Notes from the Field & More

Nothing quite reminds you that you’ve arrived in Central America like waking up to a rousing chorus of howler monkeys.

What a privilege it was to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum on a private journey during its inaugural weeks open

Just as Ecuador has the Galapagos — an islands-based national park off its Pacific coast — Panama has Coiba. The

You may have heard that ants are among the most abundant animals on Earth, but just how many are there?

Many people vacation in the Caribbean for white sand beaches and sparkling blue water. I’ve never understood that. Sure, it’s

There are few groups of birds that captivate people so completely as the hummingbirds. Those diminutive but dazzling nectar-eaters are