Tag: wildlife

Galapagos, Day 3: entertaining Encounters with the Sea Lions

The third day was all about the sea lions. They are all around the islands, but there are some preferred places where numerous groups can be found en masse. As fellow mammals, it is normal to feel close to them, even at an emotional level. Almost as if their gestures, their cries, their movements, their … Continue reading Galapagos, Day 3: entertaining Encounters with the Sea Lions →

Ethical Wildlife Tourism: My Experience at the Elephant Conservation Centre in Laos

Most people venturing to Southeast Asian countries want to “experience” the wildlife. Whether that’s by swimming with whales, dolphins or sharks, riding elephants, or petting snakes…most (if not all) of these practices are unethical. As a wildlife lover, I was too aware of this, but I'm not going to lie and pretend... I also wanted … Continue reading Ethical Wildlife Tourism: My Experience at the Elephant Conservation Centre in Laos →