Gabon
Gabonese Republic Gabon (formally, The Gabonese Republic) sits on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa. The nation is bordered by … Continue reading Gabon
Category: Where I’ve Been
Tambopata
“Tambopata” is derived from two Quechua words that mean “inn” or “place of accommodation” (tambo) and “high point” (pata). The Tambopata National Reserve is just over 1,000 square miles of preserved land in Southeastern Peru. Because of the Reserve’s protected status and secluded location, it is incredibly biodiverse. The reserve hosts over 1,200 species of butterflies, 170 species of mammals, 630 species of birds, and 1,200 species of plants. Continue reading Tambopata
Treehouse Lodge
The gravity-defying Treehouse Lodge allows guests to stay 35-75 feet above the floor of the rainforest. Continue reading Treehouse Lodge
Peru: Lima and Cusco
The Republic of Peru has one of the longest histories of civilization in the world dating back to 10,000 BCE. Continue reading Peru: Lima and Cusco
Amsterdam – canals, tulips and windmills
April of 2024, I slid over to the Netherlands for a short six day respite. This was another trip I … Continue reading Amsterdam – canals, tulips and windmills
The Republic of Ghana
With 34 million inhabitants, the Republic of Ghana is the second most populous west African nation behind Nigeria. Continue reading The Republic of Ghana
The Republic of Singapore
The Republic of Singapore is an island nation and city-state in southeast Asia located off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. Continue reading The Republic of Singapore
East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is a country unlike any other. It is one of the most linguistically diverse nations in the world with 839 recognized languages. Papua New Guinea is home to more than 600 indigenous tribes. Largely untouched by the modern world, the remoteness and isolation of the nation have served to preserve many ancient customs and traditions. Continue reading East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: The Hagen Festival
Papua New Guinea is a country unlike any other. It is one of the most linguistically diverse nations in the world with 839 recognized languages. Papua New Guinea is home to more than 600 indigenous tribes. Largely untouched by the modern world, the remoteness and isolation of the nation have served to preserve many ancient customs and traditions. Continue reading Papua New Guinea: The Hagen Festival
Papua New Guinea: The Paiyakuna Show
Papua New Guinea is a country unlike any other. It is one of the most linguistically diverse nations in the world with 839 recognized languages. Papua New Guinea is home to more than 600 indigenous tribes. Largely untouched by the modern world, the remoteness and isolation of the nation have served to preserve many ancient customs and traditions. Continue reading Papua New Guinea: The Paiyakuna Show