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France Mountains Wildlife

Grenoble is a treasure trove of Alp-ventures

  Known as ‘Capital of the French Alps’, Grenoble is a haven for thrill-seekers. Skiing, climbing, swimming, flying – there’s something for every adventurer. The modern city sits right at the intersection of three magnificent snowcapped ranges – Chartreuse, Vercors, Belledonne. Take your pick. In 40 minutes or so (the average ride to any of […]

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Sri Lanka Waters Wildlife

Land of the Gentle Giants: Elephants and Whales

Blue whales – the big reason why we decided on going to Sri Lanka in the first place. It was the start of whale-watching season (Dec to Apr), when the leviathans cross the southern tip of the island and migrate to the warmer waters of Southeast Asia. Due to its geographical structure, whale-watchers don’t need […]

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Melbourne Mountains Wildlife

Grampians National Park

The Grampians National Park is a stunning range of mountains in Victoria, just 3hrs’ drive from either Port Campbell or Melbourne City. The park offers many bushwalking trails that pass through varying terrains of canyons, waterfalls and peaks; some with gorgeous sunsets overlooking the mountains while others allow you to get up close with wild […]