Sep 1, 2022
Photo of the Month: September 2022
To be able to travel again was so exciting; even the airport didn’t bother me!
Aug 1, 2022
Photo of the Month: August 2022
Everywhere we went in Kenya, I was afforded many "firsts"—or "lifers," as we birders (photographers) call them. Lake Naivasha was no exception.
Jul 22, 2022
Reflections on the "Enchanted Islands"
With curious, unafraid wildlife, remarkable volcanic landscapes, and colorful endemic flora, the Galápagos Islands delight and surprise visitors at every turn.
Jul 1, 2022
Photo of the Month: July 2022
Living most of my life in the South, I am always drawn to the complete opposite landscapes that the West offers.
Jun 3, 2022
Back from the Field: Andrea Holbrook Returns from Cuba with an Eye Toward Future Travel
Andrea Holbrook recently returned from Cuba from a reconnaissance trip, or “Reccy,” to assess the readiness of Cuba to accept U.S. travelers again.
Jun 1, 2022
Photo of the Month: June 2022
I got lucky and found this golden eyelash viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) while out hiking near Cahuita National Park in Costa Rica.
May 20, 2022
Back from the Field: Debbie Jordan’s Corcovado Adventure
Debbie Jordan, Holbrook birding specialist and “ambassador,” recently returned from a 9-day adventure to the Osa Peninsula on the southwest of Costa Rica.
May 1, 2022
Photo of the Month: May 2022
We were walking at Darwin Bay on Genovesa Island and heading back to our panga as the sun was slowly setting.
Apr 7, 2022
Holbrook’s Nicole Sullivan Previews New Colombia Amazon Birding Expedition
Holbrook is expanding its birding programs in Colombia to include Inírida, one of the newest world-class birding destinations.
Apr 1, 2022
Photo of the Month: April 2022
We weren’t really sure about traveling when we did our Costa Rica Osa Peninsula birding tour.
Mar 31, 2022
Discovering a "Patch of Heaven" Here on Earth
Guest Post by Debbie Jordan
Recently, Holbrook hosted a small group of travelers from the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin.
Mar 1, 2022
Photo of the Month: March 2022
My Holbrook group was among the first back into Costa Rica after the pandemic. My eight birders and guide Erick Guzman had the lodges and trip virtually to ourselves.
Feb 18, 2022
Behind the Scenes of the Monarch Migration Expedition with Stephanie Kowacz
Ever wonder how a travel provider manages field operations to make trips go smoothly? Or handles a challenge in the field?
Feb 4, 2022
Back from the Field: Debbie Jordan Recounts Her “Florida Wilds” Experience
We caught up with Debbie Jordan, Specialty Travel Consultant, just back from a week in southwest Florida accompanying a group on “Florida Wilds: From Gulf to Glades.” The 8-day program offered travele
Feb 1, 2022
Photo of the Month: February 2022
One of the great things about Kenya is its rich biological diversity in a relatively small country.
Jan 1, 2022
Photo of the Month: January 2022
We stayed on an island in Magdalena Bay where gray whales migrate each year to court, mate, and give birth to their young. The gray whales were really friendly, coming right up to the boat.
Dec 16, 2021
Giovanna Holbrook's First Trip to the Galapagos Islands
2021 marks 50 years since our company's founder, Giovanna Holbrook, first led a group of travelers to the Galápagos Islands, a life-changing experience that became the impetus for the creation of Holb
Dec 1, 2021
Photo of the Month: December 2021
This photo was taken from the rooftop of a home in Viñales, Cuba, showing a back street and how most locals get around.
Nov 19, 2021
From the Field: Back from Iceland with the Skaggs Family
We sat down with Janet Skaggs not long after her family returned from an adventure to Iceland.
Nov 5, 2021
Travel Flowing Again for Tennessee Aquarium
Back from the Field: Q&A with Melanie King, Director of Development
Situated on the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga, the Tennessee Aquarium sits in a biodiversity hotspot.
Nov 1, 2021
Photo of the Month: November 2021
My trip to Alaska with the Texas Association of Biology Teachers was brilliant! I believe people say “everything is bigger in Texas,” but I think Alaska gave them a run for their money.
Oct 14, 2021
Back from the Field: Kenya Trip Report with Reinier Munguia
Tracking the Big Five in COVID times: Guest post by Reinier Munguia
Holbrook Travel connected with our friend and travel leader, Reinier Munguia of Wildstock Photography, upon his return from a saf
Sep 30, 2021
Back from the Field: An Insider’s View on Grand Teton & Yellowstone with Jennifer Bruck
Have you ever wondered what goes into making a group travel adventure go smoothly? That’s the job of an operations specialist.
Sep 30, 2021
Photo of the Month: October 2021
Peru had been on my bucket list for a while, so I was thrilled to explore this country with a group of like-minded travelers.
Sep 22, 2021
Holbrook Travelers Reflect on Hog Island Experience
Reviews and Photos from Storied Audubon Camp
Earlier this month, an eclectic group of nature enthusiasts returned from a 5-day Holbrook program held with Hog Island Audubon Camp.
