As a South American travel specialist, I've traveled to the Galápagos Islands several times. Travelers can expect to see species like the giant tortoise and the blue-footed booby. Adventurous visitors ...

The main diet of a blue-footed booby consists of fish, specifically anchovies and sardines. These fish contain carotenoid pigments responsible for their unique coloration. Therefore, the overall ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world. I admit I am obsessed with the blue-footed ...

Travelers can expect to see species like the giant tortoise and the blue-footed booby. Adventurous visitors can even hike to the rim of one of the world's largest volcanic craters. I've worked as a ...

I've worked as a South American travel specialist for eight years and have traveled to all 13 of the main Galápagos Islands. Located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the beautiful islands are ...