Safari journal (part 3: Ooh baby it’s a wild world) On the 6th night we make it to the town of Swakopmund. With a population of about 50k it’s...
Safari Journal (part 2: Through The Looking Glass)
Safari journal (part 2: through the looking glass)- Day 6 started at the crest of dawn and a sunrise bush walk with local guide. As lame as the first...
Safari Journal (Part 1: Getting to Know You)
Safari journal (part 1: getting to know you)- The big wildcard for my safari would be the group dynamic. I was concerned about this because it’s 21 days in...
Africa’s Training Wheels
Africa’s Training wheels- After going 7 months without seeing a familiar face I went from staying at my friend Tara’s place in Bali directly to staying at my friend...
The Air Apparent
The Air Apparent- The transit aspect of traveling is always a test of patience. It can be argued that the highest concentration of ignorant humans on the planet can...
A Familiar Face
A familiar face- Upon leaving Melbourne in February, I made the correct assumption that I would go a while before seeing a familiar face. Finally in Bali that 7...
Gringo!… Tranquilo!
Gringo!… Tranquilo!- There is a series of network commercials for the Nat Geo Adventure channel under the tag line “Lets Get Lost” that I recently fell in love with....
Watch out for that first step, it’s a doozy
Watch out for that first step, it’s a doozy- I took a 4 day boat trip from the Gili Islands to Flores Island, stoping at a few small islands...