wildlife
I’m going to spend three months counting penguins in Antarctica | Atlas & Boots
For those of you who have been following the blog for a while, you may recall that in 2023, I secured a coveted job at the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT), a charity responsible for preserving British heritage sites in Antarctica. The post I’m going to spend three months counting penguins in Antarctica appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Epic drives: 5 best road trips in Patagonia | Atlas & Boots
I’ve visited Patagonia multiple times. I’ve watched ice carve away from the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier (twice); hiked the iconic trails around El Chaltén (twice); visited the end-of-the-world city of Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego (twice); and I’ve explored Chile’s spellbinding Torres del Paine National Park (once). Yet somehow I’ve never taken a proper road trip through its vast, wild landscapes. The post Epic drives: 5 best road trips in Patagonia appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
10 climate photographs that changed the way we see the world | Atlas & Boots
There are certain photographs that have changed the course of history. Usually, they are political: Tank Man in Tiananmen Square, Iraqi soldier on the Highway of Death, Napalm Girl in Vietnam. These photos are chilling but powerful. Climate photographs are less celebrated but often just as powerful. Below, we chart 10 climate photographs that have brought the primary crisis of our times into sharp relief. The post 10 climate photographs that changed the way we see the world appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Britain’s last remaining wild places
In Britain, wilderness has largely been abolished. The abolition began millennia ago. Between 7,000 and 5,000 years ago, around 75% of the UK was covered in forest. Then large-scale forest clearance started around 3100 BC when Neolithic agriculture was introduced. Now, the UK has around 13% forest cover, making it one of Europe’s least densely forested countries. The post Britain’s last remaining wild places appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
11 best day trips from Anchorage, Alaska | Atlas & Boots
The word 'epic' does not do Alaska justice. The state is home to North America's largest mammals, national parks the size of countries and glaciers bigger than some US states. It is the least densely populated state in the USA; has 17 of North America’s highest mountains, 100 volcanoes, 3,000 rivers and over three million lakes. The post 11 best day trips from Anchorage, Alaska appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Best things to do in Yucatán State: a 4-day itinerary | Atlas & Boots
We began our month-long trip through Central America with a brief jaunt to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. It was my first visit to this part of the world and I was keen to visit to see the ancient Maya ruins of Chichén Itzá – my seventh world wonder – and dive into the region's famed aquamarine cenotes (freshwater sinkholes). The post Best things to do in Yucatán State: a 4-day itinerary appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Countries where you can see tigers in the wild | Atlas & Boots
From the Russian taiga to the Indonesian island of Sumatra, we profile the places and countries where you can see tigers in the wild A century ago, as many as 100,000 wild tigers stalked the planet but by the dawn of the 21st century, that figure had plummeted by around 95% largely due to habitat loss and The post Countries where you can see tigers in the wild appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Tips for visiting Jim Corbett National Park: 12 dos and don’ts | Atlas & Boots
The state of Uttarakhand in India, bordering China and Nepal, takes its name from the Sanskrit words uttara meaning 'north' and khaṇḍa meaning 'land'. To Hindus, it's known as Devbhoomi – the land of the gods – because of its cluster of high-altitude shrines shrouded in mist. The post Tips for visiting Jim Corbett National Park: 12 dos and don’ts appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Ranked: best American national parks for wildlife watching | Atlas & Boots
A canyon large enough to influence the weather, a hotbed of volcanic activity and an eerie desert landscape home to one of the hottest places on Earth. Yes, American national parks boast some of the most astounding natural wonders on the planet. The post Ranked: best American national parks for wildlife watching appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
8 best day trips from Panama City, Panama
Situated on a small peninsula on the Pacific Coast, Panama City is Central America's most attractive and cosmopolitan capital. The city has an impressive skyline replete with sleek skyscrapers and glitzy shopping malls, a charming old town in the UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo and best of all, the city is a superb gateway to the country's top attractions. The post 8 best day trips from Panama City, Panama appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
The travel that changed me: Adam Hart
From big cats to army ants, Adam Hart knows about animals. After completing a PhD in Zoology, he's been involved in numerous research projects from the rainforests of Panama to the savannahs of South Africa. He is Professor of Science Communication at the University of Gloucestershire where he teaches animal behaviour, behavioural ecology, evolution, statistics, mathematical modelling, citizen science, science communication, African savannah ecology and field skills. Phew! The post The travel that changed me: Adam Hart appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Diving Hol Chan Marine Reserve in Belize
The Hol Chan Marine Reserve is one of Belize's most popular snorkelling sites. It offers vibrant coral formations and a diverse array of marine life packed into a small site with shallow waters in an easy-to-reach area of the UNESCO-listed Belize Barrier Reef. The post Diving Hol Chan Marine Reserve in Belize appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
