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July 31, 2016

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July 31, 2016

It was a day of picnicking, tubing, skiing, and hospital-visiting.

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An Archaeologist's Rig
- Jan 8, 2026 An Archaeologist's Rig (part 19) Jan 8, 2026
- Oct 13, 2025 An Archaeologist's Rig (part 127) Oct 13, 2025
- Jun 26, 2025 An Archaeologist’s Rig (part 47) Jun 26, 2025
- May 11, 2023 An Archaeologist's Rig (part 48) May 11, 2023
- Apr 7, 2023 An Archaeologist's Rig (Part 17) Apr 7, 2023
- Aug 13, 2022 An Archaeolgist's Rig (part 41) Aug 13, 2022
Apostle Paul
- Jul 7, 2025 Dating Paul: An Acts Anchor Jul 7, 2025
- Jun 17, 2024 Paul before the Areopagus Court in Acts 17: A Case with Capital Consequences Jun 17, 2024
- Apr 17, 2024 From Caesar to the Tower of the Winds: Exploring the Roman Forum of Athens Apr 17, 2024
- Mar 13, 2024 Acts 18: Christianity on Trial in Corinth Mar 13, 2024
- Dec 18, 2023 The Roman Agora of Thessaloniki: Walking Through Acts 17 Dec 18, 2023
Book Review
- Mar 14, 2019 Required reading for explorers (part 4) Mar 14, 2019
- Mar 4, 2019 Required reading for explorers (part 3) Mar 4, 2019
Camino de Santiago
- Feb 4, 2022 French work Feb 4, 2022
- Jan 28, 2022 Ah, Burgos! Jan 28, 2022
- Jan 23, 2022 On dappled deer Jan 23, 2022
- Jan 18, 2022 Atapuerca, Man Jan 18, 2022
- Dec 29, 2021 Over the montañas and thru the wood Dec 29, 2021
- Dec 26, 2021 Between storms Dec 26, 2021
- Dec 20, 2021 The good, the bad, and the ugly Dec 20, 2021
- Dec 14, 2021 Miasma Dec 14, 2021
- Dec 11, 2021 James goes West Dec 11, 2021
- Dec 4, 2021 The grape farmer's story Dec 4, 2021
- Dec 1, 2021 Old world tortillas Dec 1, 2021
- Nov 29, 2021 A visit to the hospital Nov 29, 2021
- Nov 19, 2021 A sturdy walking stick Nov 19, 2021
- Nov 15, 2021 There's a Mike in Logroño Nov 15, 2021
- Nov 12, 2021 A significant mark Nov 12, 2021
- Nov 9, 2021 What happened to James the Great Nov 9, 2021
- Nov 4, 2021 The rain in Spain Nov 4, 2021
- Nov 1, 2021 Sipping from fountains Nov 1, 2021
- Oct 25, 2021 Beyond Forgiveness Oct 25, 2021
- Oct 21, 2021 Forgiveness ridge Oct 21, 2021
- Oct 18, 2021 Run Bull Run Oct 18, 2021
- Oct 13, 2021 We found him in the Iruna Oct 13, 2021
- Oct 8, 2021 Pompey-city Oct 8, 2021
- Oct 4, 2021 Dan was on The Way Oct 4, 2021
- Sep 30, 2021 And don't let the bedbugs bite Sep 30, 2021
- Sep 26, 2021 He played at the piano to keep warm Sep 26, 2021
- Sep 22, 2021 An Imperfect Introduction Sep 22, 2021
- Sep 20, 2021 790 Sep 20, 2021
- Sep 16, 2021 He blowd his brains out his ears Sep 16, 2021
- Sep 13, 2021 The James Gang Sep 13, 2021
- Sep 9, 2021 A chain of whispered stories Sep 9, 2021
- Sep 6, 2021 Mountain portal Sep 6, 2021
- Sep 3, 2021 Transitions Sep 3, 2021
- Aug 30, 2021 First touch Aug 30, 2021
Exploring Africa
- Dec 11, 2019 A Christmas card Dec 11, 2019
- Dec 5, 2019 Lake Manyara: A Good Park for Beginners Dec 5, 2019
- Nov 27, 2019 Hemingway’s "Something Wonderful": Leaving Arusha for the Wild Nov 27, 2019
- Oct 27, 2019 Mud, Miracles, and Mr. Nixon: Our Safari Begins Oct 27, 2019
- Oct 20, 2019 And there I was when I woke up (part 1) Oct 20, 2019
- Sep 17, 2019 Dreams of Cinnabar: A Midnight Arrival in Zanzibar Sep 17, 2019
- Sep 13, 2019 The "Flat-Top" That Isn't: Exploring Kilimanjaro’s Secret Caldera Sep 13, 2019
- Aug 18, 2019 The Last Full Night: Resting at 13,000 Feet Aug 18, 2019
- Aug 11, 2019 Critically Endangered: The High-Flying Griffon Vultures of the Serengeti Aug 11, 2019
- Jul 29, 2019 Rookie mistakes Jul 29, 2019
- Mar 14, 2019 Required reading for explorers (part 4) Mar 14, 2019
- May 2, 2018 5 gifts from Africa May 2, 2018
- Apr 25, 2018 Stork swarm Apr 25, 2018
- Apr 5, 2018 Serengeti chicken Apr 5, 2018
- Mar 29, 2018 Noah's ark (sortof) Mar 29, 2018
- Mar 21, 2018 The eighth wonder of the world Mar 21, 2018
- Mar 14, 2018 Tarangire Mar 14, 2018
- Mar 7, 2018 Taking a safari Mar 7, 2018
- Feb 22, 2018 The wonder of africa Feb 22, 2018
- Feb 15, 2018 Fingerprints on a frosty pane Feb 15, 2018
- Feb 1, 2018 Kili's flattop Feb 1, 2018
- Jan 25, 2018 Then I let myself believe it Jan 25, 2018
- Jan 17, 2018 The big push Jan 17, 2018
- Jan 5, 2018 The most interesting man in the world Jan 5, 2018
- Dec 30, 2017 It has an odd ring Dec 30, 2017
- Dec 27, 2017 15K+ Dec 27, 2017
- Dec 21, 2017 Starry night Dec 21, 2017
- Dec 14, 2017 Mush balls Dec 14, 2017
- Dec 7, 2017 Come and see, the moon is dancing Dec 7, 2017
- Nov 30, 2017 Breakfast scramble Nov 30, 2017
- Nov 24, 2017 Valley of the giants Nov 24, 2017
- Nov 16, 2017 Shark fin and teeth Nov 16, 2017
- Nov 10, 2017 And we ate it too, twice Nov 10, 2017
- Nov 2, 2017 Acclimatizing Nov 2, 2017
- Oct 28, 2017 A stone-cold cauldron Oct 28, 2017
- Oct 21, 2017 On elevating Oct 21, 2017
- Oct 15, 2017 The CIA Oct 15, 2017
- Oct 11, 2017 On the shira Oct 11, 2017
- Oct 10, 2017 Hakuna matata Oct 10, 2017
- Oct 1, 2017 Creatures of the night Oct 1, 2017
- Sep 23, 2017 A hobbily start Sep 23, 2017
- Sep 17, 2017 PaperGate Sep 17, 2017
- Sep 2, 2017 The LFMW Sep 2, 2017
- Aug 27, 2017 Ptolemaic puzzles (part 2) Aug 27, 2017
- Aug 20, 2017 A real star of the sea Aug 20, 2017
- Aug 13, 2017 Pole pole Aug 13, 2017
- Aug 6, 2017 Ptolemaic puzzles (part 1) Aug 6, 2017
- Jul 31, 2017 A honeymoon gift Jul 31, 2017
- Jul 22, 2017 Elevated faith . . . and doubt Jul 22, 2017
- Jul 29, 2013 The Nimble Finger-Eater and other Ghanaian Wheels I have Known Jul 29, 2013
- Jul 22, 2013 Noble Ghanaians Jul 22, 2013
- Jul 17, 2013 Signs of Faith Jul 17, 2013
- Jul 10, 2013 Reptiles with Attitudes (and DNA Trails) Jul 10, 2013
- Jul 7, 2013 Ambrosia over Apocalyptic Jul 7, 2013
- Jul 2, 2013 Swinging in the Rain(forest) Jul 2, 2013
- Jun 27, 2013 The Door of No Return Jun 27, 2013
- Jun 18, 2013 The African Bush Elephant Jun 18, 2013
- Jun 14, 2013 Moses in the Wilderness Jun 14, 2013
- Jun 10, 2013 Africa's Lumpy Head Jun 10, 2013
Exploring Austria
- Nov 5, 2024 Aïda: It’s what’s in Vienna (Wien) Nov 5, 2024
- Jul 21, 2022 Cycling Through History: A Day in the Wachau Valley, Austria Jul 21, 2022
- Jul 20, 2022 Lion Cage (Part 1) Jul 20, 2022
- Jun 14, 2022 Vienna without Vindobona is like Mama without pie Jun 14, 2022
- Jun 7, 2022 Happy endings and not so happy endings Jun 7, 2022
Exploring Cyprus
- Oct 20, 2024 The Wedding Chapel of Richard the Lionheart Oct 20, 2024
- Oct 16, 2024 Copper Island (Cyprus) was the Home of Barnabas Oct 16, 2024
Exploring Egypt
- Jan 28, 2026 Luxor is more than Ruins—it’s where History Feels Personal Jan 28, 2026
- Jan 21, 2026 Felucca Ride: Sunset on the Nile Jan 21, 2026
- Jan 15, 2026 Pi3y the Doorkeeper: An Egyptian Statue and a Biblical Psalm Jan 15, 2026
- Jan 5, 2026 Shishak’s Canaanite Campaign: Pharaoh Sheshonq I’s Great Raid Jan 5, 2026
- Dec 29, 2025 Carter House: The Restored Home of the Archaeologist who Discovered King Tut Dec 29, 2025
- Dec 22, 2025 A Big Adventure on a Small Sambuk Dec 22, 2025
- Dec 15, 2025 Luxor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Experience Dec 15, 2025
- Dec 8, 2025 Tips for “Reading” Egyptian Temples Dec 8, 2025
- Nov 27, 2025 Medinet Habu: The Pharaoh’s Battle Against the Philistines Nov 27, 2025
- Nov 12, 2025 The Ptolemaic Sphinx at NMEC: A Fusion of Egypt and Greece Nov 12, 2025
- Nov 11, 2025 Reunion of Seminary Friends Nov 11, 2025
- Nov 10, 2025 Good Catch! (Good Grief!) Nov 10, 2025
