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Africa

hat is now a tiny, beautiful tropical island off the coast of Zanzibar, was once not a pleasant place to be at all. At first, Changuu Island (known more commonly as Prison Island) was the location where slaves were detained and held until they were transported to places in the Middle East or Europe. After [...]

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ne of the absolute coolest things to do in Egypt is visit an oasis, and one of the most easily accessible is the Siwa Oasis. To get there you either have to drive yourself, or take an eight hour bus ride from Alexandria. The buses departs at night and when you wake up, you are [...]

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Sunrise in the Okavango Delta

by Dave on November 27, 2011 · 6 comments

Spotting wildlife in Africa isn’t always as easy as going on a safari. The best viewing times are often in the early morning at sunrise, and early evening at sunset. In this photo, we’re just getting started with a sunrise game walk in Botswana’s Okavango Delta.

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Feluccas on the Nile River

by Dave on November 13, 2011 · 2 comments

Going all the way back to 2011, I’d always had this romantic notion of sailing down the Nile River on a traditional felucca. When I finally did make it to Egypt, I opted for the comforts of a giant cruise boat instead, however I still made time to try my hand at sailing feluccas in [...]

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South African Supermarket

by Dave on October 16, 2011 · 2 comments

A large photo of a typical South African supermarket that we passed on my way back to Jo’burg from Kruger Park.

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During a safari walk, our group came across a hippo skull in the Okavango Delta of Botswana.

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I like this photo for the juxtapositions: rough brown wall against smooth bright blue door.

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Located on the island of Unguja in the Zanzibar archipelago, Stone Town is the most important and populous town on the islands. It’s a city that is rich with history, layered with culture and the ancient stone walls have an attitude of charming character. Zanzibar is not only about the beautiful beaches, but also about [...]

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