My friend’s grandfather was a photo journalist with National Geographic and the footage he had of Papua New Guinea tribes … Continue reading Wild Papua New Guinea: Top 10 Dream Destinations of Explorers
I’m not ready to declare Syria war free, but the south especially Damascus is quite safe now and with news … Continue reading Quick Visit to Post War Syria
At the beginning of 2018, I started working at Blizzard Entertainment and visited a couple of offices in Europe as … Continue reading Year in Review 2018 – Joel Oleson Adventure Traveler Fun Photos
I was looking for a quick African adventure, and I was not disappointed. Bissau delivered on the feel of being … Continue reading African Road trip – Bissau Guinea Bissau to Dakar Senegal
I had a blast on Two recent road trips in West Africa. Immersive experiences in cities not use to tourists. … Continue reading Roadtripping West Africa: Lagos Nigeria to Accra Ghana
My passion for understanding the past through early man caves, paleontology, archeology, encounters with ancient tribes with connections to the … Continue reading Where did life begin? Traveling to Ethiopia’s Omo Valley – Early Man
Philippines is hidding a real gem. In fact, scratch that, they are hiding some of the most amazing islands for … Continue reading Natural Wonders of the World: Underground River of Puerta Princessa
It wasn’t until I was in Chernobyl that I met my first traveler that had visited North Korea. I’d later … Continue reading Mass Dance Pyongyang North Korea Travel
I long for places in this world that have experiences that will blow my mind. Madagascar achieved mind blown status … Continue reading Exploring Madagascar Land of Lemurs and Baobabs
When I first thought about visiting Palau I for sure wanted to visit the Jelly Fish Lake, but then after … Continue reading Visit Beautiful Palau Micronesia Islands Nation of Nature