- Nov 6, 2025 Luxor's First TV (and Other Vintage Tech) Nov 6, 2025
- Nov 5, 2025 Daily Life from the Time of Moses at the Tomb of Rekhmire Nov 5, 2025
- Nov 5, 2025 The Hoopoe: The Bird of Kings and Wisdom Nov 5, 2025
- Oct 5, 2025 St. Catherine’s Monastery: A Fortress of Faith at the Base of Mt. Sinai Oct 5, 2025
- May 21, 2025 The Lighthouse of Alexandria is Under It? May 21, 2025
- Apr 28, 2025 Video Tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Apr 28, 2025
- Apr 21, 2025 Sinai Flyover: The Meeting Place of Continents Apr 21, 2025
- Apr 14, 2025 Sharm el-Sheikh: A Red Sea Resort Apr 14, 2025
- Apr 10, 2025 Beyond the Golden Mask: Tutankhamun’s Tomb (KV62) in the Valley of the Kings Apr 10, 2025
- Apr 4, 2025 Desert Dining in Sinai, Bedouin Style Apr 4, 2025
- Apr 4, 2025 Sinai Summit: Climbing Jebal Musa Apr 4, 2025
- Mar 28, 2025 Nile Oasis: The Timeless Charm of Banana Island Mar 28, 2025
- Mar 21, 2025 Camel Rides at the Pyramids, Giza Mar 21, 2025
- Mar 14, 2025 Giza: Journey to the Center of a Pyramid Mar 14, 2025
- Jan 19, 2025 Chasing the Light: An Evening Ascent of Jebel Musa Jan 19, 2025
- Jan 16, 2025 Study Tour to Egypt, 2025 Jan 16, 2025
- Oct 10, 2023 Cairo Departure: Goodbye Egypt! Oct 10, 2023
- Oct 6, 2023 Koshari: The Ultimate Egyptian Comfort Food Oct 6, 2023
- Oct 3, 2023 The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa: A Mashup of the Dead in Alexandria, Egypt Oct 3, 2023
- Sep 29, 2023 The Sights and Smells of the Anfushi Fish Market in Alexandria Sep 29, 2023
- Sep 24, 2023 The First Translation of the Bible: The Septuagint Sep 24, 2023
- Sep 19, 2023 Alexander's Mediterranean Port in Egypt Sep 19, 2023
- Sep 14, 2023 Alexander the Great: The Founder Who Never Left Sep 14, 2023
- Sep 11, 2023 Tanis, Egypt, before Indiana Jones Sep 11, 2023
- Sep 8, 2023 Arrival in Tanis, Egypt Sep 8, 2023
- Sep 5, 2023 Armed Escort to Avaris Sep 5, 2023
- Aug 31, 2023 The Holy Family on the Run in Egypt Aug 31, 2023
- Aug 27, 2023 The Land of Goshen: A First Family Reunion Aug 27, 2023
- Aug 26, 2023 A Boat Ride to Philae Island, Egypt Aug 26, 2023
- Aug 22, 2023 Bubastis, Egypt: A Site for Cat-Lovers Aug 22, 2023
- Aug 18, 2023 Driving in the Egyptian Delta Aug 18, 2023
- Aug 14, 2023 You do Realize that Egypt’s History is an Edited Story Aug 14, 2023
- Aug 11, 2023 Almost Underwater in Aswan: The Amazing Story of the Philae Temple, Egypt Aug 11, 2023
- Aug 6, 2023 Philae Ferry, Aswan: Cross the “Sacred Water” Aug 6, 2023
- Aug 1, 2023 Beauty and Danger: The First Cataract of the Nile Aug 1, 2023
- Jul 27, 2023 Cataracts of the Nile: The Gameboard of Egyptian Geography Jul 27, 2023
- Jul 18, 2023 The Nile Narrows at Gebel el-Silsila, Egypt Jul 18, 2023
- Jul 17, 2023 Kom Ombo: A Place to Contemplate Two Reptilian Throw-downs Jul 17, 2023
- Jul 14, 2023 After-whyle Crocka-dyle: Observations from our Nile Cruiser Jul 14, 2023
- Jul 11, 2023 Holy Cow! Pharaoh’s Bovine Dreams (Genesis 41) Jul 11, 2023
- Jul 4, 2023 Edfu: A Temple built in the New Old-Fashioned Way Jul 4, 2023
- Jul 1, 2023 Unglamorous Edfu: Street Views Jul 1, 2023
- Jun 27, 2023 Nile Cruiser: How to See Egypt Jun 27, 2023
- Jun 23, 2023 Exodus 2: The Identity of Pharaoh's Daughter Jun 23, 2023
- Jun 20, 2023 The Valley of the Kings. Why here? Jun 20, 2023
- Jun 16, 2023 The Colossus Really Blows Jun 16, 2023
- Jun 6, 2023 Power in Ruins? Jun 6, 2023
- Jun 2, 2023 Sail on the Nile in a Traditional Craft Jun 2, 2023
- May 29, 2023 Karnak: an Open-Air Museum in Egypt May 29, 2023
- May 27, 2023 “Out of Egypt”: Exodus Redeux May 27, 2023
- May 26, 2023 The Church of Abu Serga: A Holy Family Hideout? May 26, 2023
- May 18, 2023 Looking for Jesus in Cairo May 18, 2023
- May 17, 2023 How do You Measure a Pyramid? May 17, 2023
- May 17, 2023 Sights and Sounds from around the Giza Plateau May 17, 2023
- May 17, 2023 The Visa? What Visa? Uh oh. May 17, 2023
- May 17, 2023 On the CAI Tarmac May 17, 2023
- May 17, 2023 Destination: Egypt May 17, 2023
- May 17, 2023 My Transition from Blogger to Vlogger May 17, 2023
- May 15, 2023 Cairo Traffic (Jam) May 15, 2023
- May 11, 2023 Daring Explorers: Inside a Pyramid May 11, 2023
- May 1, 2023 The Sphinx is a Dangerous Guardian (or, That isn’t a Smile) May 1, 2023
- Apr 28, 2023 Cairo Museums Old and New Apr 28, 2023
- Apr 25, 2023 The Two Kinds of Egypt: Black Land, Red Land. Apr 25, 2023
Exploring France
- Oct 6, 2022 Parisian Contradictions: A Big Bus Journey Through the City of Light Oct 6, 2022
- Sep 25, 2022 Why is She Smiling? Sep 25, 2022
- Sep 23, 2022 Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris: Witness to Resilience Sep 23, 2022
- Sep 22, 2021 An Imperfect Introduction Sep 22, 2021
- Sep 16, 2021 He blowd his brains out his ears Sep 16, 2021
- Sep 9, 2021 A chain of whispered stories Sep 9, 2021
- Sep 6, 2021 Mountain portal Sep 6, 2021
- Sep 3, 2021 Transitions Sep 3, 2021
- Aug 30, 2021 First touch Aug 30, 2021
Exploring Germany
- Nov 15, 2025 The Global Reach of the Green and Gold Nov 15, 2025
- Nov 3, 2025 Flying the Boeing 747: Lufthansa and the Queen of the Skies Nov 3, 2025
- Sep 21, 2025 Breakfast in Frankfurt: A Bold Start to the Day Sep 21, 2025
- Mar 7, 2025 Heart Holes: Some are God Shaped Mar 7, 2025
- Feb 24, 2025 St. Paul and the Beasts: In the Arena or Elsewhere? Feb 24, 2025
- Feb 21, 2025 The Roman Amphitheater in Trier: A Gateway to Ancient Germany Feb 21, 2025
- Feb 17, 2025 The Romano-Germanic Museum at Belgisches Haus: Cologne’s Roman Treasures Feb 17, 2025
- Feb 14, 2025 Cologne (Köln) in the Biblical Period Feb 14, 2025
- Feb 10, 2025 Contemplating the New Testament Period in Germany: the Galli Guys Feb 10, 2025
- Feb 7, 2025 Roman Engineering Marvels: Inside Constantine’s Throne Room in Trier Feb 7, 2025
- Jan 30, 2025 A Morning in Trier: German Breakfast & Roman Ruins Jan 30, 2025
- Sep 29, 2022 One last bite of the Deutschland! Sep 29, 2022
- Sep 26, 2022 A Fall Stop in Aachen, Germany Sep 26, 2022
- Sep 6, 2022 An Archaeologist's Rig (part 74) Sep 6, 2022
- Jun 7, 2022 Happy endings and not so happy endings Jun 7, 2022
- Jun 6, 2022 A Bad Kohlgrub arrival Jun 6, 2022
- Jun 5, 2022 We did but we didn't do Oberammergau Jun 5, 2022
- Jun 2, 2022 Steeple climb Jun 2, 2022
- May 29, 2022 Structures of hope May 29, 2022
- May 23, 2022 Josephus knew about it and them May 23, 2022
- May 18, 2022 This is us/them May 18, 2022
- May 9, 2022 Go with the Flow May 9, 2022
- Apr 30, 2022 Köln, briefly Apr 30, 2022
- Apr 27, 2022 Zartbitterschokolade Apr 27, 2022
Exploring Greece
- Feb 3, 2026 Mediterranean Cruise: Tips for a Tender Transfer Feb 3, 2026
- Jan 30, 2026 The Mediterranean Cruise: Big Ship Energy or Mid-Sized Intimacy? Jan 30, 2026
- Dec 17, 2025 Give 'em Greece for Christmas! Dec 17, 2025
- Aug 3, 2025 Vardar: The Now-gone Gate in Thessaloniki Aug 3, 2025
- Jul 28, 2025 The Government House of Thessaloniki: 2,000 Years of Power Jul 28, 2025
- Jul 14, 2025 Alexander and his Horse on the Thessaloniki Waterfront Jul 14, 2025
- Jul 7, 2025 Dating Paul: An Acts Anchor Jul 7, 2025
- Jun 30, 2025 Walking in the Footsteps of Kings and Apostles: Owensboro Christian Church at the Theater of Philippi Jun 30, 2025
- Jun 30, 2025 Nafplion: Port of the Wine-Dark Sea Jun 30, 2025
- Jun 30, 2025 Independence Day is a Double-Barreled Party in Greece Jun 30, 2025
- Jun 26, 2025 An Archaeologist’s Rig (part 47) Jun 26, 2025
- Jun 25, 2025 Reaching the Mountain Palace of Philip II at Vergina is a Hike Jun 25, 2025
