Welcome to the Zegrahm Expeditions resources page! Here you will find inspiration for your next adventure and information from your last adventure, produced by our field leaders, Seattle office staff, and contributing writers. From blog posts and field reports (daily recaps of a past expeditions with images) to photo galleries and videos, explore your world from our perspective.
Global interest in nature-based tourism, which includes wildlife tourism, has grown rapidly over the last decade. At the same time, wildlife has become increasingly under threat from issues such as habitat loss, poaching, and a lack of funding for conservation.
Richard Damania, lead economist for the...
In August of 2018, biologist Michael Moore and I co-led a two-week Zegrahm wildlife adventure in Borneo, spotting wild orangutans in Danum Valley's dense forest, pygmy elephants among the tall reeds along the Kinabatangan River, and the parasitic Rafflesia 'corpse flower' high on the slopes of Mount Kinabalu.
In August of 2020, we will set off again to explore the natural wonders of terrestrial ...
Iceland is about as far from a secret in the international travel scene as a country can get.
Over the past 15 years, the number of annual Iceland holidays has skyrocketed. The country’s bounty of...
Traveling in Europe is a bucket list dream for millions of people around the world. Whether it’s savoring Spanish tapas, cruising the Greek islands, or touring wineries in the Italian countryside, there’s something magical about the continent’s combination of culture, history, gastronomy, architecture, and natural beauty.
But Europe is a vast continent, and the...
Have you been yearning for the ultimate African adventure? Join me this February to discover three amazing countries in one trip on Southern Africa’s Diversity. You'll visit Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia during a time of year when the landscape is lush, green, and beautiful with fluffy cumulonimbus clouds in...
In recent years, summer in Europe has brought the increasingly negative impacts of mass tourism. Every peak European travel season seems to bring more unfortunate issues, increasing the rift between locals and visitors and prompting...
Dear Traveler,
When you think of the Philippines, what usually comes to mind are tropical beaches and offshore reefs, dense jungle, clear blue seas, and an abundance of unique fauna. If you’re historically minded, you may also think of the recent history of the Philippines, which until the middle of the 20th century, was a territory of the United States. Many aspects of the islands’ story in World War II are well known—the evacuation of General Douglas MacArthur by...
Photographs are tangible memories that can be held and reflected on long after a dream vacation has come to an end. For many travelers, the pictures they take along their journey are the most valuable mementos they have.
Thus, investing in a quality...
South Africa is a patchwork of cultures, religions and ways of life. The nation has eleven official languages and is home to many indigenous communities and tribes. Its diverse population has earned the country the moniker “Rainbow Nation”— a reference to the nation’s celebration of its multi-cultural heritage.
For travelers who are seeking to immerse themselves in the local lifestyle of...
Friday, July 5, 2019
Stockholm, Sweden
Welcome to Stockholm! Sweden’s capital calls itself “beauty on water” and today also a little under water, but showers could not deter those of us who arrived early from setting off to explore the city’s many offerings. Gathering for a welcome reception and dinner at the Clarion Sign Hotel, we had the opportunity to meet our fellow travelers with Zegrahm Expeditions and Victor Emanuel Nature Tours (VENT), our...
