Journeys

And the Adventure begins

And the Adventure begins

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Well, it’s official- I’ve made it to South America! Woop-woop! I’m currently sitting here in the lobby of my hostel in Cartagena, Colombia, desperately trying to do two simple things- keep cool, and stay awake. Turns out it’s not so simple, on either count… I’m trying to keep cool because it is HOT down here-…
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Taking on The Death Road

Taking on The Death Road

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I’ve learned over the years that the best way to decide what to do in a new place- i.e. how to get around, where to stay, what sights to see, which activities to do, etc.- is to talk to people that have been there before. A revolutionary idea, I know… Thus it was that upon…
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The Seaside Town of Dahab

The Seaside Town of Dahab

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After 2 1/2 years, 23 countries, and countless good times had and memories made, it was almost time for me to head back to the States. I had promised to be home for Christmas, and, having missed the previous two, knew that if I didn’t make it home in time, I might not be allowed…
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Meeting King Kong in Rwanda

Meeting King Kong in Rwanda

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One of THE main attractions of my entire trip through Africa was the opportunity to visit the infamous Mountain Gorillas in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda. A once-in-a-lifetime chance to come face to face with King of the Apes? Yes, please! We had to register  with the Rwandese government months in advance in order to…
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A Day on Lake Bunyonyi

A Day on Lake Bunyonyi

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After leaving the mountain gorillas and Rwanda behind, we stopped in a place called Kabale, a small town in southwestern Uganda, for a day trip out on nearby Lake Bunyonyi. Known for the terraced farms in its surrounding hills, crystal clear water, and numerous islands spotted throughout, Lake Bunyonyi has become a popular tourist destination…
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Wild Discovery in the Maasai Mara

Wild Discovery in the Maasai Mara

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The final stop of our epic overland African adventure was an overnight excursion into the famous Maasai Mara. Having visited virtually EVERY major game park and reserve between Cape Town and Nairobi, some people in the group were safari’d out and couldn’t bear the thought of another game drive. Not me! I wasn’t about to…
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A Day at the Elephant Orphanage

A Day at the Elephant Orphanage

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While hanging out in Nairobi after the overland expedition had ended, I had the amazing opportunity to visit the Elephant Orphanage run by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust- a facility designated to the protection and care of orphaned elephants, located in Nairobi National Park- a small game reserve right near the city. Some others on…
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Left at the Border in Singapore

Left at the Border in Singapore

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While in Kuala Lumpur, a trip to Singapore was up for discussion between Cory, Federico, and me. We knew we would only have a short time for any visit, as our days in SE Asia were growing fewer, and there was still a lot we wanted to do up the West Coast of Thailand.  On…
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AOW Scuba Course on Perhentian Kecil

AOW Scuba Course on Perhentian Kecil

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Federico and I decided to take our Advanced Open Water course while staying on Perhentian Kecil- a small island off the east coast of Malaysia. For you non-divers out there, the advantage to having your Advanced Open Water certification is that you can go a bit deeper on your dives (30 meters as opposed to…
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Paradise Found

Paradise Found

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The Perhentian Islands, about an hour’s ferry ride off the north-east coast of Malaysia, were hands-down one of our favorite places along our trip through SE Asia. We had just come from Thailand: a bucket-cocktail party filled week on Koh Pha-Ngnan- culminating with the infamous Full Moon Party- followed by another 5 crazy days spent…
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