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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…
“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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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 term solo travel usually sparks scenes of travelers backpacking Europe fresh out of college, or someone looking to reinvent their life. Many make the…
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…
Our wildlife viewing dreams take us all over the globe in search of some incredible animals! If you crave seeing wildlife in their natural habitats,…
The state of Colorado embodies so much of America’s wild west. From its eastern plains to the peaks of the Rockies, Colorado is a state…
Milo meeting one of the many elephant orphans cared for at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust's Nairobi orphanage.
Is Visiting Nairobi’s Elephant Orphanage Ethical?
Before stepping foot…
When picturing an African safari most would imagine a scene of vast open grasslands dotted with wildlife for as far as the eye can see.…
Simply put, I cannot remember a time when I didn’t dream of visiting the elephant orphanage in Nairobi. Yes, I am aware of how crazy…
Unlike anything I’ve experienced before, a full moon safari was spectacularly hair-raising! In truth, the African wilderness after dark is an entirely different animal. Once…
Across Africa, the safari industry is shifting. Gone are the days when safaris were exclusively led by men. For too long, antiquated attitudes in the…
Is visiting Nairobi National Park really worth it? Harsh, I know right… But the reality is many people ask this very question when planning their…
Wild marine mammal tourism has experienced a boom in popularity over the past few decades. In fact, the United States has the largest whale watching…
I wanted to experience a stay at Giraffe Manor myself before building my own opinion of whether it should be considered an ethical wildlife encounter.…
I vividly remember reading the children’s book “Daisy Rothschild: The giraffe that lives with me” by Betty Leslie-Melville back in elementary school. It was a…
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“Don’t be tricked by misused greenwashing buzzwords like ‘rescue,’ ‘sanctuary,’ or ‘eco-park.’ Companies know that tourists like these terms, which to these companies can mean more profits, even if it isn’t true.” - Milo Putnam, founder of Laro Ethical Wildlife Travels
