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Ethical Wildlife Watching and Photographing: A Guide to Enjoying Nature Responsibly

Wildlife watching and photography are popular pastimes that allow us to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of the natural world. However, it’s important to remember that our actions can have a profound impact on the animals we observe. Unethical wildlife-watching practices can disrupt animal behaviour, cause stress and even harm the animals. To […]

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Travelling the East Coast of Australia – part II

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Back in 2019, I embarked on a remarkable 6-month travelling journey across the east coast of Australia. The initial four months were dedicated to my internship for my bachelor’s degree. While the subsequent 8 weeks were reserved for exploring the magnificent East Coast. I chose to travel from Cairns to Melbourne, a journey that led

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Travelling the East Coast of Australia – Part I

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Back in 2019, I embarked on a remarkable journey to Australia that would forever leave its mark. It was a journey not only for my academic pursuits but also an exploration of the diverse landscapes and natural wonders that this vast continent has to offer. My six-month adventure was divided into two parts: an internship

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The Muskox in Norway, the amazing comeback from extinction

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These peculiar creatures are known as “Muskox,” and despite their ox-like appearance implied by their name, they are more closely related to sheep and goats. Standing between 1.10 and 1.50 meters tall at the shoulders, both males and females possess long, curved horns. Muskoxen boast two distinct types of fur that serve to keep them

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Rafting on the Nile in Uganda – A Thrilling Experience

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The Nile River originates from Lake Victoria in Jinja, Uganda, embarking on a 6,700-kilometer journey to the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt. Close to Jinja, numerous whitewater rafting guides operate. Offering thrilling day trips along a 20-kilometer stretch of the White Nile River. Featuring eight world-class rapids ranging from classes II to V. Some rapids even

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The Great Barrier Reef, the Largest Coral Reef in the World

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In 2019, I ventured to Australia for my bachelor’s degree internship in Cairns. A city renowned for its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef as well as the Daintree rainforest. During my stay, I pursued my PADI certification and seized every opportunity to dive into the mesmerizing underwater world of this iconic marine ecosystem. Many

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Gorilla trekking in Bwindi NP, Uganda – an amazing adventure?

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Absolutely, when I travelled for two weeks through Uganda, Gorilla trekking in Bwindi was undoubtedly the highlight of my journey. It marked my first mainland Africa adventure, and while the safaris were truly incredible with sightings of lions, elephants, giraffes, and countless other magnificent animals. Nothing compared to the sheer specialness of encountering mountain gorillas

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