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Visiting a Himba Village from Opuwo
Of all the incredible places to visit in Namibia, the Kunene Region is among my favorite. The area is wild. It is remote. And it is seemingly untouched by the influences of the West. During my year-long stay in Namibia,…
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Why We Are Here
We came to Namibia for adventure. We wanted to challenge ourselves, to stretch ourselves, to step out of our comfort zones. We came for the personal journey of self-discovery and we came in hope that this year abroad would help…
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Mosi ao Tunya–The Smoke that Thunders
“Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight” ~David Livingstone upon catching a glimpse of Victoria Falls for the first time. *** After stopping at South Luangwa National Park on our way back across Zambia…
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Night Drive in South Luangwa National Park
After a few relaxing days in Malawi, we said a painful goodbye to the stunning lake and headed back westward, toward home. Perhaps it was because of the paradise we found at the lake, or perhaps it was because we…
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The Purple T-Shirt Revisited
Two years ago, when I visited Madaba, Jordan on a weekend trip from Amman, I stumbled across something that left me speechless. I saw a young Jordanian boy walking down the streets of the city with a South Eugene Axemen T-shirt–the…
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Finding Paradise on the Shores of Lake Malawi
Lake Malawi has long been described as a sort of travelers black hole. It is a place where itineraries change and plans are forgotten as tourists become seduced by the beauty and tranquility of the water. During our few short…
