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"Don't gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver and gold..."
-Bob Marley

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UPCOMING TRAVELS

2009

Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania

Recently visited places

Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania- Coming soon!

Formed from the collapsed crater of an ancient volcano, Ngorongoro is arguably one of the most beautiful and picturesque landscapes on the African continent. Here, herds of wildebeests and zebras graze under the silent watch of towering mountains and patient predators. Elephants stir in the tranquil shrublands, hippos snort and sputter beneath seemingly placid lakes, flocks of flamingos add a magnificent stroke of pink to the horizon, and the rare black rhino occasionally makes an unforgettable appearance to the lucky visitor. During my sojourn to the African continent, I was told that Ngorongoro ranked among the locations not to be missed on a safari tour of East Africa. After staring open-jawed at yawning lions, laughing hyenas, and burping hippos, I fell speechless upon being asked to describe the experience. Ngorongoro is genuine African mystique: a place that cannot be captured in pictures or done justice through words. The treasures of this Tanzanian paradise can be rightly experienced only in person.

Los Angeles, California, USA

Work in progress.

Grand Canyon/Havasupai Falls, Arizona, USA

Work in progress.

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Esperanza, Dominican Republic

Esperanza, Dominican Republic

In July of 2005, I returned from the Dominican Republic, where I volunteered with the Esperanza Orphanage Project. As well as serving the needs of the Buen Samaritano Orphanage, we had the wonderful privilege of learning about and experiencing Dominican culture with the children of this remarkable island nation.

Mountains near Murren, Switzerland

Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

On one of my most memorable days in this nature-lovers' paradise, I completed the spectacular 2 hour hike from Grutschalp to Murren on a winding forest path with the majestic peaks of the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau towering above. From there it was an equally scenic 1 hour walk down to the tiny farming village of Gimmelwald, and then a steep, but beautiful, descent down to Stechelburg, crossing many of the valley's 72 glacial waterfalls. Its no wonder Lauterbrunnen means "valley of loud waters."

Manarola, Italy

Cinque Terre, Italy

The Cinque Terre consists of five pastel pretty villages strewn across a spectacular stretch of the Italian Riviera. In my short two day stay in the largest of the Cinque Terre towns, Vernazza, I walked the small paths that snake between terraced hills and a sparkling blue sea, taking in "la dolce vita." I found each village to be different from the next, from the calm cafes and chatty old men of Corniglia, to the bustle of Manarola's main (and only) road. I was hooked on the Cinque Terre by a friend who dazzled me with pictures and stories of his journey while spending a semester of study in Italy, but its extroardinary charm and magnificent setting (did I mention the delicious Italian cuisine?) was only realized when I took the journey for myself.

Other Pages Soon To Come...

Corniglia, Italy

Paris, France
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Florence, Italy
Milan, Italy
London, England
Edinburgh, Scotland
Flagstaff, Arizona
Sedona, Arizona
Sosua, Dominican Republic
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Moshi, Tanzania
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Lomé, Togo
Cotonou, Benin
Accra, Ghana
Kumasi, Ghana
Tamale, Ghana
Tafi Atome, Ghana
Amedzofe, Ghana
Mole Natl. Park, Ghana
Grand Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire

Intro Updated Apr 8, 2009
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Comments (64)

a2lopes Dec 13, 2009 at 7:54 AM Report Abuse

Happy birthday Brian and many happy returns of the day. Greetings from Lisbon wich is waiting for your visit
giampiero6 Sep 21, 2009 at 2:23 PM Report Abuse

Hey Brian....very cool Homepage!
cpiers47 Jul 2, 2009 at 6:45 PM Report Abuse

Brian - your travels are so extensive! What marvelous stories you tell here with your pictures. I'm so glad to have stumbled upon your pages...
Popolocha May 7, 2009 at 4:47 PM Report Abuse

Beautiful home page. Oh Brian, you are going to fall in love with Portugal, and Colombia. If I can help you with some tips about Quito, please just let me know.
weebsdavid Dec 12, 2008 at 10:16 PM Report Abuse

Hello Brian Happy birthday & ALL THE BEST from David OF SARAWAK
touristgal Nov 3, 2008 at 9:57 AM Report Abuse

So nice to see a caring person like you traveling the world. I can see that people gravaite to you!
jumpingnorman Oct 13, 2008 at 10:52 AM Report Abuse

Hey Brian - finally a co-Arizonian featured member!!! Great pages and nice African tours...over a month on VT now and Rookie #66!!! Yoohoo!
ncfg Sep 20, 2008 at 12:31 PM Report Abuse

Great home page! I can see Portugal is on your list. I'm sure you will love it!
elae May 4, 2008 at 11:53 PM Report Abuse

love africa
GracesTrips Dec 13, 2007 at 2:58 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday, Brian! Hope you have a most excellent day!