Now that I work for an RSPCA cattery and have a pet cat of my own, you would assume I would get enough cat petting time in my day to day life. However, my response …
Animals
Truly Wild Experiences Down Under
As someone with a keen interest in conservation and zoology, seeing the native wildlife of a place is something that usually features highly on my destination wishlist when I travel. This year hasn’t been easy …
The Quirky Cat Sanctuary of Rome
Most people who know me will know that I’m an aspiring Crazy Cat Lady – hey even my Secret Santa gift at the office Christmas party was a crazy cat lady mug! So when I …
A girl’s guide to… volunteering in Costa Rica
Volunteering in Costa Rica I’ve always had a fascination for the animal kingdom, so being rich in nature and wildlife, Costa Rica has been on my travel wishlist for a while. Costa Rica covers just …
Spotting quokkas on Rottnest Island, Australia
If you’ve never seen a quokka before, google “the world’s happiest animal” and you’ll see image after image of an adorable furry little creature that appears to be smiling. That, my friends, is a quokka …
Where to see wild seals in New Zealand
Where to see wild seals in New Zealand This post could quite easily also be called Free things to do in Kaikoura or What to do in Kaikoura when weather ruins play but I thought …
Kangaroo Dundee – An Australian Hero
Today’s post was partly inspired by the new series of Kangaroo Dundee which aired on BBC2 this evening, but also the WordPress weekly photo challenge with the theme: admiration. When I visited Australia last October, the …