Experiences by Destination

Travel sights, sites, and experiences sorted by geographic area

Stone pancakes (Punakaiki) and seals – New Zealand

Geological wonders: Punakaiki Rocks – New Zealand The Punakaiki Rocks are located on the northwest side of the South Island...

Lake Nakuru photolog (Kenya)

Karen Gixen Museum (Nairobi, Kenya)

Not far from the center of Nairobi, in a lush area (and near the elephant orphanage), Karen Gixen’s former home...

6 days in Colombia, 1 in Panama City: Hotel, airfare, breakfast under $500. Overall total under $800

For my recent trip to Colombia and Panama City, my airfare was $291 (after all taxes and fees).  My hotel,...

Magical Maasai Mara skies (Kenya) – photolog

Helping women with Kazuri beads (Nairobi, Kenya)

Helping women with Kazuri beads (Nairobi, Kenya)

Kazuri Beads is well worth a stop if you have time in Nairobi, especially if you like well-made jewelry or...

More animals of the Maasai Mara (Kenya) – photolog

Lions, jackals, and hyenas in the Maasai Mara (Kenya)

One of the most well known parks in Kenya, the Maasai Mara (also simply called The Mara) is a savannah...

Nairobi’s National Museum – Kenya

Nairobi’s National Museum is currently housed at the above building in Nairobi. It is soon moving to a much larger...

Uluru and the Red Center (Australia)

Sunset over Uluru (Ayer’s Rock) On the way to Uluru there are only a few “towns” between Alice Springs and...