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Why Kazakh Women in the Altai Mountains of Mongolia Spend Half Their Lives Milking

By Susan Portnoy on November 1, 2016 • ( 129 Comments )

Why Kazakh Weddings in Mongolia are so Much More Fun

By Susan Portnoy on August 31, 2016 • ( 144 Comments )

The Dance of the Samburu

By Susan Portnoy on March 31, 2016 • ( 123 Comments )

The Gift of a Cuban Serenade

By Susan Portnoy on February 15, 2016 • ( 70 Comments )

At Home in Cuba: A Morning with Maria Therésa

By Susan Portnoy on February 6, 2016 • ( 66 Comments )

The Ultimate Day Trip: Traversing the Wilds of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast

By Susan Portnoy on May 4, 2015 • ( 29 Comments )

Tips for Traveling Solo: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started

Photographers: 14 Tips on How to Prepare for an African Wildlife Safari

You’ll Love These Nine Stunning Instagram Feeds

Amita Thai Cooking Class: A Delicious Alternative to the Usual Bangkok Attractions

People on the front of a boat overlooking Pine Island Sound

Captiva Island Cruises – Sun, Fun and Flawless Beaches

By Susan Portnoy on April 3, 2017 • ( 28 Comments )

We were stumped. The ceiling and walls of Cabbage Key’s breezy back patio were dripping with dollar bills. Where on earth would we leave our “donation” ? Affixed with gobs of masking tape and mounted with the precision of a leaf blower, it was impossible to see an inch of available space. […]

Golden Morning by Elmar Weiss

Photos I Wish I Had Taken: Golden Morning by Elmar Weiss

By Susan Portnoy on March 14, 2017 • ( 38 Comments )

I was destined to post an image with penguins in it today. I’m certain of it. I could feel the mystical powers of my subconscious hard at work, leading me inevitably to this moment. A few days ago, I watched March of the Penguins, and was completely enamoured. Today, […]

Want to do Something Really Different? You’ll Love Eastern State Penitentiary

By Susan Portnoy on February 27, 2017 • ( 71 Comments )

  As mother nature hints at warmer days to come, my desire to explore unique and interesting places jumps into high gear.  One of my favorite excursions, not only from an experience perspective but photographically as well, was Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. If you’re like me, fascinated […]

Salomon Women's Ellipse GTX Hiking Shoe, Thyme/Asphalt/Dark Green, 8 M US

Travel Tip: A Super Comfy and “Stylish” Hiking Shoe

By Susan Portnoy on February 23, 2017 • ( 20 Comments )

It was June 2016, and my trip to Mongolia was fast approaching. I needed a hiking shoe and I had no idea what to get. I knew I’d be walking a lot, up big hills and small, over potentially rough terrain, but it wasn’t a “hiking” trip so […]

Close up Cymbidium NY Botanical Garden Orchid Show: Thailand

Escape Winter at the New York Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show: Thailand

By Susan Portnoy on February 18, 2017 • ( 50 Comments )

Walking into the Enid Haupt Conservatory at the New York Botanical Garden, my mood changed instantly for the better. The biting cold I’d just weathered walking from the train, gave way to the soothing heat and humidity of the tropical oasis inside. Eyes closed, I took a deep […]

Two egrets on Sanibel Island, Florida

The Best Way to Visit Sanibel Island’s Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

By Susan Portnoy on February 13, 2017 • ( 73 Comments )

It was a balmy morning, just after 7am, and I was at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bird Sanctuary on Sanibel Island, a popular vacation spot in southwest Florida, sandwiched between the Gulf of Mexico and Pine Island Sound, known for its pristine beaches, shelling, […]

23 Photos of Beautiful Birds from Around the World

By Susan Portnoy on January 5, 2017 • ( 143 Comments )

I’m not much for bird photography. I like it, I’m just not good at it most of the time. But in celebration of National Bird Day today, I thought I would share some of my favorite bird images I’ve taken at home and abroad! These images are from […]

Dancing with Kazakh Nomads in the Altai Mountains of Mongolia

The Ultimate Kazakh Nomad 8-hour Dance Party [Videos]

By Susan Portnoy on December 31, 2016 • ( 36 Comments )

I’m not that much of a partyer. Don’t get me wrong, I have my moments. But normally I’m pretty low-key, preferring an intimate dinner party to a raucous evening out on the town. But on a trip to Mongolia, I  gleefully indulged in one of those aforementioned “moments.” […]

How to Enjoy a Long Coach Flight

5 Tips To Help You Enjoy A Long Coach Flight

By Susan Portnoy on December 19, 2016 • ( 93 Comments )

I’ve taken a lot of long flights through the years and more times than not I’m sitting at the back of the plane. And while the ever-shrinking legroom and lack of amenities is frustrating for sure, here are some tips to make the trip easier to endure. Choose […]

Great Gift Ideas for Travel & Photography Lovers

By Susan Portnoy on November 23, 2016 • ( 57 Comments )

It’s that time of the year! The countdown has begun and instead of wracking your brain for just the right gift, check out the ideas below.  I know you’ll find something perfect for the travel and photography lovers on your holiday list. Uniqlo’s Ultra Light Down Jacket for […]

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I was in Amboseli, #Kenya for 5 days but I only got to see the top of Mount #Kilimanjaro once and this is it. It was at the end of the day and we were heading back to the hotel. We turned around and the clouds had moved aside to give us this wonderful glimpse of the top, though the rest of the mountain was obscured by thick clouds. I kept wondering, who’s up there now? 
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He walked slowly toward us, his head slightly raised, ears out. He wanted to look big ( funny right? The biggest land animal wanting to be even bigger). We were silent, holding our breath. Not out of fear, just because we forgot to breath he was that spectacular. After looking  us over he decided we weren't as interesting as he originally thought and with a head shake he sauntered away... #SouthAfrica #Elephants #elephant #Timbavati #wildlifephotography #wildeyesa Hidden in the grass, a lioness looms low over a piece of gazelle she was eating. Periodically, as she ate, she would look up and scan the dense thicket for any scavengers bent on stealing her food.
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Actually, I was ecstatic that I managed to capture her eyes in focus. I’ve taken countless pictures over the years of situations similar to this only to find my camera had locked onto the blade of grass in front my subject. The trick I learned was to focus on her forehead. 
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I was in Amboseli, #Kenya for 5 days but I only got to see the top of Mount #Kilimanjaro once and this is it. It was at the end of the day and we were heading back to the hotel. We turned around and the clouds had moved aside to give us this wonderful glimpse of the top, though the rest of the mountain was obscured by thick clouds. I kept wondering, who’s up there now? 
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Taken in #Amboseli on a #wildeye safari #kilimanjarosafari ____________

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Taken in #Timbavati #SouthAfrica on a #wildeye safari 
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