11 Stunning South American Wild Cats
When most of us think about South American wild cats, we picture the jaguar – the large spotted predator of the Amazon jungle. But did you know that South America … Read more
Wildlife Travel
There aren’t many travel experiences more rewarding than seeing wild animals in their natural habitat. Explore the best wildlife travel destinations and get inspired by the beauty of the incredible creatures with whom we share our planet.
Guide to visiting Khao Yai National Park
Covering 2168 sq km, Khao Yai is the third largest National Park in Thailand. It incorporates one of the largest primarily intact monsoon forests in South East Asia, which earned … Read more
Is Brazilian Pantanal the jaguar-watching capital of the world?
Our trip to search for jaguars in Brazil gets off to a good start when my friend Ruth accidentally knocks down the former governor of Mato Grotto state with her … Read more
On the trail of the ocelot in Brazil
After spending a week watching jaguars in the northern Pantanal, we headed to the southern fringes of the wetland to track a different spotted feline – the Ocelot. Fazenda San … Read more
10 Fun Things to do in Rotorua, New Zealand
The small town of Rotorua on New Zealand’s North Island is one of the earth’s most unearthly places. It sits inside of a collapsed volcano crater known as Rotorua caldera. … Read more
Cheetah vs Leopard – how to tell the two cats apart
So, you are planning a wildlife safari and dreaming of seeing wild cats in their natural element. Where should you go? Who should you travel with? And how do you … Read more
Bird watching on Lake Rotorua – an acidic lake inside a volcano crater in New Zealand
As far as unusual birdwatching destinations go, Lake Rotorua will top many lists. The lake and its namesake town lie inside of a collapsed volcano crater known as Rotorua caldera. … Read more
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
Lake Pukaki to Queenstown – Return to Middle-earth
Lake Pukaki to Queenstown road trip is the most spectacular drive in New Zealand, in my humble opinion. Between the dreamy-blue glacial lakes, the snow-covered ridges of Aoraki/Mount Cook National … Read more
Queenstown to Fox Glacier – New Zealand Road trip
New Zealand’s South Island is the land of incredible contrasts. From the lush rainforests of the Fiordland National Park, we headed to the snow-covered mountain tops of Fox Glacier in Westland … Read more
What to Expect from Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown?
No trip to New Zealand’s South Island would be complete without a visit to Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park. This World Heritage site lies just over the Southern Alps … Read more
Epic Adelaide to Darwin Road Trip to See Unique Australian Wildlife
Australia is one of the most biologically unique places on earth. Most Australian mammals do not occur anywhere else. It is also a huge country and the best way to … Read more
Queenstown to Glenorchy via Middle-earth – New Zealand Road trip
When most of us think about New Zealand, the first thing that comes to mind is the magnificent scenery portrayed in The Lord of the Rings movies. So not surprisingly, … Read more
Jaguar vs Leopard – How to tell them apart
Jaguar vs leopard – the two magnificent spotted big cats that are so similar in appearance, most people find them indistinguishable. But can you learn to tell them apart? Well, … Read more
Wildlife of Iguazu Falls, Brazil and Argentina
Straddling the border between Argentina and Brazil and featuring up to 300 individual falls, Iguazu Falls are one of the most spectacular natural attractions on the planet. But there is … Read more