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Madagascar Stones

A Handicraft Tour of Antsirabe

Written by Slug on November 30, 2009

  • The Madagascan town of Antsirabe is famous for the sheer number of artisan craft shops around. We spent a happy morning touring a number and found locals beevering hard for the tourist $. Their skill...
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Where the Man Eating Lions Roamed

Man Eating Lions???

Written by nofootprint on November 13, 2009

  • We leave our lodge at about 7 AM this morning and by 8:30AM we arrive at Mzima Springs . This is where the man-eating lions once roamed. Although human beings can be attacked by many...
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It's Dry season in Tsavo West

Tsavo West National Park

Written by nofootprint on November 13, 2009

  • We took the budget flight FLY540 from Zanzibar to Nairobi.We had heard the airport in Zanzibar could be a bit chaotic but we didn’t have any trouble at all. We were happy to discover...
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The ListGo

Mosquito River and the People Who Live There

Written by nofootprint on October 12, 2009

  • Mosquito River ( MTO WA MBU)We visited here on our return to Arusha. Leaving the lands that are plagued by drought behind ,Mosquito River seems like an Oasis . Not really so however. This area...
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Organised Adventure - Travelling on a Group Tour

Written by Cat19 on August 26, 2009

  • The Adventure Company is a travel agent in the same genre as Exodus, Explore or Intrepid Travel for example. That is, companies offering organised trips with fixed departure dates, for limited size groups, often...
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A mini-bellydance lesson

Bellydancing on the M/S Nile Treasure

Written by ShannonBrooke on May 31, 2009

  • I had several opportunities to share my dance in Egypt, mainly when we were stuck on the M/S Nile Treasure.My mom's birthday was celebrating with a big cake and all the cooking and serving staff...
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mosquito nets are essential

Wildlife Adventure in the South African Bush

Written by NancyK P on March 13, 2009

  • Is this real? Did I actually make it to Africa? I did. I went to Botswana to give a workshop and had one of the most life altering experiences of my life. A short ride...
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Dealing with Red Tape and Corrupt Officials

Written by fallschirmhosen on March 12, 2009

  • When traveling in the Congo, you will (undoubtedly) come across people who wish to make your traveling a little harder than it already is. Despite all of the "fees" and "tips" you will be...
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Broken down car

Kasindi to Beni by Car

Written by fallschirmhosen on March 12, 2009

  • After crossing into the Congo from Uganda without my own transportation, my interpreter and I needed to find a ride to get us to Beni, several hours up the road. On a map, Beni...
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Ituri river Crossing

Epulu to Beni by Motorbike

Written by fallschirmhosen on March 12, 2009

  • Though not as easy to arrange as a motorbike from Beni to Epulu, it is possible to hire motorbikes for the journey between Epulu and Beni. On my trip, my interpreter and I found...
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