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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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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Exploring Svalbard: Arctic Wildlife, Icefields & Midnight Sun at 80 Degrees North
At 78 degrees north, Svalbard is a place like no other. Polar bears roam, glaciers calve thunderously into the sea, and the midnight sun casts a surreal glow across vast,…
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Where to See Red Pandas in Nepal: Tracking A Himalayan Icon
In the remote eastern hills of Nepal, beneath the shadow of Kangchenjunga, a rare and remarkable species lives quietly among the rhododendron and bamboo forests. The red panda, elusive, endearing,…
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A Southern Story: Exploring Tanzania’s Wild Side
Under the radar, Southern Tanzania offers vast and remote landscapes which can be explored in a variety of ways, from traditional 4×4 safaris to walking and boating. Intimate, low-impact camps…
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Guide to Hwange National Park: Zimbabwe’s Big Game Frontier
Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe’s largest and best-known wildlife reserve—a vast mosaic of open plains, woodlands, and seasonal pans teeming with elephants, lions, and other iconic species in the country’s…
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Guide to Varanasi: India’s Spiritual Heartbeat
Set on the sacred banks of the River Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world—and perhaps the most spiritually charged destination…
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Spotting the Future: Cheetahs Set to Return to South Luangwa
Cheetahs may soon once again roam the open plains of Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. According to the Zambian Carnivore Programme’s (ZCP) 2024 Annual Impact Report, plans to reintroduce cheetahs…
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Serengeti Safari Review: Staying at a Mobile Camp During the Great Migration
The Serengeti in Tanzania is a place of transition—a vast, open landscape where life moves to ancient rhythms, dictated by rainfall and instinct. In February, the short grass of the…
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Satpura Tiger Reserve: Central India’s Wild Card
Tucked away in the lesser-visited reaches of Madhya Pradesh, Satpura Tiger Reserve offers a more exclusive and immersive wildlife experience compared to the busier parks of Bandhavgarh and Kanha or…
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