Plenty of islands claim to be Galapagos-like, but are they really? These gorgeous, must-visit destinations have much in ...

Perched on the edge of a rugged inflatable boat, I slip on my flippers and my snorkeling mask, then jump feet-first into the cerulean waters below. Swimming alongside fellow travelers from the MS ...

The Galápagos Islands, a volcanic archipelago and UNESCO site, famously influenced Darwin's theory of evolution. Discovered ...

The islands are volcanic in origin and were never attached to any continent. Galápagos wildlife arrived by flying, floating or swimming. Birds might have flown there by accident and decided to settle ...

I quickly splash back into the water from the edge of the panga (or dinghy) where I was taking a break from snorkeling. My wetsuit is only half-zipped, but I quickly swim the 30 or so feet to where my ...

Back in the late 1800s, groups of whalers, settlers, and pirates completely shifted the balance of the Galapagos Islands by killing off native animals—such as ...

The Galapagos Islands are one of the most unique and beautiful places in the world. Located in the Pacific Ocean, these islands are known for their incredible wildlife, stunning landscapes, and rich ...

The Galápagos Islands are a fascinating archipelago where wildlife seems to reign supreme. The islands are one of the few places in the world where the human footprint is continuously monitored and ...

Witness the unique wildlife and beautiful views of this archipelago from the sea. Jordan Harvey is one of the world’s leading experts on South American travel. Since founding Knowmad Adventures while ...

SYDNEY -- It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the country's most endangered creatures. But devastating wildfires over recent days have undone ...

Born in the 1880s, Gramma the Galapagos tortoise lived through world wars and pandemics while becoming a symbol of ...