Your Guide to the Best Wildlife and Travel Experiences on Earth
If you’ve followed this blog long enough you’ll know that we’re more than happy to travel to far-flung places, with only the faintest hope of catching a glimpse of an elusive animal. If you embark on a wildlife trip, in search of a rare animal (like a spirit bear or a pangolin), it’s often best…
For anyone travelling to Scotland in the hopes of seeing the surprising wildlife this country has to offer, then the Trossachs National Park should definitely be part of your itinerary. Not only do you have an excellent chance of spotting some iconic animals, but this also happens to be one of the most beautiful spots…
At around 3.5billion years old stromatolites are among the oldest life forms still in evidence on our planet. And just outside the town of Cervantes, in Western Australia you can see some of the finest examples of stromatolites that we know of. While these particular examples may only be around 3000 years old, by looking…
Swimming with Whale Sharks at Ningaloo Reef
Australia’s Great Ocean road is not only one of the world’s most beautiful drives, home to stunning coastal scenery, but for those in Melbourne it is also one of the best and most convenient places to see wild koalas. Head to Kennet River and park up at the bottom of Grey River Road. From there take the…
Night Safari on the river
Okay, so we may be a little biased here, but we think Western Australia must be one of the best locations in the world for experiences with wild animals (and we’re including Africa in that statement). Visiting WA there are so many amazing animals on your doorstep and to see them is so easy for anyone visiting this spectacular place.…
Who wouldn’t love to go swimming with dolphins, these beautiful and intelligent animals are very inquisitive and playful in the water and can offer fabulous interactions for snorkelers and divers. Unfortunately these qualities have been abused and exploited and it is also possible to “swim” with captive dolphins. Keeping animals in captivity is something we…
You’ve seen Finding Nemo haven’t you? If you have I’m sure you’ll remember Nemo, the adorable little clown fish. But do you remember Crush? and Squirt? The chilled out sea turtles who help Nemo’s dad, Marlin. In the film the turtles are given laid-back ‘surfer’ personalities. And can I tell you a secret? This is exactly how they come across in…
Telegraph Cove, in northern Vancouver Island, has become a a hub for eco-tourism in recent years. It is probably best known for it’s access to Knight Inlet, home to world famous grizzly bear viewing, with TideRip tours. However, it is also the perfect starting point for a trip into Johnstone Strait and a chance to…