WILD PLANET BLOG - WILD DESTINATIONS TO INSPIRE YOUR NEXT TRIP

Northern gannet in flight at Gjesværstappan Nature Reserve, Nordkapp, Northern Norway

Bird Safari to Gjesværstappan Nature Reserve, Nordkapp, Northern Norway

15 August 2021, by Oana Badiu

Gjesværstappan Nature Reserve is home to one of the largest colonies of seabirds in Norway and is located just 10 minutes boat ride from the fishing village Gjesvær. On this bird safari you can see puffins, kittiwakes, cormorants, northern gannets, guillemots, northern fulmars, razorbills and the majestic white-tailed eagle.

WILD DESTINATIONS

Maldives

Consisting of 26 natural atolls, the small island nation of Maldives is considered by most a tropical paradise! If you just want to relax and enjoy the crystal clear waters and the white sand beaches, the Maldives are the best destination!

Karst landscape in Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani, Thailand

Thailand - The Land of Limestone Cliffs and Paradise Islands

With its incredible karst landscape featuring limestone cliffs and caves rising from the clear, blue waters and its amazing white sand beaches, Thailand is the best destination for nature enthusiasts, who love plenty of sunshine and humidity!

Canary Islands

Canary Islands are the most popular destination for europeans during the winter time! Their amazing beaches, volcanic mountains and warm temperatures all year round make the Canary Islands a great place for a holiday no matter the season!

Visit Iceland - The Land of Fire and Ice

Iceland is a unique, volcanic island and country in the North Atlantic Ocean, forming from volcanic eruptions on the Mid-Atlantic ridge over the course of 24 million years. Due to its numerous glaciers and its active volcanic nature, Iceland is well known as "The land of fire and ice".

LATEST BLOG POSTS

Bird Safari to Gjesværstappan Nature Reserve, Nordkapp, Northern Norway

15 August 2021, by Oana Badiu

Red skies at North Cape, Nordkapp, Northern Norway

Amazing Sunset at Nordkapp (North Cape), Northern Norway

13 August 2021, by Oana Badiu

Nordkapp (North Cape) is very popular for its midnight sun, however, travelling in August, after a few rainy days, I was very lucky to see the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen so far. The whole sky was red! The real beauty was a bit away from the most popular place...

Barden Hiking Trail - Most Amazing Views on Senja Island, Northern Norway

22 February 2021, by Oana Badiu

Barden is the locals' favourite hiking trail on Senja Island and offers some of the best views one can ever wish for! The views from Barden include Mefjord, Ørnfjord and the awesome mountains surrounding them, including the famous Segla mountain!

Husfjellet - Amazing Hiking Trail on Senja Island, Northern Norway

31 January 2021, by Oana Badiu

Husfjellet is one of the popular hiking trails on Senja Island in Northern Norway, after Hesten and Segla. This medium hiking trail will reward you with a great scenery over Steinfjord, Ersfjord and Bergsfjord, the classic Senja landscape with jaw-dropping mountains and fjords.

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LATEST PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG POSTS

Picture of Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, Azores, taken with DJI Mavic Pro 2 drone

My first drone: DJI Mavic Pro 2 - what I learned and what I should have known before buying a drone

06 July 2019, by Oana Badiu

After reading lots of reviews I decided to take the plunge and buy a DJI Mavic Pro 2, however there are a few things I wish I would have known before buying my first drone. I just saw lots of incredible videos and pictures on National Geographic pages and I thought it would be so cool to be able to do the same.

Bird photography tips for beginners: basic settings

08 June 2019, by Oana Badiu

Wildlife photography and especially bird photography require a lot of skill and patience. Here are a few tips for beginners to improve your photography skills!

5D Mark IV on the left, 7D Mark II on the right, 1/500 sec, f/5.6, ISO 800

Canon 5D Mark IV vs 7D Mark II with EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens and 1.4x III extender review with sample images

31 March 2019, by Oana Badiu

Canon 5D Mark IV has the awesome image quality, good high ISO performance, but only 7 fps and, for the same pixels, your subject is further away. 7D Mark II is 2 times cheaper, not as good image quality, but 10 fps. Which one should you choose? Here are some sample images for Canon 5D Mark IV and 7D Mark II to help you make up your mind.

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About me

Hi! I am Oana, a wildlife and landscape photographer that lives in Finland!

I have always loved nature and animals, so what better way to enjoy them than by capturing every moment on camera! This way I can relive my experiences at any time and share them all with you!...