Category Archives: Animals

Protecting Whales & Dolphins in Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica (Green Global Travel)

It was truly a dream come true for me to visit Golfo Dulce in Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. I had envisioned it for nearly a decade before I was approached by Earthwatch to be their Communications Fellow on their volunteer expedition to one of the three tropical fjords in the world- Golfo Dulce. ReadContinueContinue reading “Protecting Whales & Dolphins in Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica (Green Global Travel)”

A Kangaroo’s Road to Refuge (Misadventures)

In early 2014, I set upon a long journey to the other side of the world to volunteer with orphaned kangaroo and wallaby joeys. Little did I know that I’d be participating in a rescue while I was there. Here’s a nail-biting rescue of a baby hit by a car in rural Queensland. (PS- ItContinueContinue reading “A Kangaroo’s Road to Refuge (Misadventures)”

15 Inspirational Animal Rights Activists Who Happen to be Women (Green Global Travel)

Women have been at the forefront of wildlife conservation for decades, and their stories are inspiring those of us who want to help animals. Here, you will rind 10 incredible women who have dedicated their lives to the welfare of animals. 15 INSPIRATIONAL ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS WHO HAPPEN TO BE WOMEN (Green Global Travel)

Wild Horse Torn From His Family Meets Friends Just Like Him (The Dodo)

Wild horses are a symbol of America, but they are in danger now more than ever. But one lucky horse made it to a sanctuary. Here’s the story of Journey, a wild mustang who found his freedom at the Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary. Wild Horse Torn From His Family Meets Friends Just Like Him (TheContinueContinue reading “Wild Horse Torn From His Family Meets Friends Just Like Him (The Dodo)”

Help Save Costa Rica’s Marine Life on an Earthwatch Expedition (JohnnyJet.com)

In 2016, I was fortunate to go on an Earthwatch expedition to Costa Rica’s Golfo Dulce (one of the three tropical fjords in the world) to assist scientists in collecting data on whales and dolphins. The cetacean population is facing multiple threats, including development of this pristine habitat. Read about my trip, and what youContinueContinue reading “Help Save Costa Rica’s Marine Life on an Earthwatch Expedition (JohnnyJet.com)”

Climate Change Doesn’t Just Affect Humans – It’s Affecting These Dogs, As Well (BarkPost)

There’s no denying the fact that our climate is changing. Sadly, the animals take the brunt of it. Here, I write about the impact of climate change on Greenland’s sled dogs, and the heroes that are making a difference on BarkPost. Climate Change Doesn’t Just Affect Humans – It’s Affecting These Dogs, As Well  

Volunteering at a Kangaroo Sanctuary: My Australian Adventure (Green Global Travel)

Four years ago, I had the incredible experience of volunteering with orphaned wallabies in Queensland. Read all about it here on Green Global Travel: VOLUNTEERING AT A KANGAROO SANCTUARY: MY AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE  

An Open Letter to Those Who Are Hell Bent on Celebrating July 4th with Illegal Fireworks

First of all, fireworks are illegal. In case you didn’t know that. They are illegal because you are not professionals trained to handle them. You are especially not equipped to set off bottle rockets after a few bottles of beer. Second, you live in a neighborhood with other houses, busy roads, sidewalks. You aren’t inContinueContinue reading “An Open Letter to Those Who Are Hell Bent on Celebrating July 4th with Illegal Fireworks”