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Planning a Trip to Africa to see the Gorillas

January 16, 2020 by Dave15 Comments

I have been to Africa a number of times and always gravitate towards the sub-Saharan eastern part of the continent. One of the greatest thrills on the planet is to be on a big game safari in Africa. The wildlife is prolific at times from parts of Kenya down through South Africa but especially in the Serengeti - with herds of wildebeest, plenty of giraffe, elephants and other rarer sightings. But until now, a visit to see gorillas in the wild … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Airport, America, Angola, Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Dubai, Europe, Kenya, Lodge, London, National Park, Nile River, Rainforest, South Africa, Trekking, Wildlife

Gibraltar: the end and the beginning

August 17, 2014 by Ian Packham2 Comments

My original plan for the end of my Encircle Africa expedition was to return to Gibraltar’s southernmost point, Europa Point, where I began. I liked the idea of looking back at Africa with renewed eyes. But all my reserves of energy were spent, and it was consolation enough to know that all that separated me from Africa was nine miles of often still water, after having travelled a distance equivalent to circumnavigating the earth at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Airport, Angola, Britain, Bus Travel, Castle, Cell Phone, Coffee, Culture, England, Europe, Food and Wine, Internet, Journey, Museum, Seafood, Spain, Technology, Traffic, Walking tour

Into Africa: Can BushCats Save the Beasts?

August 12, 2014 by Richard BangsLeave a Comment

“There is an elephant holocaust going on in Africa today,” says Paul Maritz, the last gentleman adventurer. “Up to this point elephant counts have been done by error-prone Mark 1 Eyeballs, and nobody believes the numbers. You really can’t motivate people to take needed drastic actions unless they are convinced you have the facts. And so we need to get the facts.” Rhodesia born Paul and his brother David have created a flying machine they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Airport, Angola, Animal Rescue, Art, Bakeries, Beach, Beer, Botswana, Brazil, Bus Travel, Bushman, Canyon, Casino, Castle, Caves, Coffee, Crawdad, Dancing

A Sanka in St. Petersburg

May 7, 2013 by John EdwardsLeave a Comment

The "Manhattan Candidate" John M. edwards has an Eye-Opening experience in Cold War Russia's St. Petersburg: Attempted Brainwashing Anyone?! The Neva is clad in granite Bridges stand poised over her waters --Alexander Pushkin INTERESTED in finding the St. Petersburg salon where the protagonist of Doestoevsky’s Notes from the Underground is snubbed and ridiculed by his friends, I set off for that fair city sometime in the springtime, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: America, Angola, Art, Baseball, Bridges, Bus Travel, California, Fashion, London, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Music, New York City, Russia, Seafood, Sweden, Trekking, Visa, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

We are in Namibia!

February 21, 2012 by Dave2 Comments

I have acquired a Namibian souvenir in the form of a haircut or perhaps, lack of hair. That is what I get for going into an African barber - leave with a totally shaved head - most of the people here have very short hair. So now I fit in well. We are in the Caprivi Strip - a narrow band of the country bordered by Angola, Zambia and Botswana. It has a convoluted history - at times under Italian, German and South African control. Namibia became … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Angola, Animal Rescue, Botswana, History, Journey, Lodge, Namibia, Seafood, South Africa, Zambia

Lee Abbamonte: Global Super Traveler

April 20, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Lee Abbamonte is on a global quest to visit all of the world's countries and furthermore complete this task before the age of 37 years, 9 months, 17 days. In doing so, Lee would be the youngest person on the planet to have visited all the countries in the world. We recently had a chance to ask him about his globe trotting exploits as well as his unique advice.   Q. You are quickly becoming one of the world's most traveled individuals, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Afghanistan, America, Angola, Asia, Britain, Canada, England, Europe, Food and Wine, France, Interview, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Korea, Mexico, New York City, Passport, Restaurants, South America

Weep for the Living

January 27, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Weep for the Living by Anne Butler is a mystery writer from the small town of St. Francisville in southern Louisiana. She was married to a respected retired criminologist who used to work for the infamous Angola prison nearby. One day while relaxing on her porch her husband comes home with a .38 gun. Amazingly she survived multiple gunshots without hospitalization for 2 hours before help arrived. Anne is a survivor and this story provides … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspirational Books · Tagged: Angola, Gun, Louisiana

My Trip to Moxico and Angolan History (Part I)

February 5, 2006 by Jo Ann Von HaffLeave a Comment

Report by Jo Ann von Haff Pictures by Father Ornelas Stay in Lwena, Moxico Province from August 12th to August 22nd 2002 - Lwena (Angola) Monday, August 12th 2002 Day 1 Luanda At 6 AM, I had a glimpse of what my life could become in a couple of years. To wake up at 4 AM and have a 12 kilo bag and to take a plane at 6 AM, when 90% of the population is still sleeping. It was still dark; the air was fresh and windy. Only a few buses … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Airport, Angola, Art, Bus Travel, Cruising, Dessert, Drinking, Flowers, Food and Wine, France, History, Mozambique, Music, Orlando, Portugal, Sand, Seafood, South Africa, Walking tour

My Trip to Moxico and Angolan History (Part II)

February 5, 2006 by Jo Ann Von HaffLeave a Comment

It was delicious, and we had lots of fun. Sometimes, I remember those dinners as something I would do with friends of my age or probably not. Just with friends. I have lots of friends who are ten years older than I am. We laughed so much! Of course Maria had to ask about the role of the women in the Church. I guess she made that her mission in life! But we spoke about all. I mean: they spoke about all. I just listened and from time to time would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Airport, Angola, Animal Rescue, Beach, Brazil, Bridges, Chile, Chocolate, Christmas, Dancing, Dessert, Fashion, Food and Wine, France, Gun, History, Israel, Music, Orlando, Philippines

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