Aug 22, 2014
ABA's Code of Birding Ethics
According to a 2006 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service survey, about 48 million people in the U.S.—or 21 percent of the population—identify as birders.
Jul 15, 2014
Video: Underwater Life in the Galápagos Islands
Dive underneath the blue Galápagos waters to experience a world of marine life.
May 20, 2014
How to Pack for the Galapagos Islands
For the first time visitor, packing for a destination like the Galapagos Islands can seem intimidating.
Apr 17, 2014
3 Great Reasons to Plan Group Travel Early
Over the years we've noticed that group travel programs booked at least one year in advance are usually more successful than the ones that are booked closer to the date of departure.
Apr 10, 2014
Kuna Culture: Traditional Dress
Panama is home to seven indigenous cultures, the most recognizable of them being the Kuna people, who mainly live in the San Blas Archipelago within Kuna Yala.
Mar 21, 2014
Video: Costa Rica Wildlife
Discover the diverse wildlife that the Costa Rican neotropical rainforest has to offer.
Mar 5, 2014
Endemic Wildlife of the Galapagos Islands
Few places around the world can boast the vast amounts of rare animals found in the Galapagos Islands.
Feb 11, 2014
Conservation in the Galápagos with IGTOA
Tourism has been a major driving force behind conservation and scientific research in the Galápagos, but it has also had negative impacts resulting in unfavorable changes.
Jan 20, 2014
5 Tips for Dealing with Long Flights
Some of the world's most fascinating places are, unfortunately, more than just a hop, skip, and a jump away.
Sep 11, 2013
The impact of community service abroad
Many of our student travel programs include service learning projects in local communities, and we love to hear how these experiences impact our travelers.
Jul 17, 2013
Seven Things to Brag About After Visiting the Galápagos Islands
Once you've been to the Galápagos Islands, you'll be able to brag to your friends, neighbors, and family about the amazing things you experienced.
1. You can better appreciate Darwin.
May 18, 2013
Arriving in the Majestic Copán, Honduras
We finally arrived at Copán, with its brightly colored buildings and its narrow cobblestone streets, just as beautiful and majestic as I remember it being 31 years ago.
Jun 28, 2012
Travel Tip: Pay Attention to Details
Sometimes traveling can be such an exciting experience that it's easy to forget to notice the little things.
Education Outreach Director Michelle Korczynski spotted these unexpected details during
Apr 27, 2012
Galápagos Islands: ‘It’s a special place’
The sounds of a protective mother resonate the island of North Seymour. She cries out against a Galápagos Sea Gull that’s trying to eat the placenta that was left over from her new baby sea lion.
Jul 6, 2011
Machu Picchu Packing List
There's only 2 1/2 weeks until the big day, here's a recommendation for what to bring when you travel to Peru.
Medium to heavy weight cotton pants
Lightweight pants for mosquito protection
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