An Underwater Safari in the Philippines
The Philippines is a developing nation and a paradise for nature lovers. This tropical slice of heaven is famous for its wide selection of stunning beaches, hidden lagoons and other … Read more
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.
Wild cats of the Tibetan Plateau
Sprawled across the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, in the remote northern tip of China’s Sichuan province, Ruoergai grassland is an extraordinary place. By day it is a world of … 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
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 in Ranthambore National Park, India
This is my field diary from a trip to Ranthambore in 2002. To read about visiting Ranthambore in 2010, check out this post. Sawai Madhopur When I arrived at Sawai … Read more
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 19 National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, … Read more
Where to see wild cats in Borneo?
The ancient jungles of Borneo are home to five species of rare wild cats. In fact, the cats living in Borneo are some of the rarest wild cats of Asia. … Read more
On the trail of the Flat-headed cat in Borneo
The tropical night is refreshingly cool, as I follow my guide Razmir along the elevated wooden walkway to the small jetty on Kinabatangan River. We emerge from the forest onto … Read more
Adventures of getting to Kanha National Park
In the gathering dark, I was sipping chai on a cold train platform in Delhi, waiting for the train to Jabalpur – the closest train station to Kanha National Park. … Read more
Adventures of visiting prehistoric Bimbetka Caves in India
Eventually, my journey has brought me to Bhopal – the site of the infamous 1984 pesticide plant disaster that resulted in 4-8 thousand deaths (depending on the source of the … Read more
Spotting tigers in Kanha National Park, India
This is an updated post based on a 2002 visit to Kanha National Park during the early days of tiger watching in India. It was a very rustic experience at … Read more