2018 Spotlight Destinations: Kangaroo Island
Why Kangaroo Island deserves a spot on your 2018 travel calendar.
The Ethics of Elephant Tourism in Thailand
Not all elephant sanctuaries are ethical. Thankfully, Kanchanaburi's Elephants World is.
When Face-to-Face with Wildlife Abroad, Don’t Be an Idiot
As with many things, travel in general and ecotourism specifically can make a genuine difference to this world of ours, especially when done properly.
Notes From an African Walking Safari
“Leopards attack from behind, so you lead.” My Hemingway-esque bravado drained into the sand.
Birdwatching in Costa Rica: When Twitching is the Way to Go
Our special correspondent goes trekking through the dry tropical forest and gets less but more than he bargained for.
Mission Migration: British Columbia Birdwatching
Citizen science is becoming all the rage these days. Projects such as breeding-bird atlases and wildlife monitoring have taken hold among a cadre of keen and highly skilled amateurs.
Out and About With Barracudas in Cuba
In the waters of Jardines del Rey, Cuba, a novice snorkeller learns that animals don’t care if you’re new to the sport.
That Time I Caught Malaria in Front of a Bunch of Gorillas
What happened when our special gorilla-tracking correspondent got bit by malaria in the African jungle?
The Bird Man of Navarino, Patagonia
At the end of the world, an avian researcher’s work takes flight
On Guard with Indonesia’s Anti-Poaching Patrol
What does it take to guard Indonesia's rainforests?