Sep 9, 2021
Page Keeley and Joyce Tugel Recount Their Recent Galápagos Trip with Science Educators
Back from the Field: Page Keeley and Joyce Tugel recount their recent Galápagos trip with science educators
“The best trip ever!”
Holbrook caught up with Page Keeley and Joyce Tugel, nationa
Sep 1, 2021
Photo of the Month: September 2021
Imagine the Grand Canyon draped in subtropical vegetation.
Aug 19, 2021
Debbie Jordan on Costa Rica with Mario Cordoba, her Birding Passion, and Traveling Now
Back from the Field: Debbie Jordan on Costa Rica with Mario Cordoba, her Birding Passion, and Traveling Now
Holbrook caught up with our birding expert Debbie Jordan just as she was headed to Maine
Aug 1, 2021
Photo of the Month: August 2021
Madagascar is one of the most amazing places on earth and a nature photographer's dream.
Jun 30, 2021
Photo of the Month: July 2021
The Galápagos Islands have so many superlatives as a travel destination it is a hard pick when we ask our travelers, “What was your favorite experience?” Diving with the Galápagos Penguins, who really
Jun 1, 2021
Photo of the Month: June 2021
Costa Rica is a kaleidoscope of colorful and unique wildlife.
Apr 30, 2021
Photo of the Month: May 2021
Brazilian tapirs are rarely seen in the open. They keep to the deep foliage for protection against jaguars.
Apr 1, 2021
Photo of the Month: April 2021
The Bengal tiger is the preeminent apex predator in India’s forests. Because all other animals are its prey, they’ve formed a loose communication network to signal when a tiger is on the move.
Mar 1, 2021
Photo of the Month: March 2021
On our fifth day in Patagonia, we stopped for lunch at an almost unbelievably quaint hotel with stunning mountain views.
Feb 24, 2021
Back from the Field: Up Close with Whale Sharks and Gray Whales on the Baja Peninsula
Holbrook’s Stefanie Plein and her husband traveled earlier this month to Mexico’s southern Baja Peninsula.
Feb 1, 2021
Photo of the Month: February 2021
My trip to Costa Rica leading a group of photographers was one of the highlights of my life. At the time, I had no idea just how special it would become.
Jan 1, 2021
Photo of the Month: January 2021
While there are countless reasons to visit the Galápagos Islands, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to see Waved Albatrosses nesting.
Dec 1, 2020
Photo of the Month: December 2020
They waddled, they strutted, they flung dirt in the air, they were adorably cute, and, as one person said, some were quite cheeky.
Nov 1, 2020
Photo of the Month: November 2020
Our journey to Chile to see the 2019 total solar eclipse started in La Paz, Bolivia, and took us through an amazing landscape.
Oct 1, 2020
Photo of the Month: October 2020
Visiting the over wintering habitat of the monarch butterfly has always been a top priority on my bucket list.
Sep 1, 2020
Photo of the Month: September 2020
I was imprinted with travel by living abroad at an early age. Foreign adventures have shaped my life and my Cuba trip this past June was a defining experience.
Jul 31, 2020
Photo of the Month: August 2020
On a trip to the Pantanal the highlight is, obviously, jaguars. Being a classic rarity, they aren't always around so other photo subjects need to be found.
Jul 16, 2020
In Search of Polar Bears aboard the M/V Hondius
By Christopher Bensley and Oceanwide Expeditions
I have always had a fascination with northern landscapes.
Jul 9, 2020
Trip Report: Protecting Central American Flyways with Audubon
We reflect back on a past birding trip to Belize and Guatemala, where Debbie Jordan traveled to learn more about National Audubon Society and its ongoing work in these countries through its Internatio
Jul 1, 2020
Photo of the Month: July 2020
My trip to Tanzania was nothing short of breathtaking. There is nothing like the excitement of seeing all the wildlife that the Serengeti has to offer.
Jun 1, 2020
Photo of the Month: June 2020
Nothing more exciting than watching the nuptial flight of the red-billed tropic bird. These birds put an amazing show as they fly in tight formation along the cliffs of Darwin Bay in Genovesa Island.
May 14, 2020
Staff Picks: Our Experts Share Their Favorite Trips—Part 2
In part two, our travel specialists showcase more of the trips they love and what makes each one so special.
May 1, 2020
Photo of the Month: May 2020
The Inca Trail is a bucket list item. When one gets the opportunity to go, you go. We each carry with us our histories, excitement, and nervousness about the days to come.
Apr 30, 2020
Staff Picks: Our Experts Share Their Favorite Trips
From the rainforests of Costa Rica to the plains of Tanzania, we’re reminiscing about our favorite places to travel and dreaming about the day we can return.
Apr 2, 2020
Through the Eyes of a First-Timer
Nothing quite compares to the thrill and magic of experiencing a new place for the first time. What will it be like? How will it compare with your expectations?
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