Costa Rica Animals: A guide to the best wildlife destinations in Costa Rica
While accounting for only 0.03 percent of the earth’s surface area, Costa Rica contains nearly 6 percent of the world’s biodiversity. An amazing 25.6%…
The striking world of moths of Thailand
Living in rural Thailand for a few years, I was fascinated by the diversity of moths and butterflies that I could see around my…
Butterflies of Thailand
Thailand is home to over 1,100 species of butterflies. They can be seen anywhere: in the National Parks, in the city gardens, in beach-side…
Humpback whale migration – Sydney’s most epic wildlife spectacle
The boat is gently rocking under my feet, as I scan the glistening surface of the ocean, just off Sydney coast, for telltale blows…
Palm Jungle Loop Track in Royal National Park
Sydney winter can be quite gloomy at times with weeks of rainy weather on end, plunging the residents of the sunny down under into…
Insider’s Guide to Whale Watching in Sydney
Sydney sprawls over one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. With hundreds of kilometres of coastal walks and over 70 sandy…
Australian Road Trip to See Native Australian Wildlife
Australia is one of the most biologically diverse and unique places on earth. At least 83% of Australian mammals are endemic to Australia, meaning…
Exploring Palo Verde National Park, Costa Rica
Lying in the valley of the Tempisque River in Guanacaste Province and covering 45,492 acres, Palo Verde National Park is one of the most…
Costa Rica packing list for wildlife adventures
Costa Rica is one of the most naturally beautiful countries in the world, and if you are planning a trip to Costa Rica, chances…
Old streets of Istanbul
One of my favourite things to do in Istanbul was getting lost in a maze of its old streets. Riding a tram to the…
One-week New Zealand South Island Road Trip Itinerary
Living in Australia, we often overlook New Zealand in favour of more distant and exotic destinations. And it is a shame, because, in terms…
Weekend in Anna Bay – Chasing storms across the sky
Last weekend I finally got organized and went to visit a friend at his beach hideaway in Anna Bay on NSW North Coast. Part…
Migratory waders and other birds in Sydney Olympic Park
The Bicentennial Park in western Sydney is one of the best bird watching spots in Sydney. Part of the Sydney Olympic Park, it lies…
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…
Wildlife Watching at La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica
One of the main reasons we visited Costa Rica’s north-eastern lowlands was to see the Honduran white bats at Tirimbina Reserve. Sadly, the bats…
