twikga stories about life, travels and other passions
What you love is what you cherish. We believe that opening your hart to the small wonders of life will make you appreciate what you have and passionate about preserving the world around you. Sadly, in times of climate change the urgency of wildlife conservation is brought right to our doorsteps. We realize how privileged we are to travel the world and hope that by sharing our pictures with a broader audience, through our websites, exhibitions and social media, that we may contribute to the protection of the places we were fortunate enough to visit over the years…
Pumas of Torres del Paine
Pumas are amazing cats. They are very resilient and blend in and adapt to many different habitats and extremely harsh conditions…
Serengeti Big Cat Plains
We enjoyed the wide open empty plains and the kopjes around Namiri. They are home to big prides of lions and other big cats…
Two Irish characters
How can two dogs of the same breed be so different? Duvel was a sweet dog, even as a puppy. Woody behaved more like a gremlin…
Estancia nostalgia in Patagonia
We visited one of the big estancias near Torres Del Paine. The old houses and facilities of the estancia are conserved to maintain the cultural heritage…
Patagonia, a trip down memory lane
In 1992 we did not have the time and the equipment to go hiking in Torres Del Paine. We promised ourselves we would come back…
Colorful worship in Argentina
Driving through Argentina we saw many churches, chapels, shrines and graveyards for the dead, the living and the holy…
Road trip through the Puna de Atacama
This is the story of an epic road trip through the Puna de Atacama. The ever changing desert landscapes make you feel like being on a different planet…
Beating the heat in Zimbabwe
We visited Zimbabwe in the hottest month of the year. Everything slows down and the animals congregate around the remaining sources of water…
Nightly encounters with our camera traps
Camera trapping enables you to get a glimpse behind the scenes, like putting up a treasure box to be filled with exciting pictures while you are away…
Wildlife conservation in Laikipia
The Laikipia Plateau has become a safe haven for animals that are under pressure elsewhere. It is a mix of farms, cattle ranches and conservancies…
