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World Gorilla Day: 3 Things a Travel and Animal Lover Can Do

World Gorilla Day: 3 Things a Travel and Animal Lover Can Do

The world’s largest primates have their own day, September 24th. Gorillas are larger on average than humans and maybe that’s one of the reasons they’re larger than life in our imaginations and on screen in movies like Tarzan and King Kong and Gorillas in the Mist. Gorillas are both imposing and inspiring. Did you know…Gorillas live in tropical and sub-tropical middle Africa. Two species, Western and Eastern, are separated by the Congo River, with habitats ranging in elevation from mountain-top cloud...


The Real Downton Abbey and 3 Other Majestic English Manor Houses That Star in Films

The Real Downton Abbey and 3 Other Majestic English Manor Houses That Star in Films

If the Downton Abbey movie and TV series has you fantasizing about life in the elegant and storied surroundings of England’s stately homes, you are not alone. The stories and history made in these estates are legendary.At one time, there were tens of thousands of country houses owned by Britain’s noble families. The English countryside is still dotted with breathtaking architectural marvels punctuating sweeping landscapes, as well as smaller, more humble versions. Some are still homes to lords and ladies of the...

The Real Downton Abbey and 3 Other Majestic English Manor Houses That Star in Films


Saying Antarctica is “off the beaten path” is a bit of an understatement

Saying Antarctica is “off the beaten path” is a bit of an understatement

Saying Antarctica is “off the beaten path” is a bit of an understatement. As the most isolated continent on Earth, it has no permanent residents. But Antarctica is a hub for conducting research on how humans affect the planet, which is why environmental scientist Kirstie Jones-Williams is heading there. And she wants 5 volunteers to join her for a month-long, first-of-its kind scientific study. While there, you'll investigate the presence of microplastics in the interior of the continent, in partnership...

Saying Antarctica is “off the beaten path” is a bit of an understatement

Few people ever get to go to Antarctica

Few people ever get to go to Antarctica

Few people ever get to go to Antarctica. You could be one of them with the Airbnb Sabbatical, joining environmental scientist Kirstie Jones-Williams as she investigates whether microplastics have made their way to this remote continent. ⁣ ⁣ We’re looking for five volunteers from around the world to take part in this first-of-its-kind expedition, in partnership with @OceanConservancy. Your effort will help us to better understand the impact of plastic on our planet and what we can do to help. ⁣ ⁣ It won’t...






Travel an hour outside of Seattle to one of @tyehaus’ three cabins and find yourself surrounded by postcard-worthy beauty

Travel an hour outside of Seattle to one of @tyehaus’ three cabins and find yourself surrounded by postcard-worthy beauty

Travel an hour outside of Seattle to one of @tyehaus’ three cabins and find yourself surrounded by postcard-worthy beauty. Superhost Tom will gladly guide you to local attractions, whether it’s hiking to the turquoise waters of Blanca Lake, exploring Deception Falls, or a river rafting adventure. Click the link in our bio to book a Pacific Northwest A-frame getaway. #HowToHost

Travel an hour outside of Seattle to one of @tyehaus’ three cabins and find yourself surrounded by postcard-worthy beauty