Mantrailing – A Fun Activity For You and Your Dog
Mantrailing is a dog sport that is taking off in the UK. It allows owners and dogs the opportunity to bond and exercise their brains whilst having fun together. It also utilises a dog’s natural…
Baja California Pronghorn, Mexico
On a trip to Baja California, Mexico, my plans to go out on a small boat were stymied by blustery winds. As usual, making changes thanks to the weather can bring unexpected adventures, and that…
A Guide To Travelling With Your Dog – Adventures On The Road
Taking dogs on holiday can be amazing. It can enhance your adventure and help make even more memories. I absolutely love bringing my dogs with me when I am away teaching. They get to see,…
Colour Changing Chameleons
The colour-changing ability of chameleons has always intrigued me – how cool would life be if I could blend into my surroundings, camouflage myself just like a chameleon can. It would certainly help to escape…
Baobabs – Africa’s Tree Of Life
Anyone who has spent time in Africa is familiar with the striking silhouette of the Baobab tree. It is easily recognisable by its enormous trunk and strangely thin stems, looking like it has been planted…
All About Gannets – Britain’s Largest Seabird
There are some birds that really know how to stand out from the crowd and for me, there is one seabird that frequents our British coastline that takes the crown, the gannet. I have wanted…
Giraffes – A Tall Story
I have spent a number of years up in East Africa, specifically Kenya and Tanzania which is where I am currently working and travelling around. As Tanzania’s national animal is the Giraffe – Twiga in…
Looking After Your Dogs In Hot Weather
Summer, a time for enjoying the warmth and getting outdoors, and enjoying quality time with our dogs. No fear of getting wet or cold, long days to take adventures with our 4 legged friends. The…
Swallowtail Butterflies Of Hickling Broad
The swallowtail is a rare butterfly found in the Norfolk Broads area. There are occasional sightings in the south of England, when migrant populations make their way across the country, but the Norfolk Broads are…
Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima) Of The Coast
As I walk and hike the coast of Britain I naturally come across many varied and colourful plants. On the coast, they stand out even more. A lonely colour amongst the greens and browns of…
Why You Should Start A Sport With Your Dog
Owning a dog is more than just having a companion at home or on walks. It is about bringing a sentient creature into your life not only to enrich it, but to also provide the…
5 Tips for Moving with Cats
After 3 years in our previous home, I recently moved my 2 Siamese cats, Meeko and Winston, into our new flat. Anyone who knows anything about cats knows they don’t like change, and mine are…
