Yok Don National Park ended their elephant rides, replacing those abusive practices with an elephant-friendly model that allows travelers to observe elephants naturally in the forest.
Vietnam’s first ethical elephant…
“Looking at the rescued bears we care for is my motivation to keep going and to work towards rescuing even more bears to give them this life,” says Thuy Hoang,…
Many insist meeting manatees is an unforgettable experience, but these close encounters come at a cost to Florida’s gentle marine mammals.
Manatees need a little peace and quiet. The…
No wake? Idle speed? To most, the term 'no wake zone' doesn’t mean a whole lot. But we all know speeding boats with razor-sharp propellers, don’t mix well with wildlife.…
Whale watching, sure. Bird watching, of course. But bat watching? Who’s heard of such a thing?
As one of the world’s most misunderstood creatures, bats wrongfully get a bad rap.…
Look around yourself. What do you notice? Without always realizing it, every piece of your life is deeply defined by culture. Our languages, music, relationships, and even how we share…
Don’t get me wrong I love an African message. The complimentary kind that's included on any bumpy jeep safari. But hear me out; leaving behind the rubber wheels of a…
The term solo travel usually sparks scenes of travelers backpacking Europe fresh out of college, or someone looking to reinvent their life. Many make the assumption that solo travel entails…
November 2016, Lance and I ventured on a ten-day journey to the northern-most capital in the world, Reykjavik, Iceland. We packed our days with exploring every step of this walkable…