- Jun 23, 2025 Behind Alexander in Thessaloniki Jun 23, 2025
- Jun 22, 2025 Thessaloniki’s Iconic Landmark: OCC at the White Tower Jun 22, 2025
- Jun 19, 2025 The Original Spirograph: Math in the Baths of Dion Jun 19, 2025
- May 10, 2025 Always in View: The Timeless Presence of the Athens Acropolis May 10, 2025
- Mar 28, 2025 Solid Leaders Dining in Athens Mar 28, 2025
- Mar 27, 2025 Mycenae Unleashed: Walking Through the Iconic Lion Gate Mar 27, 2025
- Mar 25, 2025 O Thanasis: The Heartbeat of Monastiraki Square Mar 25, 2025
- Mar 24, 2025 Nafplio: Exploring the Charm of Greece’s First Capital Mar 24, 2025
- Mar 23, 2025 Ozark & Johnson Take on Thessaloniki: Walking with Alexander the Great Mar 23, 2025
- Mar 22, 2025 Standing at the Bema: Ozark & Johnson Explore Ancient Corinth Mar 22, 2025
- Oct 23, 2024 Goodbye, Greece! Oct 23, 2024
- Oct 9, 2024 Vicki vs. the Volcano: How to Get Down Santorini Oct 9, 2024
- Oct 2, 2024 A Message from Patmos Oct 2, 2024
- Sep 25, 2024 That Vile Spartan: An Advisor to Herod the Great of Palestine Sep 25, 2024
- Sep 18, 2024 Tiryns, Greece: Where History and Myth Meet Sep 18, 2024
- Sep 15, 2024 The Asclepion: The God who Heals? Sep 15, 2024
- Sep 11, 2024 From Aphrodite to Augustus: How Rome Repurposed Greek Sacred Spaces in Thessaloniki Sep 11, 2024
- Aug 6, 2024 Preparing to Run in the Stadium at Olympia, Greece Aug 6, 2024
- Jul 31, 2024 The Birthplace of the Modern Olympic Games Jul 31, 2024
- Jul 24, 2024 Small Village, Massive Legacy: The Greatness of Olympia, Greece Jul 24, 2024
- Jul 17, 2024 The Lost Letter Connecting Jerusalem to Sparta Jul 17, 2024
- Jul 10, 2024 Defy Tyranny: “Molon Labe!” Jul 10, 2024
- Jun 17, 2024 Paul before the Areopagus Court in Acts 17: A Case with Capital Consequences Jun 17, 2024
- Jun 12, 2024 The Lykeion of Athens: Aristotle’s Academy & Legacy Jun 12, 2024
- Jun 3, 2024 The Fate of Ancient Sparta: From Ruins to the Modern City of Sparti Jun 3, 2024
- May 29, 2024 The Athenian Temple of the Mad Syrian King May 29, 2024
- May 22, 2024 A Classical Save? Hadrian's Library May 22, 2024
- May 15, 2024 A Greek Backstory from the Old Testament May 15, 2024
- May 8, 2024 Hadrian’s Arch: The Gateway Between Two Cities in Ancient Athens May 8, 2024
- May 1, 2024 Alexander the Great in Athens: Hero or Conqueror? May 1, 2024
- Apr 24, 2024 The Parthenon’s Christian Legacy: The Church of Panagia Athiniotissa Apr 24, 2024
- Apr 22, 2024 The Greek Relay: Passing the Torch to July 2024 Apr 22, 2024
- Apr 20, 2024 A Message from Iris?: A Morning Rainbow over the Propylaea Apr 20, 2024
- Apr 19, 2024 Athletes Take their Marks in Olympia, Greece Apr 19, 2024
- Apr 17, 2024 From Caesar to the Tower of the Winds: Exploring the Roman Forum of Athens Apr 17, 2024
- Apr 14, 2024 Community and Connection: New Life Christian Church at the Waterfront, Thessaloniki Apr 14, 2024
- Apr 10, 2024 Resting Down, Gearing Up: The Athens Preview Apr 10, 2024
- Apr 3, 2024 Palamidi Castle: A View to Nafplio and its Surroundings Apr 3, 2024
- Mar 20, 2024 Epidaurus, Greece: Go to the Theater. You'll Feel Better Mar 20, 2024
- Mar 13, 2024 Acts 18: Christianity on Trial in Corinth Mar 13, 2024
- Mar 6, 2024 Bridging Empires: The Strategic Wonder of the Isthmus of Corinth Mar 6, 2024
- Feb 28, 2024 The Peloponnese: The Best of the Med Feb 28, 2024
- Feb 25, 2024 Persian Arrival in Greece: The Other, Older Gulf War Feb 25, 2024
- Feb 23, 2024 The Cave That Rewrote History: 23,000 Years of Human Life at Theopetra Feb 23, 2024
- Feb 19, 2024 The Oracle at Delphi: The Pythia and the Power of Prophecy Feb 19, 2024
- Feb 12, 2024 Metéora, Greece: Hovering between Heaven and Earth Feb 12, 2024
- Feb 5, 2024 The Pindus Range: Discovering the Rocky Backbone of Greece Feb 5, 2024
- Jan 29, 2024 Paul’s Tribune in Veria: Exploring the Biblical History of Berea Jan 29, 2024
- Jan 22, 2024 Riverside Grace: The Baptism of Lydia at the Zygaktes Jan 22, 2024
- Jan 15, 2024 The Misty Mountains of the North: Macedonia’s Pangaion Highlands Jan 15, 2024
- Jan 8, 2024 Thessaloniki's Iconic “White Tower” Jan 8, 2024
- Dec 18, 2023 The Roman Agora of Thessaloniki: Walking Through Acts 17 Dec 18, 2023
- Dec 11, 2023 The Deep Roots of Thessaloniki: A City Built for a Queen Dec 11, 2023
- Dec 5, 2023 From Pyramids to Parthenon: Goodbye Egypt, Hello Greece! Dec 5, 2023
- Aug 28, 2022 Delphi: Where Antiquity Meets the Clouds Aug 28, 2022
- Aug 19, 2022 Mycenae will be a Part of It Aug 19, 2022
Exploring Israel-Palestine
- Jan 18, 2026 “Death in the Pot!”: Solving the Mystery of Elisha’s Poisonous Stew Jan 18, 2026
- Sep 25, 2025 Reflections from the Holy Land: Venice Presbyterian Returns Home Sep 25, 2025
- Sep 19, 2025 A Taste of the Divine: Dinner with Gabi and Muna Sep 19, 2025
- Sep 18, 2025 Dining in Beit Sahour: Fine Family, Fine Food Sep 18, 2025
- Jan 21, 2025 The Wadi Boqeq: Resiliency of Life and the Power of Erosion Jan 21, 2025
- Jan 5, 2025 Caesarea in the Book of Acts: A Divine Intersection Jan 5, 2025
- Dec 27, 2024 David's Well found in Bethlehem? Dec 27, 2024
- Nov 20, 2024 Lachish: A Legacy of Destruction Nov 20, 2024
- Nov 17, 2024 Jerusalem Churches: Old and New Nov 17, 2024
- Nov 13, 2024 Climb the Snake Path at Masada, Israel Nov 13, 2024
- Jun 26, 2024 The Herodians: Political Power Players in the NT World Jun 26, 2024
- Jun 5, 2024 What is really under the Bus? Driver Secrets Jun 5, 2024
- Dec 25, 2023 The Golden Standard: Palestinian Pastries Dec 25, 2023
- Sep 20, 2023 Bethlehem Friends Sep 20, 2023
- Jul 18, 2023 Among the Temptations at the Temptation Tourist Center: Camel Rides! Jul 18, 2023
- Jul 17, 2023 What to do when the Heat Wave Hits in Nazareth? Eat Ice Cream? Jul 17, 2023
- Jul 13, 2023 Welcome Aboard! Jul 13, 2023
- Jun 20, 2023 Your invitation to experience the Biblical Heartland Jun 20, 2023
- Mar 23, 2023 Spring Break, 2023: Students Visit the Biblical Heartland Mar 23, 2023
- Feb 24, 2023 The Road to Damascus is a Road to Change Feb 24, 2023
- Feb 24, 2023 Cracking the Biblical Code: The Secret to the “Big Picture” Feb 24, 2023
- Feb 24, 2023 Tombs in the Trees: Exploring the Ancient Slopes of Bethphage Feb 24, 2023
- Feb 24, 2023 Mud, Salt, and Sand: Blasting the Bus after a Heartland Haul Feb 24, 2023
- Feb 23, 2023 The Holy Grail: Finding Decent Coffee in an Israeli Hotel Feb 23, 2023
- Feb 23, 2023 Pool of Siloam: February 2023 Update Feb 23, 2023
- Feb 21, 2023 Khirbet Qumran: All Greened Up Feb 21, 2023
- Feb 12, 2023 Shenanigans in East Jerusalem Feb 12, 2023
- Jan 20, 2023 Ein Kerem: The Birthplace of John the Baptist Jan 20, 2023
- Jan 20, 2023 The Great Sea Jan 20, 2023
- Jan 20, 2023 Basti Pizza: The Original Slice of Jerusalem’s Old City Jan 20, 2023
- Jan 20, 2023 The Acacia: The Ironwood of the Desert Jan 20, 2023
- Jan 10, 2023 Hebrew Humor in Sign and Slogan Jan 10, 2023
- Dec 19, 2022 Christian HolyLand Foundation: A Note from Matt Nance, Director Dec 19, 2022
- Oct 31, 2022 Selfie from the Jesus Trail: Walking across Galilee Oct 31, 2022
- Oct 14, 2022 Herodion: Group Shot in the Bath Oct 14, 2022
- Oct 13, 2022 A Taste of Italy in Bethlehem: Lunch at the Casanova Oct 13, 2022
- Oct 11, 2022 Jericho’s Best Bite: Lunch at Al Rawda Oct 11, 2022
- Oct 7, 2022 Maryland in the Heartland: Group Photo on Mt Arbel Oct 7, 2022
- Oct 1, 2022 Detour to the Iron Age: Finding the “Honey” at Tell Rehov Oct 1, 2022
