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Sunrise at Cape Spear, near St. John's, Canada. My travelling lifestyle.
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The Roman Amphitheatre in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Canadian Wildlife - 15 incredible species
Canada North America Wildlife

Canadian Wildlife Bucket List – 16 Incredible Species

updated on 17th February 202229th October 20195 Comments on Canadian Wildlife Bucket List – 16 Incredible Species

There’s more to Canada than mountains and prairies. As the second largest country in the world, there’s a whole heap …

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An easy 2-week Romania itinerary for first time visitors to the country
Europe Romania

Romania: Your 2-Week Itinerary

updated on 8th February 202524th October 20195 Comments on Romania: Your 2-Week Itinerary

Though Romania has started to appear on more travel bucket lists, it still doesn’t see that many foreign visitors. Which …

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Finding the tiny tarsier in the jungles of the Philippines
Asia Philippines Wildlife

Finding the Tarsier in the Jungles of the Philippines

updated on 9th February 202614th October 2019Leave a Comment on Finding the Tarsier in the Jungles of the Philippines

Some people pick travel destinations because of beaches, restaurants, mountains, the nightlife, the lack of nightlife…whatever. Each location for me …

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How to spend one perfect day in Córdoba, Spain
Europe Spain

One Perfect Day in Córdoba

updated on 3rd November 20222nd September 20195 Comments on One Perfect Day in Córdoba

Of all the places I visited during my time in Seville, Córdoba was probably my favourite (with the possible exception …

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Churchill - 6 things to see that aren't polar bears
Canada North America

Churchill – 6 Things To See That Aren’t Polar Bears

updated on 19th January 202520th August 20192 Comments on Churchill – 6 Things To See That Aren’t Polar Bears

While Manitoba’s remote town of Churchill may be known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World (and for good …

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See the Churchill belugas with Sea North Tours, Canada
Canada North America Wildlife

The Churchill Belugas – My Experience with Sea North Tours

updated on 19th January 20252nd August 20194 Comments on The Churchill Belugas – My Experience with Sea North Tours

The best compliment I can give Sea North Tours is that during their Zodiac Estuary tour, I didn’t think about …

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Experiencing the Arctic Summer in Churchill, Manitoba with Frontiers North Tours
Canada North America Wildlife

Experiencing the Arctic Summer with Frontiers North

updated on 16th February 202219th July 20196 Comments on Experiencing the Arctic Summer with Frontiers North

Churchill, Manitoba. Home to 900 humans and (in winter) 3000 polar bears. It’s no wonder it’s called the Polar Bear …

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The best sunset spots you've probably never heard of.
Destinations General Travel

The Best Sunset Spots You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

updated on 14th February 202624th June 20191 Comment on The Best Sunset Spots You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Who doesn’t love a good sunset? Whether it’s a cloudless, gently pastel-coloured sky or a fiery jumble of multi-hued streaks, …

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A perfect 10-day Bulgaria itinerary
Bulgaria Europe

Bulgaria Itinerary – A Perfect 10-Day Trip

updated on 26th February 202618th June 20198 Comments on Bulgaria Itinerary – A Perfect 10-Day Trip

Even after all this time, it still amazes me how diverse a continent Europe is. For such a relatively small …

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Fraser Island - a day trip will give you seven hours in heaven on the east coast of Australia
Australia Oceania

Fraser Island – 7 Hours In Heaven

updated on 3rd November 20225th June 20192 Comments on Fraser Island – 7 Hours In Heaven

Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world, sits just 10km off the Queensland coast. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage …

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All my favourite places in Lisbon, Portugal
Europe Portugal

All My Favourite Places in Lisbon

updated on 3rd November 202225th May 20198 Comments on All My Favourite Places in Lisbon

If I’m being honest, I didn’t love Portugal before I went to Lisbon. My feelings about the country were all …

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10 of the best things to do in Granada, Spain
Europe Spain

10 of the Best Things to See in Granada

updated on 3rd November 202212th May 20195 Comments on 10 of the Best Things to See in Granada

The first thing I saw after arriving at the Granada bus station was distant snowy mountains behind a medieval-style tower. …

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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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