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 of natural beauty, New Zealand is … Read more
Lake Pukaki to Queenstown – Return to Middle-earth
Lake Pukaki to Queenstown road trip is the most spectacular drive in New Zealand, in my humble opinion. Between the dreamy-blue glacial lakes, the snow-covered ridges of Aoraki/Mount Cook National … Read more
Queenstown to Fox Glacier – New Zealand Road trip
New Zealand’s South Island is the land of incredible contrasts. From the lush rainforests of the Fiordland National Park, we headed to the snow-covered mountain tops of Fox Glacier in Westland … Read more
What to Expect from Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown?
No trip to New Zealand’s South Island would be complete without a visit to Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park. This World Heritage site lies just over the Southern Alps … Read more
Epic Adelaide to Darwin Road Trip to See Unique Australian Wildlife
Australia is one of the most biologically unique places on earth. Most Australian mammals do not occur anywhere else. It is also a huge country and the best way to … Read more
Queenstown to Glenorchy via Middle-earth – New Zealand Road trip
When most of us think about New Zealand, the first thing that comes to mind is the magnificent scenery portrayed in The Lord of the Rings movies. So not surprisingly, … Read more
Wildlife of Iguazu Falls, Brazil and Argentina
Straddling the border between Argentina and Brazil and featuring up to 300 individual falls, Iguazu Falls are one of the most spectacular natural attractions on the planet. But there is … Read more
25 Amazing Brazilian Animals you Can Spot on your Travels
Occupying half of South America’s landmass, Brazil is the most biodiverse country in the world. It contains the world’s largest rainforest, the Amazon and the world’s largest tropical wetland, the … Read more
A practical guide to visiting Iguazu Falls in Brazil & Argentina
To be completely honest, I expected Iguazu Falls to be at least slightly overrated. They just sounded too good to be true, especially considering the huge crowds that you would … Read more
Where to see Wildlife on Kangaroo Island, Australia
Often referred to as ‘Australian Galapagos’, Kangaroo Island that lies off the coast of South Australia is one of the most remarkable wildlife-watching destinations in Australia. Because of its isolation, … Read more
Whale watching in tranquil Drake Bay, Costa Rica
From Manuel Antonio, we headed further south towards Drake Bay and the Osa Peninsula. In the dry season, Drake Bay can be reached by a dirt road that crosses the … Read more
12 Incredible Borneo Animals and best places to see Borneo wildlife
Straddling the equator and divided among three countries: Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei, Borneo is the third largest island on Earth. Its tropical rainforests are home to an incredible diversity of … Read more
The Amazing Wildlife of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth. And one of the best ways to explore its natural heritage is by taking a road trip across some … Read more
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 house. And as any wildlife biologist … Read more
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 resorts and all over the countryside. … Read more