Udawatta Kele Sanctuary: Kandy’s Hidden Forest Escape in Sri Lanka
Udawatta Kele Sanctuary: Kandy’s Hidden Forest Escape in Sri Lanka A Natural Retreat Behind the City’s Sacred Heritage While Kandy is globally known for its cultural treasures and spiritual landmarks, it also holds a quieter, greener side that many travelers overlook. Just minutes from the Temple of the Tooth Relic lies Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, a protected forest reserve that offers a rare chance to step into Sri Lanka’s natural wilderness without leaving the city. Often described as Kandy’s “green lung,” Udawatta Kele is a peaceful haven of towering trees, shaded trails, bird calls,...
Celebrate Coastal Nature at the Winter Outdoor Wildlife Expo in South Padre Island
Celebrate Coastal Nature at the Winter Outdoor Wildlife Expo in South Padre Island The 30th annual Winter Outdoor Wildlife Expo (WOWE) is currently taking place in South Padre Island, Texas. The event, which started on February 5, 2026, is expected to conclude today, February 7, 2026. Hosted at the SPI Birding Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary, this premier event brings together nature and wildlife enthusiasts, conservation experts, environmental advocates, and a range of vendors to celebrate the region’s rich biodiversity and its outdoor offerings. WOWE is a well-established tradition for those...
My Rugged Jungle Safari Adventure at Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Chhavi and I recently visited Kumbhalgarh. This is what she has to say about our jeep safari in Kumbhalgarh! Over to Chhavi. Last week, I embarked on an unforgettable jungle safari in Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary with my mother. While this was not my first safari, nothing truly prepares you for Kumbhalgarh until you’re actually inside that jeep, surrounded by the wild. The safari starts with a steep descent into the jungle which is the ultimate definition of a bumpy road, or so I thought! When we first arrived at the safari’s starting...