Lake Naivasha, Kenya

Naivasha is one of the most spectacular regions of Kenya. Boating along the coast, it's impossible NOT to spot hundreds of zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, and giraffes. Even closer, though, are the hippopotamus pods that feed on the lush aqua vegetation in the lake. Neighboring Lake Naivasha is Lake Elementatia, where the salt of Naivasha collects …

Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park gave me a great first taste at Africa. It is the only national park in the world that is in the center of a city (yes, urban areas surround all directions of the park). It can be surprising to see how close these thousands of animals--including the predators--are to the busy streets …

Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

It's been my lifelong dream to see and experience the wilds of Africa. When I finally had the chance to go on such a trip, I jumped on the opportunity. In the summer of 2016, I traveled to East Africa to experience the culture, meet new people, witness Africa's oldest tribes, and safari through the …

Best of Brooklyn

Couldn't have gotten a better tour of New York City than from my cousin, Leanne Hyer. This urban-city girl knows all the best places in town and showed me every where there is to see in Brooklyn (partly because of a mis-routed Uber ride) Following her around was a great way to see NYC for a first-timer like …

New York City

New York City is one of the most fast-pace cities in the world, and it can be difficult to keep up. Leanne Hyer shows me the way through the city in my latest experimental film that is linked below! https://www.instagram.com/p/BIRZtjVBnXc/?taken-by=jeff_hyer&hl=en https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITLOaqK3j9c&feature=youtu.be

San Francisco, California

San Francisco is by far my favorite city. The culture, the vibe, the architecture--I love all of it. I used to live in the Bay Area and I still have family there, so it makes boat rides on the bay and walks in the city even more memorable. The boat cruise on the bay was …

Winter in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is arguably the most beautiful natural place on earth. Living so close to the park, my friends and I venture into the wilderness at every opportunity. During our last snow shoeing trek, we were invited by crystal white landscapes and magnificent scenery.

AFS Project Change

I have the opportunity to travel abroad this summer and return to East Africa with AFS Project Change. This contest is for any student who is passionate about a global issue, and the prize is a chance to travel abroad to make their project come alive. I have a passion for animal conservation, and after …