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Hi! My name is Tanja and first of all I want to say thank you for passing by on my blog Wildlife Travel.<\/p>\n

I started this blog after my journey to South Africa where I observed many, many different animals. As after some time the people around me became a little bit tired of my enthusiasm for all these wonderful animals, I decided to share my wildlife adventures online hoping to connect with many other animal enthusiast.<\/p>\n

Eventually, this blog was born.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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That’s me.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>
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Where does my enthusiasm for wildlife come from?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Well, this question is not possible for me to answer in one sentence. And I actually do not really know an exact starting point. I remember, as a child I loved to collect snails, worms or spiders. I put them into boxes and created my own zoo (but I was not that cruel – I left them free again afterwards). I was interested in them and I loved to observe them. I was curious.<\/p>\n

In my childhood I was not aware of all those other animals in other countries on other continents. I grew up in a very small village on a farm in a region called Allg\u00e4u in South Germany. As my parents were farmers, we did not travel at all. However, as a child I was not sad about this. I was surrounded by amazingly beautiful landscapes. The Allg\u00e4u was (and of course still is!) a wonderful, peaceful and idyllic place to live. Many people spend their holidays in the Allg\u00e4u.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Cows in the Allg\u00e4u. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>
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Landscape in the Allg\u00e4u.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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However, in my teenager years I started to watch nature documentaries and was amazed by all those animals elsewhere. Then I had itchy feet and wanted to leave.<\/p>\n

I wished to see them all.<\/p>\n

As I was more than far away from reaching my goal to see them at that moment, I decided to study biology.<\/p>\n

I wanted to explore.<\/p>\n

I wanted to be at the sea, on mountains or in the forest.<\/p>\n

Anywhere in nature with many animals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Me during a dolphin research course in Slovenia.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>
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At the Galician coastline in O Grove, Spain.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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One of my favourite places in Galicia. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>
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Bird watching on Fraser Island in Australia.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Me in the mountains. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>
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Anywhere in the Allg\u00e4u mountains. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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In part, I reached my goal to see many wild animals during my biology studies and even afterwards.<\/p>\n

However, at the university I spent most of my time in the fields of genetics. Before studying biology, I never would have thought that DNA would be so fascinating. I was involved in studying edible dormice or rhesus macaques, but also historical topics. These years were very educational and important for me. Nevertheless, I left academia to look for another path for me. Still I wanted to be outside and explore many wild animals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Me exploring a beach…<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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At the moment I live in the capital of Germany, in Berlin. For me it means living in an urban jungle. But Berlin is a very green city and at the moment I very appreciate all the possibilities I have here. However, as a nature enthusiast, I always have to find a way to get some rest of the city and find a quiet place without cars or people.<\/p>\n

In the past I have changed quite frequently places. I even went abroad to Spain. I lived in the Northwest of Spain in Galicia and very enjoyed all the nature around Santiago de Compostela. Forests, hilly landscapes and the ocean close-by.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Me at the Galician coast.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Anywhere at the sea in Galicia.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>
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Me on a small excursion in Galicia. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Nevertheless, as you probably know, our Earth is not in its best conditions.<\/p>\n

Plastic pollution. Global warming. And the extinction of animal and plant species.<\/p>\n

Just to name a few.<\/p>\n

As much as I wish to travel the world, I\u2019m also concerned about all that.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Plastic pollution in South Africa.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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So, what are the aims of this blog?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although I travel to see wildlife, this blog will not be only about my travels. It is also not about seeing one place or animal and heading to the next. I consider myself as a “slow traveler”. I want to explore. Dig into the nature of other places and learn. I will write about my encounters with wildlife – be it at home or on my travels. I want to give animals a voice through this blog<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

More topics on this blog will be conservation, citizen science and photography.<\/p>\n

Conservation<\/strong>
\nAs there are so many animals which are currently endangered or at risk of extinction, conservation will be a topic here on this blog. For me it is important to minimize my ecological footprint as much as possible and I want to show ways how to encounter animals in a responsible way.<\/p>\n

Citizen Science<\/strong>
\nI think that citizen science is a great way to connect people with nature. Therefore, you will frequently read here on this blog something about citizen science.<\/p>\n

Photography<\/strong>
\nAs I believe in the power of images, photography will be another topic on this blog. I do not have any professional education in photography, but I am learning continuously to improve my skills in photography. On this blog I want to share with you my experiences on my photographic journey.<\/p>\n

I work very hard to build up this blog and I do my best to blog regularly.<\/p>\n

Since I have started with my blog, I was asked by several people, who do not know me personally, how I could afford all my travels. Just to make it clear. I do not travel constantly. I have a full-time job. Sometimes I have more time. Sometimes less. However, my passion for animals drives me to continue putting lots of efforts into this website. Although I\u2019m not a full-time blogger, I do my best to make people aware of all those wonderful animals around us.<\/p>\n

Some are at risk of extinction or endangered, while others thrive. I want to give animals a voice – as mentioned above. Therefore, you will see not many pictures of myself here on this blog, but rather my thoughts and photographs of wonderful wildlife. I want them to be noticed. Especially those who are less known. Furthermore, as I\u2019m a biologist, who learned to observe things objectively, for me it is very important to inform you as best as possible.<\/p>\n

To come to an end here, I also have to admit that I\u2019m still looking for the right path of this blog. Sometimes I also will question myself. Am I doing the right thing? What is the ecologically most correct way to live and travel? I do not point my finger at others and making them aware about what they are doing wrong. I’m rather figuring out for myself what I can improve in my daily life and the way I travel. I want to inspire you, but also learn from you. I mention this, as I know it is sometimes difficult to talk about conservation topics and changing habits.<\/p>\n

One more thing I want to say here. I’m a German native speaker. I do my best to write in English. Please understand that there might be some vocabulary or grammar errors. Thanks for your understanding!<\/p>\n

The best way to contact me is via email: info@wildlife-travel.com<\/p>\n

But you can also use the contact form<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m looking forward to hearing from you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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