Cameroon’s Douala-Edéa National Park
A visit by boat up the long river to Douala-Edea National Park in the jungle of Cameroon, and meeting local people in the river villages.
Equatorial Guinea: Africa’s Only Spanish Speaking Nation
Equatorial Guinea: A nation in Africa where people speak Spanish. The island of Bioko has a market where alligators and pangolin are on offer.
Pamukkale, Turkey: It Looks Like Snow
In inland Turkey, the ruins of the Hellenistic spa resort town of Hierapolis sits above Pamukkale, natural thermal springs which are on the hill by the town.
Pokhara, Nepal: Seeing the World Peace Pagoda
The Shanti Stupa, or Peace Pagoda, is a star attraction for Buddhists and other visitors to Pokhara, Nepal, who also paraglide there.
Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, Sri Lanka
In Kandy, Sri Lanka, a visit to a very holy place for Hindus, the Temple of the Tooth, that contains the buddha’s tooth and the rituals surrounding it.
Zanzibar: Cave Swimming, Monkeys, and Seaweed Farming
Highlighting the southwest coast of Zanzibar, the author journeys through Kuza Cave, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, and a seaweed farming center.
Montenegro’s Two Hot Cities: Budva and Cetinje
Budva and Cetinje are two interesting cities with long history in Montenegro. Visiting the historic sites, monastery, and the beautiful Sveti Nicola.
Kyrgyzstan: Soaring with the Eagles
Meeting trainers of eagles and carpet makers in Kyrgysztan, where the practice has thrived for thousands of years.
Yazidis of Lalesh, Kurdistan
Meeting the Yazidi people and visiting the Mecca of Kurdistan, Lalesh, in the mountainous region featuring conicle roofs and an underground tomb.
Kurdistan’s Marvelous Monastery
A visit to a remote mountain monastery in Alqosh Kurdistan. Discovering the ancient structure and staying for a visit with the local monks.
Ghana’s Volta Region: Cats, Bats and Rats for Dinner
The author moves to Ho, in Volta in eastern Ghana, and learns about the dining customs that include eating cats, rats and bats, crafts and village life.