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Your guide to a mini Donegal roadtrip for a fantastic two-day getaway
Europe Ireland

Your Guide To A Mini Donegal Road Trip

updated on 27th February 20267th October 20201 Comment on Your Guide To A Mini Donegal Road Trip

Ireland’s northern-most county is one I long wanted to visit. But even though Ireland really isn’t that big, Donegal is …

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My favourite Manitoba destinations, Canada
Canada North America

My Favourite Manitoba Destinations

updated on 24th February 202615th September 20201 Comment on My Favourite Manitoba Destinations

Manitoba is like the often-overlooked and forgotten about middle child of Canadian provinces. Along with neighbouring Saskatchewan, Manitoba may not …

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The most beautiful places in Seville, Spain
Europe Spain

The Most Beautiful Places in Seville, Spain

updated on 1st March 202626th August 202010 Comments on The Most Beautiful Places in Seville, Spain

I spent three months living in Seville, a beautiful city in the south of Spain, on an internship with the …

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New Zealand Oceania

The 20 Best Bucket List Destinations in New Zealand

updated on 8th March 202623rd July 20206 Comments on The 20 Best Bucket List Destinations in New Zealand

It has been over ten years since I stepped off the plane in Auckland for what turned out to be …

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Visit Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the ocean, Australia
Australia Oceania

Day Trip Guide to Cape Tribulation & Daintree – Australia’s beautiful rainforest

updated on 23rd March 20263rd July 20202 Comments on Day Trip Guide to Cape Tribulation & Daintree – Australia’s beautiful rainforest

Far North Queensland has some of the most beautiful, lush landscapes in all of Australia, so it’s no wonder it’s …

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The best places to visit in San Francisco, USA
North America USA

The Best Places to Visit in San Francisco

updated on 13th October 202230th June 20204 Comments on The Best Places to Visit in San Francisco

San Francisco is one of those places that seems to have an endless supply of things to do. Way more …

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Where to find platypus in Eungella National Park, Australia
Australia Oceania Wildlife

Where to find Platypus – Eungella National Park

updated on 1st April 202624th June 20201 Comment on Where to find Platypus – Eungella National Park

Of all the species on my Australian wildlife bucket list, I thought the platypus would be the most difficult to find. …

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Visit Guadalajara - the perfect Mexico starting point
Mexico North America

Visit Guadalajara: the Perfect Mexico Starting Point

updated on 31st March 20263rd June 20205 Comments on Visit Guadalajara: the Perfect Mexico Starting Point

Most people visiting Mexico head straight for Mexico City or the beaches of the Yucatán Peninsula. And while the Caribbean …

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My favourite Alberta destinations
Canada North America

My Favourite Alberta Destinations

updated on 19th January 202524th May 20202 Comments on My Favourite Alberta Destinations

Alberta: where the prairies meet the mountains, rolling hills slowly rising ever higher until suddenly you’re surrounded by the Rockies. …

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Visit Sighisoara - Romania's colourful medieval town
Europe Romania

Visit Sighisoara: Romania’s Colourful Town

updated on 13th October 202212th May 20205 Comments on Visit Sighisoara: Romania’s Colourful Town

Romania as the country we know today has only existed for 100 years. Before that it was three separate regions: …

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Five great ntario day hikes that should be tried at least once!
Canada North America

5 Great Ontario Day Hikes

updated on 13th October 20226th May 20201 Comment on 5 Great Ontario Day Hikes

Hands down, hiking is the best way to experience the beauty of Canada’s vast wilderness. Ontario is huge, and most …

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Europe Türkiye

Three Days in Istanbul

updated on 14th October 202229th April 20206 Comments on Three Days in Istanbul

Byzantium, Nova Roma, Constantinople, Istanbul. This city, one of the largest in the world, survived four empires and multiple names …

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Welcome to This Wild Life Of Mine!

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When a love of travel meets a passion for wildlife…

I’m an autistic zoologist who explores the world solo while working for conservation organisations. I write about my experiences in the hope of inspiring others to follow their dreams and see the beauty of this earth – in a responsible and ethical way.

Been to: 58 countries & 7 continents

Lived & worked in: 10 countries

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Searching for lynx in Andalucía… The Iberian lynx Searching for lynx in Andalucía…

The Iberian lynx is one of Europe’s most elusive carnivores. So I genuinely didn’t expect to find them not once, but twice over a few days exploring Sierra de Andújar. But Margaza is a well-known female who roams one of the area’s beautiful valleys, so there’s a good chance of seeing her if you have a little patience. 

