I remember arriving at Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre for the first time. I had been expecting some remote farm-like centre …
Project Biodiversity – Saving Sal’s Turtles One Night At A Time
I remember how tired I was. Always so tired. With only a few hours of uncomfortable sleep, it was so …
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 …
My Favourite Places on Sal Island (Cape Verde)
While Sal isn’t the main island in the Cape Verdean Archipelago, it is probably the most popular for foreign visitors. …
My Top 10 Wildlife Encounters Around The World
In case you hadn’t noticed, I’m a zoologist. Animals are my passion (aside from travel) and form a huge part …
Why You Need to Volunteer with the Monkey Mia Dolphins
Have you ever experienced a moment so amazing that you’re almost bursting with excitement, but you’re forced to keep a …
My Top Experiences in Australia – 5 Perfect Places
Fourteen months, four states, one territory, approximately 25,000km travelled. While I would never say I’m an expert, or that I’ve …
The Rottnest Island Quokkas, Australia’s Cutest Animal
When I was preparing for my daytrip to Rottnest Island, half an hour’s ferry ride from Fremantle, Perth’s southern neighbour, …
Why You Need To See The Cape Hillsborough Kangaroos At Dawn
I’m not a morning person. Anything before 9am for me is early, unlike the majority of Australians, it would seem …
Australian Wildlife – the Most Unique Animals You’ll Ever See
I have one rule when it comes to my animal bucket list (yes, I have one of those) – wild …
The Beautiful Bay of Islands – New Zealand
Everywhere I went in New Zealand, I felt like I’d entered a completely different world. That’s how distinct and varied …
5 Reasons You Need To Go On Safari in Zambia
I finally made my way home to Africa. I say home because while that may only be the truth temporarily, …