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Asia

Asia has a wealth of wildlife watching opportunities. From the Tiger Reserves of India to the tropical jungle of Borneo and the high altitude wilderness of Bhutan and Tibet, these destinations are bound to leave long-lasting memories.

Thi Lo Su waterfall in Umphang wildlife sanctuary

Thi Lo Su Waterfall Jungle Adventure – Thailand off the Beaten Path

10 June 20239 June 2023 by Margarita

Tucked away in a remote corner of northeastern Thailand, in Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary – a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the country’s most beautiful waterfalls – Thi Lo … Read more

Erawan waterfall

Why You Must Visit Erawan National Park on your Trip to Thailand

9 June 20232 June 2023 by Margarita

Home to the dreamy Erawan Waterfall, Erawan National Park is one of the most beautiful National Parks in Thailand. Imagine a river flowing down a 2100-meter-tall jungle-covered mountain, collecting calcite … Read more

Wildlife watching holidays

When and Where to See Animals in the Wild: Guide to Wildlife Watching

7 June 20238 April 2023 by Margarita

Have you ever dreamt of following in the footsteps of David Attenborough? Of visiting the world’s wildest places and witnessing the intimate moments of animals’ lives? This is what the … Read more

Dusky langur female and a young in Kaeng Krachan National Park

Spotting wildlife in Kaeng Krachan National Park

5 June 202321 December 2022 by Margarita

If you enjoy watching animals in their natural habitat and would like to get off the beaten path in Thailand, you will love Kaeng Krachan National Park. At 2,914 square … Read more

Phraya Nakhon Cave in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park is more than Phraya Nakhon Cave

2 June 202313 December 2022 by Margarita

Famous mainly for its magnificent cave temple – Phraya Nakhon Cave, Khao Sam Roy Yot National Park is much more than one sight. Named for its mountain peaks (Khao Sam … Read more

Things to do in Palawan

12 Unforgettable Things To Do in Palawan, the Philippines

4 December 2022 by Margarita

The Philippines’ province of Palawan is as close as it gets to a tropical beach paradise. The Palawan Archipelago is compromised of the large Palawan Island and about mind-boggling 1,780 … Read more

Khao Yai National Park wildilfe

Guide to visiting Khao Yai National Park, Thailand

24 January 20236 September 2022 by Margarita

Lying just 137 km east of Bangkok, in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Khao Yai National Park is one of the best places in Southeast Asia to see the region’s wildlife, which … Read more

Safari holiday - Philippine slow loris

Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary – wildlife encounters on Kinabatangan River

20 October 20229 December 2021 by Margarita

Part of this story was originally published in Sydney’s Sunday Telegraph The moonless tropical night is perfectly still as we cruise along Kinabatangan river in search of nocturnal Borneo wildlife. … Read more

types of elephants - African savanna elephant

The 7 types of elephants and where to see them in the wild

12 April 20237 May 2021 by Margarita

As the largest terrestrial animals on earth, elephants are some of the most iconic and well-known creatures in the world. But did you know that there are seven different types … Read more

Borneo animals and where to see Borneo wildlife

28 Incredible Borneo Animals and best places to see Borneo wildlife

8 March 202221 January 2021 by Margarita

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 wildlife … Read more

Clouded leopard in Borneo

On the trail of the Sunda Clouded Leopard in Borneo

12 September 202119 January 2021 by Margarita

The Clouded leopard is one of the most beautiful wild cats on earth. As a tree-dwelling inhabitant of dense tropical forests in Asia, it is rarely seen and, until recently, … Read more

Borneo wildilfe holidays in Deramakot forest reserve - crested serpent eagle

A Different Kind of Borneo Wildlife Holidays: Deramakot Forest Reserve

18 January 202319 January 2021 by Margarita

The island of Borneo is home to an astonishing abundance and diversity of wildlife. It is easily the best place in South East Asia to see the region’s wildlife. So … Read more

Maroon langur in Danum Valley

4 Days in Danum Valley: Ancient Rainforest and Spectacular Wildlife

17 January 202322 August 2020 by Margarita

I have been dreaming about visiting Danum Valley for many years, ever since I heard stories about this ancient wilderness while living in Thailand. A field station surrounded by 130 … Read more

Bhutan animals

15 Amazing Bhutan Animals and all 10 of the Kingdom’s National Parks

7 September 202123 April 2020 by Margarita

To most people, the Kingdom of Bhutan is the land of mountain top monasteries and religious experiences. But when you visit Bhutan, you realize that there is much more to this … Read more

Moth's of Thailand - Oleander hawkmoth

The striking world of moths of Thailand

15 November 202130 August 2019 by Margarita

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

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