About the Author

Ali Wunderman is a travel writer, guidebook author, and wildlife journalist and photographer with her work appearing in more than 25 publications. Ali's writing helps other travelers have memorable experiences in the places she loves most, including by illuminating ethical wildlife tourism practices. Central America holds a special place in Ali's heart for creating the foundation for her travel infatuation, though you might just as easily spot her in Iceland, Colombia, or anywhere interesting animals roam.
Ali was born and raised in San Francisco, but now splits her time between northern Montana and Belize, along with her husband Michael and their rescue mutt Sophie. Ali also runs a wildlife blog called The Naturalist, and is certified in forklift operation and cow AI, neither of which has ever helped her writing career (yet).