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
Wild Central Coast, Australia
Last weekend I finally got organized and went to visit a friend at his beach hideaway in Anna Bay on NSW North Coast. Part of Port Stephens shire, Anna Bay … Read more
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 on the shore of Homebush Bay … 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
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 roosting habitat in Tirimbina was destroyed … Read more
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
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 and it is now home to more than … Read more
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
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. It is home to Costa Rica’s … Read more
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. It looked a little bit too … Read more
Different Options for the Kruger Park Safari
Once the ‘business’ part of our South Africa trip was finished, it was time for the Kruger Park safari. This was our chance to see some of Africa’s wild cats … Read more
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 walked in pre-dawn darkness towards the … Read more
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 a dirt road that crosses the … Read more
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 of Scarlet Macaws at Playa Hermosa. … Read more
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 good friends from Canada decided on … Read more
