TravelPast50 Year in Review 2018: Art and Adventure
2018 was the Year of Art and Adventure, new places, new activities, wildly crealtive people, more time back home, and some separate trips for Tom and Kris.
Nature and Wildlife
An India Tiger Safari: What to Expect
For an India tiger safari, visit Madhya Pradesh in the heart of India. Heavily forested, this central India state offers relatively clean air, wonderful cuisine based on locally grown produce, and close-up opportunities to meet local people and appreciate their crafts and daily routines. With luck–and some good guides–you’ll enjoy a tiger sighting, too. But that’s just a piece of the Madhya Pradesh story.
Two Interviews and Some Elephants: More on Malawi
Two interviews with participants in the Biosphere Expeditions wildlife research program in Malawi. Primatologist Amanda Harwood and veteran citizen scientist Bob Hussey. And, for your amusement, some elephants
A Malawi Diary, 12 Days with Biosphere Expeditions
Almost two weeks in the Malawi bush doing wildlife conservation work with Biosphere Expeditions adds up to a lot of memories of a great and fulfilling trip.
Volunteering in Africa with Biosphere Expeditions
If you are interested in volunteering with animals in Africa, be sure you look into the Biosphere Expeditions program in Malawi.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Australia
There’s a great variation of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Australia, from the Sydney Opera House to the Tasmanian Wilderness. We’ve visited a few of them, but because of the … Read more
When Your Car Falls Through the Ice
Gary Thompson is the guy you call when your car falls through the ice. We heard about Gary from our hosts at the Best Western Premier Lodge on Lake Detroit. … Read more
Views of Olympic National Park, Washington
Sunsets and spectacular views throughout Olympic National Park in Washington, a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Why You Should Travel to Cuba
The many reasons to travel to Cuba now. See how a country’s people cope with decades of isolation and socialism, and discover the natural beauty of the island, too.
2017: The Year in Photos
The past year was a bit strange for us as we traveled much less than we usually do. We made it to eight countries (not counting the U.S.) including only … Read more
