24 Nov 2018
White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
After an amazing experience with a spectacled bear I was on my way to the main road when I noticed this white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) feeding not…
14 Oct 2018
Secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius)
A truly spectacular bird with a popular name I have never understood. This is an endangered species, and I encountered very few of them and treasured every…
4 Sep 2018
Children of the neelakurinji
Barefoot, these kids are climbing a very special mountainside behind their Ooty village. For the first time in their lives the hill has become purple with…
17 Aug 2018
Dzukou Valley, Nagaland & Manipur
A true valley of flowers! From afar the valley looks like a green carpet, but as you come closer you notice more and more color hues. When you finally reach…
15 Apr 2018
Lord Howe Island Bodyboarder
Waiting for that next big one! When the tide and direction of the wind is right for Lord Howe Island's Blinky Beach, surfers rush here to take advantage it.…
12 Apr 2018
Lord Howe Island Bodyboarder
Knowing when to expect big surfs is one thing, but taking advantage of them when they do arrive is another. You might not see any great waves during your stay,…
12 Apr 2018
Lord Howe Island Surfer
The clarity and color of the sea here on Lord Howe Island's Blinky Beach is absolutely stunning, and when waves are rolling in you can see the turquoise stand…
7 Mar 2016
Kawe sunset with Indonesian friends
I was the only passenger on this journey through the amazing archipelago of Raja Ampat that did not dive. I had to focus on two activities per day - dusk and…
6 Mar 2016
The best events are free!
The beauty of the Raja Ampat islands in Indonesia is breathtaking and should in itself be enough to leave the smartphone in your cabin. When a moment like…