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
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
Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550–330 BC). It is situated 60 km northeast of the city … Continue reading Persian Persepolis Road Trip Shiraz to Esfahan Iran
If you haven’t traveled to Turkmenistan, you’re not alone. I bet they really don’t see many visitors due to the … Continue reading From Mary to the Ancient City of Merv Turkmenistan
Everyone I know who have ever visited Iraq were there for military reasons. When I told a local in Iraq … Continue reading Touring Iraq – Travel Adventures in Kurdistan
I’m happy to announce the Sharing the Point Crew is headed out once again to connect with folks in under … Continue reading Technology Speaking Tour of Northern South America Kick off
I started my global travel back in 2001 when I first visited Paris, France. I realized I could travel with … Continue reading The Quest Has Begun – To See Every Country in the World by Age 50
In some ways, I have ultimately travelled less this year than in the last 3 years, but in other ways … Continue reading Joel’s Travel Highlights 2012
Our world is evolved enough people should NOT be dying of hunger any longer. End of story. I don’t think … Continue reading Incredible India Series: The World Famous Temple of Rats
The Treasury in Petra, Jordan When I left Microsoft in 2008, I was planning a major trip. It was my … Continue reading Petra Jordan Prehistoric Nabataean Caravan-city and Wonder of the World (4 of 7)