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Where did life begin? Traveling to Ethiopia’s Omo Valley – Early Man

Posted on November 26, 2018November 27, 2018 by Joel Oleson

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…

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Bob Marley Tour of Jamaica

Bob Marley Adventure Guide to Reggae Jamaica

Posted on April 10, 2014April 21, 2014 by Joel Oleson

I’ve been wanting to go to Jamaica really bad.  When a few of my friends were asking when we’d go,  I knew I was going to be in Orlando and said why not?  At first I was planning on a dive, but most of my friends that were joining weren’t divers, so instead we made this…

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Ethiopian Castle

Empires and Castles of Ethiopia

Posted on November 23, 2012October 14, 2014 by Joel Oleson

When you think of Ethiopia you think of impoverished people where 3/4ths of the country live on less than $1 a day.  When I first came across the fact that not only there were castles Ethiopia, but a vast Kingdom that rivals the Kingdoms of Europe and was larger than the greatest kingdoms of the…

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Lalibela Ethiopia and the Famous Rock Hewn Churches

Posted on October 15, 2012October 15, 2012 by Joel Oleson

In our world there are few places shrouded with as much mystery, culture, and history as Lalibela the second holiest place in Ethiopia.  Designated as the 8th wonder of the world, and a UNESCO world heritage site.  These rock hewn churches made in the 16th century are an ancient treasure built by Angels. Lalibela starts…

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