Holiday Season in the Austrian Alps & Central Europe (2025-2026)
My family’s first-ever snow-themed winter holiday took the entire Gardner clan through Central Europe—17 days of freezing temperatures, superb skiing,…
Birding in Jakarta, Indonesia (2026)
I spent Chinese New Year of 2026 (February 16th-23rd) visiting my girlfriend Florence’s family in Jakarta, Indonesia. Most of my…
A Week of Wildlife in Southern Victoria, Australia (2024)
2025 was a rough year for me— a roller coaster of ups and downs that rocked me to my core.…
Getaway to Bintan Island, Indonesia (2026)
Recently, my girlfriend Florence and I enjoyed a pleasant, five-day getaway to Bintan Island, Indonesia, located just one hour from…
The Rugged & Remarkable Rockies of Colorado (2025)
If there were ever a region of the world designed for a person like me, Colorado might be it. This…
Scorching-Hot Wildlife Outing Through Paynes Prairie, Florida
Florida is a surprising—though perhaps not-so-surprising—treasure-trove of American biodiversity. The Sunshine State spans a 350-mile-long (563 km) peninsula that stretches…
Iceland: A Week in Europe’s Wildest Nation (2025)
While much of Europe lures travelers with its historic landmarks, vibrant cultures, and world-renowned cuisine, Iceland stands apart as a…
Exploring Australia’s Gondwana Rainforest (2025)
I will soon be attending the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia to study zoology. It’s crazy to think that…
Four Days in the Sumatran Jungle (2024)
I’ve been fascinated with the wildlife of Southeast Asia—namely the gigantic, mysterious islands of Borneo, Sumatra, Java and Sulawesi—from the…
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