Best wildlife experiences of the Garden Route, Cape Town
In the course of my work, I had the good fortune of visiting South Africa for a month-long road trip. We spent the first part of the trip visiting various … Read more
Wild cats of the Tibetan Plateau
Sprawled across the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, in the remote northern tip of China’s Sichuan province, Ruoergai grassland is an extraordinary place. By day it is a world of … Read more
Kangaroos, cockatoos and a riverside walk at Euroka campground
Nestled in the Nepean River valley in the lower Blue Mountains near Glenbrook, Euroka campground is a popular picnic and camping spot and one of the best places to see … Read more
Caves, Bumblebee Bats and Other Wildlife of Rural Thailand
There is a cave in the forested mountains of Western Thailand, in the province of Kanchanaburi, not far from the Burmese border, where a lone Buddhist monk lives, spending his … Read more
10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Tibetan Plateau
As travellers, we all long for new places to explore, to venture into the unknown and bring back unique stories and memories. Yet almost every destination you set your heart … Read more
The Amazing Australian Reptiles in the Arid Outback
Before settling in Sydney, I was lucky to spend a year working at a network of wildlife sanctuaries in the Australian Outback. While I spent most of my time at … Read more
Spotting Wildlife in the Watagans
Stretching along the southern end of the Great Dividing Range, between the Hunter River Catchment and Tuggerah Lakes, Watagan Mountains, or Watagans are part of the Eastern Escarpment World Heritage area. … Read more
Wildlife watching in Ranthambore National Park, India
This is my field diary from a trip to Ranthambore in 2002. To read about visiting Ranthambore in 2010, check out this post. Sawai Madhopur When I arrived at Sawai … Read more
Where to See Wildlife in Darwin, Northern Australia
From Fogg Dam, we continued our epic Australian safari to Darwin for a few days of creature comforts and some wildlife watching around town. You can find wildlife in most … Read more
Exploring Western forest complex, Thailand
One of the largest protected areas in Southeast Asia, the 18,730-sq km Western Forest Complex (WFC) straddles two countries, Thailand and Burma, and contains 19 National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, … Read more
Mary River: a Wildlife Hotspot in Northern Australia
There is so much wildlife in Australia’s Northern Territory, that even a highway becomes a wildlife watching destination. This part of our epic Australian road trip had the most abundant … Read more
Visiting Moscow Zoo in winter
Generally, I am not a big fan of zoos, but they do provide an opportunity to have a good look at the animals that are difficult to spot in the … Read more
Wildlife spotting in Alice Springs, Devils Marbles, Mataranka and Katherine Gorge
After spending a couple of weeks exploring Uluru, Kings Canyon and West MacDonnell Ranges, we arrived in Alice Springs and used the opportunity to re-stock, have some decent coffee and … Read more
The stunning West MacDonnell Ranges – Northern Territory Road trip
West MacDonnell Ranges is a stunning chain of mountains that stretches 644 km west of Alice Springs. Over the eons, the Finke River has cut its way through the mountains, … Read more
Where to see wild cats in Borneo?
The ancient jungles of Borneo are home to five species of rare wild cats. In fact, the cats living in Borneo are some of the rarest wild cats of Asia. … Read more