Destination: Botswana
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Wed, 19 Sep 2007 | By whereintheworld | Views [13602] | Comments [2]
We'd crossed the border and had entered into Botswana where, after an incredibly long bus ride, we stayed in Ghanzi. The next morning we woke early and had a Bushman walk with the San Bushmen of the Kalahari. I'm a huge fan of the films 'The Gods Must ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Wed, 16 Feb 2011 | By OffTheBeatenPath | Views [4857]
Laura waiting for a ride in Botswana I never thought I would hitchhike. Not in a
million years and especially not
alone. But, six months ago I found myself alone and standing on the side of the
road trying to flag down every car that drove ... Read more >
Tags: africa, botswana, hitchhiking, locals, namibia, off the beaten path, tips, transportation, travel, traveler
Mon, 25 Sep 2006 | By jane-of-the-jungle | Views [2387] | Comments [2]
As I write this I can hear the hippos harrumphing like so many old gentlemen in their London club, I can see the vervet monkeys doing acrobatics in the trees, and a beautiful spotted bush buck shyly emerges from the dried Africa grass. Now, here is Donald ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Tue, 3 Jul 2007 | By largeone | Views [2084] | Comments [2]
Creator of the Botswana renowned "pero-perm" Mma Rotswe waits excitedly once more for a customer. Mma has taken the BBH (Botswana's Best Hair Stylist) award in consecutive years with her unbeatable: Peroxide-Perm, which involves unloading ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Sun, 17 Jun 2007 | By pen-eddie | Views [1478]
As most of our trip has been done independently, with the occasional day or overnight tour, we were wary of doing a tour. But issues like the situation in Zimbabwe convinced us that a tour would be the be the best option, so we signed up to do a 7 day ... Read more >
Tags: The Great Outdoors
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 | By lisaf | Views [826]
Driving across the Kalahari Desert brought images of a red sandy dust bowl when it was first suggested we try this as a family unit. I live to tell the tale it was much more beautiful than I imagined. Even in a confined space of a LandRover jam packed ... Read more >
Tags: botswana, giraffes, kalahari desert, land crossings, rondavels
Wed, 8 Dec 2010 | By travelling_tobin | Views [481]
This chapter takes place in Botswana and South Africa between the 2nd and 8th of December. It involves our new truck and a few new truck mates. Our new tour leaders were Biggy and Lucas. We had to sadly say goodbye to; Amy, Bernard, Emily, Jade, Liz, ... Read more >
Mon, 10 Aug 2015 | By btilford01 | Views [474] | Video | Scholarship Entry
Because I want to send a message to people from all over the world which is that perspective changes everything. Being of African decent, my experiences will inspire people of my ethnic group to get out of their comfort zones and explore great adventures ... Read more >
Tags: 2015 Film Scholarship to Colombia
Tue, 26 May 2015 | By bridget | Views [365] | Scholarship Entry
The thought of school that morning made me quiver, school was not my favourite place. I was one of those kids that dreaded being in a crowded place. I literally feared people. I thought people were vultures, waiting for me to die so that they can devour ... Read more >
Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By mytravel | Views [362] | Scholarship Entry
We pulled over under a thorn tree, more for the idea of shade rather than the meager expanse of shade itself. However dirty our 4WD, it still looked out of place there, in the Tsodilo Hills of north-western Botswana, almost a day’s drive off the main ... Read more >
Tags: Travel Writing Scholarship 2013
Sun, 23 Jun 2013 | By iamphoto | 
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Journey of Hope Botswana and My Journey
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Mon, 10 Nov 2014 | By aubreytseleng | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
I have taught art in Botswana for the past 15 years. Now aged 40 I would like to do something personal. I have graduated with a first class pass in Photography (major) in 2010 from University of cape town. Although I'm a professional photographer I need ... Read more >
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Tags: 2014 Travel Photography Scholarship
Sun, 7 Aug 2011 | By shaz | Photo Gallery
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Fri, 1 Dec 2006 | By willlou | Photo Gallery
These pictures were taken in the game parks in Nambia,Botswana and Zimbabwe.
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Thu, 1 Apr 2010 | By anita_81 | Photo Gallery
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