- Oct 1, 2022 From Ancient Stones to Living Stones: A Week in Eilabun Oct 1, 2022
- Aug 20, 2022 From South Florida to East Jerusalem Aug 20, 2022
- Jul 30, 2022 Jerusalem: The Final Press Jul 30, 2022
- Jul 28, 2022 Group Shot Exiting Hezekiah's Tunnel Jul 28, 2022
- Jul 27, 2022 Northern Palace, Masada Jul 27, 2022
- May 23, 2022 Josephus knew about it and them May 23, 2022
- Apr 18, 2022 Return from exile Apr 18, 2022
- Jan 20, 2022 Packing Checklist, Israel-January 2022 Jan 20, 2022
- Dec 11, 2019 A Christmas card Dec 11, 2019
- Nov 24, 2019 Coordination and Grace: The Logistics of a Large-Scale Holy Land Tour Nov 24, 2019
- Oct 24, 2019 The Bible Verse You Won’t Find in a Promise Book: The Fate of King Yehoram Oct 24, 2019
- Jul 9, 2019 Sturdy students Jul 9, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 Canyon critters Jul 2, 2019
- Jun 26, 2019 Baker's dozen Jun 26, 2019
- Jun 21, 2019 A Threepeat Jun 21, 2019
- Feb 25, 2019 Naturally I lost my bearings Feb 25, 2019
- Feb 18, 2019 Above the jesus trail, 2019 Feb 18, 2019
- Feb 11, 2019 Jesus trail 2019 Feb 11, 2019
- Dec 23, 2018 Wisemen wafers Dec 23, 2018
- Jul 7, 2018 Rabies is not the way to go (part 6) Jul 7, 2018
- Jul 1, 2018 Rabies is not the way to go (part 5) Jul 1, 2018
- Jun 25, 2018 Rabies is not the way to go (part 4) Jun 25, 2018
- Jun 17, 2018 Rabies is not the way to go (part 3) Jun 17, 2018
- Jun 10, 2018 Rabies is not the way to go (part 2) Jun 10, 2018
- Jun 3, 2018 Rabies is not the way to go (part 1) Jun 3, 2018
- May 15, 2018 Remember me? May 15, 2018
- Apr 19, 2018 Royal scribe report Apr 19, 2018
- Apr 11, 2018 An exceptional experience Apr 11, 2018
- Apr 1, 2018 Like a patch ripped off Apr 1, 2018
- Jan 14, 2018 They were resilient Jan 14, 2018
- Jan 8, 2018 A nick visit Jan 8, 2018
- Dec 30, 2017 It has an odd ring Dec 30, 2017
- Dec 24, 2017 O little town . . . Dec 24, 2017
- Dec 12, 2017 For fam trippers Dec 12, 2017
- Nov 18, 2017 A team effort Nov 18, 2017
- Jul 7, 2017 An eclectic fellowship Jul 7, 2017
- Jun 19, 2017 Wagwan Jun 19, 2017
- May 29, 2017 A tidy crew May 29, 2017
- Apr 3, 2017 A still small thud Apr 3, 2017
- Mar 25, 2017 Johnson U in the holy land Mar 25, 2017
- Mar 15, 2017 Casa nova, but never giacomo Mar 15, 2017
- Feb 26, 2017 All Nations: Gethsemane and the Church Feb 26, 2017
- Feb 15, 2017 Rubber boots Feb 15, 2017
- Feb 9, 2017 Tabitha on the trail Feb 9, 2017
- Feb 2, 2017 Slippers and a clothesline Feb 2, 2017
- Jan 28, 2017 Moving from 2D to 3D Jan 28, 2017
- Jan 23, 2017 Restoration Jan 23, 2017
- Jan 17, 2017 The chandler Jan 17, 2017
- Jan 14, 2017 Jesus trail report, 2017 Jan 14, 2017
- Jan 12, 2017 Mutabak Master Jan 12, 2017
- Jan 10, 2017 Matchmaker, matchmaker Jan 10, 2017
- Jan 3, 2017 Mysteries and moses' mentor Jan 3, 2017
- Oct 2, 2016 Crashed! Oct 2, 2016
- Sep 24, 2016 My hot garish ride Sep 24, 2016
- Sep 18, 2016 A rat's tale Sep 18, 2016
- Sep 4, 2016 Weather or not Sep 4, 2016
- Aug 11, 2016 Houghing and uh-oh-ing Aug 11, 2016
- Jun 10, 2016 Transjordan, just briefly Jun 10, 2016
- May 27, 2016 Packing for the jesus trail May 27, 2016
- May 6, 2016 Personal security May 6, 2016
- Jan 11, 2016 Walkabout jerusalem Jan 11, 2016
Exploring Italy
- Feb 1, 2026 Must-have Sicilian Street Food Feb 1, 2026
- Jan 29, 2026 Would you like Fries with That? Fast Food in Ancient Pompeii Jan 29, 2026
- Jan 20, 2026 Piazza Navona: The Living Spectacle of Downtown Rome Jan 20, 2026
- Dec 31, 2025 Italy in 2026 Dec 31, 2025
- Oct 17, 2025 The Kneeling Atlas of Pompeii: Exploring the Ancient Odeon Oct 17, 2025
Exploring Jordan
- May 8, 2025 Felines and Fountains: The Hellenistic Grandeur of Araq al-Amir May 8, 2025
- May 6, 2025 Beyond the Demoniac: Exploring the Decapolis City of Umm Qays May 6, 2025
- May 5, 2025 Vast Horizons: 4x4 Adventure in the Wadi Rum May 5, 2025
- Apr 28, 2025 The Heart of the Desert: Camel Herding in Wadi Rum Apr 28, 2025
- Dec 11, 2024 A Compelling View: The Summit of Mt Nebo Dec 11, 2024
- Nov 24, 2024 Nerium Oleander: A Man-killing Bloom Nov 24, 2024
- Nov 10, 2024 Madaba, Jordan: A Border Town Steeped in History Nov 10, 2024
- Nov 5, 2024 Heart Attacks & Garlic Sauce: A Love Letter to Jordanian Shawarma Nov 5, 2024
- Mar 1, 2023 “Four Corners,” Middle East Style Mar 1, 2023
- Feb 28, 2023 The Ultimate Desert Escape: Camping the Canyons of Wadi Rum, Jordan Feb 28, 2023
- Feb 27, 2023 The Pulse of the Desert: Driving Jordan’s Iconic Highway 15 Feb 27, 2023
- Feb 24, 2023 Peer Toward the Far Side of the Dead Sea Feb 24, 2023
- Nov 18, 2017 A team effort Nov 18, 2017
- Jun 10, 2016 Transjordan, just briefly Jun 10, 2016
- Apr 29, 2016 The sheep pass by Apr 29, 2016
- Oct 22, 2015 Sodom apples Oct 22, 2015
- Sep 30, 2015 The Martian in the Bible Lands Sep 30, 2015
- Sep 6, 2012 The Bells of Madaba Sep 6, 2012
- Sep 3, 2012 The Cincinnati - Jordan Connection Sep 3, 2012
Exploring Portugal
- Jan 14, 2025 Pastel de Nata: The Secret History of Portugal's Favorite Pastry Jan 14, 2025
- Jan 10, 2025 In Porto: Cooking the Traditional Portuguese Way Jan 10, 2025
- Jan 7, 2025 How Portugal got its Name Jan 7, 2025
- Sep 21, 2023 Porto Selfie Sep 21, 2023
Exploring Saudi Arabia
- Apr 28, 2025 Biblical Midian: The Granite Splendor of Wadi Tayyib al-Ism Apr 28, 2025
- Apr 5, 2025 The Flour-Fueled Fire: the Wreck of the Georgios G Apr 5, 2025
- Jan 31, 2025 A Saudi Arabian Invitation Jan 31, 2025
- Jan 13, 2025 The Desert City of Dedan Jan 13, 2025
- Apr 13, 2023 Might the Biblical Story of Job come from Saudi Arabia? Apr 13, 2023
- Apr 11, 2023 The Tents of Kedar: Sandpeople from the Bible Apr 11, 2023
- Apr 9, 2023 The Old Testament Kingdom You Never Heard About Apr 9, 2023
- Apr 8, 2023 AlUla: A Desert Oasis Reimagined! Apr 8, 2023
- Apr 7, 2023 An Archaeologist's Rig (Part 17) Apr 7, 2023
- Apr 4, 2023 Wheelin’ the Wadi: Adventure in Al Disah Apr 4, 2023
- Apr 3, 2023 Wadi al-Disah Apr 3, 2023
- Mar 29, 2023 Eat an Afghani Omelette off the Hood of a Truck Mar 29, 2023
- Mar 29, 2023 Tabouk: The Rugged Gateway to the Saudi Frontier Mar 29, 2023
- Mar 26, 2023 Where is Mount Sinai Located? Mar 26, 2023
- Mar 25, 2023 The Split Rock: A Biblical Mystery in the Saudi Desert Mar 25, 2023
- Mar 23, 2023 Exile to Exodus: The Timeless Vistas of Ancient Midian Mar 23, 2023
- Mar 21, 2023 Jebal Maqla: A Horeb Proposal Mar 21, 2023
- Mar 18, 2023 Extreme Wilderness Camping: An Arabian Night (part 3) Mar 18, 2023
- Mar 17, 2023 Extreme Wilderness Camping: An Arabian Night (part 2) Mar 17, 2023
- Mar 16, 2023 Extreme Wilderness Camping: An Arabian Night (part 1) Mar 16, 2023
- Mar 15, 2023 A Path of Refreshment? Searching for Biblical Elim in Saudi Arabia Mar 15, 2023
- Mar 14, 2023 The Wells of Moses?: A Desert Miracle in Maqna Mar 14, 2023
- Mar 8, 2023 The Unofficial Drink of the Desert: Sipping Moussy in Al-Bad' Mar 8, 2023
- Mar 5, 2023 Inside Magha’er Shu’aib in Al-Bad’: Is this Jethro’s Cave? Mar 5, 2023
Exploring Spain
- Nov 3, 2024 Find Art at the Prado in Madrid, Spain Nov 3, 2024
- Oct 30, 2024 Searching for Tarshish: A Mediterranean Mystery Oct 30, 2024
- Oct 27, 2024 Unearthing Spain: the National Museum of Archaeology (Museo Arqueológico Nacional) Oct 27, 2024
- Feb 4, 2022 French work Feb 4, 2022
- Jan 28, 2022 Ah, Burgos! Jan 28, 2022
- Jan 23, 2022 On dappled deer Jan 23, 2022
- Jan 18, 2022 Atapuerca, Man Jan 18, 2022
- Dec 29, 2021 Over the montañas and thru the wood Dec 29, 2021
- Dec 26, 2021 Between storms Dec 26, 2021