The area also has an incredible array of wildlife, like otters (love them!), ibex, deer, foxes and birdlife. Perfect for wildlife photographers. I still can’t believe I left my long lens at home 😭

Such a great few days with @thecarnivoreconservationist 

If you want to find out more about searching for lynx in southern Spain, there’s a brand new post about it on my blog! Check the link in my bio 💫

#iberianlynx #catsofeurope #europeanwildlife #wildlifephotographers #andalucia_photos
Open skies and endless wildlife. I can’t wait to Open skies and endless wildlife. 

I can’t wait to visit my favourite country again, where the world is so vast I can truly breathe. 

#namibia #lovenamibia #africanwildlife #wildlifephotography #bigskies
A little beauty from Vietnam 🇻🇳 I can’t believe A little beauty from Vietnam 🇻🇳 

I can’t believe it’s been a year since I was in this incredible country. I don’t normally make plans to visit somewhere twice, but I can’t stop thinking about this place. Whether it’s this year or next, I will be coming back. 

#vietnamphotography #lovevietnam #travelvietnam #vietnamphoto
Vietnam 🇻🇳 on one side, China 🇨🇳 on the other. Whe Vietnam 🇻🇳 on one side, China 🇨🇳 on the other. When visiting Ban Gioc Waterfall in far northern Vietnam, it’s strange to see all the tourists on the other side of the river - a side you’re not allowed to step foot on. However, for a brief moment, the boats that take you close to the main falls cross the boundary into the Chinese side of the Quay Son River! Was fun to imagine I might have been in China, if only for a moment. 

#vietnam #lovevietnam #travelvietnam #caobang
It’s International Cheetah Day! My favourite anima It’s International Cheetah Day! My favourite animals to watch, work with and photograph 🐆

I love that I get to visit these amazing cats every year, it’s never not a wonderful experience. And since Namibia is my favourite country, that just makes it all the better!

#cheetahphotography #internationalcheetahday #namibia #wildlifephotography #africanwildlife #lovewildlife
The most beautiful evening light across the mounta The most beautiful evening light across the mountains of Nong Khiaw 🌞

Nong Khiaw in northern Laos is a hiker’s paradise, with multiple trails to viewpoints around the valley. Though all pretty steep, the trails range from half an hour to multiple days, so there’s something for everyone. 

Along with Luang Prabang, this lovely little town has to be on everyone’s Laos bucket list. The journey there is long and bumpy, but absolutely worth it!

#laos #laostravel #laostrip #nongkhiaw #seasiatravel #seasia
Do you recognise this animal? It’s the most-traffi Do you recognise this animal? It’s the most-trafficked in the world. 

The elusive pangolin was at the top of my bucket list for so long, I still can’t believe I got to see a wild one with my own eyes. Watching this curious animal wander through the dry grass, I couldn’t wrap my head around the sheer number of them that are killed every year (at least 100,000!), just for those scales, which are made of the same stuff as our fingernails! Because of the continuing demand for them from China and Vietnam, these animals need to be protected. 

What do you think - should traditional medicine be respected even if it means harming animals?
When I first visited Luang Prabang, I wondered whe When I first visited Luang Prabang, I wondered where everyone was, because compared to Vietnam, where I had just come from, it was so peaceful and quiet. Well, except for the top of Phousi Hill at sunset!

Though the top of the hill gets really busy as the sun sets over the Mekong, it’s definitely one of the best things to do in town. Just look at those views 😍

New on the blog - a full post about all the reasons you should visit Luang Prabang on your next trip to Laos or South East Asia. Check it out by clicking the link in my bio!

#visitlaos #laostravel #luangprabang #seasia #asiatravels
Getting out into nature in La Garrotxa Volcanic Zo Getting out into nature in La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park. Two days filled with incredible views, fun hikes and fascinating geology (if I hadn’t been an animal nerd, I would have been a rock nerd). 

There’s so much to this area, and it’s incredible to see how they have embraced the nature of the area, creating a sustainable, responsible and local-focused economy that celebrates their natural history. I wish I’d had more time to explore! 

Thank you to @oh_garrotxa @soyecoturista @turisme_gi @walkingwith_george for a wonderful trip!

#lagarrotxa #cataloniaexperience #geologyrocks #naturalpark #visitspain #lovespain
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