Featured Stories

Soul-stirring stories from nature and humanity’s frontiers, aimed to redefine our relationship with the natural world and to celebrate the rich diversity of life found on our planet.

The Earthtones Traveler's ManifestoHow we travel, and why it is important. A guide to learning from the world
Earthtones Journalin California
Last of the Sea NomadsMarine nomads, the Bajau Laut, have lived in the waters of the Coral Triangle for centuries but their way of life and their uniquely intimate relationship with the ocean is being destroyed.read more
James Morganin Indonesia
Deep in the Amazon with the TicunaIn the Amazon, you find a world defined by the unknown, the unknowable, and the mysterious.read more
Earthtones Journeysin Amazon River
Ancestral WatersDescendants of some of the oldest people in the Philippines, the Calamian Tagbanua have adopted a sea-oriented way of life, living off the ocean and its resources. In 1998, Coron Island and its surrounding waters were declared ancestral domain for the Tagbanua, setting an empowering example for indigenous rights.read more
Jacob Maentzin Philippines
Other Ways of BeingA portrait series from the far corners of the world — showing entirely other ways of being. It is our differences that give us hope, that inspire, and that open our eyes. They are the very essence of why we travel and explore.read more
Jody Macdonaldin Madagascar
Wakhan, An Other Afghanistan Journeying through a remote region of northeastern Afghanistan, untouched by the war and preserved from the Taliban regime, this story pays tribute to the ancient culture of this land, which has never disappeared but which has simply been forgotten.read more
Varial Cédric Houinin Afghanistan
The Biggest AdventureSustainability and decarbonisation
Siggi Jonssonin -
Maasai WarriorsFor generations, the fierce warriors of the Maasai tribe have lived in the wilderness in Kenya.read more
David Lazarin Kenya
Resource Extraction in West PapuaWest Papua is one of the last great frontier wildernesses. Over 250 distinct indigenous communities live amongst spectacular rainforests, mountains and coral ecosystems. But all is not well on the world’s second largest island.read more
James Morganin West Papua
Shaman from State How a Burmese Shaman read my future
BKBruce Kirkbyin Chin State
The Lure of Greenland's Icy WorldThe harsh and unforgiving arctic conditions of Greenland offer reflections of amazing beauty where life clings to the fertile fringes between the ice and the sea.read more
David Noyesin Greenland
Lapland: The Last Wilderness of EuropeFrom cascading waterfalls and mighty mountain peaks, to ancient forests and tundra-like heaths, from green-white glacier melt water to crystal clear rivers, Lapland is home to the last remaining areas of extensive wilderness in Europe.read more
Erlend & Orsolya Haarbergin Europe
Visions of MyanmarImagination is all you need in the ancient, history rich land of Myanmar. From the fisherman of Inle Lake who spend many years mastering a unique one-legged rowing technique, to the last few living women with beautiful tattooed faces in Chin province, the people of this country are remarkable.read more
David Lazarin Myanmar (Burma)
Silence, Rhythm and BrotherhoodIn the vastness of this desert, each of us is after his moment of solitude, of absolute silence and inner contemplation. On this journey I have encountered so much more than sand.read more
Varial Cédric Houinin Algeria
Nicolás Marino: in Search of Humanity"My journey is all about capturing the soul of the earth."
Earthtones Journeysin Perth
Among the Kazakh Eagle HuntersAn ancient tradition dating back more than 6,000 years, the fur hats and magnificent eagles of each hunter are a matter of great pride amongst the Kazakhs. I stayed with two families living in the remote Altai mountains of Mongolia.read more
James Morganin Mongolia
Righteous Wrestler KushtiInside one of Mumbai’s oldest ‘akhara’, a young runaway finds his destiny as a Kushti wrestler — an ancient and religious sport passed down from the Mughal conquerors of the 16th Century. 15 years later, on the brink of becoming a champion, he must give up his sport and his life as Kushti to honor a sacred obligation.read more
JYJoni Yokerin Mumbai
In Search of the Magic of Southern AfricaIn September 2019 we left for Botswana and Namibia. We wanted to immerse ourselves in Africa: nature, wildlife, landscapes, cultures, and do so in small intimate groups and clearly off-the-beaten-path. We wanted creature comforts yet in rustic accommodations, services provided by local people, and the greatest opportunity for viewing of wildlife and meeting indigenous people.read more
Beth Beloffin Southern Africa
A journey through United Kingdom
Siggi Jonssonin United Kingdom
Why Earthtones?A new chapter in our journey together
Earthtones Journeysin California
Salmon Creek SanctuaryA walk around coastal praire, with ocean views, cows and a grazer
Guido Frosiniin Bodega Bay
The Village of YoungsvilleAbiquiu's Neighbor
carolyn calfeein Youngsville
The Great Tsi-p'in-owinge HikeExperience The Culture and History of Abiquiu
carolyn calfeein Abiquiu
Hike Turnagain ArmLocated between Anchorage and Girdwood, the Turnagain arm is flanked by huge mountains on both sides and offers some amazing hiking potential.  One of my favorites is Rainbow Peak.  At about 5 hrs round trip, the hike offers plenty of challenge and a sweet peak to bag as you top out for amazing views and photo opportunities!  The best part is that you have the amazing views for almost all of the hike, so the way down is full of visual rewards!  And, what's better than being in the high alpine and staring at all the surrounding hiking options?!?!  Rewards all around :)read more
Kellie Okonekin Turnagain Arm
Katmai bear viewing - Brooks FallsHaving lived in Alaska for 15 years, I can't believe it took me this long to go see the brown bears of Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park.  Accessed only by float/sea plane, this incredible experience is well worth the cost and time invested!  The walk from the lake to the falls is well-constructed trail and boardwalk, and it's super common to encounter bears along the way!  There are two viewing platforms at the falls - one at the  main falls and one just downstream - there were a solid 30 bears fishing in front of us!  Heck, watching the salmon swim upstream and jump the falls is interesting on its own - add bears to the mix and it's just plain fascinating!  Truly an experience not to miss!  There are plenty of ways to extend a trip as well - either by staying the night in the campground or lodge, and/or by adding an excursion into nearby Ten Thousand Smokes for a day or overnight trip.d description hereread more
Kellie Okonekin Katmai National Park and Preserve
Halibut fishing Cook Inlet, AKA day on the water is always a unique way to experience a place, and bonus when spent fishing is that you can fill your freezer as well!  A day trip from the beach of the Kenai Peninsula will see the boat launched by tractor (erosive Cook Inlet means a launch ramp doesn't make sense!) as you head out for about an hour into one of the most powerful and important bodies of water in the state.  Surrounded by volcanoes, you'll fish for halibut and silver salmon if in season, meaning you'll have a tasty souvenir from your day on the water!read more
Kellie Okonekin Ninilchik
Tourism: An Alternative to Drilling in ANWR"While drilling would inevitably devastate Inupiaq culture, tourism promises economic growth through its celebration of the people, scenes, and animals that make up Kaktovik."read more
Annie Yanofskyin -
Gonzalo Fuenzalida"Here in Patagonia you see the most incredible acts of nature: jaw-dropping glaciers, magnificent mountains and peaks, icy winds and soaring condors, flora and fauna…and it only makes you want to protect it all."read more
Annie Yanofskyin Chile
Greg"Through our works we have launched many projects which are helping local community get access to education, health care, and sustainable income that honors their traditional way of life."read more
Annie Yanofskyin Rwanda
Fatima Habte"I started leading travel tours because of my love for my country and its culture and my desire to share it with people from different parts of the world."read more
Annie Yanofskyin Morocco