If you like dragonflies, and want to see something a bit exotic, try Sardinia. The second largest island in the Mediterranean, Sardinia has a wide range of habitats which are home to a surprisingly varied plant and animal life – and, like most islands, it has a few surprises up its sleeve!

In Part 1 of this article Gwen wrote about North Island. Here she continues her exploration of New Zealand with a trip to South Island where she encounters albatrosses and fur seals, and she visits Kaikoura, home to some of the best whale watching on the planet.

Magnificent scenery, whales, giant tree ferns and glaciers – New Zealand has a great deal to offer the nature enthusiast. Naturetrek's operations manager for New Zealand, Gwen Owen, describes some of the best scenery and wildlife on offer in the country's spectacular North Island.

Wildlife photographer Oliver Smart writes about his photography-focused tours in the UK and the joys of capturing British wildlife on camera. 

On a recent trip to Colombia, our tailormade manager, Robin Smith, had the opportunity to enjoy several days’ birding with a local guide in the south of this fascinating country, focusing on the western Pacific slope. Here he reports on his journey.