The blog

Stories from Maggie's world.

Writing about the places, wildlife, languages and people we build our stories around — plus honest notes from behind the scenes.

What I Wish I'd Known Before My First Trip Abroad

Good intentions aren't enough. The gap between meaning well and knowing how is where most travel mistakes live.

The Beautiful Paradox That Changes Everything About Conservation

Around the world, from Japan's forest baths to Canada's park prescriptions, doctors now write nature into their treatment plans.

The children who fall in love with this world today will be its most devoted guardians tomorrow.