Rwanda Gorilla Tracking: A Photo Essay

I planned on putting captions to these photos, but I really think they speak for themselves. I hope that I have captured the gentle nature of these giants and you will feel like you were there with me.

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Rwanda Gorilla Tracking: Group 13

If you missed yesterday’s introduction to my gorilla tracking, catch up here. After hearing that my group from JK Safaris would be tracking Group 13, we drove to the starting point of our trek. There were 8 trekkers, 2 guides, and an armed guard. It was lovely scenery as we were walking to the park […]

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Rwanda Gorilla Tracking: Taking the Plunge

When I initially made my itinerary for this trip, I was certain it would not involve gorilla tracking in Rwanda. At $500 for a permit, there was nothing budget about it. And besides, can’t you see gorillas in a zoo? But I continued to read and hear testimonies of how it was an essential part […]

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Whoa, Lose the Travel ‘Tude

Mention travel to me, and this is my typical response: a cheesy grin and an eagerness to discuss it. But I contracted a bad travel attitude when I arrived in Kigali. Luckily the symptoms were only temporary, but they were tough to shake.

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Montage Monday: Glimpse at the Treasury

Petra in Jordan is one of the most fascinating sights. As you meander your way through the Sikh (literally means ‘snake’ but referring to the gorge) you walk for a bit before coming upon the Treasury. It’s incredible to get your first glimpse of it before the walls open up, and you are suddenly standing […]

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Sole Purpose: Questscope (Jordan)

Sole Purpose is the fundraising portion of my website geared towards education and microlending. I run, you donate, I find awesome projects, and together we raise awareness for the amazing work that people are doing to improve others’ livelihoods. You may be wondering how I find these projects, and the truth is, it varies.

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