How to Paint Birds in Watercolor (tips from a beginner)
If in January you would’ve told me that I would be painting birds in watercolor in no time, I would’ve told you that you were …
Whale watching in Australia: when and where to go
You scan the water excitedly, trying to guess where the leviathan will surface. Suddenly, a burst of vapor explodes from the clear blue water a …
Half tourist, half scientist: my journey to see an aardvark in the Kalahari
It was with a strange mix of emotions that I laid eyes upon the bizarre creature. Seconds earlier I had leapt from the bush-beaten door …
Spitzkoppe Campsite: Magical Sunsets and a Billion Stars in the Namib Desert
The first time you see Sptizkoppe rising from the Namib plain you’ll be mesmerized. Also named the Matterhorn of Namibia, Spitzkoppe towers 700m above the …
Bitterpan Wilderness Camp, Kgalagadi
Bitterpan is one of the two wilderness camps in the Kgalagadi where you need a 4×4 to get there. This is the main reason why …
The World’s Smallest Penguin
Who’s that creepy little guy wandering around your backyard in the dark? If you live on the coast of New Zealand or the southern coast …
Top 10 Wildlife Tours in Australia
As a kid, Australia always seemed like the most exotic and faraway place I could imagine, full of bizarre and wonderful creatures. Mammals that lay …
Top 11 Safari Lodges in South Africa
No trip to South Africa would be complete without visiting a game reserve or National Park. While you can camp or stay at one of …
Hop Faster: helping frogs find refuge from climate change in Puerto Rico
Frogs speak to me. I don’t mean literally (yes, Kermit did talk to me a lot as a kid), but they certainly stir a deep …
16 Things to Do in Tofino, Vancouver Island
If you haven’t heard of Tofino yet, once you visit you won’t be able to stop talking about it. Located on the West Coast of …
Turn Your Phone into a Bat Detector with the Echo Meter Touch 2
Did you know that the bats flying above you at dusk are shouting as loud as a fire alarm in your ear but you can’t …
Wingspan Board Game and other Nature-Inspired Board Games
You love nature and you love games. So now you’re wondering, what are the best nature-inspired boardgames that are actually fun to play? We gathered …
The Glow Worm Caves at Pickett State Park, TN
We rolled slowly to a stop in the Hazard Cave trailhead parking area at 8:20 PM. The indigo sky was darkening quickly but a near-full …
Cecropia Moth: the Life Cycle of the Largest Moth in North America
It was a warm spring day in Asheville, North Carolina. I was yanking invasive English ivy off some of my trees when I spotted a …
Is The Elephant Shrew a Shrew, an Elephant, or Neither?
At first glance, you might think you were looking at a mouse. But in fact, this tiny insect-eater disguised as a rodent is more closely …
The Little Five; Who Are Africa’s Small Five Animals?
Everyone has heard about the Big Five, so it was only a matter of time that the Small Five would come out to steal the …
A Personal Wishlist of Campsites in Zambia
Whenever we’re fantasizing about our next trip to Africa, the conversation always steers toward Zambia. Yet somehow we still haven’t managed to get there. Perhaps …
African Elephant Facts
You probably knew that the African Elephant is the largest land animal on the planet, but did you know there are actually two species of …
Guide to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier ParkWhat is a Transfrontier Park?Is the Kalahari a Desert?A Guide to the KgalagadiKgalagadi MapHow to Pronounce KgalagadiThings to …
Yellowstone in the Fall, What to Expect
Yellowstone in Fall Every season in Yellowstone National Park offers something different. Having visited at some very different times of year, we’ve noticed pros and …