- Dec 20, 2021 The good, the bad, and the ugly Dec 20, 2021
- Dec 14, 2021 Miasma Dec 14, 2021
- Dec 11, 2021 James goes West Dec 11, 2021
- Dec 4, 2021 The grape farmer's story Dec 4, 2021
- Dec 1, 2021 Old world tortillas Dec 1, 2021
- Nov 29, 2021 A visit to the hospital Nov 29, 2021
- Nov 19, 2021 A sturdy walking stick Nov 19, 2021
- Nov 15, 2021 There's a Mike in Logroño Nov 15, 2021
- Nov 12, 2021 A significant mark Nov 12, 2021
- Nov 9, 2021 What happened to James the Great Nov 9, 2021
- Nov 4, 2021 The rain in Spain Nov 4, 2021
- Nov 1, 2021 Sipping from fountains Nov 1, 2021
- Oct 25, 2021 Beyond Forgiveness Oct 25, 2021
- Oct 21, 2021 Forgiveness ridge Oct 21, 2021
- Oct 18, 2021 Run Bull Run Oct 18, 2021
- Oct 13, 2021 We found him in the Iruna Oct 13, 2021
- Oct 4, 2021 Dan was on The Way Oct 4, 2021
- Sep 30, 2021 And don't let the bedbugs bite Sep 30, 2021
- Sep 26, 2021 He played at the piano to keep warm Sep 26, 2021
- Sep 22, 2021 An Imperfect Introduction Sep 22, 2021
- Sep 20, 2021 790 Sep 20, 2021
- Sep 16, 2021 He blowd his brains out his ears Sep 16, 2021
- Sep 9, 2021 A chain of whispered stories Sep 9, 2021
- Aug 30, 2021 First touch Aug 30, 2021
- Jul 7, 2018 Rabies is not the way to go (part 6) Jul 7, 2018
Exploring Tanzania
- Mar 26, 2026 The Grey Crowned Crane: A Royal Portrait Mar 26, 2026
- Mar 24, 2026 Klaus vs. the Cheetah: The Surprising Engineering of a Big Cat’s Face Mar 24, 2026
- Mar 23, 2026 Left-Handed or Right-Handed? The Secret of the African Elephant’s “Master Tusk” Mar 23, 2026
- Mar 22, 2026 And Then Our Eyes Met: A Serengeti Encounter Mar 22, 2026
- Mar 20, 2026 What’s a Hippo Tail good for? Mar 20, 2026
- Mar 19, 2026 The Bill of the Pied Avocet Mar 19, 2026
- Mar 18, 2026 Spotted on the Serengeti: A Rare Moment with a Cheetah Mother and Her Cubs Mar 18, 2026
- Mar 17, 2026 The Outlandish Outfit of the Topi Mar 17, 2026
- Mar 16, 2026 The Price of Preservation: The Serengeti's Complex History Mar 16, 2026
- Mar 15, 2026 Why So Fluffy? Understanding the “Rouse” of the Grey Crowned Crane Mar 15, 2026
- Mar 13, 2026 Black Rhinos and Hope: Creation Care in the Crater Mar 13, 2026
- Mar 12, 2026 Serengeti or Bust: Taking the Scenic Route Mar 12, 2026
- Mar 11, 2026 The Shaggy Guardian of Tarangire: Spotting the Waterbuck Mar 11, 2026
- Mar 10, 2026 The Call of the White-bellied Bustard: A Romancer in Tarangire Mar 10, 2026
- Mar 8, 2026 A Bare-faced Go-away-bird Takes Flight Mar 8, 2026
- Mar 6, 2026 A Roosting Red-necked Spur Fowl Mar 6, 2026
- Mar 5, 2026 First Roller of the Season Mar 5, 2026
- Mar 3, 2026 All Antelopes Great and Small: From the Giant Eland to Kirk’s Dik-Dik Mar 3, 2026
- Mar 1, 2026 The Southern Ground Hornbill: Africa’s Real “Thunderbird” Mar 1, 2026
- Feb 28, 2026 Spotting the Little Bee-eater in Tarangire: Birding Hints Feb 28, 2026
- Feb 28, 2026 New Life in the Serengeti: Witnessing a Thomson’s Gazelle’s First Steps Feb 28, 2026
- Feb 23, 2026 Trapped by the Rain: When the Serengeti Swells Feb 23, 2026
- Feb 17, 2026 Sunset Cruise off the Coast of Stone Town, Zanzibar Feb 17, 2026
- Feb 16, 2026 Livingstone’s House: Zanzibar’s Historic Gateway to Africa Feb 16, 2026
- Feb 15, 2026 Vicki’s Pleasant Surprise: a Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey Feb 15, 2026
- Feb 13, 2026 Above the Maze: A Rooftop View of Stone Town, Zanzibar Feb 13, 2026
- Feb 8, 2026 Hildebrandt’s Starling: The Colorful African Cousin of the Common Starling Feb 8, 2026
- Feb 6, 2026 Vintage Charm Meets Modern Africa: Stay in the New Arusha Farm House Feb 6, 2026
- Feb 5, 2026 Vervet Monkeys: Africa’s Clever Primates & Human Mirror Feb 5, 2026
- Feb 2, 2026 Sparring Partners: Thomson’s Gazelles Feb 2, 2026
- Jan 23, 2026 Above the Clouds: The Final Push on Mt. Kilimanjaro Jan 23, 2026
- Jan 19, 2026 Mark Your Calendars: Our 2027 Tanzania Safari Dates are Set! Jan 19, 2026
- Jan 17, 2026 That Nikon is a Cannon Jan 17, 2026
- Jan 16, 2026 Teamwork in the Wild: The Wattled Starling and the Wildebeest Jan 16, 2026
- Jan 14, 2026 Scavengers of Ngorongoro: Lessons on Energy and Renewal Jan 14, 2026
- Jan 13, 2026 Standing Tip-Toe: The Nimble World of Kirk’s Dik-dik Jan 13, 2026
- Jan 11, 2026 Spotted in the Grass: The Elusive Serval Cat of Ngorongoro Crater Jan 11, 2026
- Jan 7, 2026 Standing on the Edge: The Breathtaking Rim of Ngorongoro Crater Jan 7, 2026
- Jan 6, 2026 A Big Rig Built for Big Game Watching Jan 6, 2026
- Jan 2, 2026 Picnic on the Serengeti Plain Jan 2, 2026
- Dec 28, 2025 The Sounds of the Spotted Hyena Dec 28, 2025
- Oct 30, 2025 The Facultative Nomad: Birdwatching in Tanzania Oct 30, 2025
- Oct 28, 2025 Ostrich Brain-to-Body Ratio: Wisdom, Job 39, and the Assfish Oct 28, 2025
- Oct 23, 2025 Shade Seekers: The Social World of the Giraffe Oct 23, 2025
- Oct 21, 2025 The Secret of Cheetah Tear Lines: Malar Stripes Oct 21, 2025
- Oct 16, 2025 Giants of Tarangire: Baobabs, Elephants, and the Tree of Life Oct 16, 2025
- Oct 15, 2025 The Serengeti Hippo Pool: Bloats, Bacteria, and Safari Perfume Oct 15, 2025
- Oct 14, 2025 The Smiling Eland: Secrets of Africa’s Largest Antelope Oct 14, 2025
- Oct 13, 2025 An Archaeologist's Rig (part 127) Oct 13, 2025
- Oct 10, 2025 The Noble Lappet-faced Vulture: Africa’s Largest Scavenger Oct 10, 2025
- Oct 9, 2025 Duck-Duck-Goose: A Case of Mistaken Identity Oct 9, 2025
- Oct 7, 2025 The Fork-tailed Drongo: Africa’s Greatest Kleptoparasite Oct 7, 2025
- Oct 3, 2025 The Little Bee-eater: East Africa’s Most Dazzling Safari Bird Oct 3, 2025
- Oct 2, 2025 The Olduvai Gorge Museum: In Search of a Secret Identity Oct 2, 2025
- Oct 1, 2025 The Secretarybird: Africa’s Fierce Snake-Hunting Raptor Oct 1, 2025
- Sep 30, 2025 Why does the Stork Lack a Feathered Face? Sep 30, 2025
- Sep 29, 2025 Stuck in the Mud on Safari Sep 29, 2025
- Sep 28, 2025 The Clever Spotted Hyena: Intelligence & Scavenging at Lake Magadi Sep 28, 2025
- Sep 26, 2025 Thomson’s Gazelle: The Serengeti Speedster Sep 26, 2025
- Sep 24, 2025 The Lilac-breasted Roller: Africa’s Eight-color Bird Sep 24, 2025
- Sep 23, 2025 The Kori Bustard is a Bruiser Sep 23, 2025
- Sep 22, 2025 The Steenbok: Discovering Africa’s “Brick” Dwarf Antelope Sep 22, 2025
- Sep 18, 2025 How do You Feel? On Elephant Depression Sep 18, 2025
- Sep 16, 2025 The Northern White-crowned Shrike: East Africa’s Acrobat Sep 16, 2025
- Sep 15, 2025 Yellow-billed Storks: Falsetto Screamers Sep 15, 2025
- Sep 13, 2025 Steppe Eagles vs. Python: Dramatic Serengeti Predator Encounters Sep 13, 2025
- Sep 12, 2025 The Grant’s Gazelle: Lyre-Shaped Horns of the East African Plains Sep 12, 2025
- Sep 11, 2025 Ngorongoro's Matriarchs: The Secret Society of Spotted Hyenas Sep 11, 2025
- Sep 10, 2025 The Black-bellied Bustard: Master of Grassland Camouflage Sep 10, 2025
- Sep 9, 2025 Nursing Mum: Elephants & 2026 Tanzania Safari Sep 9, 2025
- Sep 4, 2025 Verreaux's Eagle-owl: The Silent Predator of East Africa Sep 4, 2025
- Sep 3, 2025 The Impala: Africa’s 55 MPH Acrobat and the “M” Brand Sep 3, 2025
- Sep 2, 2025 Little Bee-eater Eating a Little Bee Sep 2, 2025
- Sep 1, 2025 Monsoon Winds: The Engine of Indian Ocean Trade and Travel Sep 1, 2025
- Aug 30, 2025 Africa Travel Bureau: In Good Company Aug 30, 2025
- Aug 29, 2025 Rüppell's Vulture: The Grumpy Scavenger of the Serengeti Aug 29, 2025
- Aug 27, 2025 Grant’s Gazelle: The Serengeti’s Arid-Land Survivor Aug 27, 2025
- Aug 26, 2025 The Tanzanian Red-Billed Hornbill: Meet the Real-Life Zazu Aug 26, 2025
