With so much natural forest left on the sides of the roads, so much exploring can be done without spending any money. We stocked up
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Tag: birding on a budget
Lékoni
When I look back and think about my time in Lékoni Gabon the first thought that comes to mind is not of the breathtaking scenery
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A Diamond in the Rough – Zim’s Eastern Highlands @ Seldomseen & Aberfoyle
Some people might argue that staring out into the sea is one of the most beautiful views there is. I disagree. In my opinion mountains
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Madagascar – Bemanevika – The Best Day of Birding of Our Lives (SERIOUSLY.)
If you were to stop and think about locations in the world where it is possible to see two different species of birds with a
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Madagascar – The Tsingy Extension (AKA The WORST Car Ride of Our Lives)
Ross and I had planned quite the six-month backpacking/birding extravaganza, spending four months in Indonesia and following that up with a tour around the Indian
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Sumba – Indonesia – Where Everything Went Just Right
Indonesia, a dream destination for anyone who enjoys tropical mountains, white sand beaches, warm ocean water and gorgeous landscapes — also a dream destination for
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Mindanao: Birding an island of megas
After two weeks of birding in the Philippines, it was time to head to the last island of the trip, Mindanao. Before my early morning
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The Caribbean – Our Dominican Republic Adventure – March 15-20, 2016
With incredible natural beauty, top resorts, golf courses, and beaches, it’s no surprise that the Dominican Republic is the most visited tourist destination in the
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The Caribbean – Bienvenidos a Puerto Rico! – March 12-15, 2016
Puerto Rico, the fourth-largest island in the Greater Antilles was a fascinating place to visit. Although a territory of the United States, I never spent
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The Beginning of the End – Ecuador – July 7-18, 2015
Our hired van for Peru was scheduled to end on July 6th. We were dropped off in the city of Chiclayo and had planned to
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