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Panama Panama City

Soberania National Park: the jungle that powers the Canal

We set out to Soberania National Park, a patch of rain forest that constitutes the foundation of the Panama Canal’s functioning.

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Bocas del Toro Panama

Turtle Watching at Bluff Beach, Bocas del Toro

Turtle watching was a major goal of our trip to Panama. Luckily, we came across a giant Leatherback nesting on Bluff Beach. Here’s how it all went down.

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Bocas del Toro Panama

Snorkeling excursion at Bocas del Toro

Our snorkeling trip in Bocas del Toro, Panama, ended up costing us more than we expected, as a treasure of our own sank into the Caribbean waters.

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India Rajasthan

Elephant riding in Amer: from the Fort to the Shelter

At Amer, near Jaipur, we struggle with the ethics behind elephant riding. A visit to a “shelter” further deepens our bewilderment and shatters our minds.