Wildlife Travel Posts Archive - Trans-Americas Journey

Travel blog posts and photo essays that reveal amazing encounters with wildlife in North, Central, and South America including grizzly bears, jaguars, sharks, and more.

Dunes, Beaches, Birds, and Lunch – Paracas National Reserve, Peru

How to explore the Paracas National Reserve in Peru including getting around, when to visit, and a delicious insider lunch tip along the way.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2022-01-12T16:54:48-03:00January 12, 2022 || Posted in: Peru - Bird Watching, National Parks, Natural Wonders, Wildlife ||

Poor Man’s Galapagos – Islas Ballestas, Peru

Tour Islas Ballestas in Peru to see the birds, sea lions, and other marine life that make some people call this area a poor man's Galapagos.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2022-01-12T17:04:13-03:00January 4, 2022 || Posted in: Peru - Boat Travel, Islands, Wildlife ||

Photo Essay: The Hummingbirds of Northern Peru

See some of our favorite hummingbird photos taken in northern Peru where the climate and the flowers help these lovely birds thrive.

Eric Mohl, CPO (Chief Photography Officer)2021-04-12T08:52:20-04:00April 12, 2021 || Posted in: Peru - Bird Watching, Photo Essays, Wildlife ||

Best of the Trans-Americas Journey 2020 – Top Travel Adventures in Argentina & Chile

Our best adventure travel of 2020 list includes king penguins, an iconic national park hike, exploring the Patagonian Ice Field, and more.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-01-26T12:02:57-03:00January 7, 2021 || Posted in: Argentina, Chile - Adventure Travel, Best Of..., Boat Travel, Horseback Riding, Wildlife ||

Our Complete Galapagos Islands Travel Guide

Our Galapagos Islands Travel Guide includes top destination reports, photo tips, and facts you need to plan your own Galapagos adventure.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-05-14T09:56:38-04:00January 6, 2021 || Posted in: Ecuador - Adventure Travel, Boat Travel, Islands, National Parks, Natural Wonders, UNESCO Sites, Wildlife ||

5 Top Galapagos Travel Questions Answered

We answer the top 5 Galapagos travel questions, based on six weeks of reporting in the archipelago, so you can plan your own dream trip.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-02-19T14:49:59-03:00January 5, 2021 || Posted in: Ecuador - Adventure Travel, Boat Travel, Islands, National Parks, Natural Wonders, Our Favorite Posts, UNESCO Sites, Wildlife ||

SCUBA Diving in the Galapagos Islands – Ecuador

SCUBA diving in the Galapagos Islands on a liveaboard dive boat for close encounters with hammerheads, whale sharks, and much more.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-05-18T08:42:55-04:00December 17, 2020 || Posted in: Ecuador - Adventure Travel, Boat Travel, National Parks, Natural Wonders, SCUBA Diving, UNESCO Sites, Water Sports, Wildlife ||

How to Take the Best Photos in the Galapagos Islands

How to take the best photos in the Galapagos Islands including best cameras, best lenses, best accessories, best techniques, and much more.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2022-01-25T09:52:09-03:00December 9, 2020 || Posted in: Ecuador - Adventure Travel, Islands, National Parks, Natural Wonders, UNESCO Sites, Wildlife ||

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