Wildlife Walk at Crater Lake
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It’s the closest I’ve been to wildlife without the safety of a vehicle — walking through Crater Lake reserve with giraffes, zebras, and deadly buffalo. Continue reading
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Camping at Lake Naivasha
We’re back in Kenya, about to spend a few days at Lake Naivasha in the Rift Valley. Here’s a brief introduction to our scenic campsite and wildlife in the area. Continue reading
Rwanda Genocide Museum
It’s a heart-rending but necessary visit — we spend a few hours at the Rwandan genocide museum in Kigali, learning more about the atrocities that took place here merely two decades ago. Continue reading
Day Trip to Rwanda
Rwanda is only a few hours away so we take a day trip to glimpse this lush countryside and learn more about its tragic recent past. Continue reading
Photos I Didn’t Take – East Africa
Moments fly by our windows on the overland truck — locals go about daily life, children play in schoolyards, teens ride bikes weighed down by bananas. It’s impossible to photograph them all but they live in my memory. Continue reading
White Water Rafting on the Nile
Ready to get your adrenaline pumping? Check out my white water rafting trip down the Nile River in Uganda. Continue reading
Chapati for Life
Take a stroll through the art and coffee shops in downtown Jinja, Uganda and I’ll introduce you to my favorite new snack… chapati! Continue reading
Perched Above the Nile in Jinja
We set up camp for a few days at this relaxing spot along the Nile River in Jinja, Uganda. Plus there’s an epic sunset on our booze cruise. Continue reading
Scenes from Uganda
Posing at the equator, eating roadside food, and relaxing at campsites, and more miscellaneous moments from our time in Uganda. Continue reading
The Gentle Giants of Uganda
It’s the highlight of Uganda: gorilla trekking through dense forest to spend time with these gentle giants. Also, the most expensive hike of your life. Continue reading