Jan 15, 2026
Galleries: 2025's Best Travel & Nature Photography From Around the Web
At its best, photography transports you to another place, telling a story about its people, nature, or landscapes. With the start of a new year underway, we look back at some of 2025's best travel and
Feb 22, 2024
Back from the Field: Jennifer Leigh Warner's Kenya Photography Tour
Guest Post by Jennifer Leigh Warner
Another great adventure has been had, this time to the beautiful country of Kenya.
Nov 17, 2023
Galleries: 2023's Best Travel & Nature Photography From Around the Web
At its best, photography transports you to another place, telling a story about its people, nature, or landscapes. With the start of a new year just around the corner, we've compiled some of 2023's be
Jan 20, 2023
Galleries: 2022's Best Travel & Nature Photography From Around the Web
At its best, photography transports us to another place, telling a story about its people, nature, or landscapes. With a new year ahead of us, we pause to reflect on some of the best travel and nature
Jan 13, 2022
Back from the Field: Stephen Ingraham Captures Costa Rica’s Amazing Biodiversity in Pictures
Guest post and photo gallery by birder, photographer, and trip leader Stephen Ingraham
Perhaps it is because Covid kept me home from Costa Rica in 2020 — or because I added more areas new to me lik
Jan 6, 2022
Galleries: 2021's Best Travel & Nature Photography From Around the Web
At its best, photography transports us to another place, telling a story about its people, nature, or landscapes. With a new year ahead of us, we pause to reflect on some of the best travel and nature
Oct 27, 2021
Photo Journal: Back from the Galápagos with KS Nature Photography
The Galápagos Islands offer incredible opportunities for nature photographers, from up-close encounters with curious wildlife to endemic flora and unusual landscapes.
Aug 26, 2021
Photography in Alaska: Tips to Prepare Like a Pro
Though beautiful and largely untouched, Alaska’s vast terrain can make photography seem intimidating for the uninitiated.
Jul 15, 2021
Top 5 Photography Tips for Beginners
If you're new to photography, don't fret. Everyone has to start somewhere, and even experts in the field always have more to learn.
May 13, 2021
Up Close with Stephen Ingraham, Master of the “Point-and-Shoot”
Why you should take this tiny, powerful camera on your next adventure
Holbrook Zoomed with our friend and experienced photo trip leader, Stephen Ingraham, to get tips and insights into travel photo
Jan 14, 2021
Galleries: 2020's Best Travel & Nature Photography From Around the Web
At its best, photography transports us to another place, telling a story about its people, nature, or landscapes—a feat we needed even more in 2020.
With a new year ahead of us, we pause to reflec
Oct 14, 2020
Four Tips to Capture Amazing Bird Photos
You don’t have to be a master photographer to get great bird shots.
Sep 17, 2020
Holbrook Leader Recognized as Photo Contest Finalist
Congratulations to trip leader Krisztina Scheeff of KS Nature Photography, whose image of a piggish puffin was named a finalist in the 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards!
Winners will be annou
Aug 13, 2020
Photo Tips From Our Travel Community
Throughout the years, we've gathered compelling photos from our community of travelers to share with you in our calendar, blog, and on social media.
Aug 12, 2020
Photo Sharing Made Easy: Tripcast’s “Living Travel Journal”
You’ve just returned from the trip of a lifetime, and your group parts ways at the airport with one promise in unison: “I’ll send you my photos!”
Some people are warriors and champions, and they ba
Mar 6, 2020
Gallery: Rainforest Photography with Jackie Kramer
In January 2020, a group of photographers traveled to the Costa Rican rainforest.
Nov 22, 2019
Galleries: 2019's Best Travel & Nature Photography From Around the Web
At its best, photography transports you to another place, telling a story about its people, nature, or landscapes.
May 17, 2019
Photo gallery: Northern Peru
Overshadowed by the Sacred Valley and Peruvian Amazon, northern Peru is a less-traveled region with a host of hidden gems.
Apr 3, 2019
A look at "Florida's Changing Waters: A Beautiful World in Peril"
Florida is home to some of the most diverse and beautiful marine ecosystems in the country, from its coastal waters and lakes to its marshes, wetlands, and springs, each brimming with biodiversity.
Mar 30, 2018
Share your travel videos with Holbrook!
Whether you're zip lining through the rainforest, snorkeling in the Galápagos Islands, or simply watching the world go by from a streetside cafe, we want to tag along!
If you’re getting ready to go
Oct 27, 2017
Photography Etiquette Around the World
Visiting a new country or city allows travelers to experience a unique, rich culture. It’s only natural to want to save these memories in photographs.
May 31, 2017
Seven Tips for Travel Photography Beginners
When it comes to travel photography, the best advice for improving is practice, practice, practice!
Dec 28, 2016
Galleries: 2016's Best Travel Photography From Around the Web
At its best, travel photography transports you to another place, telling a story about its people, nature, or landscapes.
Aug 25, 2016
Cuba Contemporánea: Birds in Flight Photography Contest
Originally published in Cuba Contemporánea magazine, this article by Julio Larramendi, "Americans, Russians and Cubans at Playa Girón," examines how birding brings people together.
Jun 26, 2016
Highlights of Belize in Photos
Photographer and Holbrook Program Manager Laura Hare was able to capture some of the beauty and nature in Belize during a recent trip.
