Travel Advice for Asia – Culture Etiquette Every country has its own culture and customs, you’ll appreciate some, you’ll hate others – but it’s smart to get some background. Travel guides can be useful. Lonely Planet and Rough Guides always comes up with some sensible Asia travel advice. Some people steer away from any online …
Travelling can be a great adventure, but it often exposes us to a range of potential health hazards, particularly from tiny nuisances like bedbugs, mites, and lice. These nasty pests can turn your dream journey into a nightmare, causing discomfort, itchiness, and sometimes even severe health issues. Here’s my advice to help you avoid, recognize, …
Bedbugs, Mites and Lice: Everything You’re Itching to Know! Read More »
The story of the American Passenger Pigeon, once one of the most numerous bird species on the planet, is a tragic chapter of avian history. This magnificent species, known for its massive flocks that would darken the skies, now stands as a symbol of extinction, forever lost to the world. As a naturalist, I am …
What is a Dodo? The dodo, a bird shrouded in mystery and characterized by its peculiar appearance, is a creature that has captured the imagination of naturalists and enthusiasts for centuries. The name “dodo” is derived from the Portuguese word “doudo” or “doido,” which means “fool” or “crazy.” Such a moniker may seem unkind, but …
The natural world is full of captivating tales of life forms, both present and past, that have intrigued and fascinated generations. Among these enigmatic creatures stands the Tasmanian Tiger, a unique marsupial predator that once roamed the wilderness of Tasmania and the Australian mainland. In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into the life and times …
The Awesome Tasmanian Tiger: Australia’s Extinct Thylacine. Read More »
I am always amazed by guys who never use moisturizer and then I see them gently rubbing special leather nourishing crème onto their favourite. boots. What about your favourite face? The only one you have. Isn’t that skin ? Doesn’t that deserve a bit of nourishing now and then too? It’s just being sensible to …
If you spend some time in the forests and jungles of Asia like I have, you can expect that sometimes danger might cross your path. Danger could be a wild boar or an elephant or a crocodile or a snake but there’s one thing to keep in mind- most creatures will be much more wary …
If you always live your life in the moment you’ll have a better chance of sensing and avoiding danger. Most people attacked by animals and reptiles just wander into the threat arena, their minds are thinking of yesterday or tomorrow they’re not right here, right now, in the present and then wham! Snakebite. Now I’m …
Snake Survival Episode 1. Sea snake. The Andaman Islands Read More »
Travel and Taking Your Medicine! It’s important to keep in mind that travel is fun. If you can’t have fun when you travel – then stay home. But before leaving home, there are a few things to cover off. And one of the main things to get right is your own personal healthcare – basically …
Travelling with Prescription Medicine. Take your Medicine! Read More »
When it comes to travel baggage, every traveller is different. The main thing is that you’ve got the baggage that will meet your needs. There is nothing worse than suitcase zippers failing when you’re hurriedly packing for a flight or poorly designed shoulder-straps cutting into your shoulders on a trek or realising on exiting the …
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