Which one is the best to visit for game drives among the two oldest Ugandan national parks? Check out this post to have an overview I was lucky enough to go for game drives at the two oldest National Parks in Uganda, Murchinson Falls, from here on MF, and Queen […]
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Uganda: Chimps, Treks and Parties in Fort Portal
Fort Portal is fuuuun, and it is ideally located to enjoy some of the best activities Uganda has to offer. If you are travelling the country, a stopover is an absolute must. Fort Portal is a paradise for travellers, a crossroad town in Uganda among amazing greenery, where you can […]
Read moreIs it possible to see the Amur tiger in Russia?
Where and how can you see the biggest cat in the world, the Amur Tiger, in Russia? It isn’t easy nor cheap, but I’ll share the information I have gathered for a non Russian speaker and solo traveller. The Primorsky Krai region in Russia is a vast territory with many […]
Read moreThe Perfect National Parks Combo in Sri Lanka
Yala, Wilpattu and Minneriya are the best national parks to visit in Sri Lanka for one reason: if you can visit all three you are almost sure to spot all wildlife the country has to offer. Sri Lanka is a small country, but there are so many things to do […]
Read moreAn Honest Review of 8 Destinations in Thailand
For a reason or for another, I ended up travelling to Thailand already four times. Here are the places I have visited with an honest, and short, review about them. Perhaps it is because it is a huge tourist and backpackers hub; or perhaps it is for its natural beauty, […]
Read moreFeel of Mighty Mekong in Kratie
Kratie is mostly known for the possibility to see the critically engendered Mekong Irrawaddy dolphins but it is also a nice departure point to explore the areas around the mighty river, such as the cute Koh Trong island. Situated in centre-east of Cambodia, in the province that carries the same […]
Read moreYeah, Yeah… Pandas!
A short post to explain how to go and see pandas nearby Chengdu, in the Sichuan province, and some extra considerations about these breeding centres. One of the most known facts about Chengdu and the whole Sichuan province is that it is possible to see pandas. The most frequented place […]
Read moreA Travel Guide to Bardia National Park
Situated in South-West Nepal, Bardia National Park is part of that wide and wild Terai, the lowland belt between India and Nepal, rich of grasslands, savannas, forests and swamps. Bardia offers an authentic experience of local life and culture, Tharu people are the main ethnic group in the region, and […]
Read moreA Day Tracking Tigers
Bardia National Park offers an authentic experience of jungle safari by foot. Here animals are really wild, unaccustomed to the presence of human beings, from whom they normally flee. Getting to see them requires good guides, with the skills to read the signals the jungle provides. I went for two […]
Read moreKingdom of Elephants – Botswana
Boat and walking safaris in the Okavango Delta, crossing the deep sands of Savuti, game drives in Chobe National Park, and a marvelous boat tour on Chobe River. Botswana is a dream for adventurers, wildlife watchers, and elephants lovers. This article is part of a series of four, to describe a single […]
Read moreEtosha and Namibia Wildlife
Namibia’s wildlife makes your jaw drop, especially in Etosha National Park. Here’s an itinerary, lots of photos and tips to enjoy your game drives. This article is part of a series of four, to describe a single travel itinerary that included Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. The whole itinerary lasted three […]
Read moreDeserts of Namibia
A road trip through Namibia’s deserts, from Sussuvlei to Abu Huab, passing by the Skeleton Coast, at the discovery of ancient rock engravings and petrified trees. This article is part of a series of four, to describe a single travel itinerary that included Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. The whole itinerary […]
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