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Best Bird Watching Spots in the UK

15/3/2023

 
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The UK is full of amazing places to visit, whether you are on the hunt for fantastic walking trails, are a lover of history and architecture, or you just need a beautiful beach to relax. But what is there for nature lovers, or for people who wish to gain an insight into the UK bird life? 

Bird watching is an activity many people love, and beautiful birds can to be found in most UK back gardens. Observing robins or blue tits from the comfort of your home can be the start of a love for bird life, which can eventually grow into a wonderful hobby introducing you to new or different places to visit. 

If you are considering becoming a “twitcher,” Feet Do Travel share some of the best places in the UK to go bird-watching.

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7 Places to Visit on Australia’s Gold Coast for Wildlife and Nature Lovers

10/2/2021

 
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​Queensland, Australia has many places to visit if you are a lover of wildlife and nature. If you have booked a hotel or holiday house in the Gold Coast and are planning things to do, there is plenty to choose from.

Although the Gold Coast is well-known for its beautiful beaches and exciting theme parks, there are also plenty of wildlife sanctuaries and nature parks to visit.

If you are a nature and wildlife lover, Feet Do Travel share 7 places to visit on Australia’s Gold Coast.

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Best Places for Butterfly Watching Around the World

24/12/2020

 
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​There is something intriguing about these winged beauties - their iridescent colours and the metamorphic way in which they enter this world. 

These days, butterfly watching tours are conducted almost everywhere where these striking creatures are to be found, both to prevent their fast declining numbers, and to contribute to conservation of these fascinating species. 

Butterfly holidays encourage interest in these colourfully patterned elegant creatures, which are regarded as the true ambassadors of a healthy environment. In addition to butterflies, trips organised by companies such as Naturetrek can uncover several different types of birds, plants and mammals. 

With about 20,000 different species butterfly to be found all over the globe, we have narrowed the search down to some of the best hotspots where you can see some of the rarest and diverse fluttering wonders at their elegant best.

Feet Do Travel share the best places for butterfly watching around the world.

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Ethical Swim with Whale Sharks in Leyte, Philippines

3/2/2019

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Sitting on my balcony in Leyte, listening to the waves gently lapping against the shore, I looked out over Sogod Bay. Somewhere out there are whale sharks. The gentle giant of the ocean and the largest fish in the world.

In the Philippines you can swim with whale sharks in Oslob, Cebu where sightings are 100% guaranteed, but as a responsible traveller, we chose to visit Southern Leyte. 

The reason? They offer the best place for whale shark watching in the Philippines in a natural, sustainable way. No feeding, no touching, no ticket numbers, no queuing up on a beach for two hours with hundreds of other people in the blazing sun waiting for your allocated slot, no man with a mega phone yelling that your 30 minute time is up. 
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Swimming and snorkelling with whale sharks in the Philippines is big tourism, and Oslob, Cebu has the most un-natural, circus style experience you can have. In contrast, Sogod Bay in Southern Leyte offered the most sustainable swimming with whale shark experience in the Philippines.

Feet Do Travel show you that it’s possible to swim with whale sharks ethically in the Philippines. 

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Siem Reap Pagoda Cats - Better Than Any Cat Café

14/10/2018

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Cat and dog lovers of the world take note: Siem Reap Pagoda Cats is better than any cat café you could ever visit!

More than 30 cats and 8 dogs live with monks at this one particular Pagoda, and they would love for you to visit and pet them (the cats and dogs, not the monks, you are not allowed to pet the monks).

These cats and dogs crave attention, they want you to stroke them, pick them up and give them a cuddle. You could have five cats and three dogs around you, all begging to be next in line for your attention. As an animal lover, who doesn’t want that?

All animals are unwanted and were brought to the monks to look after. An unexpected litter, high medical fees, or stray animals found in the street are just a few of the reasons people take cats and dogs to pagodas in Cambodia.
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If you want the most heart-warming, natural animal encounter when you visit Cambodia, a visit to Siem Reap Pagoda Cats is a must!


