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 19, 2022
Back From the Field: Exploring a Conservationist's Legacy in Kenya
Over the summer, a group of educators led by Al Stenstrup traveled to Kenya on a special professional development program to learn about the legacy of conservationist, activist, and Nobel laureate Wan
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 17, 2022
Rainforests: Four Facts about Earth's Oldest Living Ecosystem
Rainforests only occupy 6% of Earth’s land surface, yet their impact extends to every corner and all creatures across the globe.
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 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 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 11, 2022
Planning International Travel Again? 5 Reasons Why Costa Rica Tops the List
Around the U.S., as Americans are increasingly vaccinated, activities and events are resuming once again. But what’s the outlook for international travel?
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 1, 2021
A Return to Travel: Holbrook's 2022 Calendar
At Holbrook, our annual calendar is a celebration of our work. In conjunction with our travel partners and talented photographers, we have once again assembled a tribute to the past year.
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.
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 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 1, 2021
Photo of the Month: August 2021
Madagascar is one of the most amazing places on earth and a nature photographer's dream.
Jul 29, 2021
Trolls, Ponies, & Fermented Shark: Iceland's Weird Side
It's true that the Land of Fire and Ice gets its nickname from being covered in thick sheets of ice and its volatile volcanoes, but thanks to all the strangeness this country has to offer, Iceland cou
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 10, 2021
5 Countries to Consider for Travel Now
Are you vaccinated and eager to travel internationally again? While U.S.
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 22, 2021
Birding and Nature Webcams around the World
While you prepare for your next adventure in the U.S.
Apr 8, 2021
Fascinating Facts about the Andes Mountains
Stretching 4,300 miles down the western edge of South America, the Andes Mountains are the world’s longest continuous mountain chain, anchoring the continent like a backbone and spanning seven countri
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 28, 2021
The “Big 15” of Galápagos Wildlife
Lots of people are familiar with the Big 5 game animals of Africa, but did you know the Galápagos Islands have their own special claim to fame—the Big 15?
This list of the archipelago's must-see wi
Jan 20, 2021
Manitoba: Attracting Scientists, Wildlife, and Charged Particles
Guest post by Kevin Van Dien
High up in Manitoba’s vast province lies Churchill, a city that’s had a long history of visitation from humans, wildlife, and even tiny charged particles emitted by the
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 3, 2020
2021 Calendar & Holbrook Guide Fund
Our in-country guides are indispensable to the work we do.
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.
Aug 6, 2020
Lessons Learned: Five Countries Leading the Way in Conservation
Conservation and responsible travel go hand-in-hand.
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 30, 2020
Five Places to See Sharks in the Wild
When it comes to public relations, sharks face an uphill battle.
Jul 16, 2020
Photo Gallery: Wildlife of the Far North
What our planet’s northernmost latitudes lack in biodiversity, they make up for in charismatic fauna.
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.
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