Xavier Castro is a writer who works at the Galapagos Conservancy, where he dedicates himself to educating the public about the Galapagos Islands' unique ecosystems. Consult his tips and favorite things to do before planning your trip.

Google Maps just expanded its Street View to include the exotic Galapagos Islands, adding to the growing repertoire of remote and fascinating locales visible from any Internet user's armchair. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad ...

Many islands are formed by millions of years of successive volcanic eruptions in the ocean. Often times these eruptions create stunning and exotic islands such as Tahiti, Fiji, and Hawaii. Every year, their tropic scenery attracts many tourists as popular ...

Join us on an active, transformative expedition voyage through these enchanting islands. Nestled in the Pacific Ocean—at the confluence of three ocean currents—the Galapagos Islands are a haven for explorers, nature enthusiasts, and those seeking a ...

A trio of sea lions frolicked in front of us as we snorkeled on the coast of the Galapagos Islands. A sea turtle glided by a few meters from us, unfazed by our presence. A school of orange and silver parrotfish swam below us,

SAN FRANCISCO - Few have explored the remote volcanic islands of the Galapagos archipelago, an otherworldly landscape inhabited by the world's largest tortoises and other fantastical creatures that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Soon it ...