Lavanya Sunkara

Travel is even more enriching when it is organized and guided by those with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

Front desk staff are the unsung heroes of the veterinary world. Yet, they don’t get the attention or recognition they deserve. A new nonprofit, the North American Association of Veterinary Receptionists (NAAVR), launched in the summer of 2024, hopes to change that.

Don’t worry; there are ways to navigate weather-related disruptions while still having a grand time.

With natural disasters increasing in frequency and intensity, veterinarians must be prepared to respond more than ever. From university-based emergency response teams to local volunteer corps, there are many ways veterinarian professionals are getting trained and involved to tend to animals in times of extreme distress.

These are just some incredible photography opportunities that await travelers to the Galapagos islands on Nat Hab's Galapagos Wildlife Photo Expedition.

In my latest for American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)'s Trends magazine, you can read about what Fear Free is and how Fear Free-certified clinics and vets/vet techs can ensure that your fur babies have a pleasant experience the next time they go for an annual check-up or need medical treatment.

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Here's a regional guide to heartworm disease, fleas, and ticks in the Northeastern states of New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.

Learn about exhilarating and profound ways to include Indigenous experiences across all six states and the Northern Territory (where Indigenous people represent more than a quarter of the population).

In the Shondaland series The Novelty of Nature, we’re digging into the power of natural places and the wellness benefits of embracing the elements. From camping tips and safari stories to eye-opening tales about the environment to inspiring ways to reclaim your relationship with nature, these stories show it’s never been a better time to get lost in the great outdoors.

Do you have what it takes to be a good traveler? Find out in my latest for Fodor's Travel.

United Nations World Wildlife Day, celebrated annually on March 3, honors the diversity of wildlife and aims to connect people with the natural world. Several wildlife veterinary organizations are doing incredible conservation work by keeping endangered and threatened species healthy. Meanwhile, small animal veterinarians are collaborating with local communities to protect wild animals by serving the dogs and cats who live alongside them. Keep reading to find out more.

It's been an eye-opening and rewarding experience to research and write about some threatened natural places for Fodor's Travel 2024 No List. We are literally loving certain places to death, and Mother Earth needs a serious break.

Learn all about sustainable transportation in Germany

Respect nature.