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What a Year of Watching Animals Taught Me About Storytelling
As you may have read in my earlier post, before joining Next Continent, birds were nothing but literary metaphors and the word “douc” wasn’t even in my dictionary. As a
Strengthening Protection For The Grey-Shanked Douc langur In Tam My
In March 2026, Next Continent was honored to be invited to a conservation conference hosted by local conservation organization GreenViet. The event focused on leading sustainable solutions to better protect
Meet Our Team: Hương Giang
Hey readers, welcome back to our Meet Our Team series of 2026! This time, we’re hanging out with Hương Giang, our new Marketing & Social Media Officer. Fun fact: our
How to Accept Shared Checklists in eBird
Many of our guests use eBird to keep track of the birds they see during our tours. Our guides record sightings during each outing and then share the completed checklists
Meet Our Team: Ngọc Oanh
In today’s “Meet Our Team” series, I’m glad to shine the light on Ngọc Oanh, our beloved accountant. A perfectionist whose catchphrase is “Ôi thôi chếcccc” (a dramatic “oh well!”),
First-Aid Training with Next Continent: Elevating Safety in Wildlife Ecotourism
At Next Continent, SAFETY is not a buzzword. Last week, Next Continent proudly collaborated with Family Hospital Da Nang to host our annual First-Aid Training Course for all staff members.
Let’s Go Birding with Cob in Vietnam!
If you ask any social-media-loving birder who they follow, chances are @birdingwithcob tops the list. In just a short amount of time, Cob has become one of the most beloved
15-Day Custom Vietnam Primate & Birding Expedition — Trip Report (January 2026)
In early January, we were thrilled to welcome Gerald Broddelez (from Apex Expeditions) and his wife on a specialist mammalwatching and birding trip. This was a custom trip, designed to
Herping in Vietnam: Practical Tips from the Field
Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting destinations for reptiles and amphibians. From lowland rainforest and limestone karst to montane cloud forest, the diversity is extraordinary. But herping here
Grey-shanked Douc Langur Conservation in Tam My: GreenViet & Next Continent Partner for Sustainable Ecotourism
GreenViet Biodiversity Conservation Center has signed a two-year partnership (January 2026–December 2027) with Next Continent and other local partners to protect the Grey-shanked Douc in Tam My Commune, Da Nang. The
Swinhoe’s White-eye vs. Indian White-eye: New Insights and Identification in Vietnam
White‑eyes (Zosterops spp.) are small, sociable birds that have long challenged birders in Southeast Asia due to subtle differences between species. Recent observations and careful field analysis (bought to us
Next Continent 2025 Year in Review: Wildlife, Conservation and Community
From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank you for the trust and support you’ve placed in Next Continent over the past year. Every tour you’ve joined,
Hoi An Birding Cruise – Trip Report (October 2025)
We departed from the pier at 5:30 AM, just as the first light spilled across the Thu Bon River. The morning was still and golden, with excellent conditions for scanning
Da Nang After Dark: Owls & Nightjars Spotlighting Tour – Trip Report (November 2025)
Date: November 2025 Time: Half Day + Spotlighting Tour Guide(s): Tiên Nguyễn Group size: 2x PAX What Tour: Da Nang After Dark: Owls & Nightjars Spotlighting Tour Guide’s Notes: Species
Red-shanked Douc Langur Safari – Trip Report (November 2025)
Date: November 2025 Time: Half Day Tour (6:30am-11:30am) Guide(s): Tiên Nguyễn What Tour: Red-shanked Douc Langur Safari: Adventure in Son Tra Guide’s Notes: Despite persistent November rainfall across Đà Nẵng
