My first day in Rio was as clear as it was going to get. I decided to head up to the Sugar Loaf mountain so I could get a view of the entire city. The beaches behind the rocks above is the infamous Copacabana and to the right is the small beach of Urca. The […]
Showing Respect: Lalibela, Ethiopia
This was something very unique to see in Ethiopia. The man on the right is a priest that happened to be my tour guide. Lalibela is an extremely religious city and one of the reasons it was built was in order to be the 2nd Jerusalem. When you enter into a church you always take off your […]
Leaving the Bay: Ushuaia, Argentina
Welcome to Ushuaia, Argentina. This is the self-proclaimed southernmost city in the world and the main port for all cruises leaving to Antarctica. The weather in the city changes hourly so the view that you see is not something that you see every day. One of the unusual things that has occurred in some parts […]
The Ridiculously Cool Taxis in Madagascar
The taxis in Madagascar was one of the first sights that I witnessed on the way to the hotel from the airport when I first arrived in teh country. If you don’t know your cars, or Madagascar for that matter, then you may not know that the country that is roughly twice the size of California […]
Dedication To African Roots: Carnival In Barranquilla, Colombia
There are a few different as to why people dress up the way they do for many festivals and carnivals around the world. The man below is dressed up in all black and order to remember the African heritage of the coastal region in Colombia. These were one of the guys that I like the […]
Rice Fields in Madagascar
The rice fields in Madagascar was one of the first things that I saw when I set foot in Madagascar. What a unique country this is, aside from feeling like Asia instead of Africa, they seem to be on a completely different level compared to the rest of the continent. The cultures are completely different […]
Somaliland Shillings: Somaliland
This was one of the unique things about visiting Somaliland and one of the most common things that you will see as well. One dollar equals roughly 5000 Somaliland shillings, everyone does accept US dollars but when you pay for something and receive Shillings as change you’re going to get a massive amount of Shillings […]
Eagle At The Bahai Temple: Haifa, Israel
The Baha’i Temple in Haifa, Israel is an amazing sight to see. The gardens that spread across the mountain side are incredibly gorgeous and you can find unique sites like the one above. I honestly didn’t know anything about the Baha’i faith until I arrived in Israel, I learned both about this unique religion that […]
House In The Country: Antarctica
How awesome would it be to have that view every morning? Wake up with a few friends that happen to be penguins and stare at the icebergs that float around. I can’t describe how special Antarctica is compared to other countries that I have been to, I can tell you that it is something that you […]
Food In Ethiopia: Tibs!
Of all the food that I found in Eastern Africa, Ethiopia had some of the best food to try, Not to mention it was also the cheapest. I could easily eat in Ethiopia for under four dollars a day. Not only did I have the best coffee in the world, but also had a unique […]
