the wo nder fu l wo rld of Suri name Dear readers, It is a great honor for me to be a foreign guest in this 11th edition of I Love Suriname Magazine, sharing my adventures in Suriname and my deep passion for nature and wildlife photography. True passion and love for nature brought Dick Lock to Suriname for the first time eleven years ago. He values spending as much time as possible in nature, especially with animals. However, he also derives immense satisfaction from guiding others, introducing them to the forest, and sharing the true beauty of mother nature with them. Let Dick tell his story. As a young man, I quickly knew which direction I wanted to take – nature, wildlife, education, mainly in South America. In the Netherlands, I pursued studies in Ecology & Wildlife and Animal Management, with a major in Wildlife Management and a minor in Adventure Tourism – the perfect foundation for what I wanted to do. After completing my studies in 2017, I wanted to flourish in tourism. In the initial years, I worked as a freelance guide, mostly under the banner of SU4You and Fred Ecotours, providing a significant boost to my development in Suriname. Suriname is a land full of possibilities, and I did not want to depend on others. So, I decided to focus on an untapped niche. I wish the readers of I Love Suriname Magazine much enjoyment in reading about my adventures in Suriname. I hope it inspires others to embark on their own adventures and marvel at the tropical beauty of Suriname. Dick Lock 5 I su magazine FO REWO RD
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