During my visit to Tasmania I spent one night on the lovely Bruny Island. It is the most southern island off Tasmania, it has bewildering landscapes and local wildlife is abundant on the island. For wildlife viewing, it is a great place to see some of the iconic animals of southern Australia.
Solo travel
Rottnest Island: A day trip on bicycle and meeting the Quokka
I spent a day on a self-guided biking trip around Rottnest Island, exploring different beaches and viewpoints along the northern coastline, and of course; looking out for the local wildlife! This part of our journey to Australia was a solo trip for me, and here is my review and recommendations. Enjoy! The place, the legend … Continue reading Rottnest Island: A day trip on bicycle and meeting the Quokka
Four days in the magnificent Faroe Islands
Whether you are just visiting the islands for an extended weekend or in extension with your Iceland adventure, there is lots to see and do in the Faroe Islands. This is my personal experience and lessons learned during my four day visit in this beautiful country. In this post you can read about: What is … Continue reading Four days in the magnificent Faroe Islands
My top 5 gap year travels and experiences in wildlife biology and thoughts on career paths
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
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 (last updated February 2023) 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 … Continue reading How to tackle loneliness on your solo trip
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
White sand beaches on Caye Caulker in Belize and snorkeling on the coral reefs
I visited sunny Caye Caulker in Belize 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. In this post you can read about which hostels I stayed at, the 'secret' luxury beach, and about the amazing snorkeling trip I … Continue reading White sand beaches on Caye Caulker in Belize and snorkeling on the coral reefs
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
Lakeside relaxation in Flores
Stay a few nights in the lovely lake town of Flores, where you can plan your connections and adventures. In Flores you can book buses, withdraw cash, have delicious dinner, buy souvenirs and take a boat to explore Lake Petén. From Flores, you can book many different activities. In town, there is an ATM inside … Continue reading Lakeside relaxation in Flores
Exploring temples in Bangkok
I spent three days alone in Bangkok prior to volunteer experience in Thailand in 2015. It was hot, humid and full of traffic, but the relaxed vibes in the many temples I visited made it up with the busy city feeling. Bangkok is a big place to start solo traveling, but if you prepare well … Continue reading Exploring temples in Bangkok
Hiking through Rainforests and ancient Mayan temples in Tikal
Tikal National Park and archeological site is an enormously beautiful experience. I got to see it all. Sunset with rainforest and temples in the foreground, diverse wildlife, and well-preserved ruins with lots of history. If you come prepared, this might be the greatest outdoor experience you will get in northern Guatemala! View from Templo IV … Continue reading Hiking through Rainforests and ancient Mayan temples in Tikal
Discover natural history and wildlife in Nairobi
I visited Kenya in November to January 2016-17 during my Masters and collected data for my thesis. I was fortunate to find a project with fieldwork in Kenya, and I collaborated on a project studying a rare songbird, named the Taita apalis, which is only found in one place in the whole world. On that … Continue reading Discover natural history and wildlife in Nairobi
How to cross the border from Belize to Guatemala
Border crossings can be extremely intimidating to carry out. Language barriers, men with weapons, or you may even encounter corruption. This can happen anywhere in the World, but be aware that people in powerful positions make take advantage of you, especially if you are young and if you look wealthy. (2023 update) In this post … Continue reading How to cross the border from Belize to Guatemala
Planning your Belize journey: Hostels, itineraries and transport
I visited Belize in September 2018 and spent a total of seven weeks in the beautiful country. Belize is an extremely diverse country, with white sandy beaches, tall Mayan temples and lush rain forest. In separate posts you can read about Caye Caulker, Cockscomb Basin and more! Belize is much different than it's neighboring countries, … Continue reading Planning your Belize journey: Hostels, itineraries and transport
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