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 40 species of wild cats in the world (plus the domestic cat), and … Read more
I spent three days tracking wild pumas in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park as part of my quest to encounter each of the world’s 40 wild cat species on … 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
I’m often asked where the best place to see platypus in Tasmania is, and my answer is always the same: Founders Lake at the Tasmanian Arboretum near Devonport. We included … Read more
Horseshoe Falls in Hazelbrook is one of those hidden gems in the Blue Mountains that is popular with the local community but barely known outside of it. Neither Horseshoe Falls … Read more
As the largest terrestrial animals on earth, elephants are some of the most iconic and well-known creatures in the world. But did you know that there are seven different types … Read more
Keen to experience the magic of the tropical rainforest in Costa Rica? Love spotting wildlife on your travels? Then spend a couple of days wildlife watching in Tirimbina Lodge and … Read more
Palo Verde National Park is one of the most distinctive wildlife destinations in Costa Rica. Located in Guanacaste, it protects a rare combination of seasonal wetlands and tropical dry forest, … Read more
Lying on the Pacific side of Costa Rica’s remote Osa Peninsula, Drake Bay, or Bahía Drake as Ticos call it, is a tranquil little town with sheltered beaches and abundant wildlife. It … Read more
Costa Rica represents only 0.03% of the Earth’s surface, yet it contains more than 5% of the planet’s biodiversity. And chances are, if you are planning a trip to this … Read more
Costa Rica‘s Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a magical forest of thick, lush green vegetation shrouded in mist. The forest is so dense that you almost never see the ground. … Read more
Costa Rica is home to pumas, but actually seeing one in the wild is exceptionally rare. These elusive cats move mostly under the cover of darkness, range across vast territories, … Read more