Tanzania
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How Hard Is It to Climb Kilimanjaro?
More Details: How Hard Is It to Climb Kilimanjaro?A few years ago I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the roof of Africa by virtue of being the tallest mountain there. I have written about how I prepared, what I wore for the climb, and how each day was from day 1 to reaching Uhuru Peak (Kili’s summit) to coming down the mountain. However, one of the…
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How to Do a Safari in the Serengeti
More Details: How to Do a Safari in the SerengetiI have been fortunate many times in life. With the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, I have been fortunate twice. I have done a safari in the Serengeti twice! Both visits were different. For example, how I got to be in Tanzania to begin with. Or, which side of the park I entered through. And…
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#TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYou
More Details: #TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYouRecently, the hashtag #TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYou has been trending on Twitter and for good reason. The world’s view of Africa is often a negative one, focused on violence, disease, and poverty. The hashtag was formed to show the world that this is not what Africa is all about, in fact there is so much beauty that is…
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Visiting Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park in Zanzibar
More Details: Visiting Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park in ZanzibarMost people likely think of Zanzibar (Tanzania) for its beaches and resorts. Or perhaps also for its very unique history and architecture. Or maybe as the birthplace of Freddie Mercury. However, get off-the-beaten-path and you will discover Zanzibar has other interesting places to explore. One such place for those who like things to do outdoors…
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Top 16 Memorable Moments from 2013 in Photos
More Details: Top 16 Memorable Moments from 2013 in PhotosAs I think of 2013, I recall the many neat experiences at home and away. Looking through my photos is a great way to bring back the memories. I’d thought I’d share with you some of my most memorable moments from 2013 via photos – some of which have been shared before in other posts…
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Photo Essay – Hungry Hippos
More Details: Photo Essay – Hungry HipposWhile visiting the Serengeti in Tanzania on safari, we ran into a few pools of hippos. They are one of the many incredible sights in the Serengeti along with things like a lioness kill or a beautiful sunset. Hippos look cute but these animals can be quite dangerous. Our drivers and guides clearly knew where…
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Photo Essay – Anatomy of Lioness Kill in the Serengeti
More Details: Photo Essay – Anatomy of Lioness Kill in the SerengetiDuring my trip Tanzania to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, I made time to do a safari. We first visited Lake Manyara, then the Serengeti and at the end the Ngorongoro Crater. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I was going to see a lion kill. But that’s exactly what we got to see. …
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Boarding Pass Stories: Dar es Salaam
More Details: Boarding Pass Stories: Dar es SalaamThis installment of the Boarding Pass Stories goes to Dar es Salaam – via London and Dubai! The destination, the when(s), and the reason(s) While working for an international non-profit, I traveled to visit field projects and to do an internal audit. It was a toss-up between Bangladesh and Tanzania and the latter was just…
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A Wild Time in the Serengeti – Safari!
More Details: A Wild Time in the Serengeti – Safari!The Serengeti is the epitome of the national park offering what we call a safari experience (“safari” actually means “journey” in Swahili). Its vast expanse and, of course, the natural beauty and wildlife offer a very unique experience to us who don’t love in remote areas of Africa. I had done a one day in-and-out…
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Honey Badger Anyone?
More Details: Honey Badger Anyone?If you are a regular visitor of this blog, you know I climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro this past February. It was a fantastic experience that I am glad I was dared to do. Before we embarked on that hike, we spent a few days in the town of Moshi visiting and working with a local orphanage,…
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Photo of the Week – Sunset over the Serengeti
More Details: Photo of the Week – Sunset over the SerengetiRight after my hike of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, I went on safari to Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. One of the best views during the safari was seeing the sunset… Magnificent!