I cried when I stepped foot on Antarctica for the first time, and if you know me at all, you’ll …
Your Guide to Solo Backpacking in the Galapagos
Ah, the Galapagos. A far-off island archipelago full of mysterious creatures and otherworldly scenery, the distant dream of many an …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Wildlife Warriors – Sue Meech of Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre
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 …
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 …
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, …