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Travel and science journalist + wildlife photographer covering positive-impact tourism and the conservation of our biodiverse planet.

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Community-led conservation offers new hope for the world's most trafficked mammal | Discover Wildlife A new action plan unites experts and communities to protect pangolins in southern Africa.

I have not been great about keeping up with Bluesky 🫣 but here's my latest for digital BBC Wildlife, which is about the positive impact of community projects and the importance of awareness in conservation.

www.discoverwildlife.com/environment/...

13.06.2025 11:37 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I say this every time de-extinction comes up: it makes no sense to devote science to bringing back extinct animals when we can’t be bothered to keep extant ones alive in the first place.

08.04.2025 10:36 πŸ‘ 4768 πŸ” 1105 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 59

Just ask the PR. Some variation of "are you able to share which pubs may have been pitched so far?" should help gain more intel.

05.02.2025 20:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great points here. There's so much room for improvement yet many destinations aren't necessarily heading in a more positive direction. Appreciate your feedback!

28.01.2025 05:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's a nuanced topic for sure. I'd love to hear more of your thoughts, both re; quibbles and exclusivity as the future of tourism.

27.01.2025 20:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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From Botswana to Gorilla Trekking, Models for Balancing Tourism NORTH STARS: Energy Efficiency Community Support Heritage Value β€œThe focus isn’t – and shouldn’t be – on the tourist.” Recently, I wrote about the success of Botswana’s low-volume,

My latest for Azure Road examines the ethics of exclusivity in tourism. Is it "wrong" for a destination to be financially out of reach for many (most?) of us?

www.azureroad.io/the-ethics-o...

27.01.2025 18:26 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The best camera bag for travel in 2025 From backpacks to crossbodiesβ€”these expert-approved bags offer plenty of protection for the way you travel.

Getting paid to research camera bags = dream assignment!

My latest for Nat Geo:
www.nationalgeographic.com/lifestyle/ar...

24.01.2025 17:20 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Normally I would never advocate for this, but could you wrap it in plastic for the flight? That might give it some extra support and get it home for repairs?

23.01.2025 08:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I also don't mean to be that person but people really need to learn how to be more resourceful if they think they're going to move to a foreign country. Seeking advice from a friend of a friend is not it. Visa specifics are hyper-individual and change often; my advice is irrelevant.

22.01.2025 15:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Grateful and relieved that it's done, lol.

20.01.2025 14:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Completing the series (just facing the opposite direction for better light πŸ˜… ). Picked up my actual German passport today at the one-month mark of becoming a citizen!

20.01.2025 12:35 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Huge infringement on freedom of speech and freedom to assemble. They know TikTok is a key means of communication for millions in the US and they took it away. It's not about data privacy, this is about control (and money, always).

19.01.2025 11:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed! Every leopard sighting is so special.

19.01.2025 11:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to Tell a Leopard from Its Roar Making a Shazam for conservationists

They're basically just like us? πŸ† Individual leopards have unique roars, in my latest for @nautil.us

nautil.us/how-to-tell-...

14.01.2025 09:39 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fab surroundings here in Ehrwald. Thriving in below-freezing temps and excited for snowshoeing today!

14.01.2025 06:39 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

He's an Australian shepherd/poodle mix. Cute and super smart to boot!

11.01.2025 08:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An exceedingly adorable mini Australian shepherd/poodle mix lies on a white rug looking up at the camera with a curious eye

An exceedingly adorable mini Australian shepherd/poodle mix lies on a white rug looking up at the camera with a curious eye

The same exceedingly adorable pup lies on his back, paws up.

The same exceedingly adorable pup lies on his back, paws up.

The same pup lies on a white blanket next to a rope toy.

The same pup lies on a white blanket next to a rope toy.

I've very willingly entered into an arrangement with a nearby family whereupon I watch their puppy three mornings a week, but I'm afraid it's ruining my life because someone else's dog is now the only thing I can think about and I'm so sad when he's not with me πŸ™ƒ

10.01.2025 22:10 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm skipping it this year, I think. I love it as an excuse to go to London and meet with friends and PRs, but I can't bear another year of the France and Canada saturation when I'm focused on Africa.

07.01.2025 13:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Insert [I had fun once it was awful] meme here

24.12.2024 08:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You know it πŸ˜‚

20.12.2024 12:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

20.12.2024 12:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Picked this up this morning, feels more real now!

(It's green because it's a temporary passport - I'm flying to Hong Kong on Tuesday and need to be able to legally exit/reenter the EU. The red one will be ready when I'm back.)

20.12.2024 12:13 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Oh, fun!

19.12.2024 17:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That'll do it. I was technically eligible a year ago but wanted to wait since there was chatter about the dual citizenship law changing, and luckily it did.

19.12.2024 17:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Danke! And if they are I've not heard about it. Think that might have ceased during Covid?

19.12.2024 16:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!!

19.12.2024 12:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!!

19.12.2024 12:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Huge relief! And definitely lots of paperwork (with a little more to come to get the passport and national ID), but worth it in the end for sure.

19.12.2024 11:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

DankeschΓΆn!!

19.12.2024 10:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! Hope yours comes through soon too!

19.12.2024 10:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0