I’m going to Guatemala and you’re coming with me! Well, you’re invited, anyway! I’m very excited to announce that I will be travelling to Guatemala for my second expedition with Animal Experience International. Last time, I went on the trip of a lifetime to help animals in Kenya on a wildlife preserve. This time, I’m going on an adventure to … Read More
My experiences on board the Fathom Adonia, sailing to the Dominican Republic. It was my first time traveling to the Dominican Republic, and I was delighted to be traveling with a purpose. Yes, I was traveling on a cruise ship. However, this was no ordinary cruise ship. Fathom Cruises, owned by the Carnival Corporation, is the first cruise line focusing … Read More
SQQQQUUUUEEEEAAALLLLLL!!!!! It was one of those moments. The kind where you think to yourself, “I did not expect to end up here at the start of the day.” I had a lot of those moments in Kenya. And now, the screams of shrieking pigs were infiltrating my eardrums. We spent the afternoon at the Soysambu Conservancy Raptor Centre. Our small … Read More
An experience of a lifetime that nearly cost me my life. I was living and volunteering in the Great Rift Valley, the cradle of humankind. Though our species originated and evolved here, I was reminded that life is savage. Life is fragile. Life is wild. One of our duties at Soysambu Conservancy was to fix one of the hides. A … Read More
With over 400 species of birds, it’s important to monitor the birds of Lake Elmenteita in Kenya. Lake Elmenteita (also spelled Lake Elementaita) is one of the Great Rift Valley soda lakes. It’s on the property of Soysambu Conservancy, where I lived and volunteered. It isn’t a popular area for human tourists, though it’s quite important to the birds. Across … Read More
Every day was an adventure. I encountered many African animals during my trip to Kenya. I may not have discovered “The Big Five”, though I wasn’t on a typical safari. I was volunteering at Soysambu Conservancy in the Great Rift Valley. Even though I wasn’t there simply to see the animals, every day was a safari. Safari means “journey” in … Read More
It was my first time traveling to Africa. Learn about my experiences volunteering in Kenya for animals. I love animals. Raised from birth as a vegetarian, I grew up caring for all living creatures on our planet. Whether it’s adopting rescued cats or volunteering at a local animal sanctuary, I try my best to help animals at home. However, I … Read More
In less than five months, I’ll be traveling to Africa on a volunteer trip to Kenya. I’ve got lots of planning to do! Last month, I announced that I’m going to be traveling to Kenya on a volunteer trip to help animals in the Great Rift Valley. I’ve done the main things first: filled out the paperwork for the volunteer … Read More