africa
All the best wildlife, bazaars, and adventures Africa has to offer from Cairo to Cape Town.
Leopard Portrait
I have visited the socialist country of Tanzania three times over the last twelve years. The last trip, in 2023, was the longest and most thrilling. Our tour director was the incredible Maasai tribesman Robert Marks. Born in the Ngorongoro Crater, his mother died in childbirth, and he was raised by missionaries. Rather than growing up as a goat herder in the Crater, Robert became a Tanzanian medical doctor and is employed by NatGeo as a professional wildlife photographer. He even appeared on the Jack Hannah show, an episode I've seen.
By Andrea Corwin 2 years ago in Wander
Everlasting Imprints: The Experience That Lives On
More Than A Vacation Vacations are wonderful. It is a time to get away from the hustle and the daily stress and just relax with your family and friends. My family of eight just returned from Paradisus La Perla - Adults Only all-inclusive and I wouldn't change a thing. It was just what we all needed after my mother's passing a year ago. It was a time to bond, a time to reminisce on the good ole' days, and a time to relax and reflect.
By Stephen Legler2 years ago in Wander
The Legend of big Foot. AI-Generated.
Bigfoot, otherwise known as Sasquatch, is one of the most resilient myths that exist in the North American folklore. The narrative revolving around this bizarre entity that has always been described as a huge, shaggy, apelike man walking on two legs has fascinated believers and non-believers for ages. It is believed that even though there is no concrete scientific proof backing its existence, people still talk about ‘’Bigfoot’’ due to many reports made by eyewitnesses including photographs as well as clips purporting to reveal its actual appearance.
By el hariti adil2 years ago in Wander
Our Trip of a Lifetime
I was in my forties when my life completely changed and doors swung open for me in ways I had never imagined. I remember sitting a car with a friend at the time, who said “we will travel the world together.” I laughed at him in my heart, as I knew I couldn’t afford to travel anywhere and had no idea how to make enough money to do so. And then the doors began to open and we were on the move. Most of these opportunities were connected directly to the work I was doing, but it didn’t take us long to ensure that we arranged to have extra time together to enjoy the different places where I was working. Thus, it only was natural to plan to take the opportunity to go on a safari when I was invited to speak at a conference in South Africa in 2006. Something I had never dreamed I would be able to do.
By Gail Wylie2 years ago in Wander
Can You Drive a Ford Fiesta Through a Desert?. Top Story - May 2024.
I’m flying down the B1 highway from Windhoek to Keetmanshoop with a map and a boot full of camping gear. I’m excited for the first stop of my Namibian road trip: the Quiver Tree Forest. I spot the sign and turn onto the C17, off the tarmac and onto the gravel. I’ll be there soon; it’s only ten miles or so. I am unprepared for what comes next. The car slides and slips across the road. I am not fully in control anymore. I slow to a crawl. The car judders and shudders, the noise deafening, the vibrations rattling the teeth in my skull. It takes me around an hour to drive the ten miles. I arrive at the campsite relieved to be in one piece, even if it feels like all my bones have been shaken slightly out of place. I will later learn that this is what happens when the gravel road becomes “corrugated”, and that the roads authority goes round once a week to “grade” them. Seems I arrived about 6 days after the grader had last been round.
By Jenifer Nim2 years ago in Wander
Sordaria Fimicola
In mycology, which is a discipline producing many wonders, exactly which mysteries are hidden within fungi? Out of all these strange living things on earth there is a Sardoria fimicola, a fungus that is never off the minds of researchers and fans. It may not immediately ring bell when called by its name but delving into its history unveils another interesting story about how this creature has managed to survive in its habitat despite harsh climatic conditions or predation from other animals.
By el hariti adil2 years ago in Wander
Africa - Several Countries Are Dealing With These Same Rapidly Spreading Infections
Wednesday, 24 April 2024 By: TB Obwoge Insult me if you want, I don't understand why some news outlets in African countries don't seem to link (read news reports from other parts of Africa), it shows when you read some news reports from several African countries. News is reported often times weeks to months later after it has happened, misinformation is spread even by actual news outlets.
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in Wander
Ghana's Spreading Conflicts Makes One Wonder What Parameters Are Used to list a Country as 'Peaceful'. Content Warning.
Friday, 19 April 2024 By: TB Obwoge Not only were 30 buses stuck at a filling station in Ghana due to highway robbers but now the conflict areas in Ghana are spreading. With the upcoming elections, the Ghana government is trying their best to ignore all conflicts in order to save face as West Africa's second most peaceful country.
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in Wander
Wanderlust and Wellness: How Travel Can Improve Your Physical Health
In a world where stress seems to be an inevitable companion of modern life, the desire to escape and explore new horizons has become more than just a luxury—it's a necessity. Enter wanderlust, that innate desire to travel and explore the world around us. But what if I told you that wanderlust isn't just good for the soul, but for the body too? In this article, we'll delve into the fascinating connection between travel and physical health, exploring how embarking on new adventures can rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit.
By BLESSING COOL 2 years ago in Wander
The Enduring Legacy of the RMS Titanic: A Tale of Hubris, Tragedy, and Global Resonance
The Birth of a Legend: Constructed by the renowned shipbuilders Harland and Wolff in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the Titanic was a marvel of engineering and opulence. Commissioned by the White Star Line, a subsidiary of the American-owned International Mercantile Marine Company, with financier J.P. Morgan holding majority shares, the Titanic was envisioned as the epitome of luxury and safety. Its sheer size and grandeur surpassed that of any other passenger ship of its time, setting a new standard for transatlantic travel between Southampton, England, and New York City.
By Amulet Alison NKUNA2 years ago in Wander
