Photo of the Week: Buddha at Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) in Kathmandu, Nepal
This photo was taken at the Monkey Temple in Kathmandu, one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites, having existed for the last 1500 years. In every direction…
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Photo of the Week: Poon Hill, Nepal
I awoke at 4 a.m. to see the sun rise from Poon Hill in the foothills of the Himalayas. Poon Hill’s summit is at 3210 meters (10,531 feet). Dhaulagiri, the seventh highest mountain in…
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Photo of the Week: Okavango Delta, Botswana
I traveled through the Okavango Delta, the world’s largest inland delta, on a traditional canoe called a mokoro. The lily pads and reeds were abundant…
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Photo of the Week: Sunset in the Namib Desert, Namibia
We awoke before the sun to climb a sand dune (Dune 45) in the Namib Desert. It was a short but difficult barefoot trek to the top by moonlight. As the…
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Photo of the Week: Elephants in Knysna Elephant Park, South Africa
This week, I was delighted to see and touch African Elephants at the Knysna Elephant Park in South Africa. It is not an experience I will forget. They are so peaceful to be around.
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Photo of the Week: Bo-Kaap District in Cape Town
Bo-Kaap is an old neighborhood in Cape Town close to the city center. It was a slum for many years and neglected under the apartheid...
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Photo of the Week: Cape Point, South Africa
On South Africa’s Cape Peninsula, every vista provides a spectacular view of white sand beaches, crystal-clear water, and mountains. This shot was taken at Cape…
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Photo of the Week: Stellenbosch, South Africa
With over 200 wineries, the Stellenbosch wine route is a must for any visitor to Cape Town – just about an hour’s drive from the city. The scenery is as delicious as the wine.
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Photo of the Week: Graffiti in Chania, Crete, Greece
Crete is a romantic and special place. It’s no wonder that so many people fall under it’s spell, experiencing a love affair with the location. I found this stencil graffiti in an alley in the oldest neighborhood in Chania (continuously inhabited since 3500 B.C.).
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Photo of the Week: Chania, Crete, Greece
This week’s picture comes from a tiny back street in the ancient city of Chania on Crete’s northern shore. It seems everywhere I look there is art.
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