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Re: On Safari, Panna Tiger Reserve, India
I too went on a tiger safari in India. What a thrill to see one of these magnificent cats. Your photos are excellent!
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Re: On Safari, Panna Tiger Reserve, India
Thanks for the comment, Marilyn. Tigers sure are magnificent any place you see them. But to watch them hunt was a very special experience.
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Re: On Safari in Africa -- wildlife gallery
Thank you for your comments PortMoresby and GarryRF!. Yes, we got quite close to the animals Garry, although you definitely need to have a telephoto lens and best to have a camera with a quick shutter speed. I used my digital SLR on these and shot photos in bursts of 5-6, picking out the one I like best. You need to be very careful about where you eat in Africa, maybe more so than in most places. But we traveled with a quality safari outfit (And Beyond), which not only prepared great meals,...
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Re: Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other. (Part 5) The Elephants of Pinnawala
Thanks, PortMoresby! And we've not even been to the sacred tooth relic in Kandy, the medieval ruins of Polonnaruwa, the beautiful hill country filled with tea plantations and "The World's End", a wildlife safari at Yala National Park, nor any of the nice beaches (but keep reading -- reports on these are coming). Sri Lanka is a great destination, especially now that the civil war is over. I was doubly lucky to not only be able to visit a dear friend there but to have time to leisurely explore...
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Re: Walk the Nile and Take Awhile
Rob, how did I miss this when you posted it? This is possibly the most interesting article I've read for quite a while. I'm pleased they'll be filming it and hope to see it one day. While I'm up for an adventure from time to time watching a film of this one is the closest I'll get to doing it. Thanks!
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Re: A visit to Waterton National Park
I love the pictures, Roderick. Part of what makes Waterton so special are its many wild animals. Almost like going on safari in America! I'm especially fond of the little bear. He looks so very lost without his mother. Hope you didn't get between her and the little one! And thanks for your first contribution to Travelgumbo!
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Re: Kruger National Park - South Africa. Pt 2
I would not want to approach a bull elephant in my car, but having done several safaris, the animals all but ignore you in the Range Rover vehicles. Apparently they only see a box on wheels. They do not have the ability to discriminate what's inside the box. But if you step out of the vehicle onto the ground, they will become aware of you and you now are on today's menu. The best travel experiences of my life were the days I've been on safari. It's not cheap, but is most memorable. So...
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 29, 2014. Shira Plateau, Tanzania
Was this part of a guided tour DrF. ? A safari ? The further I get from civilisation - I get more concerned for safety. Wild animals, clean water and getting lost ! Was this a family vacation ? You must be a "hardened traveller"
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 14, 2015: Canada’s original safari – African Lion Safari in Hamilton Ontario
Southwest of Toronto, about one and half hours of driving, Canada’s original safari – African Lion Safari -- is situated near the city of Hamilton, Ontario. The 20 hectare wild life park has a slogan of,...
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Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve
My adventure in Kenya begins in Maasai Mara, widely considered to be Africa’s greatest wildlife reserve. With more than 200 square miles of open plains, woodlands and riverine forest, the Mara is joined by privately-owned...
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April 18, 2017: Sunrise, Sunset: Life in the South African Bush
Join Marilyn Jones on a photo-safari in South Africa.
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September 11, 2017: Wild Elephants at Periyar Tiger Reserve
A last minute encounter with a group of elephants turned an otherwise disappointing afternoon on safari into a cherished memory.
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Dubai Tour Package with Atlantis
Dubai is filled with great attractions for a visitor to explore. Nisha shares some of them with you (sponsored content)
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Perfect Itinerary for a Dubai Family Vacation
Priyanka shares lots of details you can use when planning your next trip to Dubai.
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Top 5 activities in Auckland
Some suggestions for your top must-do activities in Auckland (sponsored content)
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Best Underrated Places in Florida
Jose offers some suggestions for places you should visit in Florida (sponsored content)
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On Safari, Panna Tiger Reserve, India
DrFumblefinger goes on a safari in India, his quest to spot the elusive tiger. Mission accomplished!
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Cherokee Trace Wild Animal Park, Texas
Enjoy a family outing with wild animals as Marilyn Jones visits with her granddaughter.
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Some of the Best Activities to Try in Dubai
Henry Taylor provides a look at some of the most interesting things you can try in the dynamic city of Dubai
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February 20, 2020: Jungle Safari, Cuba
Into the jungle in a shiny old Ford: GarryRF gets a 'basic and bumpy' ride on his journey.
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Perspectives on East Africa: 3) Lake Manyara National Park
(Lake Manyara, viewed from the Serena Lodge, Tanzania) The last safari destination we visited in Tanzania was Lake Manyara National Park. We left our camp after breakfast and drove the Ngorongoro Crater Rim Drive through...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 8, 2015: Elk, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
A few springs ago I was visiting Denver and decided to make an overnight trip to Rocky Mountain National Park, through Estes Park. The higher passes and most scenic drives were closed because of snow and ice, but I was rewarded...
