When I emailed my friend Leslie, who lives in Africa most of the year (and runs Mamba Tembo Tours), that I had heard people refer to Zambia as Africa-light, she emailed back and said that was interesting because most people call South Africa, Africa-light. HA! It was actually two South Africans who told me this Read More…
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Two More Weeks to Win an XShot Set!
Want to win a travel gadget that comes with me on every trip? You’ve got 2 more weeks and 2 chances to win an XShot Camera Extender and an XShot iPhone 4 Tripod Case this month! The XShot Camera Extender allows you to secure your digital camera to the end of this monopod, set the Read More…
Florence, Italy ~ Photo of the Day
Unfortunately, we had just 2 nights in Florence. Enough time to see some of the highlights and just barely soak up a bit of the amazing culture and art. One of the most symbolic pieces of architecture in Florence is the Ponte Vecchio – the ancient bridge stretching across the Arno River. It’s believed that Read More…
Win an XShot Camera Extender and iPhone Case!
Yup – it’s another month where you have the chance to win a travel gadget that comes with me on every trip! As a matter of fact, this month you’ve got 2 chances to win an XShot Camera Extender and an XShot iPhone 4 Tripod Case! Here’s what we’re giving away… the XShot Camera Extender Read More…
Venice ~ Photo of the Day
Despite having seen a gazillion photos, paintings and movies that feature the canals of Venice, I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around this city. The audacity of its early residents to build the entire area on a lagoon! The city now consists of nearly 120 islands – all connected by footbridges and canals Read More…
Assisi, Italy ~ Photo of the Day
I’m staying at Valle di Assisi Hotel located in a valley just a few miles from Assisi itself. Yesterday, a few of us who are here for the Travel Bloggers Unite conference, walked into town (someone calculated our roundtrip walk at about 9 miles!). It’s been a long time since I’ve traveled in Italy (12 Read More…
Bhutan Re-imagined ~ Photo of the Day
Remember that photo workshop in Hawaii I mentioned last week? I think it might have sunk in! This is my 7th trip to Bhutan and while I never feel like I’ve seen it all, I do find myself taking fewer photos because I know what I’ve got in my stockpile already. But on the first Read More…
Photo Safari on Hawaii Island ~ Photo of the Day
First, let it be known that I do not consider myself a photographer. I have the good fortune to travel to some pretty amazing destinations. True. And when I point my camera, sometimes I can capture some nice images. But I would say that many times, I’m just lucky. I think I can razzle dazzle Read More…
Volcanoes on Hawaii Island ~ Photo of the Day
I know it’s all grainy and such, but you have to trust me how absolutely cool it is to see the glow at night coming from the Halemaumau Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. This is viewable from the overlook at the Jaggar Museum, just a short drive from the park’s entrance. During the Read More…
Photo of the Day ~ Papua New Guinea (food)
Curious minds want to know about the food in Papua New Guinea. I mean, what could cannibals eat for daily sustenance, right? I kid! The breakfast image above is one of my favorite pics of food in Papua New Guinea because of the great view from my bench seat at the hotel’s restaurant. I just Read More…