The first time I visited Joshua Tree National Park, I really wasn’t expecting much. I honestly didn’t think the California desert could be that impressive, because it’s mostly made up of dust Keep Reading
Kerala Wildlife Sanctuaries & Nature Attractions in Southern India
Mary and I have been fortunate to visit 50+ countries and hundreds of different regions around the world since we started traveling together in 2009. But India is one of a small handful of Keep Reading
Galapagos Birds: 25 Spectacular Species You Can See on a Galapagos Cruise
[Updated March 9, 2020] We had no idea what to expect when Ecoventura invited us to join their small ship Galapagos cruise in 2011. All we knew was that Galapagos animals had played a huge Keep Reading
Visiting Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge on Kenai Fjords National Park Tours
On the first of my three Kenai Fjords tours (way back in 1999), I took a half-day sightseeing cruise out of Seward, Alaska. Although the 4-hour Kenai Fjords cruise was brief, the wildlife watching Keep Reading
Animals in Kenya: A Guide to 40 Species of Kenyan Wildlife
[Updated February 25, 2020] Our 17-day Kenya wildlife safari last month was a lifelong dream come true. Exploring the country's finest National Parks, wildlife reserves, and community-based Keep Reading
30 Amazing Galapagos Islands Animals
[Updated 7/26/2022] In a rugged archipelago situated 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, there are more than 200 recorded species of Galapagos Islands animals. From a historical perspective, the Keep Reading
40 Amazing Costa Rica Animals That Will Make You Want to Visit NOW
[Updated 1/14/2020] The other day, during a conversation about the places we've traveled to and would never re-visit, we were flabbergasted when a friend suggested that a Costa Rica vacation had Keep Reading
20 Most Beautiful Places in the Philippines to Visit (For Nature Lovers)
Located in Southeast Asia near Malaysia and Indonesia, the 7,641 Philippines islands are jaw-droppingly gorgeous, with idyllic ocean views, dynamic karst landscapes, and immense biodiversity. This Keep Reading
30 Antarctic Animals You Can See on an Antarctica Cruise
It wasn't all that long ago that the idea of taking an Antarctic vacation was little more than a pipe dream for most travelers. Daring explorers such as Roald Amundsen and Ernest Shackleton Keep Reading
Las Bolas, the Stone Spheres in Costa Rica at Finca 6
[Updated 11/25/2019] By the beginning of 2014, science had found the Higgs boson (a.k.a. "the God particle), put a rover on Mars, and created a robotic hand that allows amputees to actually feel Keep Reading
Exploring Doune Castle, Scotland (aka Castle Anthrax, Castle Leoch, etc)
I've dreamed of visiting a place like Doune Castle, Scotland ever since I was a boy. It started when I was 13, after I was cast in a theatrical production of Excalibur! The Story of Young King Keep Reading
The Secret Petra Treasury Trail (The Ultimate Petra Tour)
[Updated 11/3/2019] I cried tears of joy when we visited Jordan's ancient city of Petra, not long after we ascended a secret trail to a cliff looking down on the world-renowned Petra Treasury. I Keep Reading
The Ultimate Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica Travel Guide
We’re on a boat, speeding down a river in Tortuguero National Park towards our Tortuguero hotel, Mawamba Lodge. This pristine 77,000-acre protected area is at the heart of efforts to conserve the Keep Reading
The Ultimate Rio Dulce, Guatemala Visitor’s Guide
The Dulce River, or “Sweet” River, is one of the most overlooked places to visit in Guatemala. Popular Guatemala attractions such as the colonial city of Antigua and the ancient ruins of Tikal Keep Reading
The Culture of Myanmar: History & Traditions of Myanmar People
Travelers who visit Myanmar are sure to be immediately struck by the richness of the country's culture. The culture of Myanmar can be both seen– thanks to the plethora of beautiful pagodas Keep Reading
How Gorilla Trekking in Uganda & Rwanda Funds Gorilla Conservation
It may be a cliché, but it's no understatement to say that Mountain Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda is truly the adventure of a lifetime. It's an incredible opportunity to spend an hour Keep Reading
