Modern guides are increasingly being asked to balance guest expectations with ethical decision-making. Every day, they face moments where the right decision may not be the popular one. Whether it is refusing to leave the road for a better photograph, moving away from a crowded sighting or choosing an animal's welfare over a guest's request, these decisions often go unseen and uncelebrated.

Travel isn’t always easy, and the more meaningful it becomes, the less easy it often is. This journey into the Himalaya wasn’t about ticking off destinations, but about how we moved through them as a family. Slowing down, going deeper, and allowing each place (and its people) to shape the experience in ways that stay with you long after you leave.

For three months, our family has been living in the wild hills of Jawai, where children grow up barefoot, surrounded by stories, community, and curiosity. This is a reflection on family, travel, and why the greatest classroom might just be the world itself.

Join Adam Bannister in the Okavango Delta during one of its wettest, most vibrant seasons in decades. From packs of wild dogs in full pursuit to leopards hunting in the trees of Little Mombo, this journey reveals why Botswana remains one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations.

Why we wake early, brave the cold, and return to the wilderness — again and again.

Embark on a journey of growth, exploration, and wildlife adventures as Adam reflects on 2024 and shares exciting plans for 2025.

It’s incredible to think that 12 years have passed since I first helped establish Jawai, leading the field team to understand the leopard

Our 12-day journey took us through some of the most exclusive and breathtaking lodges in the Okavango Delta, an ecosystem celebrated for its

After nearly 18 years of working for others, we have made the decision to become captains of our own ship.