The author shares their 25-day journey in Ecuador, highlighting experiences with two travel groups. The adventure began with a 13-day guided tour focused on birdwatching before exploring Quito and embarking on an 8-day mini yacht cruise in the Galapagos Islands. The author emphasizes the breathtaking landscapes, rich wildlife, and unique cultural encounters in various regions including the Andes mountains, Amazon rainforest, and Galapagos. They also recommend Andrea Wulf's book on Humboldt for those interested in Ecuador's history.
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Wrapping up 2025
Dear readers, I am sending you all a Christmas card from Denmark ✉️ This year I continued to find time to visit some special places in Earth 🌎 In the beginning of the year, I visited Sweden again for a week of skiing with my boyfriend and our friends ⛷️. I finally made it to … Continue reading Wrapping up 2025
Exploring Bukit Lawang: See Sumatran Orangutans in the Wild
This post is about a two-day jungle trek in Sumatra, Indonesia, as part of a three-week group trip. I explored Bukit Lawang, ventured into Gunung Leuser National Park to see semi-wild Sumatran orangutans, and experienced basic camping. The adventure included hikes, delicious meals, and river tubing, emphasizing the unique wildlife and community.
Wild Camping in Sweden: A Summer Experience
The summer camping trip to Sweden involved exploring the outdoors, cooking with a Trangia, and foraging for wild berries and mushrooms. Traveling from Copenhagen to Vättern, we camped in various locations, including Tivedens National Park. Despite challenges in finding secluded spots, we enjoyed swimming in stunning lakes and appreciated the facilities available, ultimately concluding that free camping could be improved with better planning.
Traveling Female Ornithologist 