Amelia McKinlay

Amelia McKinlay

Amelia McKinlay is a master's student based in London, passionate about conservation and the environment. She has lived in five countries around the world. Previously, she blogged for Verge about volunteering at DAKTARI Bush School and Wildlife Orphanage in Limpopo, South Africa. Currently, she's researching tropical forest ecology in Borneo, Malaysia.

Perfect for your pack, these stories will inspire and entertain you. 
Deep in the Borneo rainforest, I'm learning to expect the unexpected. 
No, I'm not looking for Prince Charming—I'm helping look for answers. 
Who? What? Where? A few tips on choosing an environmental volunteer program.
Living in an isolated community in South Africa has presented a number of unexpected challenges.
My most remarkable wildlife experiences volunteering in South Africa. 
I made a surprising discovery about the country's wildlife and people—and I want to change it. 
I'd never lived outside a city. Now, I live amongst wild animals.  

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