My First Octopus Encounter
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Guess what I encounter while scuba diving in Zanzibar? An octopus! These creatures are mesmerizing — I watch it change color and even texture as it moves. Check out the footage. Continue reading
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The Snake Story
This is the horrifying recount of the night I discovered a snake in our hotel room in Zanzibar. And my sister, asleep in the other bed, is absolutely terrified of snakes. Here’s how I handled it. Continue reading
Soaring Over the Serengeti
I take an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti in Tanzania — we hover over hippo pools, float eye-to-eye with vultures, and chase herds of buffalo. Check out the highlights. Continue reading
Kilimanjaro Video Diary
Kilimanjaro Video Diary! Curious what it was like to climb Africa’s highest mountain? My sister and I turned the camera on ourselves to show exactly what we went through. Continue reading
Kilimanjaro Day 6: The Summit
We begin trekking at midnight, in the freezing dark, and arrive at the summit of Kilimanjaro seven hours later just after sunrise. Here is the story of our summit bid. Continue reading
Kilimanjaro Day 5: Within Reach
We are so close…! An easy morning hike followed by an afternoon of sleeping, and we’ll be ready to begin our overnight trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Continue reading
Kilimanjaro Day 4: Barranco Wall
Today we face the challenging Barranco Wall — a near vertical climb over boulders and narrow cliffs. We’re rewarded with spectacular views in all directions. Continue reading
Kilimanjaro Day 2: Above the Clouds
Today we face a steep ascent on Kilimanjaro, climbing above dense forrest and into the clouds. Views from our campsite are breathtaking, literally and figuratively at 12,500 feet. Continue reading
Kilimanjaro Day 1: Jungle Walk
It’s Day 1 of our Kilimanjaro hike and we have 10km through jungle terrain ahead of us. To quote Dr. Seuss, “Today is the day! Your mountain is waiting so get on your way!” Continue reading
The Time a Kenyan School Bus Saved My Life
True story: a bus of Kenyan schoolchildren saved my life from an advancing herd of wild buffalo. Continue reading