Tag Archives: hiking

Barefoot in the Malagasy Jungle: the Making of Onja’s Crowdfunding Video (part 1)

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Tom (Admin)

It started back in July when I got an interesting item in my “Google Alerts” for Madagascar. A small NGO was looking for a filmmaker and a social media manager to support their project in eastern Madagascar. I quickly fired … Continue reading →

Posted in Good Causes, Madagascar | Tagged Andovolalina, charity, crowdfunding, fundraising, hiking, Madagascar, Mahanoro, NGO, Onja, Project Livelihood, village life | 4 Comments

Madagascar’s Saha Forest Camp: An Eco-sperience! Part 2.

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Tom (Admin)

As the title suggests, this is a continuation of my previous post, wherein I describe Saha Forest Camp and its surroundings…in case an orientation is needed! We’re not serious hikers. But our local guide had done a good job so … Continue reading →

Posted in Madagascar, Wildlife and Nature | Tagged Anjozorobe, architecture, customs, drone, eco-tourism, hiking, Madagascar, rain forest, rural, Saha Forest Camp, traditions, village | Leave a comment

Rediscovering America: Oregon

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Tom (Admin)

The last four years have been given us amazing travel opportunities. The world is full of interesting things to see; wonderful people to meet and get to know; and of course this all translates to great video and photo opportunities. Not … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Leave in USA | Tagged coyote creek, Eugene, Fern Ridge, hiking, kayak, McKenzie, mountain bike trail, nature, Oregon, proxy falls, rafting, Takoda's, waldo lake, white water | 3 Comments

Hiking in a Himalayan Hailstorm

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Tom (Admin)

We went on a trek this morning – quite short and easy by trekkers’ standards, but pretty long for old(er) folks staying at a resort in the Himalayas where there’s a golf cart and driver if you don’t feel up … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in India | Tagged hail, hiking, Himalayas, Kunjapuri, Rishikesh, trekking | Leave a comment

Katherine: Hiking the Gorge

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Tom (Admin)

When planning our recent trip to Australia, we wanted to include a few days exploring the country’s amazing “outback.” Confronted with endless options, we decided on the Northern Territory, but rather than the usual Uluru/Alice Springs outing, we opted for … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia | Tagged aerial, Australia, camping, crocodiles, Edith Falls, gorge, hiking, Katherine, landscape, Nitmiluk, Northwest Territory | Leave a comment