Tagged: animals

The Most Dog-Friendly National Parks in the United States

It's a scientific fact that dogs are wonderful. Even so, they can cause damage to fragile ecosystems by trampling plants and bugs, can hurt themselves on sharp rocks and steep cliffs,…

This New Capybara Cafe Lets You Hang Out with the Internet's Beloved Kings of Chill

Normally, learning that a cafe has rodents would send us scurrying in the opposite direction. But not when the critters in question are capybaras, the big, gentle, supremely unbothered…

For the First Time, You Can Meet the Ghoulish Ravens at The Tower of London

The Tower of London, an 18-acre fortress complex alongside the Thames river in England's capital city, dates all the way to the year 1078, in the Norman period, when William the…

Trump Moves Forward with Plan to Allow Logging in Untouched National Forests—but There's Still Time for You to Weigh In

The Trump administration is determined to get rid of a 25-year-old regulation that helps protect about 59 million acres of public forest land from road construction, logging, and other…

The Feline Takeover of the Roman Square Where Julius Caesar Was Assassinated

The spot in Rome where Julius Caesar was assassinated sits in a large sunken square a short distance south of the Pantheon.Known as Largo di Torre Argentina, the site contains the…

Cats of Rome Running Tour Shows Off Ancient Ruins and Unbothered Felines

Maybe you're not the type of traveler who rises before 7am while on vacation in order to get a run in. Maybe, in fact, you're the type of traveler who regards such behavior with…

Bonkers for Chonkers? Where and When to Spot San Francisco's Sea Lion Celeb

In our era of widespread GLP-1 use, plus-size celebrities have become a rare species. But a breakout star in San Francisco is bucking the trend.An enormous sea lion nicknamed Chonkers…

An Expedition Cruise to Northeast Greenland: 6 Things to Know Before You Book

Situated well above the Arctic Circle, Northeast Greenland is one of the most extreme and remote regions in the world. The area’s superlatives give you an idea of just how vast,…

Play with a Gaggle of Irresistible Golden Retrievers at This Farm in Vermont

The average cost of a single talk therapy session in the U.S. is $174 per hour, according to 2023 data. We're not mental health professionals or anything, but we've discovered a…

9 Spectacular Wildlife Experiences in the American Midwest

Moose, wolves, elk, bald eagles, bison—the list of creatures that call the American Midwest home is a lot longer (and a lot wilder) than you might realize. At nearly 750,000 square…

Monkey Attacks on the Rise at Tourism Hotspots—How to Stay Safe

Something has changed the natural behavior of the monkeys living around the Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia. The APSARA National Authority, which manages the famed archaeological…

How to Meet Therapy Llamas at the Portland Airport in Oregon

It might sound like the premise of a lost installment in the Llama Llama children's book series, but there are llamas roving Portland International Airport (PDX) in Oregon (if it…

Moo Deng Dupes: U.S. Zoos Where You Can See Pygmy Hippos

To see the young pygmy hippo–turned–internet sensation Moo Deng (pictured above) in real life, you'd need to travel to Thailand, where the charismatic star resides at Khao Kheow Open…

How to Go on an African Safari for Less Money: Tips By Industry Experts

Bigger isn’t always better. When it comes to safaris, certain destinations have an almost mythical status, but it’s worth remembering visiting these destinations can cost considerably…

RV Sites Amid Canyons and Adoptable Pets at Utah’s Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

The self-described largest no-kill animal shelter in the United States occupies an enviable location amid the red rock canyons of southern Utah, where 1,600 dogs, cats, birds, bunnies,…

The Rules for Bringing a Dog Into the US Are Getting Stricter: Here's What's Changing

This post, originally published May 13, 2024, has been updated with new information.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is rolling out new rules for bringing a dog into…

Have Tea with Naughty Sheep at Cameron House in Scotland’s Countryside

Over the years, Frommer's has covered a menagerie of animal-accompanied wellness experiences (usually yoga), involving goats, golden retrievers, reindeer, and chickens, to name a…

Play with Cute Baby Goats by Staying at Goat Daddy’s Farm

If you're the type of traveler who'd rank access to baby goats up there with free Wi-Fi on your amenities wish list, we've got just the place for you. Goat Daddy's Farm and Animal…

Down-Home Away from Home: 7 Great Farm Stays for Families

A farm vacation connects you and your family with nature and a simpler way of living. Kids feed goats and lambs, collect eggs, and get on a first-name basis with resident cows like the…

In Morocco, Discovering the Joys of ‘Blind Architecture’ and All Those Cats

When I got an invitation from the Moroccan National Tourist Office to travel and observe the Marrakech International Storytelling Festival, I leapt at the chance. For over twenty…

13 Can't-Miss Experiences in Japan

A vacation will fly by in a county as full of variety, excitement, and cultural riches as Japan is. This is particularly true in the nation's major cities, where you'll often feel as…

How to Find a Pet Sitter: Where to Look, What to Ask, When to Book

Pet ownership comes with many rewards. Unfortunately, carefree travel is not one of them. Taking Fido or Fluffy on the road with you has its own hassles and fees (so many fees), while…

Koalas Are Now Endangered. Where You Can Still See Them—and How to Help

Koalas, an iconic Australian species right up there with kangaroos and Hemsworths, are in danger of going extinct, according to Australia's government. On Friday, Minister for the…

Zen Hen: Introducing "Chicken Yoga" for People and Poultry

Spending time with animals makes a lot of people feel better. You'll already know that if you’ve ever been greeted by a golden retriever after a long day, sat with a purring tabby on…

Dive Into the Best Underwater Photography of 2021

About 71% of Earth is under water, yet that vast submerged realm remains aqua incognita for most of us, even if we take the occasional snorkeling excursion during vacation. Maybe…