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Book Review: Pandas to Penguins

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Adrienne

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Animal sightings are right up there with eating as far as what motivates me to travel. (Perhaps I should have named this blog Dolphins & Desserts?) And yet, much of the animal tourism industry – including aspects of it I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in books, wildlife

A Front Row Seat to the Manta Ray Ballet: Night Snorkeling with Mantas on Hawaii’s Big Island

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Adrienne

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One night earlier this month, I found myself up way past my bedtime, face down in surprisingly frigid Hawaiian waters, clinging to a lit-up surfboard and waiting for the evening’s guests of honor to show up. Those guests? The majestic … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, hawaii, outdoorsy, usa, wildlife

A Turks and Caicos Family Vacation

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Adrienne

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*Tap tap* Hello, is this thing on? I didn’t intend to neglect my poor blog for an entire year, but that whole “having a tiny human” thing kind of took over my life (no complaints though, she’s the absolute best!). … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, family, hotels, luxury, turks and caicos, wildlife

Bison Are Back in Indiana

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Adrienne

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Bison at Kankakee Sands

Bison are featured prominently on the Indiana state seal, but they haven’t actually roamed here in almost 200 years. That changed this fall, when the Nature Conservancy introduced a 23-member herd to its Kankakee Sands Nature Preserve in Newton County. … Continue reading →

Posted in indiana, roadtrip, usa, wildlife

Swimming with the Biggest Fish in the Sea

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Adrienne

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Whale shark close-up

Ever since I saw photos of divers coming face to face with the giant mouth of a whale shark, I’ve wanted to swim with these creatures, which are the biggest fish in our oceans. I always imagined a whale shark … Continue reading →

Posted in mexico, wildlife

Three Things to Do in the Phi Phi Islands…Besides Maya Bay

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Adrienne

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A monkey at Monkey Beach

Most people who come to Koh Phi Phi Don do so because it’s a convenient point from which to visit Maya Bay. It is certainly that, but there’s so much more to this island than just its proximity to Koh … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, thailand, wildlife

Koh Tao, Koh Nang Yuan and Koh Samui: Island Hopping in the Gulf of Thailand

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Adrienne

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Koh Nang Yuan viewpoint

Thailand has miles of coastline along two oceans and hundreds of islands dotting those coasts, and visiting an island or two or ten should be on everyone’s itinerary for this country. Luckily, you don’t have to be choosy. Although only … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, thailand, wildlife

Exploring Thailand’s Ang Thong National Marine Park

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Adrienne

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View from Mae Koh

As soon as I saw photos of Ang Thong National Marine Park, I knew I had to see this archipelago of more than 40 islands in the Gulf of Thailand. Most people who visit Ang Thong do so on day … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, beaches, outdoorsy, thailand, wildlife

Elephant Nature Park: A Sanctuary for Gentle Giants

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Adrienne

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Mae Lanna and Medo: best friends

We’ve now reached the point in my Thailand recaps when I get to share the main attraction…the elephants! Don’t get me wrong, I was excited to see the country’s beautiful temples and beaches too, but it was the elephants that first sparked my interest … Continue reading →

Posted in thailand, wildlife

Five Great Weekend Road Trips from the Bay Area

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Adrienne

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Are you heading to Northern California for vacation and looking to venture beyond the city limits of San Francisco? Or a local who is looking for a long weekend getaway? Either the way, you’re in luck. The Bay Area is … Continue reading →

Posted in california, outdoorsy, roadtrip, usa, wildlife Tagged california, national park, outdoors, travel, united states

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