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…
Getting the Courage to Travel Alone: 4 Steps to Take
For me, getting the courage to travel alone was pretty random and impulsive. When I was 12, I received a brochure in the mail to travel abroad to Australia and New Zealand as a student ambassador…
Should You Swim with Wild Dolphins? Advice from a Wildlife Biologist
Whenever I travel, I seek out wildlife, but I am conscious of my impacts. It can be hard to know what harms wildlife and what doesn’t…
10 Facts About the Wildlife Trade
I had the pleasure of meeting and listening to Dr. Susan Lieberman speak at North Carolina State University. She is the Vice President of International Policy of the Wildlife Conservation Society and has worked in international conservation, science, and policy for more than 25 years…