the largest members of the dolphin family, they are a blend of power,...

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Rebecca Self

Pollinators in Paradise: Discover 9 Overwintering Destinations

Pollinators are nature’s essential workers, ensuring the survival of countless plants and animals while supporting food systems. Nearly 90% of wild flowering...

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