10 Ideas for Planning an Amazing Southern Spain Road Trip
A Southern Spain road trip is a journey through a region shaped by powerful empires: the Romans, the Arabs, and finally, the Christian kings who flourished on the riches extracted … Read more
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Watching Iberian lynx in Sierra de Andujar Natural Park, Spain
Dreaming of seeing the Iberian lynx? With a bit of effort, you can spend days watching these stunning felids in Sierra de Andujar Natural Park in southern Spain. I’ll tell … Read more
4 Best National Parks in Germany to Visit by Train
If you are a nature lover, Germany is a fantastic travel destination for you. From gorgeous, dense forests and incredibly rocky landscapes to lovely, calm lakes, this country is the … Read more
50 Outstanding Safari Destinations Outside of Africa
So you are dreaming of a wildlife safari, of experiencing the thrill of coming face to face with wild animals on their own turf. But which safari destination should you … Read more
Finding birds in Istanbul without looking for them
My Istanbul trip was not aimed at finding wildlife. I was in town to explore the monuments of the Roman and Byzantine empires, see the Whirling Dervishes, enjoy some traditional … Read more
Wildlife of Moscow Parks
Despite the rapid rate of urban development, Moscow is still quite a green city. It is surrounded by large parks and tracts of forest on the fringes of the city, … Read more
Visiting Moscow Zoo in winter
Generally, I am not a big fan of zoos, but they do provide an opportunity to have a good look at the animals that are difficult to spot in the … Read more
Historic day trip from Moscow
Having explored most of historic Moscow my friend and me decided to go on a historic day trip from Moscow and visit one of the small, out-of-the-way traditional old Russian … Read more
48 hours in Moscow – a self-guided walking itinerary
Moscow is considered to be one of the most expensive cities in the world, but thankfully you don’t have to be a Rockefeller to explore the city and to see … Read more
World Migratory Bird Day in Moscow, Russia
October 6, 2012 was the World Migratory Bird Day. On this day birdwatchers in most European countries go out to their favourite birding locations to spot as many migratory birds … Read more