Travel Escapes from Kampala, Uganda

This is a collection of travel and adventure activities I performed (or almost performed) while living in Kampala, Uganda in 2022-2023. They are generally weekend escapes but some are a bit longer. Many involve a bicycle, some a car (private and hired) and ultimately just about anything else I could get my posterior into. Visit […]

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Murchison Falls Safari, Uganda

This is a quick post about how we visited the Murchison Falls National Park, in Uganda, for a self drive safari. I provide details that include maps, costs and links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided safari adventure without a shoestring. I knew very little about Murchison Falls National Park but […]

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Lake Mburo National Park Safari, Uganda

This is a quick post about how we visited the Lake Mburo National Park, in Uganda, for a self drive safari. I provide details that include maps, costs and links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided safari adventure on a steep budget. It started at the Hyena Hill Lodge (our 2-night […]

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Weekend Visit to Majete Wildlife Reserve, Malawi

majete wildlife reserve

The weekend visit to Majete Wildlife Reserve is an outing near Blantyre, in Southern Malawi. I provide details that include my opinions, facts, photos, videos and links to additional details. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. Let me start by saying that the hardest […]

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Camel Safari in Morocco

This is a quick overview about a packaged camel safari in Morocco with logistical details and facts as well as links to a full written narrative, photos and videos. This is a guided cultural experience on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the article. Difficulty Level: About Morocco Morocco is situated on […]

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How To Trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp, Pakistan

Nanga Parbat Jeep

This post will outline how to trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp, Pakistan. I will provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to a full written narrative, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoe string. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. […]

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How To do a Traditional Camel Safari in Rajasthan, India

In this post I explain how to do a traditional camel safari in Rajasthan, India. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. Farting Camels […]

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How to do a Chitwan National Park Package, Nepal

This is a quick post about how to do a Chitwan National Park package (all inclusive safari type) for cheap. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper […]

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Mongolia by Horse Across the Alti Mountains

This is a quick post about travels across Mongolia by horse. It is a narrative of our Altai Mountains crossing by horse and photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the adventure. Mongolian Horse with no Name This short journal was written upon my […]

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