Animals are the coolest. They fascinate us all. So many of us LOVE animals, myself included, but selfies with animals are quite literally killing animals…
Category: Ecotourism and Travel
I love to travel! I’ve been traveling alone since I was 12. Yes 12! I went on a student ambassador program to Australia and New Zealand and have been hooked ever since. My research has taken me to amazing places from Kenya to India and I’ve been to all of the continents except for Antarctica. In this section, I share with you my travel experiences and especially the animals I see along the way. I believe in responsible and ethical ecotourism and have lots of tips to help you navigate through this difficult landscape. Travel is fun, rewarding, and an opportunity to grow as a human being. Let’s see the world!
Proboscis Monkey: Big Noses and Big Bellies
If you ever visit Borneo, one of the things you have to do is see a proboscis monkey in the wild. These monkeys are famous for their crazy big noses that some call ugly, but I (and other monkeys) find endearing…
Sungai Congkak Forest: Beautiful Birds and Flying Lizards
I made sure to arrive a few days early before presenting my research at the International Congress for Conservation Biology conference in Kuala Lumpur. Having never been to Malaysia before, I definitely wanted to take some time to explore…
Ecotourism Adventure in Deramakot Forest Reserve, Borneo
I have ALWAYS wanted to go to Southeast Asia and the Society for Conservation Biology hosts my favorite scientific conference to go to…
Batu Caves in Malaysia: Color, Caves, and Monkeys!
I was invited to present at the International Congress for Conservation Biology in Kuala Lumpur and Batu Caves was the one thing I really wanted to do while visiting…
13 Tips for a More Sustainable Beach Trip
Most people go to the beach to have a good time. Whether it’s a day trip or a long vacation, the beach is a very popular vacation destination…
Unforgettable Tiger Safari at Tadoba National Park
When I had the amazing opportunity to go to India for a work trip (a country I had always wanted to go to), I knew I had to try to see wild tigers…
Reduce Your Plastic Travel Waste with SteriPEN
Even if you are ultra eco-conscious and NEVER use plastic water bottles, when you travel out of the country, it’s a different story…
5 Guidelines for Ethical Wildlife Tourism
I LOVE to travel. And I LOVE wildlife. Being a wildlife biologist, I’ve seen a lot of wildlife over my lifetime…
5 Mindset Shifts for Traveling Alone
Since my first study abroad trip to Kenya, I returned two years later to work as an intern for the same program. I gained Kenyan residency, so it cost very little to visit breathtaking national parks…
