In the first part of this post you can read about my early career decisions and my process along the way. If you want to jump directly to: "My top 5 adventurous travel suggestions for your gap year or career break for potential wildlife biologists and wildlife technicians." - Skip to the section below if … Continue reading My top 5 gap year travels and experiences in wildlife biology and thoughts on career paths
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Amorgos
Amorgos – hiking through charming mountain villages, snorkeling in crystal clear waters and off the back birding This was my first post covid-19 pandemic travel outside of Denmark, and after all my internal debate regarding how responsible it was to travel abroad (pre-vaccination and everything), I decided to go to Greece and enjoy life a … Continue reading Amorgos
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A bird banders biggest dream: Banding tropical birds in the Belizean rainforest. Is six weeks enough to get confident in the American bird banding scheme?
My testimonial from my internship at Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education and Society (T.R.E.E.S.). Birds make me smile. Here I am examining a delicious Summer tanager! So is six weeks enough to gain confidence in banding exotic, mystery birds and teeny, wiggling warblers from North America, you may ask? Read below about my experience at … Continue reading A bird banders biggest dream: Banding tropical birds in the Belizean rainforest. Is six weeks enough to get confident in the American bird banding scheme?
Efterårets og vinterens natur- og vandreoplevelser på Bornholm
Jeg har været forbi Bornholm et dusin gange i år i forbindelse med arbejdet, og har derfor benyttet mig af mulighederne for at se lidt af Bornholm i den forbindelse. Det her er mit første blogindlæg på dansk, så jeg er lidt spændt på hvordan modtagelsen bliver, da jeg ved mange af mine læsere primært … Continue reading Efterårets og vinterens natur- og vandreoplevelser på Bornholm
How volunteering in South Africa changed my perspective on life and traveling
When I was 19 I decided to spend most of my savings on a two-month long journey to South Africa. I had searched online and read good reviews about Global Vision International (GVI), but I did'nt know anyone in person who had been volunteering with GVI. I had never been outside of Europe, never traveled … Continue reading How volunteering in South Africa changed my perspective on life and traveling
How to tackle loneliness on your solo trip
By Female Traveling Ornithologist This post is about changing your mind. Feeling lonely or even anxiety as you are experiencing everything on your own as a solo traveler. Maybe you know the feeling already. The trip, the people, the weather is nothing like you expected. You are stuck in a foreign country for several more … Continue reading How to tackle loneliness on your solo trip
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Fundraising for small scale projects
How to successfully do fundraising to travel abroad during a Master's, undergraduate or gap year activity! By Traveling female ornithologist One happy biologist collecting and sampling invertebrates in the Kenyan Mountains! Fundraising is hard work! It is heartbreaking, when you get decline email after decline. If you put a serious effort into it, you can … Continue reading Fundraising for small scale projects
ARCAS Guatemala wildlife volunteer
Passionate about wildlife? Eager to learn and use Spanish in a working environment? Look no further! I visited ARCAS Guatemala in lake Petén for a week in October 2018 while I was in the country. This is my own personal experience. Please read the background for more details about the site and how to combat … Continue reading ARCAS Guatemala wildlife volunteer
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Exploring ancient Maya ruins in Caracol, Belize
Caracol was probably the most spectacular place I visited during my stay in Belize. From atop the temples you can scout far and wide from one of the largest Mayan cities in the World. Caracol is a bit of a drive from San Ignacio, but worth the wait as you get this 'hidden gem' almost … Continue reading Exploring ancient Maya ruins in Caracol, Belize
Jungle hiking and relaxing river tubing in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary in Belize
Enjoy a day well spent in this amazingly lush rain forest known as the Cockscomb Basin, known for its' Jaguars and vast forest. The reserve is well protected and here wildlife thrives, and you can safely hike one or more of the paths if you stay on the trail. End your sweaty hike with a … Continue reading Jungle hiking and relaxing river tubing in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary in Belize
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Hiking in three Slovakian National Parks in just one week
Is it possible to do three national parks in just one week? The answer is: Yes!We hiked some of the most popular hiking trails in three different Slovakian National Parks. It was an arranged trip, but self-guided, with one day-hiking trips and lots of kilometers and not to forget altitude! We visited in mid August … Continue reading Hiking in three Slovakian National Parks in just one week
The Oracle of Delphi
In this post, you can read about the ruins in Delphi, Greece, and an itinerary for activities around Delphi in the nearby towns of Itea and Arachova. I visited Delphi in August 2019 and stayed for about 7 days. The views are amazing from inside the Archeological Site of Delphi Delphi is a lovely mountain … Continue reading The Oracle of Delphi
Ushguli and the Shkhara glacier
If you go to Mestia you most certainly should pay a visit to Ushguli. It is recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Site (Upper Svaneti) for its outstanding landscape, medieval art, and unique defense towers, which you will see in most of the villages in the Svaneti region. Ushguli is not one place, but an … Continue reading Ushguli and the Shkhara glacier
Hiking in beautiful Mestia
Georgia, Late October, 2019 I arrived in Kutaisi with a direct flight from Copenhagen (both cheap and only 4 hours of flying with WizzAir). Before Mestia, I spent three nights in a small village close to Batumi, where my boyfriend was volunteering at a bird migration hotspot for the NGO Batumi Raptor Count. Going to … Continue reading Hiking in beautiful Mestia
Hostels and hammocks in Hopkins
I visited Hopkins during my off-time while undertaking an internship in bird banding at the Toucan Ridge. I went with my fellow intern and friend, but traveling to Hopkins can definitely be done solo. We visited Hopkins in the off-season, thus there was very quiet in town. Many backpackers visit Hopkins on their way from … Continue reading Hostels and hammocks in Hopkins
Weekend in Placencia on a budget
As you might already have figured out yourself, backpacking in Belize is not always cheap. But you can save some of your BZ$'s during you stay in Placencia if you plan a bit ahead. One way of getting to Placencia is by bus, which you can catch from Belmopan. Don't panic if you have to … Continue reading Weekend in Placencia on a budget
Snorkeling with sharks and rays on Caye Caulker
I visited sunny Caye Caulker twice during my travels in Central America. I loved it so much I had to go back for some more of the slow going lifestyle. The first time I visited Caye Caulker (early September 2018) I stayed at the 'Cat Hostel' Pause. If you are used to staying in hostels … Continue reading Snorkeling with sharks and rays on Caye Caulker
Down to earth in El Remate
El Remate is a perfect, down to earth, town to visit before venturing deeper into Guatemala. I used El Remate as a stepping-stone before visiting Tikal and Flores. I came from San Ignacio in Belize and did the border crossing in the morning, before coming to El Remate. It is a small, quiet and beautiful … Continue reading Down to earth in El Remate
Safari in Tsavo East
You simply cannot visit Kenya without at least one day of safari. I wish I had saved up for at least two-three days in the bush, but instead I had an amazing one-day safari in Tsavo East with lots of cool birds, elephants and antelopes en mass. Since I did not stay inside the park … Continue reading Safari in Tsavo East
Vacation well spent in Mombasa: Vast, sandy beaches, visit to an UNESCO site and exploring local wildlife
I visited Mombasa during Christmas 2016, during the fieldwork I was carrying out in the Taita Hills for my Masters Project. I stayed at Tides Inn Resort, a little north of Mombasa off the Malindi Road. To get to Mombasa I went with an air-conditioned bus from Voi. After arriving in Mombasa, one of the … Continue reading Vacation well spent in Mombasa: Vast, sandy beaches, visit to an UNESCO site and exploring local wildlife
Traveling Female Ornithologist 