For most people, getting to see African wildlife such as the Black Rhino roaming along a vast open savanna in South Africa, or Mountain Gorillas high in the mountains of Uganda, is a once-in-a- Keep Reading
20 Weird & Cute Australian Animals
There are few travel experiences that can match the visceral thrill of observing a wild animal in its natural habitat. We’ve always been awestruck by the wondrous array of unique animals that can Keep Reading
30 Facts About Deforestation and Its Effects on the Environment
Deforestation is amongst the most detrimental activities we, as humans, are doing to cause, accelerate, and exacerbate climate change. First off, cutting down forests (or, worse yet, intentionally Keep Reading
50 Fascinating Facts About Giraffes
Lanky, awkward, affectionate, and endearing... you'd be hard pressed to find someone who's not intrigued by Giraffes. These evolutionary marvels, which get their name from the Arabic word Zarafa Keep Reading
Earth Day Facts & History (Everything You Need to Know)
Observed every year on April 22, Earth Day is a day to celebrate the planet and educate people about the need for environmental protection. With so much going on in the world today, it's Keep Reading
Top 15 Female Wildlife Conservationists & Animal Rights Activists
March is Women’s History Month, and March 8 is International Women's Day. To celebrate, we thought this would be a great time to honor 15 inspirational women who are outspoken wildlife Keep Reading
Maasai Mara Conservancies: A Model for Community-Based Conservation in Kenya
Our first morning game drive from Porini Mara Camp is the sort of experience wildlife lovers dream of their entire lives. We’re exploring the Ol Kinyei and Naboisho Conservancies, on privately-owned Keep Reading
The Important Role of Community Based Tourism in Responsible Travel
The following is our portion of a joint presentation on the Importance of Community Based Tourism, which we gave at TBEX Ireland 2017. We spoke alongside Cillian Murphy of Loop Head Tourism, a Keep Reading
Volunteering at a Kangaroo Sanctuary: My Australian Adventure
"We had a Red-bellied Black Snake inside the vegetable patch, and a Python right outside, both trying to get to the just-released Bandicoot," said Anne-Marie. We were on our way from the train Keep Reading
Protecting Whales & Dolphins in Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica
It was morning in Golfo Dulce, a tropical fjord in Costa's Rica's Osa Peninsula. The slight roar of the engine and the gentle waves were strangely soothing. The sun slowly rose above the green hills Keep Reading
Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda (w/Dian Fossey’s Porter)
"Here we will drop our backpacks and walking sticks. The Gorillas are very close now." Aside from being pronounced man and wife and being told I have a healthy baby girl, this sentence uttered by Keep Reading
Minnesota Zoo Conservation: How Zoos Help Endangered Species
When I asked Dr. Tara Harris what her typical day at the Minnesota Zoo was like, her eyes widened and she stifled a small chortle. “I don’t have typical days,” she said. “Every day is different.” You Keep Reading
5 Endangered Species that Mate for Life
Living and loving together for a lifetime is not just a human concept. There are many endangered species that thrive in long-lasting monogamous relationships. This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate Keep Reading
ECO NEWS: Jason deCaires Taylor Unveils Museo Atlántico in Lanzarote
We first became fans of environmentally-focused artist Jason deCaires Taylor back in 2013, when we explored his stunning Cancun Underwater Museum (a.k.a. Museo Subacuático de Arte). As an art Keep Reading
Conserving Sri Lanka Wildlife Using Poachers As Protectors
Sri Lanka is an abundant paradise filled with huge national parks, wildlife reserves and other areas of outstanding natural beauty. So it's hardly surprising that ecotourism has become big business in Keep Reading
INTERVIEW: Responsible Tourism Expert Megan Devenish of Exodus Travels
Historically speaking, Responsible Tourism is a relatively new concept. The word Ecotourism wasn't created until 1990, while Responsible Travel, Sustainable Travel, and Green Travel are all more Keep Reading
