Things to Do in Florence in Winter and Why Visit in Winter
Wondering what it’s like in Florence in winter? The air is crisp, mist often hangs over the Arno at sunrise, and the low winter light turns the city’s marble facades … Read more
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7 Most Beautiful Italian Landscapes Where Nature and Culture Meet
Italy’s beauty is often defined by its cities like Rome, Florence and Venice. Yet beyond the palaces and piazzas lies another Italy, one where culture and nature walk side by … Read more
35 Amazing Australian Animals and Where to See Them
From egg-laying mammals to thorn-studded lizards and desert-dwelling frogs, Australian animals are as bizarre as creatures get on this planet. Sure, we have a fair share of iconic and instantly … Read more
15 Types of Wolves Explained: Species, Subspecies, and Where to Find Them
I am a self-confessed wild cat tragic. I have been travelling the world in search of wild cats in their natural habitat for a decade now. And while looking for … Read more
Best National Parks in Italy for Wildlife Spotting
Italy is best known for its art, history, and cities, but if you’re anything like me, you also want to know where the wild Italy still survives. I began researching … Read more
A Guide to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland – Walking Through an Alien Landscape
If you find yourself in Rotorua, there is one place you cannot miss – Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland – the most striking geothermal park in New Zealand. You can visit it … Read more
Rare Endemic Birds at Lake Rotorua: Birdwatching in a Volcanic Landscape
As far as unusual birdwatching destinations go, Lake Rotorua on New Zealand‘s North Island will top many lists. The lake and its namesake town lie inside a collapsed volcano crater … Read more
13 Different Types of Bears and Where to See Them in the Wild
Wondering what different types of bears are found around the world? This guide introduces the bear family and shares tips on where to see different types of bears in the … Read more
Butterbox Point – A Geological Wonderland in the Blue Mountains
The incredible Butterbox Point in Leura is a dramatic rocky wonderland. At this striking lookout, the volcanic iron deposits exposed by the erosion of the softer rock around them created … Read more
23 Epic Lookouts in the Blue Mountains you can’t miss
Some trails and lookouts in the Blue Mountains are currently closed. Check local alerts for trail closures before heading to the Blue Mountains. The Greater Blue Mountains are all about … Read more
Best way to visit Wolgan Valley & Lithgow Glow Worm Tunnel
!!! Unfortunately, Wolgan Road has been damaged by a landslide and has been closed since 2022. There are some vague plans to reopen it, but no timelines for when it … Read more
23 Most Picturesque Blue Mountains Waterfalls You Can’t Miss
Some trails and lookouts in the Blue Mountains are currently closed. Check local alerts for trail closures before heading to the Blue Mountains. Blue Mountains are chock-a-block full of spectacular walking trails, … Read more
Leonardo da Vinci in Florence: In the Footsteps of the Renaissance Master
This walk traces Leonardo’s life in Florence through the streets and workshops of Florence, following the places where his ideas, training, and ambitions took shape and where his art can … Read more
Blue Mountains by Train: Walks, Views and Waterfalls
The World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park is one of the most popular national parks in all of Australia. And the great thing about it is that there are plenty … Read more
Walking Through Medici Florence: Palaces, Power and Art Patronage
Florence owes its reputation as the cradle of the Renaissance not only to the genius of its artists and thinkers, but also to the powerful Medici family, who shaped the … Read more