Pago Pago – A Virtual Tour
Located smack dab in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean, Pago Pago is the territorial capital of American Samoa. Continue reading Pago Pago – A Virtual Tour
Tag: Islands
March of the Penguins
Magdalena Island, located in the Strait of Magellan, is just a little under an hour’s drive from Punta Arenas, Chile. Home to the Magellan Penguin Natural Reserve, it is the breeding location for several bird species, but most notably, Magellan Penguins. Continue reading March of the Penguins
Nuku Hiva
Nuku Hiva is the largest of the Marquesas Islands and second largest island in French Polynesia, after Tahiti. Continue reading Nuku Hiva
Colorful Subjects
Taking advantage of nature’s beauty makes a flower the perfect subject for a photograph. Continue reading Colorful Subjects
São Vicente, Cape Verde
Off the West coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean, São Vicente is located within the archipelago of Cape Verde Islands. Continue reading São Vicente, Cape Verde
Bora Bora
Bora Bora. Just its name alone exudes romance. Sandy beaches lined with swaying palms and azure blue waters of the deep contrast the turquoise waters of the lagoon. Continue reading Bora Bora
Nosy Be, Madagascar
A large percentage of Madagascar’s flora and fauna exist nowhere else on earth. Accessed only by boat, the Lakobe Nature Reserve is a natural habitat for the endangered black lemur. After my guided walk through the forest, I spent some time relaxing on the beach while being entertained by a group of ethnic Sakalava women and children, performing a traditional folk dance. Continue reading Nosy Be, Madagascar
Cultural Indulgence…a visit to Zanzibar
When I stepped off the boat in Zanzibar, I instantly felt transported to a place where time stands still. I was struck by the mix of African and Arab cultures. I doubt that little has changed in the traditions of locals over the years. Continue reading Cultural Indulgence…a visit to Zanzibar
