Since 2014, Conservacion Patagonica has put unprecedented efforts to protecting the biologically critical area of Aysen, Chile. Today, over 700,000 acres have been assembled, creating the largest privately protected area in the world—soon to become part of the Chilean National Park system! In the meantime, Patagonia Park is open to visitors from October through April. Unfold the New Brochure, discover the fascinating history …
Visit Patagonia’s Protected Areas
If you believe in the importance of private and public land conservation and restoration, have a passion for wild landscapes—and love sharing mate with gauchos— you must visit Patagonia and some of its most beautiful areas Tompkins Conservation has helped protect! In Chile, visit Pumalin Park and Corcovado National Park in the Chilean southern Lakes Region, Yendegaia National Park in Tierra del Fuego’s Magallanes Region, …
To Asia with Love – A Connoisseur Guide
Discover colorful, personal favorites and off the map experiences from expatriates, local, and curious travelers. Writer Kim Fay was the inspiration behind the compilation of from the heart stories to create To Asia with Love, which aspired the guidebook series with volumes featuring Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Japan, Nepal or North India. Purchase To Vietnam with Love, To Thailand with Love, To Myanmar with …
Explore Hotspots & Submit Birding Observations
Become an Ebird-er, find places with the most species and activities during the season you want to travel. Create your personal list of observations around the world and help increase the understanding of the distribution, richness, and uniqueness of each bird species and the biodiversity of our planet! Browse through a wide gallery of photos and recorded sounds. View the Real-time Submission Map
Travel Off the Eaten Path
Share a meal with local families, learn how to cook traditional dishes, and more! During your next traveling adventure, “book a private meal or cooking class with the best home cooks around the world” with The Traveling Spoon! Read the full Traveling Spoon Pure Story.
The Nature Fix
“One of the powers of nature is that it provides good metaphors for resiliency and living life, and there’s no metaphor stronger than running a river. Rivers hit all my buttons: fun, beauty, excitement, physical challenge, social engagement,” says Florence Williams in her second book: The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative. Florence Williams author of …
Yann Arthus-Bertrand – An Elevated Vision
Yann Arthus-Bertrand has committed his life to deepening our connections with the environment and one another. For years, I have found great inspiration in his work and have shared it with family, friends, co-workers, students, and now the PI community! As a dedicated aficionada, I have tried to keep track of Arthus-Bertrand’s on-going accomplishments. In an attempt to guide you through …
Most Inspirational Movies by Yann Arthus Bertrand & The Good Planet Foundation
Through the following movies Yann Arthus-Bertrand shows our earth at its most sublime through never-before-seen aerial images and footage accompanied by soaring music, resulting in an ode to the beauty of the world, providing a moment to draw breath and for introspection: HOME – 2009- Filmed in 50 countries, A survey of the planet and Solutions for a Sustainable World. Contrary to many documentaries …
Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature
Innovations Inspired by Nature – What We Can Learn From the Genius that Surrounds Us Inspired by her backyard observations in Missoula, Montana, biologist and natural history writer, Janine Benyus, invented the word biomimicry in 1990. The publication of her book Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature in 1997 introduced the world to the idea of applying natural principles to human problems. Since the …
The Traveling Spoon – A Most Delicious and Inspiring Initiative!
Traveling Spoon follows a simple concept, yet it has the power to change your traveling experience and the world for the better! Business school cohorts and entrepreneurs, Aashi Vel and Steph Lawrence, created Traveling Spoon to help travelers and hosts share homemade meals and culinary traditions, encouraging more authentic and connected traveler experiences for tourists and locals alike. Traveling Spoon can …