Sara, Author at Explorers Against Extinction

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Funken Lodge, Svalbard: Arctic Luxury at the Top of the World

I wasn’t expecting many surprises from Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost permanent settlement, founded around coal mining in the early 20th century. And I certainly wasn’t expecting to find myself staying…

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Whale Watching in Africa: 5 of the Best Places to See Giants of the Ocean

Whales are among the most awe-inspiring creatures on the planet. Their size, power, and grace stir something deep in us, reminding us of both the richness of our natural world…

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A Single-Dose Vaccine Brings New Hope for Koalas

Australia has just taken a big step forward in the fight to save its koalas. A single-dose vaccine against chlamydia, a disease responsible for infertility, blindness, and death in wild…

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Gap Year Travel: A Guide for Young Explorers

A gap year can be a life-changing opportunity. It’s a chance to step outside the classroom, explore the wider world, and gain real-world skills before moving on to higher education…

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Exploring Pench Tiger Reserve, Central India

In the heart of Central India lies Pench Tiger Reserve, a landscape of teak, mahua and tendu forest, rolling hills, and winding rivers. Though perhaps less well-known than Bandhavgarh or…

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Project Update: Planting Homes for Red Pandas in Nepal

High in the Eastern Himalayas, amongst rhododendron forests, Himalayan birch, fir, pine and bamboo thickets, lives one of the world’s most endearing and elusive animals: the red panda. But this…

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Black Rhino Conservation Success in the Maasai Mara

I’ve visited Kenya many times, but I’ve never seen a rhino in the Greater Mara. When clients tell me they’re keen to see rhino in Kenya, I usually recommend including…

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What to Pack for Svalbard: A Summer Travel Guide

Packing for a trip to the Arctic takes a bit of thought. The weather, even in summer, is unpredictable and often colder than you expect, so having the right gear…

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Giant Otters Return to Argentina After 40 Years

The giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) is one of South America’s most charismatic yet endangered species. Known as the “river wolf,” it can grow up to 1.8 m (almost 6 ft)…

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Paying for Protection: National Park Fees and the Future of Responsible Safaris

Planning a safari in East Africa? You may have noticed that park fees are on the rise, especially in Kenya and Tanzania. These charges, paid in addition to your lodge…

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