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Seals on the Sugarloaf Islands, New Plymouth, New Zealand.

Sugar Loaf Islands seal colony, New Plymouth: Kayaking with fur seals

Interested in kayaking with seals in New Plymouth? This article describes a close-up experience around the Sugar Loaf Islands fur seal colony, including what you can expect on the water and around the islands. Kayaking to the Sugar Loaf Islands seal colony If there’s anything…

Glow worms at Natural Bridge in Springbrook Natural Park, Queensland.

Natural Bridge in Springbrook National Park: Plan your visit

Natural Bridge is a rock arch formation with waterfall and glow-worm cave in the Natural Bridge section of Springbrook National Park in the Gold Coast hinterland, Queensland, approximately 100 kilometres south of Brisbane. This guide covers opening times, admission, parking, accessibility and practical tips for…

Beaty Biodiversity Museum, Vancouver: Guide with prices, hours & parking

The Beaty Biodiversity Museum is a natural history museum on the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver, Canada, housing over two million biological specimens. This guide, updated in October 2026, covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility and practical tips for planning your visit.…

Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves: Ticket prices, hours, parking and tips

Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves is a purpose-built glow worm sanctuary at Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard and Winery, 50 kilometres inland from the Gold Coast, Queensland. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, access routes, accessibility and practical tips for planning your visit. It was…

The Hiram M Chittenden locks in Seattle, Washington.

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, Seattle: Salmon, ships and the city’s overlooked soul

A short trip north of downtown reveals a side of Seattle that guidebooks often skim past. At the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, engineering, ecology and local identity quietly intersect. In the hotel lobby stands my very unofficial tour guide. “Howdy,” she says. “I’m going to…

A black bear in Duchesnay Forest near Quebec City, Canada.

Watching black bears in the Duschesnay Forest, Quebec: A quiet afternoon with Pistache

A firsthand account of black bear watching in Quebec, set in the protected Duchesnay Forest outside Quebec City. Exploring bear behaviour, conservation research, and what it is like to observe wild bears safely from a viewing tower. Bear safety in the Duchesnay Forest Carol walks…

The Hippopotamus House at Berlin Zoo, Germany.

Berlin Zoo, Berlin: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Visit Germany's oldest zoo, and get the best experience possible. My 2026 Berlin Zoo guide includes ticket prices, opening hours, and must-see animals for a great family day out. This guide was update in March 2026 to reflect current opening hours and ticket prices. When…

Australian sea lion pups at Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island, South Australia.

Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

A complete visitor guide to Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island. Find current ticket prices, opening hours, and information for seeing the sea lions. Standing on the boardwalk above Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, I watched a sea lion pup waddle up from the…

The Corroboree Billabong in the Northern Territory's Top End.

Corroboree Billabong: Mary River Wetlands wildlife cruise visitor guide

Overview: History, what to expect, and unique features Corroboree Billabong is a stunning, expansive section of the Mary River Wetlands system in the Northern Territory. While not an ancient ruin or formal government park, it is one of the most ecologically significant and historically used…

One of the Australian sea lions near Baird Bay, South Australia.

Swimming with Australian sea lions in Baird Bay, SA

Swimming with the Baird Bay sea lions is one of the best experiences I've ever had in Australia. Here's why it's worth going to the western shore of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula to do it. Meeting Beryl and the Baird Bay sea lions It’s Beryl’s…