The Beautiful National Park that inspired the movie Avatar… the spectacular Stone Forest in China
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Worlds Largest Ancient Statue Leshan Buddha Statue and Giant Pandas of Chengdu
The Giant Leshan Buddha outside of Chengdu China is the largest premodern statue in the world and was so for thousands of years… even taller than the sphinx
Roadtripping West Africa: Lagos Nigeria to Accra Ghana
I had a blast on Two recent road trips in West Africa. Immersive experiences in cities not use to tourists. The world’s past and future are tied up in these budding African cities. Nigeria and Ghana are going to be so important not just to Africa, but to the world. They represent where the developing…
Where did life begin? Traveling to Ethiopia’s Omo Valley – Early Man
My passion for understanding the past through early man caves, paleontology, archeology, encounters with ancient tribes with connections to the past and life origins and what matters most… these strike directly at the heart of what I find meaningful in travel. Indiana Jones wasn’t just looking for gold statues… he was looking for answers. If…
Natural Wonders of the World: Underground River of Puerta Princessa
Philippines is hidding a real gem. In fact, scratch that, they are hiding some of the most amazing islands for vacation in the world. I’ve been to the main island a couple of times, but it was this intentional visit to go see the 7 natural wonders of the world that brought me to the…
Exploring Madagascar Land of Lemurs and Baobabs
I long for places in this world that have experiences that will blow my mind. Madagascar achieved mind blown status and challenged me on some levels as a traveler. I’m so glad I decided to do it right and spend the time it takes to travel a large country with much to offer. Some how…
Algerian Saharan Oasis Walled Cities of M’zab Valley
Algeria has really been lost as a tourist destination. In my experience, Algerian embassy really wasn’t big on outsiders. While it has been off the radar to tourists, it’s really quite incredible with treasures so preserved. From the ancient UNESCO sites in Algiers, to the imperial french colonial buildings. The massive mosque in Algiers. In…
Traveling the Nubian Pyramids of Sudan
There are more pyramids in Sudan than in Egypt and they are still being discovered.
Persian Persepolis Road Trip Shiraz to Esfahan Iran
Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550–330 BC). It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC I shouldn’t be one to give advice on where to go or where not to go, because I really see the world…
Top 10 Activities in San Diego California
I recently moved to Oceanside California, a suburb of San Diego, and this holiday season we had an opportunity to look at San Diego like tourists. Southern California is a tourists paradise. In Orange County you have Disneyland and Knottsberry farm. Go to the coast and you have world famous beaches Newport and Long beach. …