Humpback whale migration – the greatest wildlife spectacle in Sydney
September is an exciting time to be out in the open ocean just outside of Sydney’s heads. Humpback whale migration is in full swing and it is one of the … Read more
How to Photograph the Supermoon and the Blood Moon
The supermoon is one of the most spectacular regular celestial events that can be observed with the naked eye. As the moon travels around the Earth it follows a slightly … Read more
Caves, Bumblebee Bats and Other Wildlife of Rural Thailand
There is a cave in the forested mountains of Western Thailand, in the province of Kanchanaburi, not far from the Burmese border, where a lone Buddhist monk lives, spending his … Read more
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 unique National Parks in Costa Rica. … Read more
Slow living on Koh Jum Island – off the beaten path in Thailand
A few years ago, I was getting a little overwhelmed while working full time and doing a science degree at the same time. And then I had a brilliant idea … Read more
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 last stop just to end up … Read more
How to spend a rainy weekend in Anna Bay – chasing storms across the bay
Last long 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 … Read more
What to see at Topkapi Palace in Istanbul
Having explored Byzantine Constantinople I could now explore the power seat of the Ottoman Istanbul – Topkapi Palace. With its sprawling complex of buildings and thousands of residents, Topkapi Palace was considered … Read more
Finding birds in Istanbul without looking for them
While Istanbul trip was not aimed at finding wildlife, there were enough birds that were impossible to miss. The most obvious Istanbul birds are the seagulls. Hundreds if not thousands of them … 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 of La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica
One of the main reasons we visited Costa Rica’s north-eastern lowlands, as part of our wildlife watching itinerary, was to see the Honduran white bats at Tirimbina Reserve. Sadly, the … Read more
Amazing 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
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
The amazing Tirimbina Lodge: wildlife, rainforest and Costa Rica’s longest suspended bridge
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 from our boat ride from Drake Bay. Once we changed into dry clothes we jumped into the car and headed for San … Read more