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10 photos to make you want to visit Scattery Island, Ireland
Europe Ireland

10 Photos To Make You Want To Visit Scattery Island

updated on 9th February 20266th October 2018Leave a Comment on 10 Photos To Make You Want To Visit Scattery Island

This summer, I mentioned to a few people about my plan to visit Scattery Island and every time I was …

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All the best places to see in four days in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Canada North America

How to spend four days in St. John’s, Newfoundland

updated on 5th February 202619th September 20189 Comments on How to spend four days in St. John’s, Newfoundland

When most backpackers think of Canada, it’s the big cities that spring to mind: Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal. Or the very …

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Why the Waterford Greenway needs to be on your Irish Bucket List
Europe Ireland

Why You Need To Add The Waterford Greenway Cycle To Your Irish Bucket List

updated on 19th January 20254th September 2018Leave a Comment on Why You Need To Add The Waterford Greenway Cycle To Your Irish Bucket List

While the Waterford Greenway cycle is becoming more and more popular, it still doesn’t tend to make any “Places in …

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48 Hours in Oxford - What to see and do
Europe UK

48 Hours in Oxford – What To Do And See

updated on 9th February 202625th August 20183 Comments on 48 Hours in Oxford – What To Do And See

Though one of my close friends lived in Oxford for several years, it actually took me a long time to …

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5 Amazing Day Trips From Seville
Europe Spain

5 Amazing Day Trips From Seville

updated on 9th February 202614th August 20185 Comments on 5 Amazing Day Trips From Seville

Seville is an amazing destination in its own right, with beautiful architecture, fascinating history and so many stories to take …

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Tracing hyenas in Liwonde National Park, Malawi
Africa Malawi

Tracking Hyenas in the Heart of Malawi

updated on 9th February 20266th August 20182 Comments on Tracking Hyenas in the Heart of Malawi

On more than one occasion I have found myself trudging through the bush, on the hunt for a rare animal …

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Spend a day wandering around Sintra, Portugal's village of fairytale castles
Europe Portugal

Day Trip to Sintra – Portugal’s village of fairytale castles

updated on 7th January 202622nd July 20185 Comments on Day Trip to Sintra – Portugal’s village of fairytale castles

If you’re anything like me, you love a good fairytale. Whether you’re a Disney fanatic (guilty), devoured book after book …

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Spend a day driving through some of Spain's most beautiful Pueblos Blancos during this one-day itinerary
Europe Spain

One Day in the Pueblos Blancos of Andalucía

updated on 19th January 202528th June 20182 Comments on One Day in the Pueblos Blancos of Andalucía

If you’re only going to do one road trip in Andalucía, spending one day driving around the Pueblos Blancos has …

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My 10 Favourite Hikes in the World
Destinations General Travel

My 10 Favourite Hikes in the World

updated on 19th January 20259th May 20183 Comments on My 10 Favourite Hikes in the World

I love hiking. It’s pretty much the only exercise I actually enjoy, so I try to do as much as …

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The places you need to visit in Cape Verde
Africa Cape Verde

The 4 Places You Need to See in Cape Verde

updated on 6th February 20265th May 20182 Comments on The 4 Places You Need to See in Cape Verde

Cape Verde, or Cabo Verde, is not usually one to make a travel bucket list. A small archipelago five hundred …

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Stories from Seville, Spain, you won't read in the guide books.
Europe Spain

Stories from…Seville

updated on 15th December 20222nd May 20188 Comments on Stories from…Seville

I fell in love with Seville a lot more than I had expected to. The three months I spent there …

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Held Captive By Fremantle Prison, Western Australia
Australia Oceania

Held Captive: Why Fremantle Prison is a Perth Must-Do

updated on 15th December 202226th April 20181 Comment on Held Captive: Why Fremantle Prison is a Perth Must-Do

The story of Fremantle Prison, built between 1851 and 1859, lies at the heart of Western Australia’s Convict Era. If …

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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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