Every Earth Day, we unite worldwide to raise awareness about the environment and the need to protect it. Because we send our travelers to some of the world’s most beautiful, fragile places, it’s a day close to our hearts. Taking care of our planet is a part of every trip we create. That’s why this year, we’re celebrating the good things happening on Earth Day with our team’s recommendations for sustainably-focused media to watch, read, and listen to. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do, and that they inspire your next Extraordinary Journey.

Queens tells the story of six different animal worlds, each ruled by a dominant female. From the transfer of leadership inside a cackle of hyena in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater to the elusive intricacies of the lives bonobos in the Congo and Central African Republic. As a female-led business, we can always relate to powerful queens, but we want to highlight the animals’ resilience to changing environments most here. Don’t have DisneyPlus? Watch plenty of other impactful environmentally-themed documentaries on WaterBear.

A fascinating love letter to the world’s most curious creatures; this remarkable book will have your inner Attenborough yearning to make a difference. Each unique species has a story illuminated with an exquisite illustration. We loved it not just for its beauty but for its unflinching honesty.

Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions on far-ranging topics, from drunken butterflies to the concept of repulsion, and studies on capybaras, sea turtles, and indigenous bees. Learn something laughing. We did, a lot.

When Your Extraordinary Journey Makes a Difference

Done right, travel is a force for good—our wonderful partners are a testament to that. They go to great lengths to give back to their local communities, providing opportunity and support in creative, empowering ways. This Earth Day, on the blog we’re celebrating some of our favorite initiatives from Tanzania to Argentina.

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The Ultimate Wildlife Guide to the Galápagos

The Galápagos Islands are home to some of the rarest, most intriguing creatures on the planet. Whether on land or water, this one-of-a-kind archipelago off the coast of Ecuador is a haven of biodiversity and a must-visit for wildlife lovers. Read the blog to find out what you can see.

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