Svalbard (Spitsbergen)
I've taken two cruises off of Svalbard. Great scenery and good wildlife, even if ataking part in a cruise takes a bit of getting use to.
Egypt
I've been to Egypt twice, but for reasons other than mammals. In 1995 I spent a week on a boat out of Hurghada, where I was diving in the southern Red Sea. The diving was fabulous
France
I lived in Paris from 2005 to 2011 and saw most of the country's mammals.
Finland
In 2006 I began to hear rumours that Finland, famous for its Reindeer, saunas and rally drivers, was also emerging as the World Wolverine Watching Capital. I have long thought that
Estonia
I arranged my trip through Estonia Nature Tours. Marika Mann there is extremely helpful and was very keen for a successful trip. Marika has considerable experience running birding
Belarus
Belarus is famous for its Internet Brides, its 'dictator' and, umm.... Arriving into Minsk you are greeted by stony-faced passport control officers who pore in grim silence and wi
Czech Republic
I spent a weekend in Prague in October 2016. I made no attempt to see any mammals, although I ate a couple.
Cyprus
I haven't been to Cyprus, but I've included community reports from those that have.
Croatia
In Easter 2014 my plans for a trip to Peru were delayed at the last minute when my daughter broke her arm, which meant I had to travel to France to see her. So with a week’s prep
Bosnia & Herzegovina
A big thank you to Boris Krystufek and Sasa Popovic. More proof, if I needed any more, that people from the former Yugoslavia might be the friendliest on the planet. In Septembe