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My Top 20 Photos of Alaska from the Summer of 2013
Summer is over in Alaska. The calendar may only say August 12 and the rest of the country may be sweltering in August heat, but I can assure you the seasons are changing in the Great Land. The wildflowers are almost gone, some aspen trees have […]
Due to the unrest in Turkey, I am going to Turkey
Due to the protests in Turkey, I am going to Turkey this fall. Kristi and I had been kicking around many possibilities for travels. We went so far as to buy guidebooks for Burma and the Philippines and we’d talked about going to Eastern Europe […]
Hiking is an Absurd Activity
On June 20, I hiked the 9-mile length of the Triple Lakes Trail in Denali National Park, starting at the Visitor Center and ending at my cabin. I had no idea how grueling it was going to be. I also had no idea how out […]
A Photo Tour of Etosha National Park
Before I went to Africa, I had one lingering concern: “Will I actually see that many animals?”
Where to go on Safari – Eastern vs. Southern Africa
In doing research before my trip to Africa in 2011, I had three things I was looking for in a safari park. I wanted to see lots of animals I wanted to travel as independently as possible Price Although animals would be a major factor in […]
10 Tips for Visiting the Best Safari Park in Africa
Etosha National park is the best place to go on safari in Africa, in my humble opinion. Let me tell you why. First, the park occupies a stretch of flat, semi-desert grassland that is is dotted with waterholes that are usually filled with wildlife. The […]
4 Tips for Surviving the Most Dangerous Part of 3rd World Country Travel
When I travel to “scary” third-world countries, my parents worry. They envision me kidnapped by Jihadists, murdered by drug lords or held captive by a rogue government and forced to pay a ransom for my release.
The 12 Times (That I know of) That I’ve been Severely Ripped-Off, Robbed, Nearly Murdered or Kidnapped while Traveling
1. The time I was pick-pocketed in the Roman metro I was packed into a crowded carriage on the Roman metro during rush hour, and as the train pulled into a stop, a young gypsy girl – maybe 16-years-old – pulled up her shirt, flashed […]
My Favorite Island in the World – Malawi’s Likoma Island
Tucked away deep in the heart of southeast Africa on the cerulean Lake Malawi, exists a utopian island that few people have heard of, and even fewer visit. Rugged, mountainous Likoma Island satisfies every tropical island fantasy. It is dotted with colossal Baobab trees, adorned […]
Photo Tour of the Forts, Palaces and Temples of Rajasthan
Fort Fatigue / fohrt fəˈtēg / (n) Extreme tiredness associated with touring multiple forts, palaces and temples in a short period of time, usually accompanied by crankiness and a desire to drink Kingfisher Beer.
The F-Bomb Heard Around the World (Heritage Site)
Allow me to set the scene for you: “Petra by Night” is a thrice-weekly event with performances by Bedouin musicians and storytellers held at the iconic Treasury in southern Jordan.
Planet Bell 