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12 of the best photos spots in Toronto, Canada
Canada North America

12 Of The Best Photo Spots In Toronto

updated on 8th April 20258th April 2025Leave a Comment on 12 Of The Best Photo Spots In Toronto

Though it’s the largest city in Canada, Toronto isn’t the country’s capital (that would be the less-visited Ottawa). It is …

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There's so much to see in Cusco and Peru's Sacred Valley that you'd need at least a week to see it all!
Peru South America

Cusco – A Week in the Incan Mountain Capital & Surrounds

updated on 8th February 20258th February 2025Leave a Comment on Cusco – A Week in the Incan Mountain Capital & Surrounds

I’m not the first person – and I certainly won’t be the last – to say that the Cusco and …

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Malta on a budget - 3 epic days
Europe Malta

Malta on a Budget – an epic 3 days

updated on 26th February 202426th February 2024Leave a Comment on Malta on a Budget – an epic 3 days

I had always imagined Malta to be a bit of a resort island, with shiny, high-rise apartments and crowded beaches …

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Ecuador South America

Baños – A Budget-Friendly, DIY Experience in Ecuador

updated on 19th January 202419th January 20242 Comments on Baños – A Budget-Friendly, DIY Experience in Ecuador

Aside from Quito, Baños probably sees the most tourists anywhere in Ecuador. Nestled in a rainforest-filled valley beneath the shadow …

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16 of the best photo spots in Copenhagen
Denmark Europe

16 of the Coolest Photo Spots in Copenhagen

updated on 12th February 20239th February 2023Leave a Comment on 16 of the Coolest Photo Spots in Copenhagen

Copenhagen began as a humble Viking fishing village in the 10th century, with rapid growth and prosperity during the time …

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3 days in Split - a detailed itinerary, by This Wild Life Of Mine
Croatia

3 Days in Split: a detailed itinerary

updated on 7th February 20237th February 20231 Comment on 3 Days in Split: a detailed itinerary

Before I arrived in Split, all I really knew about this city was that it was a tourist haven. Beaches …

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Your Peru Itinerary: 2, 3 or 4 Weeks
Peru South America

Your Peru Itinerary: 2, 3 or 4 weeks

updated on 10th July 20223rd April 20225 Comments on Your Peru Itinerary: 2, 3 or 4 weeks

Oh, Peru, how I fell for you. Immediately before arriving in Lima, I spent two weeks in Ecuador, which was …

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5 reasons to visit Antarctica as a solo backpacker
Antarctica Wildlife

5 Reasons to Visit Antarctica as a Solo Backpacker (and 5 not to)

updated on 19th January 202518th February 2022Leave a Comment on 5 Reasons to Visit Antarctica as a Solo Backpacker (and 5 not to)

I cried when I stepped foot on Antarctica for the first time, and if you know me at all, you’ll …

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A green lake inside a large volcano crater, stalks of dry grass in the foreground, overlaid with the word Ecuador
Ecuador South America

Two Weeks in Ecuador – two epic itineraries

updated on 12th May 202516th January 20226 Comments on Two Weeks in Ecuador – two epic itineraries

Ecuador is one of the most diverse countries in South America, with three main ecological regions: coastal, mountain and rainforest. …

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Close up of a giant tortoise with the words Galapagos and Ecuador superimposed on top. A guide to solo backpacking in the Galapagos
Ecuador South America Wildlife

Your Guide to Solo Backpacking in the Galapagos

updated on 19th January 202511th November 20211 Comment on Your Guide to Solo Backpacking in the Galapagos

Ah, the Galapagos. A far-off island archipelago full of mysterious creatures and otherworldly scenery, the distant dream of many an …

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Fall in love with Plovdiv, the Cultural Capital of Bulgaria
Bulgaria Europe

Plovdiv – Falling in Love with Bulgaria’s Cultural Capital

updated on 10th October 202214th June 20212 Comments on Plovdiv – Falling in Love with Bulgaria’s Cultural Capital

I was so surprised by Plovdiv. The second largest city in the country, it’s the cultural capital of Bulgaria, and …

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How to visit Chichen Itza, ancient Mayan ruins in Mexico, without taking a tour
Mexico North America

How to Visit Chichen Itza Without a Tour

updated on 6th October 20224th May 20211 Comment on How to Visit Chichen Itza Without a Tour

Chichen Itza isn’t just a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s also one of the New7 Wonders of the World. So …

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Welcome to This Wild Life Of Mine!

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When a love of travel meets a passion for wildlife…

I’m a zoologist who explores the world while working for conservation organisations. I write about my experiences in the hope of inspiring others to follow their dreams and see the beauty of this earth – in a responsible and ethical way.

Been to: 57 countries & 7 continents

Lived & worked in: 10 countries

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