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Greek Cliff Monasteries

Ancient Cliff Monasteries of Meteora Greece

Posted on June 2, 2012November 22, 2012 by Joel Oleson

I was inspired by a photo on Bing.  I saw what looked like huge granite rocks with old buildings hanging off the sides.  As I did research I found these monasteries from 500+ years ago that continue to exist in inhospitable places.  I was sure they were designed for protection back in the day, but…

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Thailand Trekking: Traveling by Elephant in the Land of Smiles

Posted on May 14, 2012May 15, 2012 by Joel Oleson

I grew up really LOVING “Ripley’s Believe it or Not”, reading the comic strip, reading the books, and later watching the shows.  I imagined myself having a job like his.  Travel the world and capture images and stories the bizarre and fantastic.   My trip to the golden triangle of Thailand included amazing animals including elephants,…

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10 Tips to Preparing for Traveling Epic

Posted on May 10, 2012June 2, 2012 by Joel Oleson

It’s important to listen to your readers as a blogger.  I was asked a direct question over Facebook and felt it was worth explaining and would make a good blog.  Here’s the question… I was wondering if you could do a post where you share tips on how you prepare before you travel to a…

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Secrets of Cambodia from Angkor Wat to the Killing Fields

Posted on May 2, 2012February 18, 2013 by Joel Oleson

The largest religious complex in the world.  Angkor Wat is one of the most amazing structures in the world. Sure, Karnak in Luxor, Egypt is the largest religious structure, but Angkor Wat stretches over miles and miles including many many buildings.  I’d like to see a comparison of Tikal to Angkor Wat.  It’s a UNESCO…

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Rock the Kasbah, Marrakesh Morocco

Posted on April 28, 2012July 8, 2013 by Joel Oleson

Let’s go back in time… to a more simple time, with rich flavor, and a close knit community.  Imagine the farmers near your home growing your food, you go to the market and find things that are both grown locally, but with no chemicals, and any meat you eat you can first look it in…

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pyramids of chichen itza

Chichen Itza Mayan Masterpiece Pyramid Perfection and Wonder of the World (6 of 7)

Posted on April 25, 2012October 29, 2013 by Joel Oleson

This post is in a series of 7 posts on the 7 Wonders of the New World Great Wall of China – Sacrifice of a Nation Christ the Redeemer Statue – Religious Icon of Rio Brazil Taj Mahal – Sacred Mausoleum of Agra India Petra Jordan – Nabataean Cave City of the Desert Machu Picchu – Lost Sacred City of…

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