Welcome To A South African Sunset… This was our very first night on safari. How could we ever top this Giraffe greeting us as the sun was setting at the Singita Boulders lodge in the Sabi Sands private reserve near… Read More ›
Travel Memoir
Who Loves Hippos? My Wild “Hide ‘n’ Seek” Hippopotamus Safari Encounters!
I Got A Hippo Hollar! Yes, this Hippo was excited to see me – and I discovered that hIppos are some of the nosiest animals on a safari! Before I get serious for a moment, let’s enjoy this Hippo gliding… Read More ›
How Safari’s Protect Wild Animals! The Positive Impact Of Safari Tourism!
Here’s A Happy Lion! Don’t worry, I didn’t make him angry: this Lion was squinting a bit into the afternoon sun….free to roam the Botswana countryside anyway he wanted to! What we learned on our Safari adventure is that there… Read More ›
Lions! Elephants! Rhinos And More! A Safari “Big 5” Name Change To “Magnificent 7” And More!
Hmmmm…Is This Lion Smiling Or…? That is certainly a devilish smile I captured from a Lion one day on safari. I have another look at our recent African safari adventures: which included many interactions with Lions like this one…as well… Read More ›
Our Surprise “Leopard Encounters!” Two Wild Safari Moments With A Reclusive Cat!
Meet Our Unexpected Friend! As some of you know, my wife Alex and I went on our first Safari, and yes, it was life-changing. I will share many many stories, but why not start with this incredible Leopard encounter on… Read More ›
Cynthia Erivo And Adam Lambert Rock “Jesus Christ Superstar” At The Hollywood Bowl! Here Are Videos!
“Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ, Who are you? What have you sacrificed?” If you don’t know it, the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” is a beloved, yet somewhat controversial, telling of the last days of Jesus. And my wife and I saw… Read More ›
I’m A “New York Foodie!” Angry Pizza! Giant Crabs + Cheesy “Raviolo” Too! Here Are Five Great Big Apple Bites!
What Makes A Food A “New York Bite?” New York has the food of the world: you can find every single flavor in this city – from anywhere in the world…but what’s a true “New York Bite?” Well, hot dogs… Read More ›
My Safari Adventure Begins! From “Sundowner” Cocktails To A Fiery “Boma!”
Welcome To My African Safari! Is there a more stunning way to see our first “safari sunset?” I shared this story on my food blog as well, but there is just too much to contain all of what we experienced… Read More ›
Happy 4th Of July…
Happy July 4th – let’s celebrate while remembering we are a country because we fought against tyranny… Happy 4th Of July? Celebrating Our Freedom At A Crossroads…
Heading Out On Safari! Our “Trip Of A Lifetime” Begins!
Our Safari Awaits! I found the above image online: a stunning savannah in South Africa as a group goes on safari…something my wife Alex and I are doing – for the first time – as well! I love this picture,… Read More ›
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