In her eleven years’ experience as a seasonal crew member on polar expeditions, Eva Westerholm had never had a wildlife encounter like this before. Earlier that day there had been an announcement that we were to embark on an unscheduled excursion. The captain had spotted two pods starboard of the ...
Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai, Thailand
During my time in Northern Thailand, I had the incredible opportunity to visit the Elephant Nature Park. The Elephant Nature Park is one of several sanctuaries changing the lives of hundreds of abused elephants who were mistreated in Chiang Mai. Why is it important to find an ethical elephant ...
How to Visit the Amazon Jungle
Visiting the Amazon Jungle was a must-see during my time in South America. If you love exotic animals and untouched wilderness this destination is for you. It can be a little difficult navigating how to visit the Amazon Jungle when you're not on a tour, so here are all the details on how I added it ...
Hells Gate National Park and Green Crater Lake, Kenya
Walking with giraffes around Green Crater Lake, exploring the winding gorge of Hells Gate National Park and cruising alongside hippos on Lake Navaisha. Unsurprisingly, this was a highlight of my time in East Africa with Tucan Travel. How to get to Hells Gate National Park and Green Crater ...
Trekking with Mountain Gorillas in Uganda
What makes trekking with mountain gorillas in Uganda so special is that there are only 800 left in the world and half of them can be found in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Mountain gorillas are difficult to find in the wild because their habitat is so dense and remote. It takes the knowledge and ...
Cage Diving with Great White Sharks in South Africa
Cage diving with Great White Sharks was a bucket-list experience I had dreamt about doing for years. So when I visited South Africa it was one of the first items I added to my itinerary. After extensive research as to their credibility, safety and ethical standards - I chose Great White Shark Tours ...