In India, Learning to Speak the Language of the Forest

How does a nature-phobe learn to love the forest? Writer Shahnaz Habib returns to the jungle beyond her hometown in Kerala, India, to find out. Resources Read Shahnaz's work on AFAR. Follow Shahnaz on X. Preorder Shahnaz's new book, Airplane Mode. Be sure to subscribe to the show and to sign up for our podcast newsletter, Behind the Mic, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore our second podcast, Unpacked, which unpacks a tricky topic in travel each week.