Birds of Australian Outback and Where to See Them
A few years ago I spent a year working at a network of wildlife sanctuaries in the Australian Outback – in the corner where NSW, Victoria and South Australia meet. … Read more
Pelagic Wildlife Tour from Sydney: Whales & Albatrosses
Looking for ideas for wildlife tours from Sydney? Read my review of the Pelagic wildlife tour from Rose Bay. Fifteen nautical miles off the coast of NSW, the world’s largest … Read more
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
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
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
On the trail of the Flat-headed cat in Borneo
The tropical night is refreshingly cool, as I follow my guide Razmir along the elevated wooden walkway to the small jetty on Kinabatangan River. We emerge from the forest onto … Read more