Soles of a Nomad

We spent four days deep in the Peruvian Amazon — holding caimans, spotting sloths, dodging spiderwebs, and trying (and failing) to catch piranha. Here’s what it’s really like to take an Amazon jungle tour from Iquitos.

Most people visit Isla de los Monos (Monkey Island) on a tour. We didn’t. This is the story of how we got there on our own: two boats, zero signs, and more monkey snuggles than we knew what to do with.

Sea lions, penguins, and guano — oh my! The Ballestas Islands may not be the Galapagos, but they offer a chaotic and entertaining slice of coastal Peru. Here’s what to expect (and what not to).

Kuta Beach in Bali may be chaotic and crowded, but it also hosts one of the most touching travel experiences we’ve ever had: a baby sea turtle release. Learn how you can be part of this small act of conservation and compassion, right in the heart of tourist central.

Think you’re ready for the Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest? Meet Lil’ Kiki, your simian host and expert in tourist-watching and snack theft. This post gives you all the essentials (and some monkey gossip) for your visit to one of Bali’s wildest attractions.

Two travelers argue: is Komodo better for dragons or diving? In this post, I break down the essentials—how to get there, what to do, and how to make the most of your trip, with tips shaped by personal experience (and a few Komodo-sized crowds).

This is what it’s like to witness a lion kill on safari. No narration. No music. Just blood, dust, and the weight of the wild. We felt it all—because travel.

We went looking for the migration and ended up in the middle of lions, leopards, and stuck tires near crocs. Here’s what we learned finding the best Kenya safari.

Game drives, boat cruises, and a lizard robbing a crocodile’s nest—Queen Elizabeth National Park delivers all the unpredictability a safari should.

I traveled to Uganda to see the mountain gorillas. What I found in the forest was bigger than awe, bigger than photography—bigger than I expected.

Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda isn’t just wildlife watching—it’s a field report from behind the lines. This is what it feels like when they watch you back.

We went looking for the best Uganda safari—and found it. Here’s how we planned a week of gorillas, chimps, and classic wildlife, without breaking the bank.

From childhood obsession to cold reality, this post tells the story of diving with great white sharks in South Africa—where myth meets saltwater.

Planning a safari in South Africa? Here's our tips for visiting Kruger National Park—when to go, how to get there, what to do, and how to make the most of your self-drive adventure through one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations.

What’s it like to swim with a creature the size of a school bus? In Cancún, we found out. Gentle giants, plankton buffets, strict rules—and one unforgettable day.

A night walk on the Kinabatangan River revealed an unforgettable sight: hundreds of spiders staring back at us from the jungle floor. Welcome to Borneo.

A slow stroll through the forest with Solomon, a dignified orangutan at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center, taught me more than I expected.

At the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center, we found not just orangutans — we found pure glee. An unforgettable encounter in the heart of Borneo.