- Aug 25, 2025 Indian Ocean Trade Networks in the New Testament World Aug 25, 2025
- Aug 24, 2025 Coke’s Hartebeest: The Serengeti’s High-Speed Survivor Aug 24, 2025
- Aug 22, 2025 The Most Feared Moment in Africa: A Cape Buffalo Encounter Aug 22, 2025
- Aug 21, 2025 The Smelly Waterbuck: Africa’s Natural Bug Repellent Aug 21, 2025
- Aug 20, 2025 The Variable Sunbird: A Flashy Gem of Arusha, Tanzania Aug 20, 2025
- Aug 19, 2025 Why is the Olive Baboon Named After a God? Aug 19, 2025
- Aug 18, 2025 The Indian Ocean: Position and Place Aug 18, 2025
- Aug 15, 2025 Birding at Lake Magadi, Ngorongoro Crater Aug 15, 2025
- Aug 14, 2025 Bridging Worlds: A Morning with Makuna Saruni in Mollel Emanyata Aug 14, 2025
- Aug 14, 2025 Tanzania’s Great Migration: The Mara River Crossing Aug 14, 2025
- Aug 12, 2025 Serengeti Arrival Aug 12, 2025
- Aug 5, 2025 Why the Nikon 200-500mm was a Safari Game Changer for me Aug 5, 2025
- Aug 4, 2025 Why do Zebras Hug? Aug 4, 2025
- Aug 2, 2025 The Unstriped Ground Squirrel: A Savanna Hermit Aug 2, 2025
- Aug 1, 2025 The Ngalawa: Zanzibar’s Ancient Mango-Wood Workboat Aug 1, 2025
- Jul 29, 2025 Scent of the Islands: A Day on a Zanzibar Spice Tour Jul 29, 2025
- Jul 26, 2025 Ostrich Gangs: Why Young Males Stick Together Jul 26, 2025
- Jul 22, 2025 Elephants on Parade: Why they Gather at the Tarangire River Jul 22, 2025
- Jul 20, 2025 Why the Superb Starling is Superb Jul 20, 2025
- Jul 18, 2025 The Common Warthog: He’s got Chops Jul 18, 2025
- Jul 17, 2025 The Kongoni: Africa’s Unique “Deer Beast” Jul 17, 2025
- Jul 16, 2025 The Queens of the Caldera: Lionesses of Ngorongoro Jul 16, 2025
Exploring Tunisia
- Dec 18, 2025 Tunisia: Thugga Skyline Dec 18, 2025
- Dec 16, 2025 The Mausoleum of Ateban: Cracking the Numidian Language Dec 16, 2025
Exploring Turkey
- Jan 27, 2026 The Galata Bridge: A Cross-Cultural Artery in Istanbul Jan 27, 2026
- Jan 27, 2026 The Roman Odeon: I Sing (or Croak) Jan 27, 2026
- Oct 10, 2015 She was a Man-Eater Oct 10, 2015
- May 29, 2013 He Was Slingshot May 29, 2013
- May 25, 2013 Urfa's Dergah May 25, 2013
- May 10, 2013 Abraham's Home May 10, 2013
- May 2, 2013 Hot Camel Flies May 2, 2013
- Apr 28, 2013 A Provincial Place Apr 28, 2013
- Apr 22, 2013 A Museum of the Almighty Apr 22, 2013
- Apr 9, 2013 Manuel's Labor Apr 9, 2013
- Apr 2, 2013 The Island of Imagination Apr 2, 2013
- Mar 26, 2013 Agh Tamar! Mar 26, 2013
- Feb 19, 2013 Chicken Scratch Feb 19, 2013
- Feb 10, 2013 Where Their Bodies Lay Feb 10, 2013
- Feb 2, 2013 Bullets Feb 2, 2013
- Jan 21, 2013 The Dead Sea (Turkish Style) Jan 21, 2013
- Jan 16, 2013 Pearl Mullet Jan 16, 2013
- Jan 13, 2013 Lost Love, Lost Kingdom Jan 13, 2013
- Dec 30, 2012 The Hammam: An Untold Story that Should Probably Remain Thataway Dec 30, 2012
- Dec 25, 2012 Walking On, Leaping Off Dec 25, 2012
- Dec 22, 2012 A Fine Stew Dec 22, 2012
- Dec 22, 2012 Bittersweet Reunion Dec 22, 2012
- Dec 16, 2012 Brakes and Flamingos Dec 16, 2012
- Dec 13, 2012 Wooly Covers Dec 13, 2012
- Dec 11, 2012 The Summit Pole Dec 11, 2012
- Dec 8, 2012 A Frozen Apron Dec 8, 2012
- Dec 4, 2012 Excursus: Patterson's Climb 4 Dec 4, 2012
- Dec 2, 2012 Living Ice Dec 2, 2012
- Nov 28, 2012 Decision in the Dark Nov 28, 2012
- Nov 23, 2012 We Can, We Will Nov 23, 2012
- Nov 20, 2012 Excursus: Patterson's Climb 3 Nov 20, 2012
- Nov 16, 2012 Pee Bottles Nov 16, 2012
- Nov 14, 2012 Excursus: Patterson's Climb 2 Nov 14, 2012
- Nov 11, 2012 Bow in the Sky Nov 11, 2012
- Nov 8, 2012 Excursus: Patterson's Climb 1 Nov 8, 2012
- Nov 5, 2012 My Bad Crampons Nov 5, 2012
- Nov 2, 2012 Excursus: An Accidental Discovery Nov 2, 2012
- Oct 29, 2012 The Hazards of High Camp Oct 29, 2012
- Oct 28, 2012 Ararat in the Hebrew Bible Oct 28, 2012
- Oct 17, 2012 Do-rags and Do-overs Oct 17, 2012
- Oct 15, 2012 Sips and Trickles Oct 15, 2012
- Oct 11, 2012 Mustafa's Tongue Oct 11, 2012
- Oct 2, 2012 A Vertical Life(way) Oct 2, 2012
- Sep 29, 2012 Where the Road Ends Sep 29, 2012
- Sep 26, 2012 The One Lasts Sep 26, 2012
- Sep 23, 2012 Stone Palaces Sep 23, 2012
- Sep 19, 2012 Travelers Sep 19, 2012
- Sep 15, 2012 Cowboy Town Sep 15, 2012
- Sep 8, 2012 Between Van and Iran Sep 8, 2012
- Sep 8, 2012 Fire and Ice Sep 8, 2012
- Aug 19, 2012 An Alpine Garden Aug 19, 2012
- Aug 8, 2012 The Low Camp Aug 8, 2012
Exploring Türkiye
- Jan 26, 2026 İznik: The Ancient City of Nicea, the Nicene Creed & A Punchy Saint Nicholas Jan 26, 2026
- Jan 4, 2026 The Black Wool of Laodikeia and the White Garments of Revelation Jan 4, 2026
- Dec 23, 2025 The Thrift Store Band of Çorum, Türkiye Dec 23, 2025
- Dec 12, 2025 Pondering the Harbor Road, Ephesus Dec 12, 2025
- Oct 31, 2025 Surprise Snowstorms: Following History to Sardis & Laodicea Oct 31, 2025
- Oct 29, 2025 Aristotle and Paul at Assos Oct 29, 2025
- Oct 4, 2025 White Storks, Roman Ruins & Biblical History Oct 4, 2025
- Oct 3, 2025 Türkiye and the Early Church, 2026 Oct 3, 2025
- Oct 6, 2024 Laodicea at the Crossroads Oct 6, 2024
- Sep 27, 2024 Where Europe Meets Asia: The Lore and Lure of the Dardanelles Sep 27, 2024
- Sep 19, 2024 Follow the Apostles: 2025 Pilgrimage to Western Türkiye Sep 19, 2024
Exploring USA
- Nov 22, 2025 Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting, Boston, 2025 Nov 22, 2025
- Nov 19, 2025 Morning Trails and Evening Grace in Indiana Nov 19, 2025
History & Archaeology
- Feb 16, 2026 Livingstone’s House: Zanzibar’s Historic Gateway to Africa Feb 16, 2026
- Feb 13, 2026 Above the Maze: A Rooftop View of Stone Town, Zanzibar Feb 13, 2026
- Jan 29, 2026 Would you like Fries with That? Fast Food in Ancient Pompeii Jan 29, 2026
- Jan 28, 2026 Luxor is more than Ruins—it’s where History Feels Personal Jan 28, 2026
- Jan 27, 2026 The Roman Odeon: I Sing (or Croak) Jan 27, 2026
- Jan 26, 2026 İznik: The Ancient City of Nicea, the Nicene Creed & A Punchy Saint Nicholas Jan 26, 2026
- Jan 15, 2026 Pi3y the Doorkeeper: An Egyptian Statue and a Biblical Psalm Jan 15, 2026
- Jan 5, 2026 Shishak’s Canaanite Campaign: Pharaoh Sheshonq I’s Great Raid Jan 5, 2026
- Jan 4, 2026 The Black Wool of Laodikeia and the White Garments of Revelation Jan 4, 2026
- Dec 29, 2025 14 Years of Bible Land Explorer: Where Faith and Archaeology Meet Dec 29, 2025
- Dec 29, 2025 Carter House: The Restored Home of the Archaeologist who Discovered King Tut Dec 29, 2025
- Dec 18, 2025 Tunisia: Thugga Skyline Dec 18, 2025
- Dec 16, 2025 The Mausoleum of Ateban: Cracking the Numidian Language Dec 16, 2025
- Dec 12, 2025 Pondering the Harbor Road, Ephesus Dec 12, 2025
- Dec 8, 2025 Tips for “Reading” Egyptian Temples Dec 8, 2025
- Nov 27, 2025 Medinet Habu: The Pharaoh’s Battle Against the Philistines Nov 27, 2025
- Nov 12, 2025 The Ptolemaic Sphinx at NMEC: A Fusion of Egypt and Greece Nov 12, 2025
- Nov 5, 2025 Daily Life from the Time of Moses at the Tomb of Rekhmire Nov 5, 2025
- Oct 31, 2025 Surprise Snowstorms: Following History to Sardis & Laodicea Oct 31, 2025
- Oct 29, 2025 Aristotle and Paul at Assos Oct 29, 2025
- Oct 17, 2025 The Kneeling Atlas of Pompeii: Exploring the Ancient Odeon Oct 17, 2025
- Oct 5, 2025 St. Catherine’s Monastery: A Fortress of Faith at the Base of Mt. Sinai Oct 5, 2025
- Oct 4, 2025 White Storks, Roman Ruins & Biblical History Oct 4, 2025
- Oct 2, 2025 The Olduvai Gorge Museum: In Search of a Secret Identity Oct 2, 2025
- Sep 1, 2025 Monsoon Winds: The Engine of Indian Ocean Trade and Travel Sep 1, 2025
