The engine puttered and the propellers came to life. The engine growl reminded me a bit of the lawn mower I used to push during my college summers. But this afternoon was going to be a bit more exciting then pushing a mower in the suburbs. I was strapped in behind the pilot in the second [...]
Victoria Falls Must See. Victoria Falls is one of those places that engenders such lofty expectations, yet is able to exceed them once you are finally able to witness its gargantuan magnificence. Victoria Falls sits at the corner of where Zimbabwe and Zambia meet. David Livingstone, the Scottish explorer, was the first “to discover” the falls [...]
Cheetah Conservation Fund In Namibia. A cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal, able to run at 70 mph (or 110 kph). I bet you knew this fact. Even more amazing, a cheetah will reach that speed in just three seconds. When the cheetah is running at full speed, each stride will reach 21 feet (6-7 [...]
Penduka And Planeterra, Teaming Up In Namibia. I have been fortunate to spend time volunteering overseas in Armenia, Thailand, and Tanzania. The lesson I learned is that I received much more than I gave. It is an overused statement, but that is because it is true. While I was volunteering and attempting to “give back”, I [...]
Namibia is not necessarily the first country that comes to mind when you consider visiting Africa. For many travelers, countries like Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Morocco are often the first to visit on this diverse continent. But, by not including Namibia you are missing one of Africa’s true gems. Through these 20 photos I am [...]
20 Best Photos 2017. The year is not quite over, but my international travels are until the end of the year. And, I did tell a white lie, there are more than 20 photos in this post. Also, I have highlighted some items from Amazon with some images of cool travel products. If you click on [...]
Two nights Niger. I wasn’t overly excited about my brief trip to Niamey, Niger. I arrived late at night to the Diori Hamani International Airport via a direct flight from Algiers. I passed immigration without any obstacles except for a brief argument with a gentleman who tried to cut the line. As I waited for my [...]
Burkina Faso Road Trip “Uncle Paul, do you know the capital of Upper Volta?” a cocky 12 year old quizzed his elder. “Upper what?” Uncle Paul responded, perplexed with a dollop of indifference. “Ouagadougou!” the proud 12 year old responded, hitting each one of the syllables. The brash pre-teen of course was me. At my school, [...]
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