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All the best wildlife, bazaars, and adventures Africa has to offer from Cairo to Cape Town.
Can You Drive a Ford Fiesta Through a Desert?. Top Story - May 2024.
I’m flying down the B1 highway from Windhoek to Keetmanshoop with a map and a boot full of camping gear. I’m excited for the first stop of my Namibian road trip: the Quiver Tree Forest. I spot the sign and turn onto the C17, off the tarmac and onto the gravel. I’ll be there soon; it’s only ten miles or so. I am unprepared for what comes next. The car slides and slips across the road. I am not fully in control anymore. I slow to a crawl. The car judders and shudders, the noise deafening, the vibrations rattling the teeth in my skull. It takes me around an hour to drive the ten miles. I arrive at the campsite relieved to be in one piece, even if it feels like all my bones have been shaken slightly out of place. I will later learn that this is what happens when the gravel road becomes “corrugated”, and that the roads authority goes round once a week to “grade” them. Seems I arrived about 6 days after the grader had last been round.
By Jenifer Nim2 months ago in Wander
Sordaria Fimicola
In mycology, which is a discipline producing many wonders, exactly which mysteries are hidden within fungi? Out of all these strange living things on earth there is a Sardoria fimicola, a fungus that is never off the minds of researchers and fans. It may not immediately ring bell when called by its name but delving into its history unveils another interesting story about how this creature has managed to survive in its habitat despite harsh climatic conditions or predation from other animals.
By el hariti adil2 months ago in Wander
Africa - Several Countries Are Dealing With These Same Rapidly Spreading Infections
Wednesday, 24 April 2024 By: TB Obwoge Insult me if you want, I don't understand why some news outlets in African countries don't seem to link (read news reports from other parts of Africa), it shows when you read some news reports from several African countries. News is reported often times weeks to months later after it has happened, misinformation is spread even by actual news outlets.
By IwriteMywrongs2 months ago in Wander
Ghana's Spreading Conflicts Makes One Wonder What Parameters Are Used to list a Country as 'Peaceful'. Content Warning.
Friday, 19 April 2024 By: TB Obwoge Not only were 30 buses stuck at a filling station in Ghana due to highway robbers but now the conflict areas in Ghana are spreading. With the upcoming elections, the Ghana government is trying their best to ignore all conflicts in order to save face as West Africa's second most peaceful country.
By IwriteMywrongs3 months ago in Wander
Wanderlust and Wellness: How Travel Can Improve Your Physical Health
In a world where stress seems to be an inevitable companion of modern life, the desire to escape and explore new horizons has become more than just a luxury—it's a necessity. Enter wanderlust, that innate desire to travel and explore the world around us. But what if I told you that wanderlust isn't just good for the soul, but for the body too? In this article, we'll delve into the fascinating connection between travel and physical health, exploring how embarking on new adventures can rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit.
By BLESSING COOL 3 months ago in Wander
AN OASIS IN THE SUGARCANE (1)
A WEEKEND IN PARADISE AHEAD Once in a while, even an author needed a break from his job, so Jean had no problem with convincing me to go on this trip. He worked for a huge web design company who created the webpages for some hotels and tourist attractions in Mauritius. They usually tested the facilities before they created the internet presence.
By Christian Bass3 months ago in Wander
The Enduring Legacy of the RMS Titanic: A Tale of Hubris, Tragedy, and Global Resonance
The Birth of a Legend: Constructed by the renowned shipbuilders Harland and Wolff in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the Titanic was a marvel of engineering and opulence. Commissioned by the White Star Line, a subsidiary of the American-owned International Mercantile Marine Company, with financier J.P. Morgan holding majority shares, the Titanic was envisioned as the epitome of luxury and safety. Its sheer size and grandeur surpassed that of any other passenger ship of its time, setting a new standard for transatlantic travel between Southampton, England, and New York City.
By Amulet Alison NKUNA3 months ago in Wander
How do trees tell elephants it’s time to stop eating?
Trees and elephants have a complex and interdependent relationship. Trees provide food, shade, and shelter for elephants, while elephants help to disperse, plant, and prune the trees. However, trees also have ways of telling elephants when it’s time to stop eating them. Here are some of the ways that trees communicate with elephants:
By Edward Sandet3 months ago in Wander
Mountains of the moon
The Rwenzori Mountains, alternatively referred to as the "Mountains of the Moon," stand out as a remarkable and enigmatic natural marvel in Africa. Positioned along the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), these towering peaks exhibit a distinctive combination of biodiversity, glacial characteristics, and cultural significance. This exposition aims to delve into the intricate fabric of the Rwenzori Mountains, exploring their geological origins, ecological diversity, cultural heritage, and contemporary challenges.
By Chrispus Mbusa4 months ago in Wander
The strangest burial habits of the dead around the world.
Most of us know two basic ways to say goodbye to the dead, which is to burn the bodies and bury them, but when you search a little deeper, you'll be surprised to learn some strange, creative and strange funerals practised by different cultures around the world, from giving the bodies to the eagles to beating the body, and there are some crazy ways to get rid of the dead.
By mahmoud hakeem5 months ago in Wander