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About Kristen Gill

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Kristen Gill is an adventurous lover of life who seeks to explore and share her travel experiences of remote and off-the-beaten-path destinations. She believes in the slow-travel movement, getting to know the locals and their cultures, and believes it to be a life calling. Always on the go, you might find her roaming the mountains of Bulgaria or enjoying a pint of Guinness in the west of Ireland.

Lessons From A Near Death in Namibia

July 14, 2017 by Kristen Gill3 Comments

My guide Hans and I on our long-haul trip through Namibia. Kristen Gill Photography - All Rights Reserved.

Clutching my throat, I asked my guide Hans, “Do you know what plant this is?” “That’s not a good plant. It’s poisonous, and you shouldn’t touch it. You need to wash your hands thoroughly.” “But, I put it in my mouth.” Blank stare, followed by Hans’s eyes growing wider. “I took a bite of it and now my mouth is burning. Really burning. It’s like I’m gargling with carbolic acid,” I managed to explain in a hoarse voice, as my throat … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Adventure Travel, Animal Rescue, Australia, British Columbia, Bushman, Culture, England, Journey, Land Rover, Namibia, Photography, Walking tour, Wildlife

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