Category: Travel
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A Scenic Journey to Swakopmund from Etosha National Park
After a memorable safari in Etosha National Park, we drove south to Swakopmund, a unique coastal city in Namibia. With its German colonial heritage and stunning desert-ocean contrast, Swakopmund offered a refreshing breezy break. We enjoyed delicious seafood and a meaningful connection with the Atlantic Ocean before continuing our journey into the Namib Desert.
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Exploring Namibia’s Etosha National Park
After traversing the unique Caprivi Strip, our Southern African odyssey brought us to a destination that many consider Namibia’s safari crown jewel: Etosha National Park. Located in northwestern Namibia, Etosha is not just one of the largest national parks in Africa, but also one of the most distinctive. Covering an immense area of approximately 8,598…
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Driving the Caprivi Strip
The journey through the Caprivi Strip in Namibia, an area of unique geography and colonial history, offered long drives, comfortable camping, and stunning natural encounters. While less dramatic than Namibia’s deserts, it bridged Botswana’s wild safaris and central Namibia’s arid landscape, culminating in a remarkable view of hippos along the Okavango River.
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Navigating Chobe’s Sand: A Journey Through Savuti
The Savuti region in Chobe National Park poses challenges due to deep sand, leading to vehicle entrapment. After struggling to extract their truck, we learn valuable recovery skills. The next day, we successfully navigate a dried riverbed but face more deep sand ahead. Patience pays off as they eventually reach solid ground.
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Exploring Wildlife in Chobe National Park
Our Botswanan safari adventure led us from the Okavango Delta to Chobe National Park, renowned for its rich wildlife and diverse landscapes. Entering through Mababe Gate, we witnessed an array of animals, including elephants and lions, particularly in the Savuti Marsh region, despite its dry conditions. Chobe is celebrated for its ecological significance and dynamic…
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Exploring Southern Africa: A Journey Through Namibia and Botswana
I reflect on a trip taken over a year ago, inspired by friends’ photos from southern Africa. They plan to share posts detailing their camping and driving experiences in Namibia, Botswana, and Victoria Falls, starting with a long 16-hour flight to Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Return to Kansas
Tonight is my last night in Australia, before returning home to the States. I have gained some great experience and knowledge over the last three months, both professionally as an Energy Consultant and personally. Professionally, it has been great to learn about an electricity market that differs from the generally regulated markets of the United…
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Travel Ups and Down Under (Again)
Travel Ups: After being on a little blog silence, I am back in Oz for the final leg of my yellow brick journey. As many of you are aware, as my last trip completed, I managed to celebrate a little too hard and neglected my flight back to the States. With great expense and trial,…
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Tasmania: Launceston
I am at the office on the Friday before my last weekend in Oz and I excited that I am fulfilling one of my initial goals: I am leaving for Tasmania today. After printing out the bus pass for travel to the airport, I write down my itinerary on the back of the pass for…
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Ten Tips of Air Travel Etiquette
This past Saturday evening, I flew from Atlanta, GA (USA) to Melbourne, VIC (AUS) on another one of those exciting 30+ hour flights. Everything was starting so much nicer than last time: I had my place clean (thanks for helping Nic!) and remembered to turn the AC and other appliances; I had even eaten a…