Walking with Giant Tortoises in Galapagos
Visiting the Darwin Center and Urbina Bay means seeing a lot of Galapagos giant tortoises and learning about the varieties of the species.
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Blue-footed Boobies, Frigatebirds, & More in the Galapagos
Watching all the blue-footed boobies and great frigatebirds around the Galapagos Islands on a tour with Lindblad Expeditions.
Walking with Marine Iguanas in the Galapagos
On a hike through Punta Espinosa on Isla Fernandina in the Galapagos, we encountered the largest congregation of marine iguanas.
Kayaking and Wildlife in the Galapagos
A couple of excursions kayaking in the Galapagos Islands were full of beautiful scenery and wildlife encounters.
Hiking at Darwin Lake in the Galapagos
On my 4th day in the Galapagos with Lindblad Expeditions, we took a sunset hike on Isla Isabela around Darwin Lake and Tagus Cove.
In the Company of Elephants at MandaLao Elephant Sanctuary
While searching for a tour that didn’t include elephant riding, I found MandaLao Elephant Sanctuary outside Luang Prabang, Laos.
Walking Among Cats in Houtong, Taiwan’s Cat Village
“Well, some go this way, and some go that way. But as for me, myself, personally, I prefer the short-cut.” ― Cheshire Cat, Alice in Wonderland (movie, 1951) I hadn’t planned on going through the cat village of Houtong, but I was pushed to it nonetheless. During the Spring Festival holiday, I wanted to go to …
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Peaceful Accommodation at Sierra Llorona Lodge in Panama
A peaceful few days at Sierra Llorona Lodge, a small hotel situated on 200 acres of private rainforest near Colon, Panama.
Inherent Dangers of Travel
Travel poses many obstacles and dangers. Plenty of travelers have been scammed or pick-pocketed in every country. And then there are those of us who encounter colorful characters, some of whom like to handle wild snakes for amusement. All such stories are reminders that we need to be careful wherever we travel. Then there are dangers that …
Panama from Above
A tram ride from the Gamboa Rainforest Resort for a view above the rainforest in Gamboa, Panama.
What’s Crossing the Road?
I’ve seen plenty of animal crossing signs in my travels. Some are obvious and others are not. When I was 16 and traveling with my parents through New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado, we came across a Bigfoot Crossing sign at Pike’s Peak (I’ll have to scan my old photos for that one). I’m not sure …
Locked Inside Panama’s Soberanía National Park
During my stay in Gamboa, Panama, I hired a guide for tour of Soberania National Park and Pipeline Road. I wasn’t expecting to get locked inside the park.
Fluttering in Panama
Watching the hummingbirds feeding in Gamboa while waiting for my Diablo Rojo bus back to Panama City.
Appreciating Spiders and Such in Panama
In Sierra Llorona, I followed an Italian photographer as he searched for some of the rainforest’s smallest wildlife — spiders and insects — in Panama.