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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The Value of a Porter
I found this article about the Value of a Sherpa’s Life, and it really got me thinking. It’s hard not to relish an experience like summiting a mountain. Of course, I […]
spring has sprung! now for a hike, and loving Table Mountain, Cape Town
Spring has got to be one of the best times of the year! And I don’t want to jinx all of Ontario, but I think it’s FINALLY safe to say so. […]
celebrating spring by remembering glaciers!
Sort of a backwards logic, methinks, but c’est la vie. Since I totally forgot to make a post for the updated TROG PHLOG on Saturday, you get it today instead. […]
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.
a cause worth fighting for
Well, I’ve been in Europe now for about 2 months, and apologies for falling behind with updates – I’ve been busy having a damn good time or being very worn […]
my kingdom for a rhino
While in South Africa, I had the lucky pleasure of being in the company of some seriously amazing and incredible animals, but few have made a deeper impact on me than […]
bungee-jumping over Victoria Falls
Looking back, I never actually had any real desire to bungee-jump. Something about jumping off a bridge with an elastic tied to my ankles and potentially getting that giant elastic […]
a piece of paradise in Oudtshoorn
There is a little town nestled north of the coast, near halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth in South Africa. This little town boasts several “tourist attractions” for the […]
horse-back riding in Oudtshoorn
When presented with the opportunity to ride a horse through rolling hills, one must take it. It was yet another beautiful day in Oudtshoorn and I had the pleasure of […]
all for adventure 