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Seeing the World One Step at a Time

After Kilimanjaro by Gayle Woodson

July 1, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

For Sarah, a young surgical resident - the decision to go to Tanzania for a year becomes a life changer - both professionally and personally. Working in a small and remote village she discovers, that despite being against the law, a still high rate of female genital mutilation occurring around the country. And learning about the high rate of maternal mortality - she decides to fight both and begins an experimental program providing training to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Road Trip Books · Tagged: America, Tanzania, Village

Tourist Attractions Around the World

February 19, 2019 by Joanne LLeave a Comment

Do you love touring the world? Then I bet you might be wondering where your next expedition destination will be. The world is full of many fascinating things. From the rich beautiful sceneries of Hawaii Beach to amazing animals in Maasai Mara Tanzania, you can’t miss a place to visit during the holidays. So, before you begin touring the world, you’ll need some guidelines on the places you may find interesting to visit. Take a look. Petra … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Beach, Canyon, China, Colorado, Culture, Grand Canyon, Hawaii, History, Natural History, Tanzania, Wildlife

5 Top World Adventures for Older Travelers

December 11, 2018 by David Astley3 Comments

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As we travelers and adventurers get older, our bodies no longer let us do everything that we once did. Our stamina declines, our knees get weaker, and we start to suffer ailments that we knew nothing about in our younger years. But our quest for adventure doesn’t go away. So many of us older travelers get frustrated that we can’t do everything that we would like to do. Trekking to Everest base camp or expeditions to Patagonia start to become … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Africa, America, Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Australia, Costa Rica, Cruising, Europe, Everest, Hiking, Iceland, Mountain Climbing, New Zealand, Rainforest, River Rafting, South America, Tanzania, Trekking, Victoria Falls, Waterfall

Safari in Botswana – Hospitable, Warm, Welcoming Botswana

July 8, 2017 by Mary Lyons1 Comment

You may wonder what there is to do in Botswana. This large country has only one major city, Gabarone, and Botswana is not greatly publicized when it comes to tourism. I’m not even sure how I found out what a great destination Botswana is. But at some point in my travel research, I decided I had to go on safari in Botswana, most famous for the Okavango Delta and Kalahari Desert. Genuine hospitality, beautiful scenery, not to mention an exciting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Airport, Animal Rescue, Botswana, Coffee, Desert, Food and Wine, Mountain Climbing, Sand, Tanzania, Travel Insurance, Trekking, Victoria Falls, Waterfall, Wildlife

Praise the Sun

April 5, 2017 by Mark NLeave a Comment

For many, yoga is a daily practice. It is a ritual they undertake in a class as part of a group, alone in the privacy of their home or, if they are very lucky, outside communing with nature. Performing the Surya Namaskar on a hilltop in the Serengeti was an unexpected, but inspired move by Demi Piriya who is a yogini who grew up in Thailand, but currently resides in United States. This is the story of how Demi found spiritual inspiration on her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, America, Animal Rescue, Bangkok Thailand, California, Drinking, Lodge, San Diego, Tanzania, Thailand, Wildlife

The Fantastic Five Destinations For Adventure Tours in Summer 2017

September 19, 2016 by Dave DronacharyaLeave a Comment

If you are thinking that the title of this article sounds a little familiar, you’re surely a marvel fan and will enjoy reading the rest of this blog. Traveling and travel writing has been more than just a profession for me. Exploring new places, immersing in a foreign culture, meeting new people, and taking up extreme adventure tours; all this completes me.   I like to do this the local way, as I feel that traveling like a local provides an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Africa, Asia, Beach, Culture, Everest, Far East, Food and Wine, Ghana, India, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Nepal, Rainforest, Sports, Tanzania, Thailand, Trekking, Volunteer, Wanderlust, Wildlife

The Sealous in Africa by Robert J. Ross

August 1, 2016 by DaveLeave a Comment

This impressive and weighty book focuses on the Sealous region in southeastern Tanzania. The intimate collection of photography contained within is dominated by the diversity of wildlife that lives here. The Sealous is one of the largest 'still wild' areas left on the planet. It is a reserve where no people live and no permanent structures are permitted within it's borders. The photographs displayed within the book represent fours years of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Africa, National Geographic, Photography, Tanzania, Wildlife

A Guide To Africa’s Great Migration

November 4, 2015 by Rob FLeave a Comment

The Great Migration of Africa is one of the most fascinating events of the wild that a wildlife lover can witness. It is the great annual journey of 1.5 million wildebeest along with nearly 200,000 Zebras and some other animals like antelopes from the plains of the Serengeti in Tanzania to the grasslands of Maasai Mara in Kenya. This great journey begins as the lands of south Serengeti become dry and the animals head north in search of food … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa, Animal Rescue, Drinking, Food and Wine, Journey, Kenya, Lodge, Tanzania, Walking tour, Wildlife

Zanzibar Attractions that Freddie Mercury Would Love

September 11, 2015 by Eran FeinsteinLeave a Comment

Had Freddie Mercury been around today to return to his birthplace in Zanzibar, he would find an island paradise: magnificent white sand beaches, world-class watersports, historical landmarks, extraordinary wildlife, and fantastic nightlife. He would especially love these Zanzibar attractions: Bohemian Rhapsody at Cheetah’s Rock Judith Peraino, a music professor at Cornell University, teaches that "Mercury intended... [this song] to be a 'mock … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Beach, Cruising, Drinking, England, History, India, Music, Nightlife, Paradise, Sand, Seafood, Spa, Tanzania, Wildlife, Zoo

Something for Everyone: 4 Types of Tourists in Africa

August 26, 2015 by Eran Feinstein1 Comment

People travel to distant and exotic climes for a variety of reasons: a box on their bucket list, inner personal experience, cross-cultural understanding, or simple rest and relaxation. East Africa, and Tanzania in particular, gives its visitors everything they could wish in a single trip; then, leaves them coming back for more. Whether you’ve saved for months and planned your trip to Africa down to the last detail or just hopped on the next … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Backpacking, Beach, Cruising, Culture, Ethiopia, Fishing, History, Kenya, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Romantic, Scuba Diving, Sports, Tanzania, Technology, Trekking, Village

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