Exploring at Knepp in the Depths of Night On my first night at Knepp, the tiredness surprisingly hadn’t quite hit me just yet, so whilst everyone was busy winding down in their tents at 9pm after a busy day of travelling, I…

Never in my life did I think I’d be spending a week camping in the Mexican Calakmul jungle, let alone fleeing the extremities of the heat and mosquitos. Yet against all odds, I found myself here, having the time of my life…

I was scared and excited about what to expect on this trip. The first day was the most exhausting one. So many new things that I saw, heard, smelled, and touched. Everything was really overwhelming, but my classmates and teachers helped me…

17:00 – Writing this, I am sat in the dining area at the centre of Camp Anoa. Today, I have completed a habitat survey, followed by a refreshing wash in the river, then lunch, and finally we listened to two guest lectures….

When I looked back at the end of my time at university, it was volunteering as a research assistant with Operation Wallacea that stood out clearly as the best experience of my life. As I travelled Europe on foot and by bicycle…

We arrived at the 0-meter mark, taking the last few steps up the muddy ascent. We had risen early to be here, leaving the camp at 6:30 am sharp. After wading through five rivers, stumbling up slippery slopes and having Megafauna survey…

Gaining my Open Water PADI qualification through Opwall at Sodwana Bay was an experience I won’t ever forget.My time with Opwall has been the perfect balance of both structured and enjoyable, making it the perfect introduction to the world of scuba diving….

Throughout my trip to Calakmul I learned to work successfully with both my survey group and the onsite scientists to carry out surveys. Though life in the jungle was a bit of a shock at first, it didn’t take long for me…

Nestled in the heart of West Sussex, the Knepp Rewilding Project offered a unique and enriching environment for our week-long field course camp with Operation Wallacea. This remarkable experience combined scientific rigour with hands-on learning, allowing us to immerse ourselves in various…

Sodwana Bay has many calls to fame – from the UNESCO recognized protected reefs to the variety of cultures that have amalgamated into a unique blend found only in Sodwana. On the beach, you will find a shop run by Peet, where…