One of the best things about living in Sydney is its proximity to big, striking nature. Royal National Park on the southern fringes of the city is the world’s second-oldest … Read more
Have you ever dreamt of following in the footsteps of David Attenborough? Of visiting the world’s wildest places and witnessing the intimate moments of animals’ lives? This is what the … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Australian parrots are so abundant and so diverse that nature documentaries often refer to Australia as the Land of Parrots. In fact, the southern continent even appeared under this name … Read more
From the tiny Rusty-spotted cat of Sri Lanka to the massive Siberian tiger of the Russian Far East, there are 41 species of wild cats in the world, and each of them is … Read more
Like most people, I came to the Atacama Desert to experience its spectacular, often surreal high-altitude landscapes. But I also took every chance I had to see as much Atacama … Read more
I’ve dreamt of seeing Patagonian pumas in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park for years. There are few experiences in the world as humbling and electrifying as locking eyes with … Read more
We’ve all heard about the restorative power of nature retreats, but I never fully appreciated it until I experienced it for myself. After a particularly stressful few months, I realised … Read more
Check the National Parks website for updates on any temporary trail closures before setting out on this walk. Walls Cave and the small slot canyon on Greaves Creek are a … Read more