Archive for March, 2009
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52 Perfect Offbeat Travel Tips
Posted on March 30, 2009 | 32 CommentsOffbeat Travel Tip Time! Here are 52 Offbeat things that I’ve come across my travels, or reading the adventures of others, that I’ve converted into 52 Perfect Offbeat Travel Tips.... -
Weird Sculpture of the Week – Dunedin, New Zealand
Posted on March 28, 2009 | 1 CommentWeird Sculpture Time! This Weird Sculpture was spotted in a park at Port Chalmers, north of Dunedin, New Zealand. I have no idea what this Weird Sculpture means – there... -
Hyrax. What animal is it related to?
Posted on March 25, 2009 | 3 CommentsHyrax – Mini Me Pachyderm! Hyrax are found all over Africa and in parts of the Middle East. One can see Hyrax running all over the place, especially rocks, such... -
The Art of Buying a Carpet in Turkey
Posted on March 23, 2009 | 5 CommentsBuy a Carpet – Turkish Style! Buying a Carpet. How it really happens! Undergoing Intense Negotiations with a Carpet Seller! I entered a random Carpet Shop where another couple were... -
Ngorogoro Crater, Tanzania. One of the coolest camping grounds ever
Posted on March 20, 2009 | No CommentsNgorogoro Crater Campground Rocks! This photo was taken at the camping ground on the edge of the Ngorogoro Crater in Tanzania. Yes, this elephant is not fenced in at all. ... -
Wanna Camel Ride? The Hard Evidence at the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
Posted on March 18, 2009 | 4 CommentsCamel Rides at the Pyramids – Almost Impossible to Avoid! Taking photos of the Giza Pyramids in Egypt. It’s a nightmare at the best of times. Usually, the Giza Pyramids... -
Worst Drivers In The World
Posted on March 16, 2009 | 13 CommentsWorst Drivers In The World. I’ve travelled a lot around the world – my country counter is now over 30. One thing I’ve noticed throughout my travels is that the... -
What Business is This?
Posted on March 14, 2009 | 1 CommentI love this about Africa. Instead of simply painting a sign that says ‘Hair and Beauty for Ladies’‘, this building was covered in murals depicting what this business offered. This... -
Unfinished Obelisk – D’oh, I stuffed it up!
Posted on March 12, 2009 | 1 CommentUnfinished Obelisk – A Very Old Mistake The Unfinished Obelisk is a prime example of a Pharaoh-funded stuff up involving a 1,000 tonne rock carved into the ground. The Unfinished... -
Barber Shop – The Best House ‘Extension’
Posted on March 10, 2009 | No CommentsBarber Shop time! Sorry, the Barber Shop is not open today. This Barber Shop was spotted in a village near Lake Malawi, in Malawi. It looks like a ramshackle house...
