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Margarita

PhD researcher, travel writer and wildlife photographer, Margarita is a Russian-born wanderer currently settled in Australia. Margarita’s background is in wildlife conservation, her current PhD research is about peoples’ relationships with wild cats, and her passion is all things travel.
North West Tasmania - Cradle Mountain

Best Things to Do in Cradle Mountain: Walks & Wildlife.

16 August 202616 August 2026 by Margarita

I try to visit Cradle Mountain every time I travel to Tasmania, and after trying different things to do in Cradle Mountain, I feel like I’ve got the perfect short … Read more

Vicuna channeling a Patagonia guanaco in San Pedro de Atacama

Where to See Atacama Desert Wildlife around San Pedro de Atacama

15 August 2026 by Margarita

As I planned my trip to the Atacama Desert, the idea of high-altitude desert wildlife fascinated me. Here was the driest desert in the world, climbing from an already elevated … Read more

Bennett's wallaby on Bruny Island

Best Bruny Island Wildlife Experiences: White Wallabies, Penguins, Seals & Endemic Birds

15 August 2026 by Margarita

Bruny Island is one of my favourite nature destinations in Tasmania. From its famous white wallabies and little penguins to fur seals, dolphins and all 12 Tasmanian endemic birds, it’s an … Read more

Maria Island wombats - adorable Australian animals

Maria Island Wombats: Where to See Them & How to Have the Best Encounter

15 August 2026 by Margarita

Maria Island wombats are among the most famous animals in Tasmania, if not all of Australia. There are so many wombats on the island that they have been referred to … Read more

Tarkine rainforest

North West Tasmania Travel Guide: Iconic Highlights & Local Secrets

13 August 2026 by Margarita

Full of wild character, North West Tasmania offers a unique combination of remoteness and accessibility. It is home to the world’s largest expanse of cool temperate rainforest – the Tarkine … Read more

Things to do in Tasmania - visit Corinna

Best Things to Do in Tasmania: The Ultimate Nature Lover’s Guide

15 August 202613 August 2026 by Margarita

Tucked away from the world on an island just south of the Australian mainland, Tasmania is a place of captivating natural beauty. If you enjoy epic nature, there are so … Read more

Wombat on Maria Island, Tasmania - visited on a day trip from Hobart

8 Best Day Trips from Hobart for Nature Lovers

15 August 202614 June 2026 by Margarita

Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania, is not only a lovely city with a world-famous museum but also the perfect base for exploring the broader region. Once you’ve done all … Read more

Borneo animals - Proboscis-monkey

28 Incredible Borneo Animals and Best Places to See Wildlife in Borneo

4 June 2026 by Margarita

Straddling the equator and divided among three countries – Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei – Borneo is the third-largest island on Earth and one of the greatest wildlife destinations on the … Read more

Clouded leopard in Borneo

21 Nights in Borneo: My Search for the Elusive Sunda Clouded Leopard

29 July 20264 June 2026 by Margarita

The Sunda clouded leopard is one of the most beautiful and elusive wild cats on earth — and one of the hardest to see in the wild. I spent 21 … Read more

Marbled Cat in Deramakot Forest Reserve - wild cats of Borneo

Where to See Wild Cats of Borneo?

4 June 2026 by Margarita

Over three trips to Borneo, I tracked down four of the island’s five wild cat species — and I’m still searching for the fifth. The wild cats of Borneo are … Read more

Safari holiday - Philippine slow loris

Guide to Planning Kinabatangan River Cruise in Borneo

4 June 2026 by Margarita

Planning your Borneo itinerary and looking for opportunities to see the island’s incredible wildlife? Dreaming of spotting an orangutan in the wild? Keen to see Hornbills, Proboscis monkeys or Borneo … Read more

Maroon langur in Danum Valley

4 Days in Danum Valley: Ancient Rainforest and Spectacular Wildlife

4 June 2026 by Margarita

I have been dreaming about visiting Danum Valley in Borneo for many years, ever since I heard stories about this ancient wilderness while living in Thailand. A field station surrounded … Read more

Brazilian wildlife -ocelot relaxing on a tree branch in the pantanal

Fazenda San Francisco Review – On the Trail of the Ocelot in Brazil

26 May 2026 by Margarita

After spending a week watching jaguars in the northern Pantanal, we headed to the southern fringes of the wetland to track a different spotted feline – the Ocelot. Fazenda San … Read more

Palazzo Vecchio in Medici Florence

Guide to Visiting Palazzo Vecchio: Must-see Art and Hidden Gems

12 May 202612 May 2026 by Margarita

Towering over the southeast corner of Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio looks more like a fortress than a palace. And that is because when it was built in 1299, security … Read more

Florence - sunset view from Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte

What it is like in Florence in Winter and Why Visit in Winter

3 May 20262 May 2026 by Margarita

Wondering what Florence is like in winter? This guide covers what to expect during the winter months, how the season changes the experience of the city, and which sights are … Read more

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