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Paraty, Brazil – Sliding Down A Waterfall

After a fantastic time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil I headed about 4 hours south to a lovely little place called Paraty. Complete with beaches, nature and even an old quarter with cobblestone streets, Paraty is a wonderful place to visit. The best and my personal favourite part about Paraty is the rock waterfall you can slide [...]

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Pt. II: Dancing at the Samba School

In Part II of Rio do Janeiro, Brazil, Brock cooks up a storm with his new travelling buddies Katie, Julia and Leila, chills on the Copacabana beach, then dances up a storm at the Samba School, one of the many great things to do when in the coastal city. The night’s festivities, full of dancing, [...]

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Sunset on Sugar Loaf

My week in London, England was the relaxing break I needed after spending nearly a month in Kenya. Now, with 31 countries and over 9 months of backpacking under my belt, it was time to venture to the final continent of my RTW journey: South America. My first stop would be the continents largest country, [...]

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London, England – Big Ben, Big Shows, Big London

Finishing off my journey through Kenya, I make my way back to London, England where I catch up with some friends, peruse around the city and check out some big ticket shows!

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The Masai Mara, Kenya – Witnessing The Great Migration

For as long as I can remember I have dreamed of experiencing The Great Migration. Over 2 million creatures, from mainly wildebeest, gazelle and zebra, make their way from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara. This annual expedition, one of the greatest of the animal kingdom, is one of both beauty and tragedy. Crossing the [...]

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Maragua, Kenya – Bizarre Gifts, Warm Welcomes and Lessons on Water

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 [...]

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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.

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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, [...]

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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.

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Nairobi, Kenya – Africa, Here I Am!

Finally, what you’ve been waiting for: Backpack with Brock arrives in Kenya! After a flight from London to Paris, then Paris to Nairobi, I land on my 4th continent of this journey around the world, Africa! Spending my first couple days getting adjusted in Nairobi, I stay with the wonderful Momma Monica and her family. [...]

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