- Aug 25, 2025 Indian Ocean Trade Networks in the New Testament World Aug 25, 2025
- Aug 18, 2025 The Indian Ocean: Position and Place Aug 18, 2025
- Aug 3, 2025 Vardar: The Now-gone Gate in Thessaloniki Aug 3, 2025
- Aug 1, 2025 The Ngalawa: Zanzibar’s Ancient Mango-Wood Workboat Aug 1, 2025
- Jul 28, 2025 The Government House of Thessaloniki: 2,000 Years of Power Jul 28, 2025
- Jul 14, 2025 Alexander and his Horse on the Thessaloniki Waterfront Jul 14, 2025
- Jul 7, 2025 Dating Paul: An Acts Anchor Jul 7, 2025
Jesus Trail
- Jul 9, 2019 Sturdy students Jul 9, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 Canyon critters Jul 2, 2019
- Feb 18, 2019 Above the jesus trail, 2019 Feb 18, 2019
- Feb 11, 2019 Jesus trail 2019 Feb 11, 2019
- Feb 9, 2017 Tabitha on the trail Feb 9, 2017
- Feb 2, 2017 Slippers and a clothesline Feb 2, 2017
- Jan 28, 2017 Moving from 2D to 3D Jan 28, 2017
- Jan 23, 2017 Restoration Jan 23, 2017
- Jan 14, 2017 Jesus trail report, 2017 Jan 14, 2017
- Jan 10, 2017 Matchmaker, matchmaker Jan 10, 2017
- Jan 3, 2017 Mysteries and moses' mentor Jan 3, 2017
- Jun 28, 2016 Carry your finger in your own water bottle Jun 28, 2016
- Jun 22, 2016 Woofa training Jun 22, 2016
- May 27, 2016 Packing for the jesus trail May 27, 2016
- Nov 25, 2015 Jesus Trail, Jan 3-10, 2017 Nov 25, 2015
- Sep 21, 2014 The Jesus Trail Goes to Brazil Sep 21, 2014
- Apr 30, 2014 Debouchery Apr 30, 2014
- Apr 22, 2014 The Valley of the Shadow Apr 22, 2014
- Apr 3, 2014 An Edgy Guy Apr 3, 2014
- Mar 25, 2014 A Wee Wise Folk Mar 25, 2014
- Mar 11, 2014 So Close, So Far Mar 11, 2014
- Feb 19, 2014 Dead Reckoning to the Horns Feb 19, 2014
- Feb 10, 2014 Roads Feb 10, 2014
- Feb 3, 2014 Down on the Eco-Farm Feb 3, 2014
- Jan 27, 2014 The Green Goat Jan 27, 2014
- Jan 20, 2014 McRevived Jan 20, 2014
- Jan 13, 2014 Monkey Butt Jan 13, 2014
- Dec 17, 2013 From Plonk to Krug Dec 17, 2013
- Dec 11, 2013 Befuddled Dec 11, 2013
- Dec 3, 2013 Antihero Dec 3, 2013
- Nov 26, 2013 Duct, Duct, Sluice Nov 26, 2013
- Oct 18, 2013 A Frankish Fort Oct 18, 2013
- Oct 7, 2013 Hide and Seek, Seek and Hide Oct 7, 2013
- Sep 30, 2013 And then I Stopped Breathing Sep 30, 2013
- Sep 23, 2013 Ribs of Stone Sep 23, 2013
- Sep 16, 2013 Breaking Rocks, Gnashing Teeth Sep 16, 2013
- Sep 9, 2013 Heaven's Promenade Sep 9, 2013
- Sep 2, 2013 Nazareth Rise Sep 2, 2013
- Aug 26, 2013 The 'Hic' in Nazareth Aug 26, 2013
- Aug 19, 2013 A Nazareth Walkabout Aug 19, 2013
- Aug 12, 2013 A Story with Windows Aug 12, 2013
- Aug 5, 2013 Jesus Trail Aug 5, 2013
Mt Kilimanjaro
- Jan 23, 2026 Above the Clouds: The Final Push on Mt. Kilimanjaro Jan 23, 2026
- Dec 11, 2019 A Christmas card Dec 11, 2019
- Sep 13, 2019 The "Flat-Top" That Isn't: Exploring Kilimanjaro’s Secret Caldera Sep 13, 2019
- Aug 18, 2019 The Last Full Night: Resting at 13,000 Feet Aug 18, 2019
- Aug 4, 2019 Ants in Your Pants: From Hollywood’s "Naked Jungle" to Kilimanjaro’s Slopes Aug 4, 2019
- Jul 29, 2019 Rookie mistakes Jul 29, 2019
- May 2, 2018 5 gifts from Africa May 2, 2018
- Apr 25, 2018 Stork swarm Apr 25, 2018
- Mar 29, 2018 Noah's ark (sortof) Mar 29, 2018
- Mar 21, 2018 The eighth wonder of the world Mar 21, 2018
- Mar 7, 2018 Taking a safari Mar 7, 2018
- Feb 22, 2018 The wonder of africa Feb 22, 2018
- Feb 15, 2018 Fingerprints on a frosty pane Feb 15, 2018
- Feb 1, 2018 Kili's flattop Feb 1, 2018
- Jan 25, 2018 Then I let myself believe it Jan 25, 2018
- Jan 17, 2018 The big push Jan 17, 2018
- Jan 5, 2018 The most interesting man in the world Jan 5, 2018
- Dec 30, 2017 It has an odd ring Dec 30, 2017
- Dec 27, 2017 15K+ Dec 27, 2017
- Dec 21, 2017 Starry night Dec 21, 2017
- Dec 14, 2017 Mush balls Dec 14, 2017
- Dec 7, 2017 Come and see, the moon is dancing Dec 7, 2017
- Nov 30, 2017 Breakfast scramble Nov 30, 2017
- Nov 24, 2017 Valley of the giants Nov 24, 2017
- Nov 16, 2017 Shark fin and teeth Nov 16, 2017
- Nov 10, 2017 And we ate it too, twice Nov 10, 2017
- Nov 2, 2017 Acclimatizing Nov 2, 2017
- Oct 28, 2017 A stone-cold cauldron Oct 28, 2017
- Oct 21, 2017 On elevating Oct 21, 2017
- Oct 15, 2017 The CIA Oct 15, 2017
- Oct 11, 2017 On the shira Oct 11, 2017
- Oct 10, 2017 Hakuna matata Oct 10, 2017
- Oct 1, 2017 Creatures of the night Oct 1, 2017
- Sep 23, 2017 A hobbily start Sep 23, 2017
- Sep 17, 2017 PaperGate Sep 17, 2017
- Sep 2, 2017 The LFMW Sep 2, 2017
- Aug 27, 2017 Ptolemaic puzzles (part 2) Aug 27, 2017
- Aug 20, 2017 A real star of the sea Aug 20, 2017
- Aug 13, 2017 Pole pole Aug 13, 2017
- Aug 6, 2017 Ptolemaic puzzles (part 1) Aug 6, 2017
- Jul 31, 2017 A honeymoon gift Jul 31, 2017
- Jul 22, 2017 Elevated faith . . . and doubt Jul 22, 2017
Mt. Ararat
- Jan 13, 2013 Lost Love, Lost Kingdom Jan 13, 2013
- Dec 30, 2012 The Hammam: An Untold Story that Should Probably Remain Thataway Dec 30, 2012
- Dec 25, 2012 Walking On, Leaping Off Dec 25, 2012
- Dec 22, 2012 A Fine Stew Dec 22, 2012
- Dec 22, 2012 Bittersweet Reunion Dec 22, 2012
- Dec 16, 2012 Brakes and Flamingos Dec 16, 2012
- Dec 13, 2012 Wooly Covers Dec 13, 2012
- Dec 11, 2012 The Summit Pole Dec 11, 2012
- Dec 8, 2012 A Frozen Apron Dec 8, 2012
- Dec 4, 2012 Excursus: Patterson's Climb 4 Dec 4, 2012
- Dec 2, 2012 Living Ice Dec 2, 2012
- Nov 28, 2012 Decision in the Dark Nov 28, 2012
- Nov 23, 2012 We Can, We Will Nov 23, 2012
- Nov 20, 2012 Excursus: Patterson's Climb 3 Nov 20, 2012
- Nov 16, 2012 Pee Bottles Nov 16, 2012
- Nov 14, 2012 Excursus: Patterson's Climb 2 Nov 14, 2012
- Nov 11, 2012 Bow in the Sky Nov 11, 2012
- Nov 8, 2012 Excursus: Patterson's Climb 1 Nov 8, 2012
- Nov 5, 2012 My Bad Crampons Nov 5, 2012
- Nov 2, 2012 Excursus: An Accidental Discovery Nov 2, 2012
- Oct 29, 2012 The Hazards of High Camp Oct 29, 2012
- Oct 28, 2012 Ararat in the Hebrew Bible Oct 28, 2012
- Oct 17, 2012 Do-rags and Do-overs Oct 17, 2012
- Oct 15, 2012 Sips and Trickles Oct 15, 2012
- Oct 2, 2012 A Vertical Life(way) Oct 2, 2012
- Sep 29, 2012 Where the Road Ends Sep 29, 2012
- Sep 26, 2012 The One Lasts Sep 26, 2012
- Sep 23, 2012 Stone Palaces Sep 23, 2012
- Sep 15, 2012 Cowboy Town Sep 15, 2012
- Sep 8, 2012 Fire and Ice Sep 8, 2012
- Aug 19, 2012 An Alpine Garden Aug 19, 2012
- Aug 8, 2012 The Low Camp Aug 8, 2012
Plants & Animals
- Mar 26, 2026 The Grey Crowned Crane: A Royal Portrait Mar 26, 2026
- Mar 24, 2026 Klaus vs. the Cheetah: The Surprising Engineering of a Big Cat’s Face Mar 24, 2026
- Mar 23, 2026 Left-Handed or Right-Handed? The Secret of the African Elephant’s “Master Tusk” Mar 23, 2026
- Mar 22, 2026 And Then Our Eyes Met: A Serengeti Encounter Mar 22, 2026
- Mar 20, 2026 What’s a Hippo Tail good for? Mar 20, 2026
- Mar 19, 2026 The Bill of the Pied Avocet Mar 19, 2026
- Mar 18, 2026 Spotted on the Serengeti: A Rare Moment with a Cheetah Mother and Her Cubs Mar 18, 2026
- Mar 17, 2026 The Outlandish Outfit of the Topi Mar 17, 2026
- Mar 15, 2026 Why So Fluffy? Understanding the “Rouse” of the Grey Crowned Crane Mar 15, 2026
- Mar 13, 2026 Black Rhinos and Hope: Creation Care in the Crater Mar 13, 2026
- Mar 11, 2026 The Shaggy Guardian of Tarangire: Spotting the Waterbuck Mar 11, 2026
- Mar 10, 2026 The Call of the White-bellied Bustard: A Romancer in Tarangire Mar 10, 2026
- Mar 8, 2026 A Bare-faced Go-away-bird Takes Flight Mar 8, 2026
- Mar 6, 2026 A Roosting Red-necked Spur Fowl Mar 6, 2026
- Mar 5, 2026 First Roller of the Season Mar 5, 2026
- Mar 3, 2026 All Antelopes Great and Small: From the Giant Eland to Kirk’s Dik-Dik Mar 3, 2026
