When I first realized I would be contributing to a blog for “explorers” I thought, am I really an explorer? More like Internet Explorer. I have never even considered myself “outdoorsy.” Sure, I spent a lot of time outdoors; I … Continue reading Live In New York, Become Intrepid Explorer
by Alicia Weigel. Feature photo by Anna Kislingbury Anderson As of September 17th, 2015 Mozambique is entirely free of landmines. This is important for the obvious reason of safety in a country that has experienced decades of almost continual warfare, both … Continue reading Yours, Mines, and Ours: Mozambique
Shannon is a published travel writer and award-winning conservation photographer. She’s worked with National Geographic Traveler Magazine as their “Curious Traveler” and is also one of National Geographic’s Young Explorers, raising awareness about the pollutants degrading our country’s coastlines and oceans. … Continue reading Shannon Swanson
The daughter of a nature lover and a travel agent, Becky has spent the better part of 25 years beaching, camping, touring, teaching, and taking photos all over the world. After studying English and Psychology at Cornell University, she worked … Continue reading Becky Lee
Marika Cowan is an illustrator/animator currently living and working in New York City. Originally from Maine, she grew up spending much of her time hiking, camping, and swimming in the glorious Maine wilderness. She attended Rhode Island School of Design … Continue reading Marika Cowan
Irina Lut loves stories – reading them, hearing them, experiencing them. She loves finding hidden treasures in unusual (or usual?!) places and meeting people who are willing to share their narratives with her as well. She has an MSc in … Continue reading Irina Lut
Nikkita was a born explorer. Raised in a few different countries by parents from two very different parts of the world, seven hour flights and funny sounding food were the norm. She graduated Cornell University with a degree in Statistical Sciences, … Continue reading Nikkita Mehta
While also found in other African countries, a small region in Gabon is the one place you can find the peculiar armored cricket. Standing in a logging concession waiting to observe a tree felling, I was caught by surprise to … Continue reading Gabon’s Armored Cricket
Mary Zambello is a interior architect and designer working in Boston, Massachusetts. Inspired by a strong research-based, human-centered design program at Cornell University, she understands the importance of form, function, and the impact of the built environment. Splitting her time between … Continue reading Mary Zambello
Stephanie works in environmental research in the Triangle region of North Carolina following graduation from the master of environmental management program at Duke University. She enjoys exploring natural areas while hiking, birding, kayaking, running, and practicing photography. Originally from California, … Continue reading Stephanie Panlasigui
Ryan is currently a graduate student pursuing his PhD at Duke University in the field of ecology with a concentration in conservation. He has visited every continent other than Antarctica, and has participated in conservation projects across four different continents. … Continue reading Ryan Huang
Lillian Ciardelli recently graduated with an MA in Animal Behavior and Conservation from Hunter College where she studied nonhuman animal personalities. She is currently working towards becoming an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (ACAAB) in order to pursue a career … Continue reading Lillian Ciardelli
One World, Two Feet 