The final community I visit on my cross country Kenyan tour is Maragua District in Central Province. Staying with my friend Charles, his community makes me feel very welcome, showers me with gifts and show me the projects they have been working very hard on. During my stay, I am also educated on the lengths [...]
Archive | March, 2011
The Friday Five – Using the Toilet Edition
Yes folks, everybody does it. It’s part of everyday life and when you are travelling, it can be a bigger ordeal then you’d sometimes like it to be. On this weeks edition of The Friday Five, it’s 5 tips regarding this natural act and being prepared when it’s time to go!
North Maragoli, Kenya – The Wonderful West
From the Masai tribes of Ewaso Nyrio I’m off to western Kenya, a region called North Maragoli. There, led by my incredible host Ahuga, I visit a number of projects and schools throughout the community and experience first hand the beauty that is the west. Click here for more information about the Muungano Special School.
The Friday Five – Tips for Being in Transit
Whether it’s by bus, train, car, plane, boat…you get the idea…being in transit is not always the funnest part of your trip. This week on the Friday Five, I’ve got a few tips for making your journeys a little bit easier and efficient.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, I figured a little walk down memory lane would be appropriate. Grab a pint, sit back and enjoy a look back on how I celebrated the luck of the Irish, one year ago today!
The Backpack with Brock Foodbyte: Kenya Edition
In this weeks edition of the Backpack with Brock Foodbyte we’re saying Jambo! from Kenya. The amazing Momma Monica cooks us up some delicious Ugali and trust me, if this stuff doesn’t fill you up, I don’t know what will! Enjoy!
The Friday Five – 5 Tips for Backpacking Up Your Photos
It’s a traveling nightmare. You’ve taken tons of photos of all the places you’ve been and good times you’ve had then BAM! Someone takes your camera, or your memory card stops working and all your great photographs and videos are gone. It’s happened before and it will happen again. That said, there are some ways [...]
Ewaso Nyiro, Kenya Pt. II – A New House & A New School
In part two of my visit to Ewaso Nyrio, Kenya I head back to the housewarming party of Amos and Momma Asha then have the honour of visiting the newly built school in their community. The Oleleshwa Primary School. To learn more about Harambee 4 Humanity, get involved or make a donation to their projects, [...]
The Friday Five – Funny Signs in India
All over the world, and even at home, you’ll strange, funny and bizarre signs. Some give you bad directions, others simply don’t make sense. Having made my way through 40 countries, I’ve seen my fair share of them and this week on The Friday Five I’ve got 5 of those straight from India. They provided [...]
Ewaso Nyrio, Kenya – The Marvelous Masai
On my second stop in Kenya, I arrive in the little town of Ewaso Nyrio. There, I am welcomed to a house warming party and pay witness to a ceremony that happens once every ten years. It is an experience I will remember for the rest of my life.
-
Zorb Globe Riding in Rotorua, New Zealand
-
Want to Place a Bet?
-
‘Bet Brock’ – Eat a Cobra
-
‘The Backpack With Brock Food Byte’ – Australian Veggimite & Tim Tam’s
-
The Great Ocean Road Trip
-
At a Glance: New Hampshire Road Trip – Day Four
-
A Ginormous Announcement: The Viator Dream Travel Job
-
At a Glance: New Hampshire Road Trip – Day Three
-
At a Glance: New Hampshire Road Trip – Day Two
-
At a Glance: New Hampshire Road Trip – Day One
-
The Time-Crunched Traveler (Ellen): So glad you got to experience New Hampshire. It's...
-
Laura @Travelocafe: Oh, if one thing is clear from these photos, it's...
-
Caitlyn: Congrats! I'll be tuning in....
-
sully86: awesome stuff. More good things to come man for ya...
-
