I had a coffee lover's thrill recently while visiting the island of Java. I got to taste Luwak coffee and meet an Asian palm civet, up close and personal. You may have never heard of Kopi Luwak, also known as Civet Coffee. I hadn't. It's the most expensive coffee in the world and for good reason.

I’ve been a bit off the grid these past few weeks, immersed in wild wonder with Komodo dragons, orangutans, proboscis monkeys, carnivorous pitcher plants, parrotfish, sea turtles, and so many other unforgettable new friends.