- Mar 1, 2026 The Southern Ground Hornbill: Africa’s Real “Thunderbird” Mar 1, 2026
- Feb 28, 2026 Spotting the Little Bee-eater in Tarangire: Birding Hints Feb 28, 2026
- Feb 28, 2026 New Life in the Serengeti: Witnessing a Thomson’s Gazelle’s First Steps Feb 28, 2026
- Feb 15, 2026 Vicki’s Pleasant Surprise: a Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey Feb 15, 2026
- Feb 8, 2026 Hildebrandt’s Starling: The Colorful African Cousin of the Common Starling Feb 8, 2026
- Feb 5, 2026 Vervet Monkeys: Africa’s Clever Primates & Human Mirror Feb 5, 2026
- Feb 2, 2026 Sparring Partners: Thomson’s Gazelles Feb 2, 2026
- Jan 18, 2026 “Death in the Pot!”: Solving the Mystery of Elisha’s Poisonous Stew Jan 18, 2026
- Jan 16, 2026 Teamwork in the Wild: The Wattled Starling and the Wildebeest Jan 16, 2026
- Jan 14, 2026 Scavengers of Ngorongoro: Lessons on Energy and Renewal Jan 14, 2026
- Jan 13, 2026 Standing Tip-Toe: The Nimble World of Kirk’s Dik-dik Jan 13, 2026
- Jan 11, 2026 Spotted in the Grass: The Elusive Serval Cat of Ngorongoro Crater Jan 11, 2026
- Dec 28, 2025 The Sounds of the Spotted Hyena Dec 28, 2025
- Nov 5, 2025 The Hoopoe: The Bird of Kings and Wisdom Nov 5, 2025
- Oct 30, 2025 The Facultative Nomad: Birdwatching in Tanzania Oct 30, 2025
- Oct 28, 2025 Ostrich Brain-to-Body Ratio: Wisdom, Job 39, and the Assfish Oct 28, 2025
- Oct 23, 2025 Shade Seekers: The Social World of the Giraffe Oct 23, 2025
- Oct 21, 2025 The Secret of Cheetah Tear Lines: Malar Stripes Oct 21, 2025
- Oct 16, 2025 Giants of Tarangire: Baobabs, Elephants, and the Tree of Life Oct 16, 2025
- Oct 15, 2025 The Serengeti Hippo Pool: Bloats, Bacteria, and Safari Perfume Oct 15, 2025
- Oct 14, 2025 The Smiling Eland: Secrets of Africa’s Largest Antelope Oct 14, 2025
- Oct 10, 2025 The Noble Lappet-faced Vulture: Africa’s Largest Scavenger Oct 10, 2025
- Oct 9, 2025 Duck-Duck-Goose: A Case of Mistaken Identity Oct 9, 2025
- Oct 7, 2025 The Fork-tailed Drongo: Africa’s Greatest Kleptoparasite Oct 7, 2025
- Oct 4, 2025 White Storks, Roman Ruins & Biblical History Oct 4, 2025
- Oct 3, 2025 The Little Bee-eater: East Africa’s Most Dazzling Safari Bird Oct 3, 2025
- Oct 1, 2025 The Secretarybird: Africa’s Fierce Snake-Hunting Raptor Oct 1, 2025
- Sep 30, 2025 Why does the Stork Lack a Feathered Face? Sep 30, 2025
- Sep 28, 2025 The Clever Spotted Hyena: Intelligence & Scavenging at Lake Magadi Sep 28, 2025
- Sep 26, 2025 Thomson’s Gazelle: The Serengeti Speedster Sep 26, 2025
- Sep 24, 2025 The Lilac-breasted Roller: Africa’s Eight-color Bird Sep 24, 2025
- Sep 23, 2025 The Kori Bustard is a Bruiser Sep 23, 2025
- Sep 22, 2025 The Steenbok: Discovering Africa’s “Brick” Dwarf Antelope Sep 22, 2025
- Sep 18, 2025 How do You Feel? On Elephant Depression Sep 18, 2025
- Sep 16, 2025 The Northern White-crowned Shrike: East Africa’s Acrobat Sep 16, 2025
- Sep 15, 2025 Yellow-billed Storks: Falsetto Screamers Sep 15, 2025
- Sep 13, 2025 Steppe Eagles vs. Python: Dramatic Serengeti Predator Encounters Sep 13, 2025
- Sep 12, 2025 The Grant’s Gazelle: Lyre-Shaped Horns of the East African Plains Sep 12, 2025
- Sep 11, 2025 Ngorongoro's Matriarchs: The Secret Society of Spotted Hyenas Sep 11, 2025
- Sep 10, 2025 The Black-bellied Bustard: Master of Grassland Camouflage Sep 10, 2025
- Sep 9, 2025 Nursing Mum: Elephants & 2026 Tanzania Safari Sep 9, 2025
- Sep 4, 2025 Verreaux's Eagle-owl: The Silent Predator of East Africa Sep 4, 2025
- Sep 3, 2025 The Impala: Africa’s 55 MPH Acrobat and the “M” Brand Sep 3, 2025
- Sep 2, 2025 Little Bee-eater Eating a Little Bee Sep 2, 2025
- Aug 29, 2025 Rüppell's Vulture: The Grumpy Scavenger of the Serengeti Aug 29, 2025
- Aug 27, 2025 Grant’s Gazelle: The Serengeti’s Arid-Land Survivor Aug 27, 2025
- Aug 26, 2025 The Tanzanian Red-Billed Hornbill: Meet the Real-Life Zazu Aug 26, 2025
- Aug 24, 2025 Coke’s Hartebeest: The Serengeti’s High-Speed Survivor Aug 24, 2025
- Aug 22, 2025 The Most Feared Moment in Africa: A Cape Buffalo Encounter Aug 22, 2025
- Aug 21, 2025 The Smelly Waterbuck: Africa’s Natural Bug Repellent Aug 21, 2025
- Aug 20, 2025 The Variable Sunbird: A Flashy Gem of Arusha, Tanzania Aug 20, 2025
- Aug 19, 2025 Why is the Olive Baboon Named After a God? Aug 19, 2025
- Aug 15, 2025 Birding at Lake Magadi, Ngorongoro Crater Aug 15, 2025
- Aug 14, 2025 Tanzania’s Great Migration: The Mara River Crossing Aug 14, 2025
- Aug 4, 2025 Why do Zebras Hug? Aug 4, 2025
- Aug 2, 2025 The Unstriped Ground Squirrel: A Savanna Hermit Aug 2, 2025
- Jul 26, 2025 Ostrich Gangs: Why Young Males Stick Together Jul 26, 2025
- Jul 22, 2025 Elephants on Parade: Why they Gather at the Tarangire River Jul 22, 2025
- Jul 20, 2025 Why the Superb Starling is Superb Jul 20, 2025
- Jul 18, 2025 The Common Warthog: He’s got Chops Jul 18, 2025
- Jul 17, 2025 The Kongoni: Africa’s Unique “Deer Beast” Jul 17, 2025
- Jul 16, 2025 The Queens of the Caldera: Lionesses of Ngorongoro Jul 16, 2025
- Jan 23, 2022 On dappled deer Jan 23, 2022
- Dec 4, 2021 The grape farmer's story Dec 4, 2021
- Dec 5, 2019 Lake Manyara: A Good Park for Beginners Dec 5, 2019
- Oct 27, 2019 Mud, Miracles, and Mr. Nixon: Our Safari Begins Oct 27, 2019
- Oct 20, 2019 And there I was when I woke up (part 1) Oct 20, 2019
- Aug 18, 2019 The Last Full Night: Resting at 13,000 Feet Aug 18, 2019
- Aug 11, 2019 Critically Endangered: The High-Flying Griffon Vultures of the Serengeti Aug 11, 2019
- Aug 4, 2019 Ants in Your Pants: From Hollywood’s "Naked Jungle" to Kilimanjaro’s Slopes Aug 4, 2019
- Jul 29, 2019 Rookie mistakes Jul 29, 2019
- Jul 2, 2019 Canyon critters Jul 2, 2019
- Mar 4, 2019 Required reading for explorers (part 3) Mar 4, 2019
- Jul 7, 2018 Rabies is not the way to go (part 6) Jul 7, 2018
- Jul 1, 2018 Rabies is not the way to go (part 5) Jul 1, 2018
- Jun 25, 2018 Rabies is not the way to go (part 4) Jun 25, 2018
- Jun 17, 2018 Rabies is not the way to go (part 3) Jun 17, 2018
- Jun 10, 2018 Rabies is not the way to go (part 2) Jun 10, 2018
- Jun 3, 2018 Rabies is not the way to go (part 1) Jun 3, 2018
- May 2, 2018 5 gifts from Africa May 2, 2018
- Apr 25, 2018 Stork swarm Apr 25, 2018
- Apr 5, 2018 Serengeti chicken Apr 5, 2018
- Mar 29, 2018 Noah's ark (sortof) Mar 29, 2018
- Mar 21, 2018 The eighth wonder of the world Mar 21, 2018
Travel Tips
- Feb 6, 2026 Vintage Charm Meets Modern Africa: Stay in the New Arusha Farm House Feb 6, 2026
- Feb 3, 2026 Mediterranean Cruise: Tips for a Tender Transfer Feb 3, 2026
- Feb 1, 2026 Must-have Sicilian Street Food Feb 1, 2026
- Jan 30, 2026 The Mediterranean Cruise: Big Ship Energy or Mid-Sized Intimacy? Jan 30, 2026
- Dec 8, 2025 Tips for “Reading” Egyptian Temples Dec 8, 2025
- Sep 21, 2025 Breakfast in Frankfurt: A Bold Start to the Day Sep 21, 2025
- Aug 30, 2025 Africa Travel Bureau: In Good Company Aug 30, 2025
- Aug 5, 2025 Why the Nikon 200-500mm was a Safari Game Changer for me Aug 5, 2025
- Mar 6, 2018 Bump it up a notch Mar 6, 2018
- Feb 6, 2018 Group travel Feb 6, 2018
- Dec 12, 2017 For fam trippers Dec 12, 2017
- Sep 4, 2016 Weather or not Sep 4, 2016
- May 6, 2016 Personal security May 6, 2016
- Jul 20, 2014 Current Issues Jul 20, 2014
- Jun 24, 2014 Little Things Jun 24, 2014
- Jun 21, 2014 Footwear Jun 21, 2014
- Jun 21, 2014 Topside coverings Jun 21, 2014
- Jun 20, 2014 Thinking about luggage Jun 20, 2014

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