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Jane Goodall (1934–2025): The World Mourns the Passing of a Pioneer in Conservation
Dame Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist, author, and conservationist, has died at the age of 91. Her passing, confirmed by the Jane Goodall Institute on 1 October 2025, marks the end of a remarkable life that reshaped our understanding of…
Championing Heroes: The Inaugural Defender Awards Initiative
In a remarkable stride towards empowering local heroes in conservation and humanitarian efforts, the Defender brand has proudly launched the inaugural Defender Awards initiative. This pioneering project promises to make a significant impact across seven countries: the UK, France, Germany,…
Romania … mysterious Transylvania, ancient castles and landscapes of savage beauty
“Here are the 7 wonders of the Romanian world: sunny days, hot temperatures, warm hearts, bright minds, colourful imagination, golden fields and delicious food!” I’ve listened to enthralling stories about Romania for decades. I don’t know why, but this country,…
Northward Bound with Kingsley Holgate – the first days of the Defender Transcontinental Expedition
This was about to become one of the most rewarding journeys of my life. I was invited to join the first few days of what would be Kingsley Holgate’s 40th expedition. Nobody has accumulated more miles on the African continent…
Anton Poplett – on the wrong road for the right reason (part 2)
The back door slammed shut as we finished the seventh school on the itinerary of vision testing around the Okavango Delta. Anton explained the next part of our journey would be taking us into a remote part of Botswana that…
Anton Poplett – on the wrong road for the right reason (part one)
Somewhere deep in Southern Africa, far beyond the paved roads of Cape Town or Johannesburg, there is a man by the name of Anton Poplett. He’s there on a mission, and I had to learn how I could help spread the…
TRANSAFRICA 1959 – three friends on a unique and life-altering experience
It’s the desert I most remember. Its immensity and utter silence have lingered in my memory over many years. On this, our first night away from humanity, we hiked a short distance from the truck. It appeared so tiny and…
Georgia: Awe-Inspiring, With One Of The Most Treacherous Roads
Secret escape! The adventure began in Germany and extended through Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece and Turkey before arriving in Georgia. We were travelling in our 2003 Mercedes-Benz G Wagen and the passengers comprised my wife, Kristin, our…