photography suffers when you’re getting chased by an elephant
If you’ve ever taken a gander around the ranger stations or visitor centres in the parks in South Africa, you might come across a few postings and bulletins reminding you […]
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travel’s rewards: things that stick
If I were to hold up before and after images of myself from the 6-month trip, aside from my hair being a little longer, bleached by sun, and being a […]
so you want to volunteer abroad? have some notes to ponder
If going somewhere new around the world isn’t awesome enough, being able to do something good while you’re there is the cherry on the cupcake. Whether you’re interested in helping to rebuild homes after natural disasters, teaching children, or assisting with wildlife rehabilitation (my personal fave, no offence kids), there are oodles and oodles of opportunities all around the world just waiting for people to sign up.
to be, or not to be a cyclops: of photography, experience, and balancing both
One of the awesomest things about round-the-world adventures is the collection of memories we create, and what better way to remember all those fine details than by having an archive […]
one easy resolution that will change your life
Every year you hear about the people setting lofty goals to kickstart a health regimen, kicking a bad habit, etc, and that’s great, but… with that kind of stuff, I […]
of tar sands, money, and saving the planet
Excuse me while I get a little something off my chest… In 5 1/2 months I have visited 24 countries and independent states, and travelled across two continents. I was […]
in Brugge – belgium
When I think about it, I’m not sure what compulsion had me so fascinated to visit Brugge except for the film set in it. Really, that was the first I’d […]
getting lost in the Louvre – paris, france
Stepping inside the glass pyramid, there is a cool chill that trickles down your neck, leaving in its wake a cascade of goosebumps that ripple over your skin, from scalp […]
sizzling in seville, spain
It felt so different to be in Europe now, and to have so many amenities and luxuries at my disposal. All but one: Air-conditioning. Still the second week of July, […]
gibraltar: the rock, the monkeys, and a new beginning
By ferry, by bus, and by foot, the Rock of Gibraltar is a tough one to miss. Standing tall over the peninsula at the south edge of Spain, the rock […]
