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…
What to expect from Addo Elephant National Park self-drive Safari
Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa’s Eastern Cape was established in 1931 to save the area’s last 11 elephants from extinction. It is…
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…
Wildlife Watching at Tirimbina Lodge, Costa Rica
Tucked inside a protected patch of beautiful rainforest, Tirimbina Lodge in northeastern Costa Rica serves as a research station as well as a lodge….
Costa Rica’s Continental Divide and Poas Volcano
We arrived in Sierpe soaked to the bone. Once we changed into dry clothes we jumped into the car and headed for San Jose….
Kruger Park Safari – Different Options for Exploring Kruger National Park
Once the ‘business’ part of our South Africa trip was finished, it was time for the Kruger Park safari. This was our chance to…
Wild pumas in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
We were finally heading to Corcovado National Park, and I felt the familiar knot of nervous excitement in the pit of my stomach, as we…
Drake Bay whale watching, 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…
Wildlife watching in Manuel Antonio
From the misty mountains of the continental divide, we made our way, to the sandy beaches of the Pacific Coast, spotting our first flock…
Wildlife of Riu Guanacaste Resort, Costa Rica
This year I finally made my way over the Pacific Ocean and after a brief stopover in New York spent three weeks exploring Costa Rica. My…
Spotting Australian Desert Animals in the Simpson Desert
One of Australia’s most striking landscapes, the Simpson Desert is a largely uninhabited arid region that covers 143,000 square kilometres in Central Australia, near…
On the trail of the Sunda Clouded Leopard in Borneo
A review of my adventures in search of the Sunda Clouded Leopard in Borneo has appeared in the Traveller section of Sydney SunHerald. Riding…
Where to See Wildlife in Darwin, Northern Australia
From Fogg Dam, we headed to Darwin for a few days of creature comforts and some wildlife watching around town. You can find wildlife…
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…
Wildlife of Mary River and Fogg Damm
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…