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Kenya's wildebeests: On the road again, and on TV
Every year, millions of wildebeests migrate from one grazing area to another in Africa, centered on Kenya, crossing open land, water and forest. And this year, they'll do it on live TV. The northward migration, from the Serengeti to the Maasai...
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A Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb On President's Travel Bucket List
Even the President has a travel bucket list. He told Kenya's CapitalFM, at the end of his Kenya visit, of some places he wants to go post Presidency. President Obama said he wants to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, take a Masai Mara safari, and have a beach...
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Bald eagle flies the coop after gull fight
A star attraction at a Dutch safari park appears to have left home after an unpleasant encounter with aggressive gulls.
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Exploring Namibia – Part 1
Professor Abe takes us on the beginning of a great safari adventure in Namibia, through some dramatic desert scenery.
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Exploring Namibia – Part 2
Part 2 of Professor Abe's 3 part series through the fascinating desert landscapes and old German towns in Namibia.
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Exploring Namibia – Part 3
Professor Abe concludes his series on visiting Namibia with safaris in Etosha National Park. Be sure to check out some of these wonderful wildlife scenes.
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Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka
Professor Abe shares a wonderful photogallery of wildlife he encountered while on safari in Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka.
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July 5, 2018: The Gili Islands, Trawandan. Lombok
GarryRF shares a view from these little-known islands near Indonesia
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An evening stroll in Barrio Santa Cruz, Seville
We explore the narrow lanes and alleys of Barrio Santa Cruz, the old Jewish section of Seville, and discover a treasure of plazas, gardens and tapas bars.
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River cruise trends: bigger world, smaller ships
The river cruise industry is expanding into new territory: new rivers and destinations, and different themed activities.
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July 2, 2019: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Marilyn Jones has a chance to observe maternal protective behavior in the wild.
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Sept. 3, 2019: The Itsanitaq Museum, Churchill, Manitoba
In a small Arctic town, Marilyn explores a small museum with a big story about the history and culture of the Inuit people.
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10 Awesome Things to do on an African Safari
Safaris have evolved into a mixtureof travel experiences that can appeal to your individual interests, like hot-air ballooning, fly-in camping and fishing.
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park (Where Gumbo was #326)
Gumbo was visiting the fabulous San Diego Zoo Safari Park. About a half hour's drive north of San Diego, it covers a vaste 1800 acres and offers the opportunity to see hundreds of species of often endangered animals roam freely in their vast enclosures.
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July 16, 2019: Manyara National Park, Tanzania
Marilyn Jones finds quite a variety of wildlife on her tour of this Tanzanian park.
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Minneriya National Park: An Overall Review
Sri Lanka is a fabulous travel destination, with beautiful beaches, archeologic wonders, and amazing wildlife. A look at the highlights of Minneriya National Park (sponsored content)
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Walk the Nile and Take Awhile
Explorer Levinson Wood begins his try of walking the Nile this Sunday.Read about it. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/tra...-along-the-Nile.html
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Family Takes Year Off to Travel the World
The Luke family took their two boys and traveled the world for a year.Their travels included a safari,beaches ,and tea plantations and much more.. Read about their experiences below! http://www.smdailyjournal.com/...d/1776425114191.html
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Celebrating Nature on Seven Continents: Africa, part 1: A Hyena Worth Waiting For
On safari in Kenya's savanna, Kirsten Hines' tour group makes an unexpected wildlife sighting...
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Three Days in San Diego
Three days in San Diego, visiting both the historic Old Town and especially the world-famous San Diego Zoo and its Safari Park.
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Kirsten Hines' Celebrating Nature on Seven Continents
Kirsten Hines loves nature and wildlife. Here's a summary of her series entitled "Celebrating Nature on Seven Continents".
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Return to Etosha, Pt. 2
Professor Abe's fascinating journey of exploration of Etosha Park's wildlife concludes with this week's post.
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October 28, 2018: Zimbabwe - Canoeing On The Zambezi
Gilles shares an extraordinary adventure, canoeing the Zambezi River and camping on its bank. It provided a unique opportunity for wildlife viewing.
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Return to Etosha, Pt. 1
Professor Abe returns to Etosha National Park in Namibia, and shares some of its amazing natural treasures with us today.
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December 5, 2018: Cheetah Conservation Fund, nr. Otjiwarongo, Namibia
Professor Abe visits the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia where he has the opportunity to study and photograph these magnificent animals up close.
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Rawla Jojawar, India
DrFumblefinger visits Rawla Jojawar, a Heritage Hotel which was once a fort. It is a lovely property with great amenities.
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February 21, 2019: Dracula's Castle
GarryRF brings us a photo of this 13th-century stronghold.