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3 Holidays for Wildlife Lovers

20/9/2018

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​If you are a lover of nature, there is nothing better than being in the great outdoors, especially when you are on holiday. Nothing beats exploring and experiencing the wonders of the world, and seeing wildlife in their natural habitat with your own two eyes is far more rewarding than watching it on a screen.

This article can’t even begin to cover all of the amazing options you have to choose from, so make sure you research thoroughly before you plan your trip away.

There are many different types of holiday you can book, but if you are unsure where to start, let us share with you three holidays for wildlife lovers.

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Tarsiers and a Monkey Selfie

29/7/2018

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Tarsiers. What funny looking creatures they are! A cross between Yoda and a gremlin, these small animals with big eyes and freakishly long fingers, are the smallest primate in the world.
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Unique and rare, Tarsiers are found in Tangkoko Nature Reserve, North Sulawesi in Indonesia. When we were scuba diving in Lembeh, we were only an hour away from the Park, so couldn’t pass up the chance to view these weird and wonderful, googly eyed creatures.

However it wasn’t just the Tarsiers who left a lasting impression. Tangkoko Nature Reserve is the setting for the infamous monkey selfie lawsuit, and home to Black Crested Macaque, Kuskus, Hornbills, Kingfishers and a plethora of birds only found in Sulawesi. It’s a bird watcher’s paradise, and people come from all over the world for the rare birds found here.
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If it wasn’t the Tarsiers who were the star of the show … what was?


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Volunteering at Gili Air Cat Clinic

15/5/2018

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If you are a cat lover, what is better than a cat café? A cat island, and that is what the Gili islands are! No dogs are allowed so cats roam free, but how do you keep a cat population from spiralling out of control? Have a cat clinic, that is how!

As an animal lover, especially cats, volunteering to help our furry friends was puuuuurfect for me. Every six months, the non-profit animal welfare project Cats of Gili run a free cat clinic to spay/neuter the islands’ felines. During our time on Gili Air, I was around for two clinics and was honoured to help.

The experience was humbling, tiring, emotional but very rewarding. There was a wonderful community spirit as volunteers gave their time, islanders donated what they could, and I was in the thick of it.

Let me share with you my experience of volunteering at a cat clinic, and show how such a small act can provide such a huge impact.


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Elephant Valley Thailand: Where Elephants Come First

8/8/2017

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I love animals, it’s as simple as that. Just like most animal lovers, I enjoy close up animal encounters, however in the tourist industry, this isn’t always in the animal’s best interest.
 
Elephants are a classic example. Finding a true ethical elephant sanctuary in Thailand isn’t as easy as you would think. We wanted no riding, no bathing, no mud baths, and all did at least one of these.

During the four months I spent touring Africa, I encountered many elephants in their natural habitat. Aything less than seeing these beautiful, intelligent, high spirited animals roaming free saddens me. 

Everyone knows that elephant tourism in places like Thailand, India, Sri Lanka and even Bali means these gentle giants have suffered for the pleasure of humans. How on earth was I able to get a close-up experience with them, knowing they were not “performing”?

Volunteering was a great place to start, but which out of the plethora of sanctuaries would I choose when I was visiting Thailand?

Elephant Valley Thailand was the one for me!

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Brunei Jungle - Primary Rainforest Paradise

7/5/2017

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The Brunei Rainforest in Borneo: When you are thinking of visiting the jungle, is Brunei somewhere you have considered? Let me tell you, it definitely should be! Scientists believe the jungle in Borneo could be as old as 130 million years, making it the oldest on the planet. 

But why, out of all the other jungles in Borneo you can visit, should Ulu Temburong in Brunei be the one you choose?

Let Feet Do Travel show you the incredible Brunei Jungle - Primary Rainforest Paradise!

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