Western Sahara is a territory of northwestern Africa, bordered by Morocco to the north, Algeria in the northeast, Mauritania to the east and south, and the Atlantic Ocean on the west. It is one of the most sparsely populated territories in the world, mainly consisting of desert flatlands. The largest city, and capital, is El […]
Acacia Tree
June 15, 2007 by 8 Comments
I get a lot of emails asking about things I post or pictures that I have up. A common question is about this picture which I have at the top of my homepage. It is an Acacia Tree which is generally seen in Africa and especially on the Serengeti plains which is where this picture […]
Kilimanjaro Ice Cap Update
June 12, 2007 by 5 Comments
According to scientists, now global warming is not responsible for the decreasing glaciers atop Kilimanjaro. You can read their findings here. I couldn’t care less about the reasons but they say the shape of the ice has something to do with the decline and also decreased snowfall. I am not a scientist so this really […]
New 7 Wonders Profile-Pyramids, Egypt
May 9, 2007 by 26 Comments
Man fears Time, yet Time fears the Pyramids – Ancient Arab Proverb The amazing Pyramids of Egypt, among the largest constructions ever built, constitute one of the most potent and enduring symbols of the mysterious Ancient Egyptian civilization. They are the only surviving member of the original and ancient seven wonders of the world. It […]
Victoria Falls
April 28, 2007 by Leave a Comment
When most people think about awe-inspiring natural beauty, visions of the Grand Canyon might shoot to the front of somebody’s mind. Perhaps a beautiful mountain range such as the Alps, Himalaya, Rockies or Andes with their breathtaking landscapes and dizzying heights might evoke a sense of majesty. Our friends in Australia might boast the Great […]
Climbing Table Mountain
April 20, 2007 by 2 Comments
Table Mountain looms over Cape Town, South Africa like a mother elephant looms over her young in the African wild to protect and watch over them. It is a truly awe-inspiring sight that can be seen from anywhere in Cape Town like a beacon guiding you home. It is a large and impressive, perfectly placed […]
Worlds Highest Bungy Jump
April 18, 2007 by 17 Comments
The world’s highest bungy jump beckoned my name from the instant I heard about its towering height, 216 meters (710 feet). It’s location was far from close to anywhere, but the distance would not stop me from conquering the crown jewel of an adrenaline junkie’s resume. This past January my two friends and I set […]
Swaziland
April 15, 2007 by 6 Comments
My friend Mike and I left from Lesotho early in the morning for the long drive into the small Kingdom of Swaziland. The southern border entry was about an eight hour drive the way we were going and we had planned to drive up to the Ewulzini Valley between the only two cities in Swaziland, […]
Mt. Kilimanjaro Journal
April 12, 2007 by 2 Comments
Arrival into Tanzania My Mt. Kilimanjaro Journal: Jake and I left Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi after spending one night in Kenya’s capital and we left in search of answers. Answers to what it was about Kilimanjaro that had attracted us and attracts 25,000 people annually to attempt to climb its magical landscape. Answers to […]
Mt Kilimanjaro Journal
April 12, 2007 by 1 Comment
Arrival into Tanzania Jake and I left Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi after spending one night in Kenya’s capital and we left in search of answers. Answers to what it was about Kilimanjaro that had attracted us and attracts 25,000 people annually to attempt to climb its magical landscape. Answers to why we spent a […]