Black Orchid, the national flower of Belize
Lamanai Archa
May 23, 2016
Photo Gallery: Birding in Belize
Belize offers a wide range of birding opportunities for professionals, enthusiasts and beginners alike.
Jan 5, 2016
Instagram Highlights of 2015
Need some travel ideas for 2016? Check out our most popular Instagram photos from the past year, including a variety of destinations like Peru, India, Costa Rica and more, all taken by our staff.
Jun 1, 2015
Photo of the Month: June 2015
The Copán ruins, known as Xukpi to the Maya, are some of the most spectacular ruins in the southern range of the Mayan empire.
May 7, 2015
Photo Gallery: Birding in Argentina
The birding and wildlife opportunities in Argentina are endless. Enjoy these highlights from a recent trip taken by Peter J. Dunn!
May 1, 2015
Photo of the Month: May 2015
While the entire Tanzanian adventure was incredible, a highlight for me was spending four nights in the Serengeti in elegant tent camps. The camps allowed us to literally live among the wildlife.
Apr 21, 2015
Gallery: Exploring the Wilds of Southern Patagonia
Bruce Goodwin traveled to the end of the earth to experience the breathtaking beauty of Patagonia.
Apr 12, 2015
A Teaser from Gustafson Photo Safari in India
We received these two photos from Todd Gustafson, who is currently in the field on the latest Gustafson Photo Safari in India. A full trip report will follow when he returns!
Apr 7, 2015
Gallery: Mexico Monarch Trip
Stephanie Kowacz recently traveled to Mexico to witness the spectacular Monarch Butterfly migration. Below are a few shots from her trip!
Apr 1, 2015
Photo of the Month: April 2015
I’ve been swimming my whole life; I’ve been a lifeguard, a swim instructor, you name it!
Mar 9, 2015
Photo from Selva Verde Lodge Named a Finalist in Smithsonian Annual Photography Contest
Alvero Cubero Vega's photo of a caracolera snake has been named one of ten finalists in the "Natural World" category of Smithsonian's annual photography contest.
Mar 9, 2015
Gallery: Patagonia by Ann & Rob Simpson
In late 2014, Ann and Rob Simpson joined a group traveling to Patagonia, and returned with these incredible photos! You can join Ann and Rob in Patagonia this December.
Mar 1, 2015
Photo of the Month: March 2015
At the Savegre Mountain Lodge, a pair of Resplendent Quetzals was nesting on the hotel grounds just a short walk from our cabin. The birds took turns excavating a nest hole in a tree.
Feb 17, 2015
Todd Gustafson Featured in "Birds of the World" Exhibit at the San Diego Natural History Museum
Since February 7th, visitors to the San Diego Natural History Museum can see stunning imagery of birds from every continent by fourteen award-winning wildlife photographers, including Todd Gustafson o
Feb 13, 2015
Gorilla Trekking Photography with Gustafson Photo Safari | Rwanda 2015 Trip Report (Days 1 & 2)
It’s Kigali, one of the jewels of Africa. Our flight was Rwanda Express…super easy and landed ahead of schedule.
Feb 12, 2015
NANPA Nature Photography Summit
Holbrook Travel will be attending the NANPA Nature Photography Summit this February in San Diego. Vice President of Development, Pelin Karaca, will be attending with photographer Todd Gustafson.
Feb 1, 2015
Photo of the Month: February 2015
There had been an unusually extended stretch of heavy rain during the two weeks before we arrived in Alaska.
Jan 13, 2015
Gallery: Highlights of Selva Verde Lodge by Sally Guardia
Sally Guardia recently traveled to Selva Verde Lodge during a trip to Costa Rica planned by Sandy Schmidt, a travel consultant at Holbrook Travel.
Dec 31, 2014
Instagram Highlights of 2014
Need some travel ideas for 2015? Check out our most popular Instagram photos from the past year, including a variety of destinations like New Zealand, Iceland, Tanzania and more, all taken by our staf
Dec 29, 2014
South Africa Photo Gallery
Sandy Schmidt had the opportunity to travel to South Africa and was able to capture some of the country's abundant beauty and nature. A full trip report will be coming soon, but here's a teaser.
Dec 12, 2014
Photo Gallery: A Taste of Costa Rica
Here are some amazing pictures from our Road Scholar program - A Taste of Costa Rica taken by Alex Dzib, who joined us at a Costa Rica Guide Conference this August. We hope you like them!
Dec 5, 2014
Video: Gustafson Photo Safari in Patagonia
This Gustafson Photo Safari adventure brings you the otherworldly beauty and dramatic wildlife action of Patagonia.
Nov 14, 2014
Photo Gallery: Wildlife of Tanzania
Tanzania contains a great variety of wildlife. Here you will find some highlights!
African Hoopoe
Lilac-Breasted Roller
Sep 5, 2014
Photo Gallery: Kenya Wildlife
More than 80 large mammal species—including elephant, lion, and wildebeest—countless smaller animals, rich bird life, reptiles and insects populate Kenya's diverse landscapes.
Mar 20, 2014
Patagonia: No Photoshop Necessary
Program Manager and talented photographer Laura Hare recently attended a Road Scholar program, Patagonia: Hiking At the End of the Earth, and brought back these breathtaking photos.
Jul 16, 2012
Improving Your Shot - Photography Tips
With all the new technology available, cameras have become much easier to use.
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