Vectis Birder
Itchy feet
I am hoping to do some travelling next year, and am considering either Africa (sub Sahara - probably Kenya or Tanzania) or South America. Tim Allwood has already suggested Peru to me in another thread, which I will consider. Now I know that South America is the Bird Continent, but I have always wanted to go to Africa.
I will be doing this on a very tight budget, as an office temp (and currently "between assignments") money will be tight as the pay ain't that great. So, I will be looking at the "cheapest" destination, both in terms of cost of living and of getting there and around, but one with the maximum bird potential. South America is looking pretty tempting and will be my most likely destination.
Also, as a lone traveller, and female at that, I will have to consider personal safety too. I have travelled extensively in Europe and Australia, but South America is very much a different prospect.
Also, can anyone suggest any good field guides for the areas I have mentioned above?
Any suggestions and advice will be gratefully received and truly appreciated. Cheers, people.
I will be doing this on a very tight budget, as an office temp (and currently "between assignments") money will be tight as the pay ain't that great. So, I will be looking at the "cheapest" destination, both in terms of cost of living and of getting there and around, but one with the maximum bird potential. South America is looking pretty tempting and will be my most likely destination.
Also, as a lone traveller, and female at that, I will have to consider personal safety too. I have travelled extensively in Europe and Australia, but South America is very much a different prospect.
Also, can anyone suggest any good field guides for the areas I have mentioned above?
Any suggestions and advice will be gratefully received and truly appreciated. Cheers, people.