A Sense of Place with Jennifer Kingsley

Jennifer Kingsley

Jennifer Kingsley is a journalist and storyteller who specializes in personal stories from around the world. She is the Field Correspondent for Lindblad Expeditions, a National Geographic Explorer, and an award-winning author who also contributes to the New York Times and National Geographic. She is Canadian. In this series, she offers perspectives on culture and history based on first-hand reporting experience.

Navigating by the Stars in French Polynesia

Kingsley delves into the history and mystery of Polynesian navigation with help from Tua Pittman, a traditional master navigator from the Cook Islands.

A whole crab, tied up and lying on a kitchen counter

Crab Hunting on Makatea

On the French Polynesian island of Makatea, the difficult and dangerous practice of hunting coconut crabs provides a source of income.

Disarming the Falkland Islands

Jennifer Kingsley and photographer Eric Guth travel to the Falkland Islands to meet the Zimbabwean workers who have come to rid the area of landmines.

Witnessing Resurgence on South Georgia

South Georgia Island was once an important hub for whaling and seal hunting, and after those trades left the island, it was overtaken by invasive species. Learn how ecologists have helped South Georgia's native wildlife make a comeback.

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Jennifer Kingsley

Navigating by the Stars in French Polynesia

Crab Hunting on Makatea

Disarming the Falkland Islands

Witnessing Resurgence on South Georgia

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