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Galapagos Islands
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!
African Safaris
If you’ve ever been on safari in Africa for any length of time, there’s a good chance you’ve seen some of the continent’s most iconic wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, and zebras. Maybe you observed a lion resting after a feed or a striped hyena wandering across the plains.
Asia & The Pacific
For many people, our first encounters with vultures are as dark, shadowy, even menacing figures in fairy tales. That’s a shame, because vultures play helpful, even indispensable, roles maintaining ecological balance across five continents. They contribute to human health and even anti-poaching efforts in remarkable, rarely lauded ways.
Antarctica & Arctic
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.
News & More
Music has been described as “the art of sound.” It’s a way to express beliefs, histories and values. It has shaped cultures and societies around the world for generations, used in religious ceremonies, to mark life events or to pass down stories.
Conservation
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.
Churchill Polar Bears
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.
Nature & Wildlife
On the surface, gophers and wolves don’t seem to have much in common. Gophers are small (just a few inches long), burrowing rodents that primarily consume bulbs, roots and other underground plant parts; while wolves (which can reach several feet in length) are much larger predators that hunt and primarily eat meat.
Travel Tips
One of the things I’ve been reflecting on lately is how to spend my time in ways that are most fulfilling for me. Many of us, myself included, have had some challenging past few years.
Nature Photography
According to the latest World Tourism Barometer from the United Nations, international travel is moving toward more intentional and immersive experiences. As travelers become ever more conscious of overtourism and climate change, they’re increasingly motivated to see the world in an ethical way.
Asia & The Pacific
Growing up on the Gulf Coast of Florida, manatees were part of our lives. We’d see them in marinas and on school field trips.
Nature Photography
Imagine capturing a single moment each day—a shaft of light on your favorite tree, a bird landing on your windowsill, or the shifting colors of the sky at dusk. This small, daily act of photography is more than just snapping a picture.
