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…
A dog’s got to do, what a dog’s got to do!
Suggestions from my boss, I choose to ignore. Sometimes I have to check out some new tails, even if they are across a busy street. I have never (really) been hit by a car. So what are you screaming about?! And yes, it is important to take a sniff and raise my leg at key points in the neighborhood, every time we pass. Somebody could have left a message, saying "Hi, I'm the new guy on the...
Tree climbing lions and a flat tire
"Leopards climb trees, lions stay on the ground", is what many safari guides will tell you. Not on the Busanga Plains, in Zambia! Our first encounter with that behavior was in 2009. We were traveling with a group of family and friends. My mother in law was still getting used to the idea of driving around wild animals in an open car. We had just been picked up from the airstrip and on the way to...
Don’t mess with my sticks!
These sticks are not just sticks, they are MY sticks! I retrieve them, play with them, fight over them, parade with them, chew on them, eat them.... Some, I leave behind, but nice once I take home. These are real collectors items! What do you mean? You can't just burn them?! This is not a mess... don't mess with my sticks!
It’s my birthday and I eat if I want to!
Yeah, it's my second birthday today! What a day, I went to school. No, not dog's school! My trainer took me to a real school, to teach children how to deal with "scary" dogs, like me. Then I played with my friends on the beach. Now I am hungry. I would love to eat this bowl of deliciously smelling food, but I am afraid, I might burn my nose. Can you please take this candle out?! It's my...
Spring is in the air, so are the ladies
Today we enjoyed the first rays of sun, after a long period of grey skies, rain and even a storm. Our dog Duvel does not mind any weather. Duvel seems to like the first hint of spring in the air though. Maybe some of his lady friends are starting to smell interesting...
Meet Duvel, the dog behind twikga
Hi, I am Duvel, the dog behind twikga. My name means "little devil". They gave me that name, before they really knew me, but I think it suits me. I am an Irish Terrier and quite stubborn. I like being a publisher's dog. When I am not outside, running and playing on the beach in Hamburg, I take naps under the table of my boss, Tanja. She works very hard. I have jobs as well, like most dogs I pick...
