For years, the rainforests of Bossou in Guinea were my home…

My name is Dr. Will Travers…

For over fifteen years, my world was the dense, humid rainforests of Bossou, Guinea, where I studied wild chimpanzees and their relationship with the changing environment.

I spent my days tracking family groups, watching them crack nuts with ancient techniques passed down through generations, and trying to understand how human encroachment was altering their world. I thought I’d be there forever.

But forever is a funny thing. Fieldwork wears you down—physically, mentally, sometimes philosophically. The funding dries up, the politics get worse, and one day, you wake up realizing you’ve spent half your life fighting for something that’s slipping through your fingers.

So I left the rainforest behind and landed in Madrid, a place I once thought was the opposite of everything I knew. Turns out, it has its own wildness—just a different kind.

This blog is about that shift. It’s about how ecosystems connect across continents, how migrations—both human and animal—leave their imprint on the land, and how conservation isn’t just about saving the Amazon but also about the wolves in Asturias, the cork forests of Andalusia, and the wetlands of Doñana. Spain is undergoing its own environmental and cultural transformation, and I want to document it through the lens of someone who still sometimes thinks in field notes.

Here, I explore five interconnected themes:

Eco & Wildlife Conservation – From reintroducing species to understanding Spain’s fragile habitats, I cover the ongoing fight to keep the wild intact.

Green Living & Sustainability – Spain is pushing toward renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and eco-conscious living—but is it enough?

Historical & Cultural Migrations – People and animals have shaped this land for thousands of years. Their stories are written in landscapes, architecture, and traditions.

Slow Travel & Ethical Tourism – Beyond the tourist hotspots, Spain has a vast network of lesser-known wonders that deserve attention—and protection.

Rewilding & Restoration – The movement to bring back lost species and regenerate natural spaces is gaining momentum. But does it always work?

I won’t sugarcoat things. Conservation is messy. Sustainability is full of contradictions. The road to a greener future isn’t a straight line—it’s a passage, full of detours, false starts, and unexpected turns.

If you’re here for neat conclusions, you won’t find them. But if you’re curious about the intersection of nature, history, and the wild edges of Spain, you’re in the right place.