As someone who loves seeing animals in the wild, I was excited to have the opportunity to review the books “Pandas to Penguins: Ethical Encounters with Animals at Risk” by Melissa Gaskill.
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A Turks and Caicos Family Vacation
Our visit to Windsong Resort on Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos with our 9 month old baby.
Bison Are Back in Indiana
Wild bison have returned to Indiana for the first time. Read on for more info about how to see these animals in Kankakee Sands Nature Preserve in Newton County.
Swimming with Whale Sharks from Cancun
Swimming with whale sharks was a major bucket list item for me. Here’s my recap of my visit with the largest fish in the sea on a trip to Cancun.
Three Things to Do in the Phi Phi Islands…Besides Maya Bay
While the world-famous Maya Bay is the main thing that draws tourists to Thailand’s Phi Phi Island, there’s more to these islands than just The Beach. Read on for three more great things to do here.
Visiting Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan from Koh Samui: Island Hopping in the Gulf of Thailand
Here’s my recap of our visit to Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan from our base in Koh Samui.
What It’s Like to Visit Elephant Nature Park: A Sanctuary for Gentle Giants
The opportunity to interact with elephants up close is why many people visit Thailand. But unfortunately, this part of the world is rife with unethical wildlife encounters. Here’s my review of Elephant Nature Park, an elephant sanctuary that is focused on ensuring tourism doesn’t interfere with an elephant’s ability to live a natural life – roaming free with its herd.
5 Awesome Weekend Trips from the Bay Area
Looking for an epic weekend trip from the Bay Area? Check out this list of my favorites.









